47th Session - 15 to 17 October 2024

For 10 years, Congress youth delegates have been revitalising local and regional democracy

18 October 2024 Strasbourg

In 2014, the Congress became the first European assembly to involve youth delegates in its work and allow them to speak at its sessions. Since then, the youth delegates have not only rejuvenated politics within the Congress but have also helped to “reinvigorate democracy”. This unique and...

ECHR Judge Guyomar calls on local representatives to defend citizens against human rights violations

18 October 2024 Strasbourg

The protection of human rights by locally elected representatives was at the centre of the thematic debate held during the 47th session of the Chamber of Local Authorities, on 16 October. The debate focused on the role of locally elected representatives in safeguarding and implementing human...

Council of Europe Congress calls on Iceland to incorporate local self-government into domestic law

47th session 16 october 2024 Strasbourg, France

In a recommendation adopted today, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe concluded that Icelandic municipalities lead globally in terms of female voting and representation, and welcomed the high level of fiscal autonomy in the country’s local self-government....

Destruction of cultural heritage in Ukraine

47th session 16 October 2024 Strasbourg, France

Mykola Tochytskyi: “Destroying Ukrainian culture means destroying the Ukrainian nation”. From the start of its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia has systematically targeted its artistic and cultural heritage, seeking also to “rewrite history” to better justify its aggression. During...