ALDA Summer School on Local Democracy: a new impetus to local democracy. Watch the video!

August 30, 2024

The ALDA Summer School on Local Democracy has just come to its end, after three days of enriching and insightful lectures and discussions regarding the foundations, challenges, and future of local governance, with a special emphasis on Ukraine’s current situation.

[Day 3] Ukraine in the spotlight: looking into the future for sustainable and deep democracy

August 30, 2024

The final day of the ALDA Summer School on Local Democracy centered on Ukraine, addressing the profound challenges faced by local governments and civil society amid ongoing conflict and efforts toward recovery.

[Day 2] Deep into Local Democracy

August 29, 2024

The second day of our Summer School on Local Democracy saw a lighter agenda in terms of expert interventions, but definitely more specific for what concerns citizens participation and decision-making processes.

Youth and the Future of Europe: Nocera Umbra Seminar Concludes the ‘Let’s Become European Citizens’ Competition

August 29, 2024

From 22 to 27 July 2024, Nocera Umbra, a picturesque village in the province of Perugia (Italy), hosted the final stage of the competition ‘Let’s become European Citizens’, an important initiative promoted by the European Federalist Movement (MFE) in collaboration with Europe Direct Venezia Veneto of the Municipality of Venice.

In Memoriam: Alessandro Perelli, Former Vice President and Governing Board Member of ALDA

August 29, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we learn of the passing of Alessandro Perelli, a former Vice President and esteemed Governing Board Member of ALDA.

[ Day 1] The ALDA Summer School on Local Democracy kicks off!

August 28, 2024

The first edition of the ALDA Sumer School on Local Democracy kicked off today, on Wednesday 28th of August, when the over 30 participants arrived in Villa Fabris, in Thiene (Italy) ready to start a fruitful day of discussion on the history and development of local democracy over time to the present day.

On Day 3 of the ALDA Summer School, the spotlight was on Ukraine’s path to resilience and democracy, with discussions centred around the immense challenges faced by local governments and civil society.

Building Democracy Amidst Crisis: Speakers from Ukraine at ALDA Summer School

August 28, 2024

On Day 3 of the ALDA Summer School, the spotlight was on Ukraine’s path to resilience and democracy, with discussions centred around the immense challenges faced by local governments and civil society.

Communication Department's Retreat: Learning, Bonding and Innovating in Villa Fabris

Communication Department’s Retreat: Learning, Bonding and Innovating in Villa Fabris

August 21, 2024

Team members from the Communication Department from ALDA’s Vicenza, Strasbourg and Brussels offices came together for two days of learning, collaboration and creative brainstorming.

The Future We Want project: Youth unite to fight Fast Fashion

August 21, 2024

What kind of future do we truly want? A future where people are exploited to …
A Transformative Leap Forward: The Third GINEVRA Partners Meeting in Vienna

A Transformative Leap Forward: The Third GINEVRA Partners Meeting in Vienna

August 21, 2024

The historic city of Vienna recently hosted the third GINEVRA Partners Meeting. This three-day event, filled with insightful discussions, interactive sessions, and a groundbreaking demonstration, was a resounding success, setting the stage for the future of autonomous vehicle (AV) mobility and multi-level governance.

The Joint Strategy on 3Ps to Support Social and Solidarity Economy: the Power of Collaboration in Central Europe’s Social Economy Transformation

August 20, 2024

The concepts of social economy and solidarity economy, while distinct, have closely evolved over time. …

GreenScape CE: Shaping Greener Urban Spaces Across Central Europe

August 20, 2024

In Central Europe, an innovative initiative is helping to transform urban landscapes into greener, more sustainable spaces. The Visual Mapping Platform (GVMP), developed as part of the Interreg GreenScape CE project, is a cutting-edge tool designed to support urban climate-proofing through
renaturing efforts.

Meet the selected Change-Makers from the second Call for Proposals of the WYDE Civic Engagement project

August 19, 2024

The WYDE Civic Engagement – Women and Youth in Democracy initiativE Civic Engagement project is …

ALDA takes flight to Benin: strengthening ties at Africa’s International Forum on Participatory Democracy

August 19, 2024

From 7 to 11 August, 2024, a dedicated delegation of ALDA traveled to the Republic …

ALDA’s humanitarian aid initiative: emergency support for Dnipro (Ukraine)

August 14, 2024

The ongoing war, which has persisted for over two years, has greatly exacerbated the urgent …

STAR 2.0

August 14, 2024

Street Art for the Future -Training course for youth workers on how to use street art as a tool for social inclusion

Nominations are open: Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award 2024, recognising courage and excellence in promoting freedom, solidarity, and equality

August 14, 2024

The nominations for the Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award 2024 are open! Apply by October 31st, 2024.

Empower Your Organisation with Tailor-Made Trainings: Exclusive Opportunity for ALDA Members!

August 6, 2024

Are you an ALDA member from an EU country looking to enhance your knowledge in …