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75% of internally displaced persons are not planning to move from their current location - survey results
According to the findings of the 8th nationwide sociological survey on multilevel governance in Ukraine, 75% of internally displaced persons are not planning to move from their current location. The survey was commissioned by the Council of Europe within the Programme “Strengthening good...
At the Council of Europe Congress session Ukraine committed to advancing decentralisation reform in response to modern challenges
On 25 March, during its 48th session, the Congress held a debate on the Russian Federation’s war of aggression against Ukraine, focusing on Ukraine’s decentralised recovery and reconstruction with a human-centred, inclusive, transparent and sustainable development approach. Ukraine’s Deputy...
53% of people in Ukraine expect changes for the better in their community – survey results
According to the findings of the 8th nationwide sociological survey on multilevel governance in Ukraine, 53% people in Ukraine expect changes for the better in their community within the next 12 month. Top priorities for the community are: support for combatants (40%), electricity backup sources...
Three years of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine: Statement by Congress President
The President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, Marc Cools, has made the following statement: “24 February 2025 marks three years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, in blatant defiance of international law and the core...
Congress promotes resilience and innovation of Ukrainian communities
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe remains fully committed to supporting Ukraine on its path toward a European future, strengthened multilevel governance, and lasting peace. In the midst of the war, Ukrainian communities are proving their strength and...
Ternopil Regional State Administration presented interim results of its pilot project supported by the Council of Europe
On 29 January 2025 Ternopil Regional State Administration presented interim results of its pilot project supported by the Council of Europe within its Programme “Strengthening Good Democratic Governance and Resilience in Ukraine”. The pilot project is aimed at increasing the efficiency of...
Local authorities can now apply to become the European Youth Capital in 2028
The European Youth Capital (EYC) is a title awarded by the European Youth Forum designed to empower young people, boost youth participation and strengthen European identity. Each year, one European city is given the opportunity to showcase its innovative ideas and projects done by, and for young...
Congress welcomes a new law on local democracy in Ukraine
A new Ukrainian law on local democracy (law No. 3703), prepared with the support of the Council of Europe and its Congress, came into force on 8 January 2025. The law broadens opportunities for citizens’ meaningful and direct engagement in policy and decision-making processes in their communities...
State and prospects for the development of Odessa Agglomeration: Study results
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There Are No Alternatives to Inter-Municipal Cooperation: Prospects for Joint Waste Management in Lviv Agglomeration
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