Integrated Cities for Migrant Inclusion: Multi-Sectoral Collaboration

May 22, 2024

As part of its General Assembly and Festival 2024, on May 14 ALDA hosted a dynamic workshop titled “Integrated Cities for Migrant Inclusion: Multi-Sectoral Collaboration.”

Changing Communities: The Role of Local Authorities in Addressing the Migration Phenomena

May 22, 2024

On May 14, a pivotal policy session on migration titled “Changing Communities: The Role of Local Authorities in Addressing the Migration Phenomena” was held.

Local Democracy: Effective Strategies for Enhanced Cooperation Between CSOs and Local Authorities in the Western Balkans

May 22, 2024

The Western Balkans hold a significant place in ALDA’s history, with the first Local Democracy …

Local Democracy and Territorial Development: A Pathway to Inclusive and Sustainable Cooperation

May 22, 2024

A roundtable co-organised by ALDA, DG-INTPA, the TALD Facility, and the Diputació de Barcelona was held on May 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Spain. This event took place within the framework of the ALDA Festival and General Assembly 2024, aiming to explore and contribute to the debate on current key issues.

HATEDEMICS

May 22, 2024

Hampering hate speech and disinformation through AI-based technologies to prevent and combat polarisation and the spread of racist, xenophobic, and intolerant speech and conspiracy theories

Gender, inclusion, and human rights panel at ALDA’s General Assembly

May 22, 2024

Local democracy for inclusivity: Exploring gender equality and human rights in urban spaces, time policies and the political sphere. 

Not only a General Assembly: a three-day Festival!

May 21, 2024

Not just a General Assembly, but a Festival! On May 13, 2024, ALDA convened its annual General Assembly in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. The following two days were a whirlwind of panels, conferences, workshops, and sessions, featuring keynote speakers who engaged passionately with the audience on critical topics like digitalisation, gender and inclusion, civic participation, enlargement, and much more.
Use Your Vote

Use Your Vote or Others Will Decide for You

May 21, 2024

Democracy is a precious gift passed on to us from previous generations. They aspired towards it and fought for it. Now it is up to us to maintain it, to make it stronger and pass it on to the generations to come.

Join the Exciting Journey with the Observatories in the Innovation Alliance Circular Design (CID) Project!

May 21, 2024

Discover a realm of innovation and collaboration within the Innovation Alliance Circular Design (CiD).

Fostering Youth Engagement towards the upcoming EU elections

May 20, 2024

2024 European Parliament’s elections are approaching and youth plays a key role in valuing the voting process at the EU level. Thus, ALDA is supporting the TALE changemakers to organise their local events in Italy, and May 2024 plays a crucial role in this scenario. 

Local Democracy in the Digital Age: towards unexploited opportunities and future challenges

May 20, 2024

On May 14, 2024, as part of the General Assembly and Festival of ALDA, the Digitalisation and Innovation Hub hosted the “Local democracy in the digital age: towards unexploited opportunities and future challenges” event at the El Born Sala Castellví, in Barcelona (Spain).

Unlocking potential during the ALDA Festival 2024: the innovative fundraising strategies workshop for Local Authorities and CSOs

May 20, 2024

On May 15, 2024, the ALDA Festival and General Assembly hosted an important workshop titled …

In Partnership Democracy Thrives and Endures: Signature of the Memorandum of Understanding between ALDA and the Committee of the Regions

May 20, 2024

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and ALDA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Barcelona (Spain) on May 13, 2024 during the ALDA Festival and General Assembly.
On Monday, May 13 2024, Nataša Vučković was elected as the new President of ALDA during the ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2024, held in the city of Barcelona, Spain.

Stepping into Leadership: ALDA newly elected President is Nataša Vučković

May 14, 2024

On Monday, May 13 2024, Nataša Vučković was elected as the new President of ALDA during the ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2024, held in the city of Barcelona, Spain.

ALDA’s Strategic Vision for the Future: The new Governing Board will guide the Association until 2028

May 14, 2024

During the ALDA Festival and General Assembly 2024, – Local Democracy will Save Democracy, which took place from May 13 to 15 2024 in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain, a significant moment unfolded on the first day, marking an important evolution as the new Governing Board of the Association was elected.

ALDA General Assembly 2024: Local Democracy for Global Impact

May 14, 2024

On May 13, 2024, ALDA’s annual General Assembly convened in the lively city of Barcelona, Spain, marking a significant milestone for the Association. Taking place in the picturesque framework of El Born Cultural Center, this gathering held profound importance as it served as a platform for engaging discussions and crucial decisions. 
ALDA welcomes Mariupol delegation in Brescia and Verona, Italy

ALDA welcomes Mariupol delegation in Brescia and Verona, Italy

May 10, 2024

On Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 May, ALDA welcomed a delegation from the Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
Europe Day 2024: 100 reasons to vote

Europe Day 2024: 100 reasons to vote

May 10, 2024

On Thursday 9 May, ALDA, through the voice of its employees and Secretary-general, Antonella Valmorbida, encouraged citizens to vote via a short video message.