'Local and regional authorities are a very important part of the Council of Europe's work to enhance human rights, rule of law and democracy...

In a debate held during the 32nd session, on 28 March 2017, the Congress spoke of the status of the European Charter of Local Self-Government...

Local authorities are in the front line when it comes to dealing with the increase in the number of migrants and refugees arriving in Europe...

In the context of its 32nd Session, the Congress held an exchange of views on European Local Democracy Week (ELDW).

“Both your programmes and ours are aimed at promoting the Council of Europe’s values, bolstering inter-institutional co-operation...

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The 32nd session (28 to 30 March) will include several debates focusing on the role of local authorities facing migration, the reception of...

At the 32nd Congress Session (28-30 March), a “Declaration of Mayors and Elected Local and Regional Representatives of Council of...

Reacting to recent electoral events in Georgia, Congress President, Gudrun Mosler-Törnström declared: 'The 'de facto' authorities...