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Beyond discriminations, promoting inclusion of Roma, Sinti and Travellers communities in Europe through sport

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The project aims at promoting equality, inclusion and participation of Roma, Sinti and Travelers youth in sport and through sport, ensuring gender equality. Enhancing positive storytelling against anti-gypsyism and strategies of inclusion at local, national and EU levels, through:
– promoting equal access to sports and preventing discriminaon;
– increase grassroots sports organisation capacity to promote inclusion;
– promote positive storytelling;
– promote awareness of sport as a tool for inclusion.

Objectives:

The goal is to monitor the participation of young people as part of the RST community in sports life and to remove existing barriers to their participation, creating trust and support among the communities. Implement EU policies having a meaningful impact on EU strategies, improving its policy framework in RST sports inclusion, health and education.

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TALE aims to reach and engage a greater number of voters, reduce the gap of voters turnout among the various EU member states, and, through participatory processes, activate and empower them to play an active role and thus vote in the next European parliamentary elections in 2024.
The project goals are : I. to train a selected number of (mostly) young people, chosen through a specific selection process, that will come from youth associations or from the formal education sector (schools and universities). The training will be related to EU values, institutions, EU Parliament elections and the importance of clear and transparent news; II. to create a communication campaign that will be supported by the change-makers and will allow citizens to get reliable information, debate about the next EU Parliament elections and get closer to the every-day life of the European institutions.

Objectives:

The principal objective of the TALE project is to encourage and facilitate the active engagement of European young citizens with the construction of a vibrant European democracy. ALDA, together with the project partners, will include a series of bottom-up, participatory workshops, events and training, aimed at raising awareness of the importance of the upcoming elections and increasing voter turnout.

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This project is dedicated to the improvement of media and journalism standards in the Republic of North Macedonia. It is notable that while the Republic of North Macedonia’s legislation allows for free expression and speech as well as public access to information and other protections, particularly for groups such as journalists and the media, press freedom still remains an issue due to external pressures. Journalists, publishers, etc. are constantly faced with challenges such as frivolous lawsuits and other intimidation tactics that commonly force them into states of self-censorship. Self-censorship for private interests can lead to declining of journalistic standards, and thus negatively affects policy, civil society, and the lives of citizens.
The Europeanisation process requires an open, honest, and inclusive media that reports the facts transparently so that the citizens can make more informed decisions. The media landscape of North Macedonia is also notably rife with rapidly spreading disinformation, fear, and uncertainty. This project aims to fill the democratic and media quality gaps that have recently been left by rising Euroscepticism in society. Digital and media literacy as well as training in journalism skills and techniques will go a long way in helping to ensure improved quality of public debate in society and a more democratically inclined population.
In North Macedonia, the journalism profession is gradually declining in quality and popularity. For this project, a series of events and activities are planned to help with North Macedonia’s struggling journalism sector and to help ease the slowing of the Europeanisation process. This includes training sessions and workshops, a facilitation of exchanges between more and less experienced journalists, and a series of researches including public opinion surveys and analyses.

Objectives:

The objectives of this project include helping to improve the quality of journalism in North Macedonia in a volatile time in which Euroscepticism is rising and journalistic standards are declining, which in turn can help to strengthen civil society and bring about a more aware and responsible constituency.
The ways in which more quality journalistic standards can be achieved with the project include directly working with journalists, helping to enhance the skills of young journalists, facilitating exchanges of expertise between more and less experienced journalists, including those from EU countries, and considering modern European media quality standards. A problem to consider is the fact that youth are less represented in the journalism profession today due to a lack of trust, and as such, this project seeks to engage in activities that can help to encourage greater participation, such as training courses, workshops on tools such as Eurostat, teaching about analytical and scientific skills, and other practical activities.
Another major goal is to improve the general information environment in the country. Not only will that lead to better information being disseminated by the media, but also contribute to healthier public debate and thus a better policy-making environment. It is important to consider that fighting Euroscepticism and helping to increase the standards of journalism have a double effect in that national institutions are closer to the public and the European integration process is improved.
In the process of this project, the target groups that will benefit from it are journalists of all experiences, civil society organizations, representatives of public institutions, and of course, the citizens of North Macedonia.

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The project aims at increasing the level of engagement of young Europeans with sustainability and development issues, at creating better ways of living and at providing a meaningful voice to the European youth in setting the EU policy agenda on sustainable development through advocacy on the 2030 Agenda at local and European level.

Objectives:

  • Building the capacities of 9 organisations on advocacy, campaigning and the SDGs
  • Training and empowering 45 young people to advocate for action on the SDGs at local and European level
  • Engaging 30000 young people across Europe around Agenda2030 and building sustainable ways of living through online and street campaigns
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The purpose of this activity is to contribute to capacity-building efforts in CEI member states in local governance, as well as to encourage active citizenship in the pursuit of EU enlargement. This activity features representatives from EU and non-EU CEI member states, including third countries, convening and exchanging practices to support local governance, as well as helping to establish dialogue for good governance and European integration. Improving local democracy has benefits for local governance, which ALDA plans to achieve by emphasizing the importance of inclusive communities, decentralization, civic initiatives and volunteering, sustainable development, human rights, and gender equality in participation. It recognizes that strengthening participatory mechanisms on the local level feed into greater benefits on higher levels, as well as allowing for better local quality of life for the constituents. The project is a continuation of previous joint efforts between ALDA Skopje and the network of LDAs across the Western Balkans and the European neighbourhood to engage in international cooperation and exchanges regarding local governance.

Objectives:

An important aspect of this project is making sure that the actions contribute to the facilitation of the EU integration process of the candidate countries in the Western Balkans as well as Ukraine and Moldova. Another goal is to strengthen the thematic network of CSOs and local authorities that have the goal of strengthening the EU integration process, allowing them to be key players in it. All of these actions together will also contribute to the strengthening of capacities of partners in the field of good governance and multi-stakeholder cooperation, including with CSOs, local authorities, and others.

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In line with the objectives of the Green Deal, BUILDSPACE combines terrestrial data from buildings (collected by IoT platforms and BIM solutions) with aerial imagery from drones equipped with thermal cameras and location annotated data from satellite services (e.g. EGNSS and Copernicus). It will provide innovative services to stakeholders and support them in making informed decisions towards energy-efficient buildings and climate-resilient cities.
The platform will provide decision support services for energy demand forecasting, urban heat, and urban flooding analysis to reduce the likelihood of natural disasters. ALDA will engage key stakeholders in the use of this platform based on their needs by raising awareness of the benefits of the project services. Based on four European cities with different climate profiles, the project will provide a set of replication guidelines and blueprints for the adoption of the proposed applications in building resilient cities at large.

Objectives:

Engaging Buildings Value Chain (BVC) stakeholders in a co-creation process for the design of innovative applications to support sustainable, resilient buildings in urban environments.

Building a baseline infrastructure and an interoperable framework providing access to heterogeneous data sources to enable the development of location-based and remote sensing applications.

Develop novel services (using Digital Twins) to support building construction, renovation, and monitoring and link them with city-scale services enabling urban environment analysis, forecast, and climate resilience.

Testing and evaluating the services with the relevant stakeholders in 4 pilots across the EU and paving the way for their exploitation and sustainability plans

Delivering an open and transparent promotion of BUILDSPACE results through a comprehensive dissemination, communication, and exploitation strategy

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The Youth Participation in Public Affairs program of the EU, Women and Youth in Democracy initiativE Civic Engagement (WYDE Civic Engagement), is funded by the European Union. It aims to improve the enfranchisement, empowerment, and inclusion of youth in all levels of democratic participation at the national, regional, and global scales. WYDE Youth’s three-pronged approach is informed by the need for youth engagement and inclusion not only at national level, but beyond and above it. With half of the world’s population being under 30, the continued survival of democracy is highly dependent on buy-in and support among its youth.
The project will also implement 5 different projects called “Clusters”, coordinated by the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD)’s members, and aimed at engaging young people active in public affairs, from civil society activists to politicians in an effort to empower them to advocate for more youth inclusion in society.
Cluster 1, named “Generate Democracy: involving youth CSOs in democracy support” is dedicated to providing youth CSOs with the chance to put into practice the lessons learnt in the other clusters and undertake responsibilities over concrete actions promoting civic engagement and democracy. This cluster is therefore cross – cutting and strongly interlinked with the other four. Under the leadership of the European Association of Local Democracy (ALDA) and in partnership with Elbarlament & People In Need this cross-cutting cluster will consist of a funding mechanism that will function on a rolling basis, reviewing applications in three subsequent rounds, across the four – year project duration.

Objectives:

  • Empower organisations working in the field of youth to play a relevant role in supporting the democratic participation of youth;
  • Support peer to peer learning among youth organisations;
  • Reinforce an international network of youth organisations and youth leaders;
  • Improve the cooperation between the youth civil society and public policy makers, at local, national, and international level;
  • Advocate for the establishment or improvement of representative youth structures (such as youth councils or youth parliaments).
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Are you passionate about creating a world where conflicts are managed effectively, and peace is cherished? Do you firmly believe in the potential of collaboration, volunteering, and open dialogue as catalysts for ushering in positive change?

The International Peace Academy is a groundbreaking initiative hosted within the framework of the Erasmus+ project “PAVE – Peace Awareness through Volunteering and Education“. This inspiring endeavor will take place in the beautiful city of Zagreb, Croatia, from October 22nd to October 28th.

The project will focus on conflict management and raising awareness about the importance of peace. This extraordinary opportunity is extended to 60 young Europeans, aged 18 to 30, hailing from Bosnia, Croatia, Poland, France, Ireland, and Spain.

During this intensive 7-day program, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the history, root causes, as well as the social, economic, and cultural implications associated with three significant conflict scenarios: the Russian war against Ukraine, the Northern Ireland Conflict, and the conflict in the Balkans.

You now can apply for the PAVE International Peace Academy!

The overarching goal is to equip young individuals with the skills, knowledge, and tools required to address conflicts constructively and champion a culture of peace within their respective communities. Through dynamic and interactive workshops, engaging discussions, and hands-on activities, participants will delve into topics like conflict resolution, the historical context of conflicts in the pan-European region, fostering cultural understanding, and the vital role of peacebuilding.

The International Peace Academy is a cost-free endeavor for all participants. Not only is the PAVE staff going to arrange transportation and accommodation expenses, but will also provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Participants will enjoy accommodation at the Hotel Laguna in Zagreb from October 22, 2023, to October 28, 2023. The activities of the International Peace Academy will be held at the hotel or in its immediate vicinity.

Please take note of the application deadline, which is October 1st, 2023, for submitting your online application. The announcement of selected participants will be made on October 3rd, 2023.

This project is open to individuals aged 18 to 30 from Bosnia, Croatia, Poland, France, Ireland, and Spain. It’s important to note that the project will be conducted in English, so a strong command of the language is essential.

We eagerly await your applications and anticipate embarking on this transformative journey together!

The registration is mandatory and can be accessed here.

More details here.

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Factory Cities of Europe – United in Partnership

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Company towns are an important part of local heritage in many European regions. The partners’ network would like to explore common roots in order to reflect about positive/negative aspects of their history identifying best practices, create a path of historic, economic and social awareness fostering the participation of citizens in different countries, realise good practices that develop from a common heritage and promote European values creating a solid platform of cooperation among countries and their citizens. The project focuses on general citizens, aiming at enriching their competences and knowledge about the industrial history and the European common past, promoting better awareness, mostly among young people, about this “side” of the European heritage.

Objectives:

  • Foster entrepreneurial attitudes and initiatives, mostly among young people and women;
  • Empower the cultural and historical heritage of the areas involved;
  • Strengthen the attractiveness of the territories involved, for citizens, tourists and the industrial sector;
  • Contribute to the debate on the future of Europe by exploiting lessons learnt from history and contribute to the shaping of an economy at the service of people that values inclusion and social cohesion.

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Up-Skilling Researchers For Sustainable Entrepreneurship Based On Innovation Process Management

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Public academic institutions are recognized as an actor capable of energising entrepreneurship ecosystems to transform the territory and strengthen the general welfare through sustainable entrepreneurship. Since sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation has been getting more and more attention, the USE IPM project’s activities are directed towards encouraging entrepreneurship focused on sustainability and innovations that respect three norms framework – doing good, avoiding harm, and protecting people and planet. The improvement of the relation between academic and non-academic sector in widening countries, via implementing practices for gaining benefits with sustainability justification, is considered valuable for improving their competitive posture and making them more welcome EU members. The USE IPM project assumes multiple secondments of talents from academic institutions in widening countries, to partner organisations in developed countries, for enhancing their knowledge and skills in the field of research and innovation (R&I) and, consequently, for raising capabilities of academic institutions for becoming valuable partner in sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Objectives:

The USE IPM will enhance career prospects for future talents and boost entrepreneurial and innovation process management skills of business representatives by transferring knowledge and skills via trainings and workshops implemented in the established centres for entrepreneurship and innovation (EI centres).
The main project results will be: 28 seconded talents to 8 partners from developed countries (4 non-academic partners and 4 EI centres), 4 established and improved EI centres in 4 widening countries, 200 future talents educated and 80 trained business representatives in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation, 40 innovative solutions.
Besides reverting brain drain via increasing youth employability, the USE IPM will strive to improve gender balance in, male-dominated entrepreneurship.

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In a world where the very concept of democracy faces challenges, the 12th Conference of Regional and Local Authorities for the Eastern Partnership (CORLEAP) Annual Meeting shed light on a crucial and timely topic. Held on September 7 & 8, 2023, in the charming city of Batumi, Georgia, this highly anticipated event delved into the intricate and essential dialogue between local authorities and citizens within the Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries.

Within the rich landscape of democratic principles, local democracy serves as a cornerstone, ensuring the broader democratic fabric remains resilient and vibrant. As global discourse sometimes casts doubts on the effectiveness of different governance models, it becomes ever more evident that the core strength of democracy lies in the active participation of its citizens.

The CORLEAP Annual Meeting underscored the imperative for a better democracy achieved through active engagement. The event was aimed at strengthening the involvement of local and regional authorities in promoting decentralisation in the countries of the Eastern Partnership (EaP), promoting local democracy and exploring new ways of cooperation between the local and regional authorities in the EU Member States and those in the EaP countries, with the support of partner organisations.

The meeting was aimed at strengthening the involvement of local and regional authorities in promoting decentralisation in the countries of the EaP

Mrs. Antonella Valmorbida, ALDA Secretary General, took part in the event within the session “Local authorities’ dialogue with citizens in EaP countries” and shared her insights and expertise, casting a spotlight on the theme of local democracy and citizen engagement in the EaP. Mrs. Valmorbida brought to the forefront the practical experiences and success stories from ALDA’s extensive work in strengthening local democracy across Europe and beyond, and she presented the good practices of members and partners of the Association in the EaP concerning citizen participation and democracy promotion. 

The strategic collaboration between ALDA and CORLEAP exemplified the power of unity and shared objectives. Having the same priorities and being based on the same core values, these entities significantly contributed to enhance political work and developmental progress within the EaP region.

The 12th CORLEAP Annual Meeting provided an invaluable avenue for renewed dedication to the principles of local democracy and citizen engagement. The event contributed to foster collaboration among organisations, share experiences, and envision a future where the power of local democracy and citizen participation becomes a transformative force in shaping societies.

The meeting was an exceptional platform for participants to explore and solidify the role of local democracy in the broader democratic fabric. It reinforced the idea that active citizen engagement is not merely a call to action; it is a catalyst for lasting, positive change.

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Municipalities Experimenting with Digital Innovation, Upskilling and the Metaverse

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The project aims at educating on the uses and possibilities of new digital technologies in the field of virtual reality, augmented reality and the metaverse. It will support the development of digital skills in the public sector contributing to its ongoing digital transition, meanwhile fostering innovation and accessibility to public services. The involved municipalities are called to think about how to use new digital technologies to further improve their services, exploring new ways to address societal issues and enhancing citizens’ engagement in policy-making.
Focusing on technologies that could take centre stage in the coming years, the project foresees training activities that will provide public officers with tools to both understand a digital context that keeps growing and changing and to improve the level of digitalisation of their working environment.

Objectives:

The objective of the project is not only to set the basis for innovative public services that are partially or entirely provided through digital tools and immersive technologies, but also to experiment new ways to engage citizens in policy-making. This way, citizens can directly interact with local authorities through digital spaces that offer opportunities to provide feedback, ask questions and directly reach elected and non-elected officers.

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Promoting Fundamental Rights and Inclusive Education in European Schools through Gamification

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This webpage will serve as a website for the project, so as to ensure better visibility for the project, which will in fact benefit from the already established visibility and network of the ALDA website.

In today’s digital generation, gamification has become a popular tactic to encourage specific behaviours, and to increase motivation and engagement to get the knowledge and skills. It is the use of game elements in non gaming environments.Though commonly found in marketing strategies in business among companies, it is now being implemented in many educational programs as well also including the professional development of teachers in various subjects. VALUEBOX aims to enable educational staff to build an inclusive and high quality education as well as the European dimension of teaching in secondary schools,which are paramount for creating and maintaining a cohesive European society by providing them:
R1 – Competence Framework for Teachers(COFT)
R2 – Gamified Self Assessment and Recommendation Tool for Teachers(SERT)
R3 – Gamified Open Online Course For Teachers(OOC)

OBJECTIVES:

VALUEBOX main objectives are the promotion of social inclusion and improve the outreach to people with fewer opportunities, including people with a migrant background; monitoring their teaching competences of social, civic, intercultural and common values; empowering teachers competences to raise awareness and understand the European Union context, notably regarding the common EU values, the principles of unity and diversity.

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The cultural and creative sectors have an important role to play in the continuous transition of our societies and are at the heart of the creative economy. Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Europe in spring 2020, the CCS have been among the negatively affected sectors. The growing relevance of entrepreneurship in the arts and culture sector is closely related to the emergence of the creative industries. Creative industries are the activities which have their origin in individual creativity, skill and talent and protected by intellectual property, and these industries include advertisement, architecture, art and antiques, crafts, fashion, design, film, performing arts, music, tv and radio, leisure software (video games), and publishing. General objective of CreateUp is to reduce creative unemployed people and offer effective strategies for development of relevant and high-quality skills and competencies. The key target groups are trainers working with creative adults. In 36 months the project aims to empower educators on how to prepare adults for effective creative entrepreneurship in CCI sectors, how to support them and how to link with the CCI employers sustainably.

Objectives:

  • Reduce the number of creative unemployed people in the society
  • Foster favourable ecosystems for cultural and creative industries, promoting access to finance, innovation capacity, fair remuneration of authors and creators and cross-sectoral cooperation
  • Promote the skills needed by cultural and creative sectors, including digital, entrepreneurial, traditional and specialised skills
  • Test an innovative mentoring programme for CCI employers on how to set-up and support high quality entrepreneurship opportunities with their limited resources
  • Have creative people in Europe can use to reinforce their creative competences under a perspective of entrepreneurship, that resizes and enhances their professional potential and their personal growth

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The project seeks to respond to the recent challenges that have forced the European continent to face the reality of history: peace is not a concept that must be taken for granted. It’s an ongoing effort that comes from cooperation among peoples and thrives through integration and investment in youth. PAVE aims through several meetings to improve understanding on the topic of achieving peace, conflict management and integration between nations with the aim of providing the young participants with the fundamental tools to be able to handle the topic with expertise. Young people will then be able to put their skills into practice in order to have an impact on the field.

Objectives:

The aim of the project is to offer young people the tools to understand situations of conflict, recognize past and future critical issues present on the continent and subsequently, foster a context in which young people can participate at the forefront to implement the skills acquired.
Secondly, the overall objective of the project is to increase the general understanding on the topic in order to foster cooperation between nations and recognize volunteering and international partnerships as appropriate tools to implement peace between the peoples.

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The aim of CIRAN is to reconcile two, sometimes conflicting, societal objectives and needs: protecting environmentally sensitive areas and increasing socio-economic resilience.
In an era of uncertainty and demanding outcomes for people and government, CIRAN will deliver a functional solution to resolve such conflicting interests with the help of endorsed ‘social contract’ models that consider the dynamics, links, and complexity of coupled social-ecological systems, enabling streamlined permitting and policymaking processes, to be taken up and continuously adapted/improved by a Community of Practice that will remain active after the project funding period.

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CIRAN – CrItical RAw materials extraction in enviroNmentally protected areas – is an EU-funded Horizon Europe project that aims at reconciling two societal objectives and needs: protecting environmentally sensitive areas and increasing socio-economic resilience. As a result, it will create recommendations to reconcile the increasing demand of critical raw materials with the need to protect natural areas in Europe with the help of communities and experts.

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Reshaping European Advances towards green Leadership Through Deliberative Approaches and Learning

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REAL DEAL sets out to stimulate a pan-European debate involving different stakeholder groups, with the aims of reshaping citizens’ and stakeholders’ active participation and deliberation in the green and just transition. It brings together excellent research with experienced practitioners of deliberative democracy from a wide range of disciplines including environmental rights and the law of public participation, ethics and responsible innovation, gender studies and ecofeminism, psychology, geography, urban planning and applied sustainability studies. In a massive co-creating exercise, it will research, test and validate innovative tools, formats and processes for deliberative democracy.

Objectives:

Objective 1. Provide an analysis and selection of meaningful, effective, representative, inclusive, gender-sensitive, youth sensitive and impactful citizens’ participation and deliberation criteria, processes, concepts and formats in the EGD and its wider sustainable development objectives;
Objective 2. Build collaboration from a large spectrum of CSOs, researchers and policymakers and other stakeholders across Europe on deliberation of different areas of EGD and its wider sustainable development objectives;
Objective 3. Test and validate innovations in deliberative tools, formats and processes across the EU and its neighbourhood related to topics relevant for the EGD involving representative samples of citizens from all cross-sections of society with a specific focus on marginalised and vulnerable groups, gender equality and youth;
Objective 4. Evaluate the success of tested innovations in deliberative tools, formats and processes and elaborate recommendations of meaningful, effective, representative, inclusive, gender-sensitive, youth sensitive and impactful citizen’s and CSOs participation and deliberation;
Objective 5. Inform, engage, and build capacity of citizens and other stakeholders on the EGD and its wider sustainable development objectives as well as the deliberative processes implemented in this project.

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Eager to be part of a transformative event that promises to shape the future of European democracy? We invite you to join us in Strasbourg (France), from September 26 to 29, 2023, for “Road to the 2024 European elections: Exploring European Institutions through Study Visits and ALDA’s Events”. As the city houses the Council of Europe, it holds a unique position in shaping European policies and practices.

Participation is open to a diverse range of individuals and groups, including French and international NGOs, Local Authorities, associations of Local Authorities, committed Local Democracy Agencies (LDAs), passionate activists, and engaged citizens mainly based in Strasbourg, including ALDA’s member network and, especially, from the following countries: Spain, Belgium, Austria, Slovenia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Estonia, Lithuania, Ireland, Luxembourg, Finland, Czech Republic.

This inclusive approach underscores the event’s dedication to fostering collaboration and empowering local democracy advocates.

Discover all the exciting details and secure your spot by clicking here. Let’s forge a path to a brighter democratic future together. Accommodation and travel costs are covered according to ALDA’s guidelines!

Participate in the “Road to the 2024 EU elections” event to shape the future of European Democracy!

The event will take place within the framework of “Local democracy responding to global challenges – an alliance between local authorities and civil society at the heart of a Europe of rights” an ambitious project, which operates as part of the three-year contract “Strasbourg, European Capital 2021-2023” and is funded by five institutions dedicated to strengthening democracy, stimulating citizen participation, and promoting good governance. These institutions are: the Bas-Rhin Prefecture, the Grand Est Region, the European Community of Alsace, the City of Strasbourg, and the Strasbourg Eurometropole.

At its core, this event is driven by two paramount objectives that intertwine to shape the future of European democracy. Firstly, it seeks to strengthen the bedrock of European principles and values, including democracy and active citizenship, with a laser focus on the local level. Through dynamic cooperation and the exchange of invaluable experiences, the aim is to enrich the very tapestry of European democracy.

Secondly, this event serves as a platform to further cement Strasbourg’s standing as a true European capital of democracy and an open forum for robust democratic discourse. Strasbourg’s influence on European democracy is poised to expand, solidifying its central role in shaping the trajectory of European democracy on both local and global fronts. Together, we forge the path toward a future where Strasbourg’s influence knows no bounds in the realm of European democracy.

What are you waiting for? Register here!

The event will be held in ENG () with possibility of translation to FR (

Eager to be part of a transformative event that promises to shape the future of European democracy? We invite you to join us in Strasbourg (France), from September 26 to 29, 2023, for “Road to the 2024 European elections: Exploring European Institutions through Study Visits and ALDA’s Events”. As the city houses the Council of Europe, it holds a unique position in shaping European policies and practices.

Participation is open to a diverse range of individuals and groups, including French and international NGOs, Local Authorities, associations of Local Authorities, committed Local Democracy Agencies (LDAs), passionate activists, and engaged citizens mainly based in Strasbourg, including ALDA’s member network and, especially, from the following countries: Spain, Belgium, Austria, Slovenia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Estonia, Lithuania, Ireland, Luxembourg, Finland, Czech Republic.

This inclusive approach underscores the event’s dedication to fostering collaboration and empowering local democracy advocates.

Discover all the exciting details and secure your spot by clicking here. Let’s forge a path to a brighter democratic future together. Accommodation and travel costs are covered according to ALDA’s guidelines!

Participate in the “Road to the 2024 EU elections” event to shape the future of European Democracy!

The event will take place within the framework of “Local democracy responding to global challenges – an alliance between local authorities and civil society at the heart of a Europe of rights” an ambitious project, which operates as part of the three-year contract “Strasbourg, European Capital 2021-2023” and is funded by five institutions dedicated to strengthening democracy, stimulating citizen participation, and promoting good governance. These institutions are: the Bas-Rhin Prefecture, the Grand Est Region, the European Community of Alsace, the City of Strasbourg, and the Strasbourg Eurometropole.

At its core, this event is driven by two paramount objectives that intertwine to shape the future of European democracy. Firstly, it seeks to strengthen the bedrock of European principles and values, including democracy and active citizenship, with a laser focus on the local level. Through dynamic cooperation and the exchange of invaluable experiences, the aim is to enrich the very tapestry of European democracy.

Secondly, this event serves as a platform to further cement Strasbourg’s standing as a true European capital of democracy and an open forum for robust democratic discourse. Strasbourg’s influence on European democracy is poised to expand, solidifying its central role in shaping the trajectory of European democracy on both local and global fronts. Together, we forge the path toward a future where Strasbourg’s influence knows no bounds in the realm of European democracy.

What are you waiting for? Register here!

The event will be held in ENG () with possibility of translation to FR (

Eager to be part of a transformative event that promises to shape the future of European democracy? We invite you to join us in Strasbourg (France), from September 26 to 29, 2023, for “Road to the 2024 European elections: Exploring European Institutions through Study Visits and ALDA’s Events”. As the city houses the Council of Europe, it holds a unique position in shaping European policies and practices.

Participation is open to a diverse range of individuals and groups, including French and international NGOs, Local Authorities, associations of Local Authorities, committed Local Democracy Agencies (LDAs), passionate activists, and engaged citizens mainly based in Strasbourg, including ALDA’s member network and, especially, from the following countries: Spain, Belgium, Austria, Slovenia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Estonia, Lithuania, Ireland, Luxembourg, Finland, Czech Republic.

This inclusive approach underscores the event’s dedication to fostering collaboration and empowering local democracy advocates.

Discover all the exciting details and secure your spot by clicking here. Let’s forge a path to a brighter democratic future together. Accommodation and travel costs are covered according to ALDA’s guidelines!

Participate in the “Road to the 2024 EU elections” event to shape the future of European Democracy!

The event will take place within the framework of “Local democracy responding to global challenges – an alliance between local authorities and civil society at the heart of a Europe of rights” an ambitious project, which operates as part of the three-year contract “Strasbourg, European Capital 2021-2023” and is funded by five institutions dedicated to strengthening democracy, stimulating citizen participation, and promoting good governance. These institutions are: the Bas-Rhin Prefecture, the Grand Est Region, the European Community of Alsace, the City of Strasbourg, and the Strasbourg Eurometropole.

At its core, this event is driven by two paramount objectives that intertwine to shape the future of European democracy. Firstly, it seeks to strengthen the bedrock of European principles and values, including democracy and active citizenship, with a laser focus on the local level. Through dynamic cooperation and the exchange of invaluable experiences, the aim is to enrich the very tapestry of European democracy.

Secondly, this event serves as a platform to further cement Strasbourg’s standing as a true European capital of democracy and an open forum for robust democratic discourse. Strasbourg’s influence on European democracy is poised to expand, solidifying its central role in shaping the trajectory of European democracy on both local and global fronts. Together, we forge the path toward a future where Strasbourg’s influence knows no bounds in the realm of European democracy.

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The event will be held in ENG (🇬🇧) with possibility of translation to FR (🇫🇷).