(Un)heard Voices: Calling People from Marginalised Communities to Voice their Concerns about the Climate Crisis
June 3, 2024Civil society organisations and climate defenders will meet in Brussels at the “Democracy and Inclusion in Times of Climate Crisis”.
EU Civil Society Forum 2024 Western Balkans and Türkiye
June 3, 2024The EU Civil Society Forum for the Western Balkans and Türkiye is an annual event organised by the EU TACSO 3 project on behalf of the European Commission, DG NEAR. The aim of the event is to provide space for the key stakeholders involved in civil society in the region to come together, network, and offer a platform for discussion of the key topics relevant to civil society this year.
Strengthening Local and Participatory Democracy in the European Union
June 3, 2024From 13 to 15 May 2024, ALDA’s General Assembly and Festival hosted a significant panel discussion on “Local Democracy & Participatory Democracy” which explored the Defense of Democracy Package, civil society’s role, and local participatory initiatives within the European Union.
“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.
Apply to the CERV Call for Proposals and start navigating the Town Twinning world through ALDA+’s Comprehensive Support!
May 31, 2024ALDA+ is excited to disseminate the CERV-2024-CITIZENS-TOWN-TT call for proposals, focusing on Town Twinning initiatives. This programme offers a unique opportunity for municipalities and local communities to engage in international exchanges that celebrate the rich diversity and shared heritage of the European Union.
Reassessing the EU Enlargement Agenda in Eastern Partnership Countries: ALDA’s Efforts in a Shifting Landscape
May 23, 2024On May 15, 2024, ALDA hosted its annual Festival & General Assembly in Barcelona, featuring a panel discussion titled “Local Democracy in a Shifting Landscape: Reassessing the EU Enlargement Agenda in Eastern Partnership Countries & Its Implications.”
Not only a General Assembly: a three-day Festival!
May 21, 2024Not 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.
Fostering Youth Engagement towards the upcoming EU elections
May 20, 20242024 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.
BOOST launches to empower Civil Society in the Western Balkans
May 8, 2024On 30th of April 2024 in Tirana, a significant step was taken towards strengthening the capacities of civil society in the Western Balkans with the launch of BOOST: Balkan for Optimising Opportunities, Sustainability and Transformation of Civil Society, funded by Agence Française de Développemnt (AFD).
Shaping Europe’s future: ALDA’s insights from the Union of European Federalists debate
May 2, 2024ALDA recently participated in an interesting and important debate at the Press Club in Brussels (Belgium), hosted by the Union of European Federalists on April 25, 2024.
Launching Conference BOOST: Balkans for Optimising Opportunities, Sustainability and Transformation of Civil Society
April 22, 2024The “BOOST” Project is kicking off with the Launching Conference “Balkans for Optimising Opportunities, Sustainability and Transformation of Civil Society”, taking place in Tirana (Albania) on the 30th April 2024.
YOUTH Taking the lead: a TALE World Cafè in Rome
April 19, 2024In the framework of the European Youth Week, on April 19, 2024, a successful local event of the TALE – TAke the Lead in the European Elections action took place at Re-Work in Rome, Italy.
BOOST
April 15, 2024Balkans for Optimising Opportunities, Sustainability and Transformation of Civil Society
Real Deal: partecipa all’assemblea deliberativa ASviS, disegniamo le politiche insieme!
March 28, 2024Fino al 29 marzo sono aperte le candidature per la partecipazione all’assemblea deliberativa sulle riforme e sugli investimenti prioritari del governo italiano nell’ambito del Green Deal europeo.
A step forward towards the EU: ALDA celebrates the European Council’s decision to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina
March 23, 2024ALDA warmly welcomed the historic decision of the European Council to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina, which marks a further step on the road of EU integration.
Launching Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) with the European Commission in Brussels
March 19, 2024ALDA is thrilled to announce its recent selection as one of the ten prominent European organisations by the European Commission.
