Congress of Local and Regional Authorities

This afternoon, Liesa Scholzen and Anita Sollie report on school absenteeism, followed by a debate, a draft resolution and a draft recommendation Join us live 🎥 go.coe.int/DQVp4 Explore the agenda 👉 go.coe.int/ZJrea #democracy #humanrights #RuleOfLaw #51stSession

Anders Knape and @soeschu.bsky.social report on the application of the Charter in Albania👉 Join us live 🎥 Explore the agenda ➡️ go.coe.int/ZJrea #democracy #humanrights #RuleOfLaw #51stSession

📢 Congress members Romek Kosenkranius and Aisling Moran present a checklist to stop corruption and to further integrity Join us live 🎥 Explore the agenda ➡️ go.coe.int/ZJrea #democracy #humanrights #RuleOfLaw #51stSession

📢 David Meyer, President of the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) makes a statement on democratic backsliding Join us live🎥https://go.coe.int/DQVp4 Explore the agenda👉 go.coe.int/ZJrea #democracy #humanrights #RuleOfLaw #51stSession

🗣️ Congress rapporteur Stewart Dickson on the status of national and international observers in local and regional elections in the 46 member States Join us live 🎥 go.coe.int/DQVp4 Explore the agenda👉 go.coe.int/ZJrea #democracy #humanrights #RuleOfLaw #51stSession

Early warning instruments against democratic backsliding: Co-rapporteurs Kristoffer Tamsons and Kirstine Bille present a risk-alert dashboard Join us live go.coe.int/DQVp4 Explore the agenda go.coe.int/ZJrea #Democracy #HumanRights #RuleOfLaw

🗣️ Listen to Sophie PANONACLE, Member of Parliament for Gironde, France, make a statement on #CoastalErosion Members will then debate and vote on a draft resolution and draft recommendation. Explore the agenda ➡️ go.coe.int/ZJrea #democracy #humanrights #RuleOfLaw

Opening of the 51st Session by the President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, Gunn Marit Helgesen ! Join us live 🎥 Explore the agenda ➡️ go.coe.int/ZJrea #Democracy #HumanRights #RuleOfLaw

The Congress just adopted its priorities for 2026-2031! Voted by representatives of local and regional authorities from our 46 members states, these priorities will guide the work of the Congress for the next 5 years.

Coming up at the Congress' #51stSession We're pleased to showcase the highlights of our upcoming Congress session, taking place from 27-29 October Explore the full agenda here go.coe.int/ZJrea #democracy #humanrights #RuleOfLaw

Congress President Gunn Marit Helgesen congratulates the Student List of Serbia on their election victory 👏

We're just 4 days away from the Congress' #51stSession! 📅 From 27 to 29 October in Strasbourg, local and regional leaders from across Europe will come together to address today’s key challenges and share solutions. 👉 Explore the full agenda: go.coe.int/ZJrea

We're just 5 days away from the Congress' #51stSession! 📅 From 27 to 29 October in Strasbourg, local and regional leaders from across Europe will come together to address today’s key challenges and share solutions. 👉 Explore the full agenda: go.coe.int/ZJrea

We're just 6 days away from the Congress' #51stSession! 📅 From 27 to 29 October in Strasbourg, local and regional leaders from across Europe will come together to address today’s key challenges and share solutions. 👉 Explore the full agenda: go.coe.int/ZJrea

Today, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities has presented its very first biodiversity report that was debated at the Conference of States parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia. Read more here 👉 go.coe.int/y6Agk

We're just 7 days away from the Congress' #51stSession! 📅 From 27 to 29 October in Strasbourg, local and regional leaders from across Europe will come together to address today’s key challenges and share solutions. 👉 Explore the full agenda: go.coe.int/ZJrea

Réaction de Gunn Marit Helgesen, Présidente du Congrès, aux manifestations qui se sont tenues ce week-end en France. 👇

We're just 8 days away from the Congress' #51stSession! 📅 From 27 to 29 October in Strasbourg, local and regional leaders from across Europe will come together to address today’s key challenges and share solutions. 👉 Explore the full agenda: go.coe.int/ZJrea

The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities is finally on Instagram! 👉 Follow us @coe_congress or here: instagram.com/coe_congress/

In the upcoming session, the Congress will debate a report on social cohesion in rural communities, highlighting the importance of multilevel governance in addressing the issue. Read more here 👉 go.coe.int/Ir98P

Congress Secretary General Mathieu Mori spoke at the 6th United Nations Forum of Mayors, held in Geneva on 12 and 13 October. Read more here 👉 go.coe.int/UAgY1

Director of the Congress Claudia Luciani attended an event about the implementation of European Charter of Local Self-Government in Pristina. Read more here 👉 go.coe.int/cAEj1

What if your city became the European Capital of Democracy 2028? Apply before 1/11/2026 to host a year-long programme of international events and welcome political leaders, cultural voices and communities from across Europe. Find out more here: go.coe.int/dvsCD #ECoD

“No institution should be expected to work in isolation – and no victim should be left to navigate a fragmented system alone,” said Cecilia Dalman Eek, Congress Vice-President and co-Rapporteur on human trafficking. Read more: go.coe.int/i5FZp

Congress Rapporteur on LGBTI rights @helenbelcherobe.bsky.social welcomes the adoption of the Council of Europe’s first Strategy for Equal Rights for LGBTI People 2027-2032 “In this regard, read also my latest statement on the situation of LGBTI rights in Türkiye." 👉 go.coe.int/LoId5

Heads of State, local and regional leaders & businesses gathered in Bukovel, Ukraine, around President #Zelenskyy to mark the launch of the #CarpathianInitiative. The CoE Congress will contribute to this work. Read more: go.coe.int/zf4Om

The Congress and Montenegro have signed a post-monitoring roadmap to support continued improvements in local governance, democracy and self-government. Read more: go.coe.int/pEXx1

Democracy is experienced first and foremost locally, says Congress President Gunn Marit Helgesen regarding #InternationalDayofDemocracy Read more about her remarks on the erosion of democracy: go.coe.int/W3yBx

“The Congress is deeply concerned by reports of coordinated raids, detentions and restrictions targeting LGBTI organisations, activists and human rights defenders in Türkiye,” stated Congress Rapporteur on LGBTI rights, Helen Belcher. Read more: go.coe.int/LoId5

An 11-member delegation of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe were in election observation mission in Sweden. Commenting on the overall mission by Marcin Golaszewski (Poland, EPP/CCE). Read more 👉 go.coe.int/grTbi

“Democratic security begins at the local level” said Congress of Local and Regional Authorities President Gunn Marit Helgesen during her first exchange of views with the Committee of Ministers’ Deputies today. Read more here: go.coe.int/FkDfx

One of our key takeaways from the #EAUH2026 Conference, shared by Governance Committee Vice-Chair Linda Gilham. Read more about her conclusions and the Congress work here: go.coe.int/Dnoxh

🔴 Quiz time! Social housing innovation is a big focus for the @congress.coe.int in European cities — do you know why? Can you guess the right answer before the reveal? This was our final question of the summer quiz series—hope you enjoyed playing along! #LocalDemocracy #councilofeurope #SummerQuiz

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Advancing the Special Tribunal and a compensation mechanism, strengthening support to reforms, we remain committed to justice, accountability and democratic security.

On Ukraine’s Independence Day, the Council of Europe salutes Ukraine’s courage and stands with its people.

🔴 Quiz time! How much of all public investment across Europe is managed by local and regional governments? Take your guess before the reveal! Stay tuned throughout the summer for more questions! #LocalDemocracy #councilofeurope #SummerQuiz

🔴 Quiz time! The Congress has a dedicated Centre of Expertise working behind the scenes across Europe — but what's its main mission? Time to shine — can you guess the right answer before the reveal? Stay tuned throughout the summer for more questions! #LocalDemocracy #councilofeurope #SummerQuiz

🔴 Quiz time! The Congress awards a special label to local authorities that get governance right — but what does ELoGE actually reward? Time to shine — can you guess the right answer before the reveal? Stay tuned throughout the summer for more questions! #LocalDemocracy #councilofeurope #SummerQuiz

On 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that all young people can have a meaningful voice in the decisions shaping their future, at every level of governance. 👇 Read the full statement by Congress Spokesperson on Youth, Emmi Lintone: go.coe.int/GPl3r

🔴 Quiz time! Three of these measures are recommended by the new European Charter on youth participation — one definitely is not. Do you know which one? Take your guess before the reveal! Stay tuned throughout the summer for more questions! #LocalDemocracy #councilofeurope #SummerQuiz

On the Day of Dignity with #Belarus, the @congress.coe.int stands with Belarusian democratic forces and civil society. “The voice of the Belarusian people cannot be silenced. Their determination for a free and democratic future deserves our continued support and solidarity.” #StandWithBelarus

"Progress remains possible": at the #WorldPride Human Rights Conference in Amsterdam, @COECongress Rapporteur Helen Belcher called on municipalities to protect the fundamental freedoms of #LGBTI people ⬇️ Read more: go.coe.int/bXbi3

🔴 Quiz time! Do youth delegates really take part in Congress sessions and speak up alongside local and regional leaders? Take your guess before the reveal! Stay tuned throughout the summer for more questions! #LocalDemocracy #councilofeurope #SummerQuiz

Kyiv targeted again by Russian attacks. The @congress.coe.int President maintains the Congress' solidarity with Ukraine and its local authorities — and continues working with the Register of Damage for better access to justice. #ukraine

🕰️ From the 70s to today, youth participation has been at the heart of the Council of Europe’s work. Since 1972, the European Youth Centre Strasbourg and European Youth Foundation have empowered young people, supported youth-led projects and contributed to strengthen democracy across Europe.

🔴 Quiz time! Since the 1990s, the Congress has sent observers to local and regional elections all across Europe. Any idea how many? Time to shine — can you guess the right answer before the reveal? Stay tuned throughout the summer for more questions! #LocalDemocracy #councilofeurope #SummerQuiz

Ahead of this year's European Holocaust Memorial Day for Sinti and Roma (2 August), @congress.coe.int Standing Rapporteur on Human Rights, Peter Drenth, has made the following statement ⬇ Read the full statement: go.coe.int/XJOAy