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Congress and national associations: Renewed commitment to upholding democratic values in cities and regions
13 September 2024
Strasbourg, France
At the close of the two-day conference in Strasbourg, the Congress of the Council of Europe and national associations of local and regional authorities from the 46 member states reiterated their shared commitment to upholding democracy, the rule of law, and human rights at the grassroots.
Democracy is built from the grassroots: Congress President statement for International Day of Democracy (15 September)
Congress of Local and Regional Authorities
13 September 2024
Strasbourg
“Democracy is our common asset which is built from the grassroots, and local and regional authorities can make a valuable contribution to maintaining democratic stability,” stressed Marc Cools, President of the Congress of the Council of Europe, addressing national associations of local and...
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