Looking to join a consortium or propose a project together

The Municipality of Alba Iulia, with approximately 70,000 inhabitants, is located in central Romania, in Transylvania, and has a strategic position in relation to important transport corridors. The Municipality has extensive experience in European projects and transnational cooperation and is interested in participating in programmes such as CERV, Horizon Europe, Interreg Europe, DUT (Driving Urban Transitions), LIFE, Intelligent Energy Europe, EEA and Norway Grants, EuropeAid and Erasmus+.

The Municipality is interested in projects addressing urban mobility, urban planning, energy efficiency, tourism, citizens’ rights, non-discrimination topics, renewable energies, environmental protection, climate change, sustainable mobility and urban transport, the rights of European citizens, non-discrimination, equality of rights, innovation, intercultural dialogue, European active citizenship, youth, public policy development, smart city solutions, culture, heritage, and young people’s problems and ideas.

Alba Iulia is open to transnational cooperation, mutual exchange of experience and good practices, and citizen involvement. The Municipality has the capacity to cooperate with educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools, high schools, vocational schools and universities, as well as with youth NGOs and other relevant local stakeholders in areas such as mobility, transport, energy efficiency, culture and renewable energy. This network provides opportunities for involving young people with fewer opportunities and for engaging citizens in consultations, debates and project activities.

Alba Iulia is a multicultural city with experience in projects supporting the integration of Roma people, persons with disabilities and disadvantaged or vulnerable groups. The Municipality aims to increase awareness of fundamental rights among citizens of different ages and social backgrounds and has institutional capacity and infrastructure for social services addressing vulnerable groups.

The city has significant historical and cultural heritage, including the Alba Carolina Vauban Fortress, one of the largest Vauban fortresses in Romania and in Central and South-Eastern Europe. The Municipality has invested substantially in the rehabilitation and visibility of the fortress and promotes cultural activities, festivals, reenactment activities and citizen participation throughout the year.

Alba Iulia also has experience in urban development, energy sustainability, sustainable mobility and smart city solutions. The Municipality has worked with the World Bank and has participated in European initiatives related to energy management, energy efficiency and sustainable urban development. Its experience includes energy-efficient public buildings, modernised public lighting, renewable energy projects, electric public transport and sustainable urban mobility solutions.

The Municipality participates in European and international networks and projects, including URBACT, INTERREG, Horizon, CERV and European energy initiatives, and is affiliated with organisations such as ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, the Association of Municipalities of Romania and the Local Alba Energy Agency (ALEA). Alba Iulia is also involved in the development of green-city approaches and projects aimed at supporting the transition towards a more sustainable and low-carbon city.