ELoGE: Accreditations and awarded municipalities

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Accreditation period: 2022 - 2025
Accredited entity: The Mostar Local Democracy Agency
Report: ELoGE Accreditation Platform – report of the 7th Meeting

Bulgaria
Accreditation period: 2011 - 2026
Accredited entity: Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works (MoRDPW)
Municipalities :
- Bansko (2 times)
- Byala Slatina (3 times)
- Devnya
- Dimitrovgrad (4 times)
- Dobrich (4 times)
- Dolna Banya (3 times)
- Gabrovo (2 times)
- Gorna Oryahovitsa (2 times)
- Karlovo
- Kirkovo (2 times)
- Knezha (4 times)
- Lovech
- Lyaskovets
- Mezdra
- Pavlikeni (2 times)
- Pernik (2 times)
- Petrich
- Pomorie (3 times)
- Ruse (2 times)
- Samokov
- Smolyan (2 times)
- Smyadovo (2 times)
- Sofia (3 times)
- Svilengrad
- Svishtov (4 times)
- Targovishte (4 times)
- Troyan (3 times)
- Valchi dol (2 times)
- Vratsa
Reports :
- Bulgarian summary of the 4 rounds of ELoGE

Croatia
Accreditation period: 2021-2026
Accredited entity:
- ALDA - European Association for Local Democracy (2021 – 2023)
- Association of Cities of the Republic of Croatia (2024 – 2026)
Municipalities:
- Čakovec
- Labin
- Šibenik
Report: will be added soon

Cyprus
Accreditation period: 2024 - 2026
Accredited entity: Union of Cyprus Municipalities
Report: ELoGE Accreditation Platform – report of the 9th Meeting

Finland
Accreditation period: 2023 - 2026
Accredited entity: HAUS - Finnish Institute of Public Management
Report: will be added soon

France
Accreditation period: 2019 - 2025
Accredited entity: French National Training Centre for Local Civil
Municipalities :
- Communauté de Communes des Lisières de l’Oise
- Eurométropole de Strasbourg
- Haute Corrèze Communauté
- Metz
- Morne-à-l’Eau
- Sceaux (2 times)
- StrasbourgSuresnes
Report: First Round of ELoGE in France (2019) [FR]
More information:
- Users guide for a candidate municipality for the ELoGE label in France [FR]
- 6 advantages of ELoGE for a French municipality [FR]
- Label du Conseil de l’Europe sur la gouvernance locale : les candidatures sont ouvertes via @l_AdCF
- ELoGE, un label pour une bonne gouvernance des collectivités (lagazettedescommunes.com)

Greece
Accreditation period: 2018 - 2024
Accredited entity: Institute of Local Administration (ITA)
Municipalities:
- Agia
- Agioi Anargyroi-Kamatero
- Agios Dimitrios
- Agrinio
- Amarousio
- Egaleo
- Fyli
- Igoumenitsa
- Kallithea
- Larisa
- Milos
- Palaio Faliro
- Papagos-Xolargos
- Pylos-Nestor
- Thessaloniki
2021 ELoGE awards:
- Agia
- Alexandroupoli
- Alimos
- Amfilochia
- Dodoni
- Domokos
- Kallithea
- Larissa
- Megara
- Mykonos
- Papagos Cholargos
- Pinios
- Serres
- Trikkaion
- Vari – Voula - Vouliagmeni
Report: Final report on the European Label of Governance Excellence in Greece (2018)

Hungary
Accreditation period: 2021-2026
Accredited entity: TÖOSZ - Hungarian National Association of Local Authorities
2021 ELoGE awards:
- Local Government of Alsómocsolád Village
- Budapest Capital District XIII
- Local Government of Hollád Village
- Local Government of Méhkerék Municipality
- Local Government of Szamossályi Village
- Local Government of Újszász Town
2023 ELoGE awards:
- Budapest Capital District XIII
- Szarvas
- Zalaszentgrót
- Hernád
- Vép
- Rigács

Ireland
Accreditation period: 2017
Municipalities:
- Cork (UDITE Pilot project 2017)
- Limerick (UDITE Pilot project 2017)
Report: will be added soon

Italy
Accreditation period: 2020-2026
Accredited entity:
- Italian Association of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions – Friuli Venezia Giulia Federation (AICCRE FVG) - Accreditation period: 2020-2023
- AICCRE - Accreditation period: 2021-2026
Municipalities:
- Albignasego
- Ascoli Piceno
- Baiso
- Basiglio
- Bellizzi
- Bollate
- Bulgarograsso
- Campo Calabro
- Cannara
- Castagnole Delle Lanze
- Castel Maggiore
- Castiglion Fiorentino
- Corbetta
- Corno di Rosazzo
- Costabissara
- Dolo
- Fano
- Figline e Incisa Valdarno
- Folgaria
- Formigine
- Grosseto
- Guardiagrele
- Marcon
- Martignacco
- Marzabotto
- Massafra
- Matino
- Montefano
- Muggia
- Nerviano
- Ozegna
- Palau
- Paullo
- Ruda
- Sacile
- Sala Baganza
- San Canzian d'Isonzo
- San Pietro al Natisone
- Sant'Olcese
- Sovicille
- Staranzano
- Tito
- Tortoreto
- Tricesimo
- Udine
- Vaiano
- Valentano
- Vignola
- Voghera
Report: will be added soon
Kosovo*
Accreditation period: 2021 - 2026
Accredited entity: ALDA - European Association for Local Democracy
Municipalities:
- Gjilan
- Gllogoc
- Han i Elezit
- Ipjan
- Mitrovice
- Shtimerk
Report: will be added soon

Latvia
Accreditation period: 2022 - 2025
Accredited entity: Centre For Public Policy PROVIDUS (2022 – 2024)
Municipalities:
- Bauska Municipality,
- Cēsis Municipality,
- Jelgava Municipality,
- Liepāja State City,
- Valmiera Municipality
Report: Final report on the European Label of Governance Excellence in Latvia (2022)

Lithuania
Accreditation period: 2020 - 2026
Accredited entity:
- Training center Dainava for civil servants and local administration (2020-2023)
- Ministry of the Interior of Lithuania (2023 – 2026)
Municipalities:
1st cycle:
- Akmenė district
- Alytus city
- Anykščiai district
- Birštonas
- Druskininkai
- Jonava district
- Joniškis district
- Klaipėda city
- Kupiškis district
- Panevėžys district
- Plungė district
- Šiauliai city
- Tauragė district
- Vilkaviškis district
2nd cycle:
- Akmenė District Municipality;
- Alytus City Municipality;
- Birštonas Municipality;
- Biržai District Municipality;
- Druskininkai Municipality;
- Elektrėnai Municipality;
- Jonava District Municipality;
- Joniškis District Municipality;
- Kaišiadorys District Municipality;
- Kalvarija Municipality;
- Kaunas City Municipality;
- Kėdianiai District Municipality;
- Klaipėda District Municipality;
- Lazdijai District Municipality;
- Mažeikiai District Municipality;
- Palanga City Municipality;
- Panevėžys City Municipality;
- Panevėžys District Municipality;
- Prienai District Municipality;
- Skuodas District Municipality;
- Šiauliai City Municipality;
- Šilalė District Municipality;
- Švenčionys District Municipality;
- Tauragė District Municipality;
- Trakai District Municipality;
- Vilkaviškis District Municipality;
- Vilnius City Municipality
- Vilnius District Municipality;
- Visaginas Municipality
Reports:

Malta
Accreditation period: 2017 - 2021
Accredited entity: Local Government Division (LGD) of the Maltese Ministry for Justice, Culture and Local Government
Municipalities:
- Naxxar (UDITE Pilot project 2017)
- Pembroke Local Council
- Qormi (UDITE Pilot project 2017)
Report: will be added soon

North Macedonia
Accreditation period: 2021-2026
Accredited entity: ALDA-Skopje, local branch of the European Association for Local Democracy
Municipalities:
- Aerodrom
- Berovo
- Bitola
- Kumanovo
- Negotino
- Novaci
- Radovis
- Stip
- Vinica
Report: will be added soon

Norway
Accreditation period: 2011 - 2015
Accredited entity: Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS)
Municipalities:
- Ås
- Asker
- Evenes
- Gjesdal
- Lørenskog
- Marnardal
- Øvre Eiker
- Rindal
- Ski
- Tynset
Report: will be added soon

Poland
Accreditation period: 2018 - 2027
Accredited entity: Fundacja Rozwoju Demokracjni Lokalniej (Foundation in Support of Local Democracy - FSLD)
Municipalities:
1st Cycle:
- Chęciny
- Goleniów
- Krapkowice
- Lesznowola
- Oborniki
- Piła
- Stoczek
- Tarnowskie Góry
- Wejherowo
2nd Cycle
- Town Office in Andrychów
- Town Office in Dzierzgoń
- County Office in Tarnowskie Góry
- Municipal Office in Skrzyszów
3rd Cycle
- Tarnowskie Góry city
- County Office in Tarnowskie Góry
- Andrychów municipality
- Strawczyn municipality
Report:

Portugal
Accreditation period: 2017; 2020-2023
Accredited entity: Federation of European Union Local Authority Chief Executive Officers (UDITE)
Report: CoE-UDITE Pilot Project Report (2017)
Municipalities:
- Agueda (UDITE Pilot project 2017)
- Albergaria-a-Velha
- Alfandega da Fe
- Arcos de Valdevez
- Loulé
- Miranda do Corvo
- Povoa de Varzim
- Valongo (UDITE Pilot project 2017)
- Vila Nova de Poiares
- Vila Franca de Xira
- Vila Pouca de Aguiar
Report: will be added soon

Romania
Accreditation period: 2019 - 2020; 2022 - 2025
Accredited entity:
- National Institute of Administration (INA) 2019-2020
- The General Secretariat of the Government of Romania (2022-2025)
Accredited local authorities in May 2023:
Territorial administrative units
- Băiuț Commune
- Bălțați Commune
- Căbești Commune
- Coșula Commune
- Cumpăna Commune
- Drăgotești Commune
- Florești Commune
- Grințieș Commune
- Măgurele Commune
- Mărăcineni Commune
- Negrilești Commune
- Sadu Commune
- Săveni Commune
- Șcheia Commune
Cities
- Abrud City
- Bolintin-Vale City
- Măgurele City
- Sărmașu City
- Seini City
- Uricani City
Municipalities
- Buzău Municipality
- Câmpina Municipality
- Galați Municipality
- Moinești Municipality
- Râmnicu Vâlcea Municipality
- Roman Municipality
Counties:
- Botoșani County
- Ialomița County
- Ilfov County
- Timiș County
Report: will be added soon

Slovak Republic
Accreditation period: 2020-2023
Accredited entity: Good Civil Servant
Municipalities:
- Bellova Ves
- Bratislava
- Bratislava - Staré Mesto (2 times)
- Bratislava-Vrakuňa
- Dubnica nad Váhom (2 times)
- Handlová
- Hlohovec
- Košice-Sídlisko Ťahanovce
- Púchov
- Topoľčany
Reports:

Spain (Basque country)
Accreditation period: 2018 - 2026
Accredited entity: Association of Basque Municipalities (EUDEL)
Municipalities:
- Alcantarilla
- Andoain
- Basauri (2 times)
- Bermeo
- Bilbao
- Cartagena
- Eibar
- Ermua (2 times)
- Irún (2 times)
- Laudio
- Legazpi
- Leioa
- Parets Del Vallès (UDITE Pilot project 2017)
- Urnieta (2 times)
- Vitoria-Gasteiz
Reports:
- CoE-EUDEL ELoGE Project Report – Basque Country, Spain (2018)
- Report - Basque Country, Spain (2019)
- Report – ELoGE 2021 - Basque Country, Spain

Türkiye
Accreditation period: 2022 - 2026
Accredited entity: The Arguden Governance Academy Foundation
Municipalities:
- Şişli
- Sultanbeyli
Report: will be added soon