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Deliberative democracy: Congress launches a Community of Practice and a guide for local authorities
Tirana, Albania | 15/11/2024
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On 14 November 2024 in Tirana (Albania), the Congress established a Community of Practice on deliberative democracy, made up of 18 local authorities and 7 associations of local authorities from Western Balkans, to further promote citizen [...]
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Congress at Berlin youth conference: Young people are a 'compass' for democracy and human rights
Berlin, Germany | 14/11/2024
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"The participation of young people is an essential element of democratic debates and decision-making, in particular in a context where most political decision-makers belong to the older generations, and where the future of the planet is at [...]
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Celebrating good municipal governance practice in the Basque region
Bilbao, Spain | 14/11/2024
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A seminar on 'Advanced Practices in Local Governance' in Bilbao (Spain) on 13 November 2024 offered an opportunity for Basque local authorities to share innovative practices to promote public ethics and leadership in small municipalities; [...]
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Forum in Luxembourg supports new projects and partnerships with Ukrainian municipalities
Strassen, Luxembourg | 14/11/2024
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On 13 November 2024, a Congress delegation led by President Marc Cools took part in an international forum entitled "Bridges of Solidarity: Humanitarian and Social Initiatives from Cities to Cities" in Strassen, Luxembourg. Organised in the [...]
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Congress commends Yahidne survivors for their bravery and resilience
Strasbourg, France | 14/11/2024
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"Even under unimaginable hardship, the captives did not surrender or lose their courage, which is a testament of the resilience of the Ukrainian people and our determination for victory against the aggressor," concurred Olena Shvydka and [...]
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Congress supports de-occupied and temporarily occupied communities in Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine | 13/11/2024
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Under the auspices of the Association of Ukrainian Cities (AUC), mayors and local officials of 60 communities, as well as representatives of the Parliament and the Government, gathered in Kyiv on 8 November 2024 to address pressing issues [...]
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World Forum for Democracy: Cities' tools to promote diversity at the local level
Strasbourg, France | 12/11/2024
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Kyiv in Ukraine, Cascais in Portugal, and Heraklion in Greece: these three cities have recently created structures aimed at promoting the participation of their inhabitants in local political life, while opening up to groups often [...]
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