Congress of Local and Regional Authorities

The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities represents local & regional authorities in the 46 member States of the @CoE.
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🔴 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

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

@COECongress Rapporteurs on the situation of local democracy in Türkiye 🇹🇷, @CoolsMarc and Bryony Rudkin, have made the following statement on the recent arrest of Mayor of Izmit 👇

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

🔴 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

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

Gudrun Mosler-Törnström, Deputy Standing Rapporteur on Human Rights on the planned eviction of Roma families in Lozenets 👇

#HumanRights #RomaRights #Bulgaria

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

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: https://t.co/CCqf8VvHIi

#HumanRights #OradeaPride

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

We’re amazed by the response to the #HUDERIA Local Academy call for applications!

📊 Top applicant countries:
🇺🇦 Ukraine – 28 applications
🇦🇱 Albania – 13
🇷🇴 Romania – 5
🇲🇩 Republic of Moldova – 5

Selected authorities will be contacted soon!

#AIGovernance #LocalDemocracy @coe

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

Ternopil hosted the @COECongress 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: https://t.co/iE0962NPzb

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

🚨 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

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

On 11–12 July 2026, the Lviv Agglomeration concluded #Ukraine’s first-ever metropolitan Citizens’ Assembly 🇺🇦, organised with the support of the @COECongress.

Read more: https://t.co/kUhg9FVweY

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

🚨 Quiz time!

Do you know what happens during Congress sessions? 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

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

⌛ 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://t.co/5pBz55uqSI

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

From 7–9 July, representatives of Belarusian democratic forces, civil society, experts and @COECongress Rapporteur @beli8370 met in Strasbourg for the third Leaders for Change workshop, promoting democracy and human rights at the local level.

Read more: https://t.co/wpLqc9WoMP

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

🚨 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

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

☀️ 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

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

🌍Fighting intolerance starts where people live – in our towns, cities and regions.
At the ECRI in Strasbourg, Congress Rapporteur Me. Dieschburg-Nickels underlined the key role of local & regional authorities in defending human rights.🤝
https://t.co/FrjSrfn5BN
#councilofeurope

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

Congress President Gunn Marit Helgesen:

"I strongly condemn Russia’s latest deadly attack on Kyiv causing massive casualties. This brutally must end. We stand in solidarity with Ukrainian people, national and local authorities."

@CoE_Ukraine @UKRinCoE @tochytskyi

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

⏳Time to apply for the HUDERIA Local Academy!
Local and regional authorities can learn best practices, strengthen AI governance, and network.

Submit your expression of interest today 👉 https://t.co/5pBz55uqSI

#HUDERIA #ArtificialIntelligence #Transparency #CouncilOfEurope

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

Throwback to #URC2026 in Gdańsk 🇺🇦🇵🇱

@COECongress leaders highlighted local authorities as key actors in recovery, resilience & EU integration.
Democracy + decentralisation = strong Ukraine & Europe.

#UkraineRecovery

@KoukasK @MoriMathieu

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The Secretary General of the @COECongress, @MoriMathieu participated in a discussion on how @coe standards can help with Ukraine's recovery 🇺🇦 and highlighted the importance of local and regional authorities.

[Council of Europe Rule of Law @CoE_RuleofLaw]

Ukraine’s recovery extends beyond rebuilding infrastructure, it's about strong institutions, accountability and rule of law.
At Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026, discussions highlighted how @coe standards, can support sustainable paths to reconstruction at national & local level.

[Congress of Local and Regional Authorities @COECongress]

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 @BrannanMcvey: https://t.co/nDexeFYTv6 https://t.co/hmrBO20oNS