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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 28/09/2026

GIE President Angel Manuel Moreno Molina: “it is vitally important that constitutional experts both contribute to new ideas for the defence of European local democracy, and that we can use the new tools that result from it.” Read more: go.coe.int/EEF3r

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 25/09/2026

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

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 18/09/2026

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

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 15/09/2026

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

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 14/09/2026

“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

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 14/09/2026

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

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 07/09/2026

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

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 25/08/2026

🔴 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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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 20/08/2026

🔴 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

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 18/08/2026

🔴 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

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 13/08/2026

🔴 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

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 12/08/2026

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

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 11/08/2026

🔴 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

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 09/08/2026

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

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 06/08/2026

"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

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 06/08/2026

🔴 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

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 05/08/2026

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

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 04/08/2026

🔴 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

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 31/07/2026

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

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 30/07/2026

🔴 Quiz time! Congress delegations regularly travel across member States on "monitoring missions" but what are they really there to do? Time to shine, can you guess the right answer before the reveal? Stay tuned throughout the summer for more questions! #LocalDemocracy #councilofeurope #SummerQuiz

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 29/07/2026

Following the detention of Sinem Dedetas, Mayor of Üsküdar and @congress.coe.int Vice President, Marc Cools and Bryony Rudkin, Congress Rapporteurs on the situation of local democracy in #Türkiye, have issued the following statement ⬇ Read the full statement: go.coe.int/Y6ndS

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 28/07/2026

🔴 Quiz time! The Congress has a specific tool to react when the Charter isn't fully applied. Do you know which one? Take your guess before the reveal! Stay tuned throughout the summer for more questions! #LocalDemocracy #councilofeurope #SummerQuiz

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 26/07/2026

Congress Rapporteur Helen Belcher on yesterday's attack in Berlin 👇 Such acts have no place in our communities. Read the full statement. #humanrights #LGBTI @commissionerhr.coe.int

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 25/07/2026

Congress Rapporteur on LGBTI Helen Belcher on today’s banned #OradeaPride March 👇 Freedom of peaceful assembly is a fundamental human right that must be protected for everyone. #HumanRights #LGBTI @commissionerhr.coe.int

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 23/07/2026

🔴 Quiz time! Monitoring is at the heart of the Congress's work — but which Council of Europe treaty is it built around? Take your guess before the reveal! Stay tuned throughout the summer for more questions! #LocalDemocracy #councilofeurope #SummerQuiz

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 22/07/2026

@congress.coe.int Rapporteurs on the situation of local democracy in Türkiye, CoolsMarc and @bryony1963.bsky.social, have made the following statement on the recent arrest of mayor of Izmit 👇

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 21/07/2026

🔴 Quiz time! Do you know what ELDA stands for? Time to shine — can you guess the right answer before the reveal? Stay tuned throughout the summer for more questions! #LocalDemocracy #councilofeurope #SummerQuiz

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 17/07/2026

Gudrun Mosler-Törnström, Deputy Standing Rapporteur on Human Rights on the planned eviction of Roma families in Lozenets 👇 #HumanRights #RomaRights #Bulgaria @commissionerhr.coe.int

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 17/07/2026

The Congress is concerned by reports that the 25 July 2026 Oradea Pride March may again face obstacles. Local authorities must ensure that fundamental rights can be exercised peacefully and safely. Read full statement: go.coe.int/eSAlm #HumanRights #OradeaPride

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 16/07/2026

Ternopil hosted the @congress.coe.int and unit 25 Ukrainian comunities on 13–14 July 2026 focused on advancing e-governance and e-democracy tools, fostering transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. Read more: go.coe.int/FY7g4

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 16/07/2026

🚨 Quiz time! Do you know what happens after a Congress recommendation is adopted? Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can guess the correct answer before the reveal. Stay tuned throughout the summer for more questions! #LocalDemocracy #councilofeurope #SummerQuiz

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 15/07/2026

On 11–12 July 2026, the Lviv Agglomeration concluded #Ukraine’s first-ever metropolitan Citizens’ Assembly 🇺🇦, organised with the support of the @congress.coe.int Read more: go.coe.int/IiRy7

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 13/07/2026

⌛ Reminder: There's still time to apply for the #HUDERIA Local Academy! Local & regional authorities can learn best practices, strengthen AI governance and network with colleagues from across Europe. Deadline: 15 July 2026 Submit your interest today 👉https://go.coe.int/NpAWf

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 13/07/2026

From 7–9 July, representatives of Belarusian democratic forces, civil society, experts and @congress.coe.int Rapporteur Belinda Gottardi met in Strasbourg for the third Leaders for Change workshop, promoting democracy and human rights at the local level. Read more: go.coe.int/oHlSf

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 09/07/2026

🚨 Quiz time! How well do you know the Congress? Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can guess the correct answer before the reveal. Stay tuned throughout the summer for more questions! #LocalDemocracy #CouncilOfEurope #SummerQuiz

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 07/07/2026

☀️ Introducing our Summer Quiz! How well do you know the Congress? Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can guess the correct answer before the reveal. Stay tuned throughout the summer for more questions! #LocalDemocracy #CouncilOfEurope #SummerQuiz

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 06/07/2026

🌍Fighting intolerance starts where people live – in our towns, cities and regions. At the ECRI in Strasbourg, Congress Rapporteur Martine Dieschburg-Nickels underlined the key role of local & regional authorities in defending human rights. 🤝 🔗: go.coe.int/6N5wl #humanrights #councilofeurope

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 02/07/2026

⏳Time to apply for the HUDERIA Local Academy! Local and regional authorities can learn best practices, strengthen AI governance and network with colleagues from across Europe. Submit your expression of interest today 👉 go.coe.int/NpAWf #HUDERIA #ArtificialIntelligence #Transparency #CouncilOfEurope

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 29/06/2026

Throwback to #URC2026 in Gdańsk 🇺🇦🇵🇱 Congress leaders highlighted local authorities as key actors in recovery, resilience & EU integration. Democracy + decentralisation = strong Ukraine & Europe. Ukraine’s recovery is local—empower communities, defend values! #UkraineRecovery

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 20/06/2026

On 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we celebrate the vital role of local and regional authorities in turning solidarity into real protection for refugees. 👉Read the full statement by Congress Spokesperson for Migration and Integration, @heatherbmv73.bsky.social: go.coe.int/KigGy

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 18/06/2026

During the Congress Bureau meeting in Monaco, Congress President Gunn Marit Helgesen met with Interior Minister Lionel Beffre & Mayor Georges Marsan. Under Monaco’s Presidency of the Committee of Ministers, protecting all Europeans and strengthening local engagement are top priorities.

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 18/06/2026

Online event: “𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝘇𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗮” Join experts & local leaders to boost democracy & rights! 📅 23 June | ⏰ 10AM-12AM | 💻 Online Sign up: shorturl.at/ONhdF #HumanRights #LocalDemocracy #BosniaHerzegovina

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 17/06/2026

#NoHateSpeechWeek at the @coe.int ! Read the contributions of the Congress members ⬇️

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 12/06/2026

@congress.coe.int expresses serious concern over proposed amendments to the Local Election Act in Slovenia Read more 👉 go.coe.int/HK403

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 11/06/2026

The @congress.coe.int Committee on Governance, Civic Engagement and the Environment met in Paris on 11 June 2026, chaired by Bernadette Geieregger (Austria, EPP/CCE). Read more 👉 go.coe.int/cBj3d

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 09/06/2026

On 9 June 2026, the City of Kouvola in #Finland hosted a meeting of the @congress.coe.int Committee on Social Inclusion and Human Dignity, organised in partnership with the Association of Finnish Cities and Municipalities. Read more: go.coe.int/hKI8H

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 05/06/2026

Today is World Environment Day 🌱 To mark this day, Meropi Ydraiou, Congress Spokesperson on the Environment and Climate Change, has made the following statement ⬇️ Read the full statement: go.coe.int/RsxRK #WorldEnvironmentDay

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 04/06/2026

On 4 June 2026, @congress.coe.int Secretary General @mathieu-mori.coe.int participated in the G7 engagement group for cities (U7) and addressed the Ukraine Recovery Workshop in Nancy, France. Read more: go.coe.int/R2ol3 @un-habitat.bsky.social @oecd-ocde.bsky.social

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 03/06/2026

On 2 June, @congress.coe.int Rapporteur for a Democratic Belarus Belinda Gottardi spoke at the second Kościuszko Forum in Gdansk 🇵🇱 alongside Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, head of the United Transitional Cabinet of #Belarus, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski Read more: go.coe.int/sWovM

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @congress.coe.int · 29/05/2026

On 28 May 2026, @congress.coe.int President Gunn Marit Helgesen and Secretary General @mathieu-mori.coe.int met with Frédéric Bierry, President of the Collectivité européenne d'Alsace (CeA), and Catherine Trautmann, Mayor of Strasbourg and President of @strasbourg-eu.bsky.social Watch the video ⬇️

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