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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.
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: National Changemakers Training – Paris, France, 6-9 June
About the event The training is part of the #SPEAKOUT project, which aims to promote intercultural societies by engaging international youth in local communities to combat stereotypes and disprove misinformation in their environments. To reach that aim, we are organising…
Democracy is a collective act of care
Together, we rise. Together, we fight. Together, we care. Event at Funkhaus, Argentinierstraße 30A, 1040 Wien, Austria – 23 May 2025 Registration form Overview ‘Democracy as a collective act of care’ is a complementary event to the Democratic Odyssey’s Vienna…
TACKLE: Call for project proposals
Promoting actions to fight racial discrimination and structural racism Why we launch this call Assist civil society organisations in order to strengthen concrete actions in the field of anti-discrimination and structural racism. Description of the call The call is open…
Mentoring young activists-to-be: MYCELIA mentors are there for you
The MYCELIA mentorship programme (Mentoring Youth for Collective Engagement in Learning, Interaction, and Activism) of the Critical ChangeLab project is launched – find out more here and apply before May 12. Does the world around you not make any sense?…
RE-IMAGINING RACIAL JUSTICE IN EUROPE
A Chance to Build an Alternative, Hopeful Future for All BY ENAR At Anti-Racism and Diversity Week, 47 civil society organisations stand united in our hope for a better future, but also in our demand for action. We call on…
WE ARE HIRING! Festival & FIERCE intern – spring 2025 | Paris | DL: 21/03
We are looking for an intern to join our Festival & FIERCE team. European Alternatives is seeking an intern for our FIERCE project. The position can be either part-time or full-time, starting as soon as possible, ideally from March 31st.…
WE ARE HIRING! Communications Intern – spring 2025 | Paris | DL: 20/03
We are looking for a Communications intern to join our team! European Alternatives is looking for an intern that can work with us supporting our communications activities, learning how to work transnationally with a multidisciplinary team. Our projects are carried…
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.
The Movement Learning Catalyst has great news for you. We are about to share a new Learner’s 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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Transnational Summer School in Vienna: Love in Action: Building Solidarity Borders
June 12-15, Transnational Summer School in Vienna: Love in Action: Building Solidarity Borders including 60 international participants and a public Assembly on Migrant, Labour and Climate Justice on Sunday the 16th.
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Embarking on a Democratic Odyssey: Shaping the Future of Europe Together
by Irene Alonso Toucido What is an Odyssey? An odyssey is more than just a journey—it’s a transformative quest filled with challenges, discoveries, and moments of profound growth. Originating from Homer’s epic tale of Odysseus navigating his way back to…
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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…
Ceasefire Now! Open call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza strip and Israel.
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Speak Out: Empowering Youth for Change
Young People at the Forefront of Defending Democracy In today’s 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 proud to offer dynamic tools,…
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What is Democracy Worth?
The future of democracy in Europe depends on strategic investment in its defense and innovation. As the EU’s budget discussions unfold, it is essential to prioritize funding for democratic institutions, the innovation of democratic processes, and the support of participatory…
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The trickle-down effect of infringements on gender rights in sports and society
By Ava Vales Toledano ISSUE 8 Ava Vales Toledano is in a group called Toutes des Femmes, created in 2020 to fight the attack from different political organizations against trans women, and, trans women and their place in feminism. Ava…
Pride in LGBTQI+, Pride in Diversity, Pride in Democracy
STATEMENT The Hungarian government of Victor Orban has passed laws and constitutional amendments that attempt to ban public events by LGBTQI+ people, including Budapest Pride, scheduled for the 28th June this year. The constitutional amendment authorises the use of surveillance…
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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,…
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Mompracem: A Solidarity Island in the Heart of Rome
by CSOA La Strada In a world where grassroots initiatives often bear the burden of filling the gaps left by failing institutional responses, the experience of Mompracem l’Isola Solidale in Rome’s Garbatella district stands as a testament to the power…