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Congress holds debates on the war in Ukraine, local democracy in Germany and involving children in sustainable development
Congress
23 March 2022
Strasbourg
“We are meeting at a time when a Council of Europe member state, Ukraine, is the victim of an act of war committed by a former member state, the Russian Federation, said Congress President Leedert Verbeek at the opening of the 42nd session. “This new reality has produced the opposite effect from...
Democracy Here | Democracy Now - reaching out to young people, including in times of crisis
Council of Europe
21 March 2022
Strasbourg
A campaign to revitalise democracy through youth participation Democracy Here | Democracy Now has been launched today at an event organised by the Council of Europe’s Youth Sector, with the support of the Italian Presidency of the Committee of Ministers. Council of Europe Deputy Secretary General...