The South East Europe Local Governments ask the EU to be involved in a realistic roadmap of integration

March 14, 2011

In a declaration signed on the 10th of March, mayors and elected representatives of the local and regional governments of south-east Europe ask the EU to include the local government dimension in its strategic and operational planning for EU enlargement.

Black Sea Regional Policy Conference in Batumi, Adjara, Georgia

March 9, 2011

On April 5th and 6th, 2011 the Association of European Regions (AER) will hold its Second Black Sea Regional Policy Conference in Batumi, Adjara, Georgia.

Announced legal action to recover loans from European associations Asael’s partners in many projects – EC investigates

March 9, 2011

The members of the Governing Board of Asael, the Association of municipalities of Aragon Region that was dissolved in late 2009 swept away by a scandal, former President Jesus Alone in the head, will be liable personally for debts left.

“The Western Balkans’ European perspective: the contribution of local and regional authorities” – AFCCRE Conference in Paris

February 20, 2011

A clear definition and extension of the competences of local authorities, appropriate local and regional financial means and autonomy, improvement of governance through increased transparence and participation and strengthening of capacities for public services.

“The Western Balkans’ European perspective: the contribution of local and regional authorities” – AFCCRE Conference in Paris

February 16, 2011

On 18th and 19th February, a conference on the European perspective of the Western Balkans and the contribution of local and regional authorities will take place in Paris.

Antonella Valmorbida co chair of the Civil Society Forum for EaP

February 3, 2011

The balance co-chairmanship was approved by the Steering Committee to share the burden and responsibilities and also corresponding to the organisational scheme of the Steering Committee.

From Lisbon Treaty more voice to citizens in Europe

February 2, 2011

A more democratic and transparent Europe, strengthening the role of the EU and national Parliaments, and giving the people more opportunities to make their voices heard. These are the most expected aspects of the Lisbon Treaty realisation.

ALDA Staff Meeting 2011 in Subotica

February 1, 2011

ALDA Staff meeting 2011 took place in Subotica from 25th 28th of January. The meeting was held with a purpose to get the members to meet each other, to exchange their views and opinions in different topics of work and much more.

Creativity and innovation to give new life to town twinning

January 14, 2011

On 13th January, CITIES project final conference took place in Dordrecht (NL). Workshops and exchange of experiences at the International Conference on Town-twinning Initiatives.

ALDA engaged in the local administration reform in Türkiye

January 14, 2011

In these last years and in particular in view of the recent constitutional reform, the system of local authorities and in general local administration is now under review and reformed.

ALDA supports the campaign to establish a statute for European associations

January 14, 2011

ALDA participates in the work of the European Alliance for the Statute of the European Association (EASEA). The Alliance works towards mobilising support for a statute for European Associations. Currently Associations can’t formally be considered as European Associations, but have to register nationally and function as either national or international organisations.