![EU enlargment & Ukraine](https://www.alda-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Alessia_news_BIG-18-350x240.png)
Shades of Democracy Podcast on EU Enlargment and Ukraine
June 4, 2024Join us on this new episode of ALDA Podcast “Shades of Democracy” as we discuss EU enlargement, and developments in Ukraine.
![](https://www.alda-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SPEAKU_project_2-350x240.jpg)
SPEAK UP
June 3, 2024SpeakUP – addressing societal problems and fostering participatory democracy through public debates
![“Citizens’ voice: How to get engaged on EU values and policies - Call for Proposals for Organisations”: results are out!](https://www.alda-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Subgrantees_BIG-350x240.png)
“Citizens’ voice: How to get engaged on EU values and policies – Call for Proposals for Organisations”: results are out!
May 31, 2024In March 2024, ALDA launched a call for proposals to fund ALDA members willing to support impactful initiatives that promote a sense of belonging to the European Union in the year of the EU elections.
![On the afternoon of May 15, 2024, the ALDA Festival and General Assembly hosted an amazing event within its framework, focusing on advancing territorial development and decentralisation](https://www.alda-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CLIMATE_GA_BIG-350x240.png)
Climate, environment, and citizens engagement panel at ALDA’s General Assembly
May 30, 2024On the afternoon of May 15, 2024, the ALDA Festival and General Assembly hosted an amazing event within its framework, focusing on advancing territorial development and decentralisation
![I vote - We win together against inequalities: Restituire alla cittadinanza il valore dell'approfondimento](https://www.alda-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/I-vote-I-win-2_NC-350x240.png)
I vote – We win together against inequalities: Restituire alla cittadinanza il valore dell’approfondimento
May 29, 2024Le organizzazioni della società civile attive a livello locale, regionale, nazionale e transnazionale, possono chiedere di ricevere finanziamenti del programma CERV della Commissione Europea per iniziative volte al coinvolgimento dei cittadini, all’uguaglianza per tutti e alla tutela e promozione dei diritti e dei valori dell’UE. Il progetto “I vote, we win. Together against inequalities” presentato dall’Associazione ADL a Zavidovici Impresa Sociale nell’ambito di una call di questo programma è stato selezionato tra quelli vincitori. Con questo progetto è nostra intenzione ‹ impostare alcune attività nell’ottica delle imminenti elezioni europee:
Attività 2: Restituire alla cittadinanza il valore dell’approfondimento
![I vote - We win together against inequalities](https://www.alda-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/I-vote-I-win-1_NC-350x240.png)
I vote – We win together against inequalities: L’importanza del voto e l’analisi dei programmi elettorali
May 29, 2024Le organizzazioni della società civile attive a livello locale, regionale, nazionale e transnazionale, possono chiedere di ricevere finanziamenti del programma CERV della Commissione Europea per iniziative volte al coinvolgimento dei cittadini, all’uguaglianza per tutti e alla tutela e promozione dei diritti e dei valori dell’UE. Il progetto “I vote, we win. Together against inequalities” presentato dall’Associazione ADL a Zavidovici Impresa Sociale nell’ambito di una call di questo programma è stato selezionato tra quelli vincitori. Con questo progetto è nostra intenzione ‹ impostare alcune attività nell’ottica delle imminenti elezioni europee:
Attività 1: L’importanza del voto e l’analisi dei programmi elettorali
![](https://www.alda-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Real-Deal-Rome-event-350x240.jpg)
Uniting European Citizens for the SDGs, the European Green Deal and Citizen participation: ALDA in Rome within the Real Deal project
May 29, 2024Within the REAL DEAL project, on May 7 and 8, 2024, ALDA actively participated in the ASviS Festival of Sustainable Development in Rome, Italy.
![EU24 Final Event - Democracy and Inclusivity in Times of Climate Crisis](https://www.alda-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EU24_NC-350x240.png)
EU24 Final Event – Democracy and Inclusivity in Times of Climate Crisis
May 29, 2024The event is organised in the context of the EU24- Engage for the Planet project, which is funded under the CERV Programme of the European Commission.
The project aims at narrowing the democratic participation gap among young citizens, citizens from diverse backgrounds, and mobile union citizens, in a gender-balanced way.
![300+ candidates signed our pledge](https://www.alda-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Alessia_news_BIG-5-350x240.png)
300+ Candidates Signed the European Civil Society’s Pledge
May 29, 2024On 28 May, ALDA and parters of the Civil Society for EU’s campaign led by Civil Society Europe secured more than 300 signatures by European election candidates.
![Communicating on the Importance of Democratic Participation](https://www.alda-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Alessia_news_BIG-17-350x240.png)
Communicating on the Importance of Democratic Participation
May 27, 2024On 22 May, ALDA contributed to a workshop on Communicating Europe Locally and the Importance of Democratic Participation in Fiesso Umbertiano, Italy, in collaboration with the Europe Direct Center of Padova.
![Centro “AL CAMPO”: la Polis dei Giovani](https://www.alda-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Dormetello_NC-350x240.png)
Centro “AL CAMPO”: la Polis dei Giovani
May 24, 2024In seguito ad un articolato percorso di dialogo, conversazione e dibattito pubblico viene presentato pubblicamente lo studio di fattibilità del Centro Giovani di Dormelletto.
![ALDA at the Eurovision debate in Brussels](https://www.alda-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Alessia_news_BIG-16-350x240.png)
ALDA at the Eurovision Debate 2024
May 23, 2024On 23 May, ALDA was present in the hemicycle of the European Parliament where was held the Eurovision debate of the lead candidates for the Commission presidency.
![Location: Digital Park, Mihai Viteazul, 15, Chișinău, Moldova Date: June 5th, 2024. 9:30-15:00](https://www.alda-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EU4Accountability-CivEngConf_NC-350x240.png)
EU4Accountability Civic Engagement Conference
May 22, 2024The Civic Engagement Conference organised under the EU4Accountability initiative, will serve as a platform for joint reflection and mutual learning between state and civil actors on the involvement of civil society in decision-making at all levels. Among others, participants will address the achievements and challenges in the implementation of the new Law on Access to Information of Public Interest, as a key instrument for facilitating public participation.
![Quale Europa? Confronto tra i candidati alle elezioni europee](https://www.alda-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MEF_IT_NC-350x240.png)
Quale Europa? Confronto tra i candidati alle elezioni europee
May 22, 2024Martedì 28 maggio 2024, presso il Centro Arnaldi del comune di Dueville (Vicenza), in via Rossi 35, ALDA – l’Associazione Europea per la Democrazia Locale – in collaborazione con la sezione vicentina del Movimento Federalista Europeo (MFE), organizza l’evento “QUALE EUROPA – confronto tra i candidati alle elezioni europee” .
![The European Observatories of the CID project with a thematic focus on Circular Economy, Bio-based Innovation, and Urban Transformation are thrilled to host an online event aimed at evaluating the innovative curricula developed under the project in 3 programmes: Academic programme, Accelerator and Continuous Education.](https://www.alda-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CID_NC-350x240.png)
CiD Have your Say – Observatories Evaluate Circular Design Curricula
May 22, 2024The European Observatories of the CID project with a thematic focus on Circular Economy, Bio-based Innovation, and Urban Transformation are thrilled to host an online event aimed at evaluating the innovative curricula developed under the project in 3 programmes: Academic programme, Accelerator and Continuous Education.
![Territorial cooperation](https://www.alda-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ICE-Trieste_NC-350x240.png)
Territorial cooperation multilevel Partnerships and EU integration: lessons learned at the border between Italy and Slovenia
May 22, 2024L’iniziativa, intitolata “Territorial cooperation, multilevel partnerships and EU integration: lessons learned at the border between Italy and Slovenia” ha come obiettivo principale di approfondire la comprensione delle modalità della cooperazione transfrontaliera al fine di ampliare ed approfondire le conoscenze necessarie, utili al futuro allargamento dell’Unione Europea.
![](https://www.alda-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Alessia_news_BIG-2-2-350x240.png)
Local Democracy: Effective Strategies for Enhanced Cooperation Between CSOs and Local Authorities in the Western Balkans
May 22, 2024The Western Balkans hold a significant place in ALDA’s history, with the first Local Democracy …