28 JUN 2024 · In this episode of ALDA Podcast "Shades of Democracy," we dive into the importance of volunteering across Europe. Our esteemed guests, Maurizio Camin, Marta Sys, and Lorenzo Buscema, share their unique perspectives on how volunteer efforts foster community engagement, social inclusion, and active citizenship.  Listen in to discover how these initiatives are creating positive impacts throughout Europe! Useful links: Trento European Capital of Volunteering 2024 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VLA3WM Merkury Foundation ➡️https://www.merkury.org.pl/  Ass. Trentino per i Balcani ➡️https://www.trentinobalcani.eu/  ALDA welcomes the new Civil Service Volunteers ➡️ https://bit.ly/3W0q2X3  PAVE Project ➡️https://bit.ly/40t0Byf

28 MAY 2024 · Join us in this episode of ALDA Podcast "Shades of Democracy" as we discuss EU enlargement, and developments in Ukraine.  Our distinguished guests, Antonella Valmorbida, ALDA Secretary General and Marta Barandiy, founder of Promote Ukraine, share their perspectives on the situation in Ukraine, its links with the EU, and ALDA's role in supporting democratic values in the region.Tune in to gain more knowledge on the topic!  Useful links: ALDA Flagship Initiative in Ukraine ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aQo94l  Promote Ukraine website  ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bXDssi

10 MAY 2024 · Join us in this episode of ALDA Podcast "Shades of Democracy," as we explore the significance of the EU Elections 2024 and their impact on the future of European democracy. Our distinguished guests, MEP Domènec Ruiz Devesa and Alexandre Météreau offer valuable insights into the complexities of the electoral process and the strategies needed to engage citizens effectively through civil society. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the upcoming elections and their implications for the European Union! Useful links: ALDA EU Elections Campaign #BetterEuropeTogether ➡️https://bit.ly/3yf9AJa  EU Elections 2024: All you need to know ➡️https://bit.ly/4dtGXIt  ALDA Newsletter ➡️https://bit.ly/44AF0ps

7 MAY 2024 · The Third Season of the Podcast produced by ALDA - The European Association for Local Democracy, has started! ⭐️🎙 In this Trailer, Manal Snidi and Beatrice Frascatani, from ALDA Communication Team, will tell you more about what to expect from this third season! Are you ready to find out more?

29 FEB 2024 · A new episode of the ALDA Podcast is now available and it starts with a question: How much of a priority are the Western Balkans for the EU? To answer to this question, the guests of the day will explore and analyse the 'New EU Enlargement Methodology' or 'New Methodology' ✨ So let's leave the floor to Ms. Ana Krstinovska, President of ESTIMA, former State Secretary for EU Affairs in the Government of North Macedonia, First Secretary in the Mission of the Republic of North Macedonia to the EU in Brussels and Advisor for international cooperation to the Prime Minister. Since 2021, also member of the Permanent Strategic Foreign Policy Council in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia; and Mr. Srdjan Majstorović, Chairman of the Governing Board of the European Policy Centre – CEP, a Belgrade – based think tank. As moderator, we have Sanja Trpkovska from the ALDA Skopje office! Enjoy! ✨ *** This episode is recorded within the framework of the Media for EU project, a project led by Eurothink – Center for European Strategies from Skopje, conducted in partnership with the Balkan Institute for Regional Cooperation (BIRC) and the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA), with support from the European Union. More about the project here: https://www.alda-europe.eu/media4eu/

29 DEC 2023 · And we have arrived at the end of the second season of the ALDA Podcast 'Shades of Democracy'!✨ In this Episode, Beatrice Frascatani and Manal Snidi, from the ALDA Communication Team, will talk about the highlights of the season, and their favourite moments. This season ends here, but do not stop to follow us! In 2024 another season will be ready for you, directly in your headphones. Stay tuned! 👀

29 DEC 2023 · A new episode of the ALDA Podcast is now available! This episode focuses on the Media for EU project, dedicated to the “Improvement of media and journalism standards in the Republic of North Macedonia.” ✨ Our guests for the day are Dimitar Nikolovski, the Executive Director of Eurothink - Center for European Strategies, leader of the project, with a strong background in media and research, and Xhelal Neziri, President of the BIRC Institute, an experienced investigative reporter and analyst. As moderator, we have Sanja Trpkovska from the ALDA Skopje office! Enjoy! ✨ Useful links: More about the project here: https://www.alda-europe.eu/media4eu/

29 DEC 2023 · A new episode is OUT NOW! 🎤 In this episode we talk about food sustainability with a focus on the FoodWave project. We do this together with Valeria Fantini, Project Manager at ALDA, and Coordinator of the Environment & Climate HUB in charge of the FoodWave Project, and with Cristina Fernández and Nabil Charour, representing the association Mar de Tierras. Enjoy it! ✨ Useful links: More about Food Wave: https://bit.ly/3H0YOr5

29 DEC 2023 · A new Episode of the ALDA podcast is available! 🌟 As we stand on the brink of a new chapter in European democracy, the forthcoming EU elections in 2024 hold immense significance. Today, we are joined by two distinguished guests who bring unique perspectives to the table. Listen to the words of Dafne Sgarra, Project Manager at ALDA, Coordinator of the Youth Empowerment & Education Thematic HUB, and in charge of the TALE Project and of Stefan Sindelar, CEO at European Capital of Democracy and Head of Operations at the Innovation in Politics Institute. Enjoy! 🌟 Useful links: Thematic HUB Youth Empowerment & Education: https://bit.ly/3viVCEI TALE - Take the Lead in the EU Elections: https://bit.ly/3RXIo9i European Capital of Democracy: https://capitalofdemocracy.eu

29 DEC 2023 · New Episode released! 🌟 Join us in this episode of ALDA Podcast "Shades of Democracy," as we celebrate the 30 years anniversary since the establishment of the very first Local Democracy Agency in Subotica (Serbia) in 1993. Our esteemed guests, Katica Janeva, Director of the ALDA office in Skopje (North Macedonia) & Coordinator of the Western Balkans regional area and Dženana Dedić, Director of Local Democracy Agency Mostar, tell us about their experience during the years, including challenges and achievements. Tune in to discover more! Useful links: Find out more about this anniversary ➡️ https://bit.ly/47egkml