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European Alternatives works to promote democracy, equality and culture beyond the nation-state and imagine, demand and enact alternatives for a viable future.
Democratic Odyssey in Florence | JOIN US
đ Florence \ Le Murate, Palazzo Vecchio, Palazzo Buontalenti đ 21-23 February The Democratic Odyssey continues its journey through Europe, stopping in Florence for a three-day event dedicated to citizen participation, democratic dialogue, and collective action. This gathering builds on…
Solidarity with Maboula Soumahoro
The following letter, addressed to the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, was originally published in French on LibĂ©ration. Written by a collective of intellectuals, academics, and activists, it calls for the rescheduling of Maboula Soumahoroâs conference on anti-racism, which…
Could time of darkness be the time for reinvention, resistance and courage?
OUR STATEMENT ON THE RESULTS OF THE USA ELECTIONS The election of an openly misogynistic, homophobic, racist, convicted felon to the Presidency of the United States of America is an affront to all those who believe a better world is…
Open Call for a Ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon and Israel and End to Impunity amida Spiralling Humanitarian Catastrophe and Escalating Regional Conflict
We, the undersigned organisations, appeal to all UN member states to secure an immediate ceasefire across Gaza, Lebanon, Israel and the region, and to end the impunity that has allowed atrocities by Israeli forces against civilians to continue and escalate. Without…
Islamophobic, anti-migrant, racist violence must be surmounted by community organising and solidarity networks
It is completely unacceptable that for over a week people seeking asylum, Muslim people and other racialized communities, including Roma, in the UK have been living with far-right hatred and immediate violence. Graves have been desecrated, numerous people have been…
Movement Learning Catalyst: building a learning community across struggles and places.Â
The Movement Learning Catalyst has great news for you. We are about to share a new Learnerâs Guide and launch a new action-learning platform that aims to nurture the interconnected movements, realities and responsive strategies needed to challenge systems of…
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âI aim to shift the narrative from criminalising migration to protecting human rightsâ: A conversation with David Yambio
European Alternatives speaks to David Yambio, a community advocate, spokesperson and President of Refugees in Libya. David became displaced at birth and lived in refugee camps across multiple countries in Africa, including Libya where he faced severe dehumanization and inhumane…
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Fluctuations
Fluctuations is a transnational boat festival wandering European rivers, to mobilise on social, environmental, and citizenship topics.
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February 23 | Democratic Odyssey â From Crisis to Action: Building Citizen-Led Solutions
đ Palazzo Buontalenti, Florence The crises we faceâclimate breakdown, democratic backsliding, economic injusticeâdemand bold and collective action. But solutions cannot come only from the top. The Democratic Odyssey is pioneering a citizen-driven approach to tackling global challenges, ensuring that everyday…
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OPEN CALL: Speaking out for our rights, loud and clear
Young People at the Forefront of Defending Democracy: Join the Speak Out Webinars In todayâs challenging times, young people play a crucial role in defending democracy and fostering inclusive societies. European Alternatives, in partnership with the Erasmus Student Network, is…
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TACKLE
Youth Activism Against Discrimination and Racism in Europe Objective TACKLE aims to empower young activists across Europe to fight against structural racism and discrimination, fostering the emergence of a new generation of “equality advocates.” Through education, capacity building, and advocacy,…
Ceasefire Now! Open call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza strip and Israel.
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Next Time
How are the public policy issues that mobilise young people today dealt with at European level? This podcast series is designed as an educational tool to help you understand today’s big topics in the context of the European elections. The…
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Reclaiming the term âpro-lifeâ : a queer, vitalist ecofeminist perspective with Myriam Bahaffou
Myriam Bahaffou, philosopher and leading voice in intersectional ecofeminist thought in France, participated in the 2024 edition of Transeuropa Festival â Undercurrents, held in Venice this November. This yearâs festival, centered around the theme of water and its myriad intersections,…
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CITIDEM Assembly: How can we effectively advocate for citizensâ rights through democratic innovation?Â
REGISTER HERE A Citizens Assembly on democratic innovation and how it can be used by social movements to push for rights affirmation Dear Citizen, We are excited to invite you to participate in a groundbreaking event: The CITIDEM Project’s Transnational…
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How Training is Resurfacing as a Strategic Priority Across European Civil Society
by Jana Ahlers Train to be. To be trained. Pick your side. This piece covers the history and strategic direction of European Alternativeâs work in the training field. It engages with you as a curious learner and provides insights on…
CALL FOR ARTICLES – The Making of a Democratic Youth Future
Issue 9 European Alternatives Journal âCiascuno cresce solo se sognatoâ (One only grows if dreamt), wrote Danilo Dolci, reminding us that the power to dream and imagine is not only a personal necessity but also a collective responsibility. In a fragmented…