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The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe is a pan-European political assembly, representing some 130,000 authorities in 46 European states.
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Veronique Bertholle, Deputy Mayor of Strasbourg and youth spokesperson of the @congress.coe.int at the Pompidou Group Ministerial Conference : Local authorities should learn from one another in tackling drug abuse
#PompidouGroup #DrugPolicy.
November 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
📢 A powerful day in Strasbourg!

130 participants from across Europe gathered for “Resilient Europe through deliberative democracy” — exchanging ideas, building connections and strengthening democratic resilience.
Inspiring voices and bold visions pushing us forward toward the #NewDemocraticPact. 🌍
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Opening the Conference “Resilient Europe through deliberative democracy: Cities and regions in action!", @congress.coe.int Vice-President Konstantinos Koukas highlighted the important role of resilient democratic institutions.

🎥 Watch live: go.coe.int/36DzP

#DeliberativeDemocracy
November 26, 2025 at 8:48 AM
📢 The conference “Resilient Europe through deliberative democracy: Cities and regions in action!” is tomorrow!

🎥 Watch it live: go.coe.int/36DzP
🗂️ Agenda and additional information: go.coe.int/eBb8r
🔗 For more: go.coe.int/p5J5o

#DeliberativeDemocracy
Cities and regions in action for a New Democratic Pact: deliberative democracy for democratic resilience - Congress of Local and Regional Authorities - www.coe.int
Strasbourg, France 24 November 2025
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November 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Today, on 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧, the @congress.coe.int amplifies the call to end all forms of violence against women.

🔗 Read the statement: go.coe.int/yuxB7

#NoExcuse
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2025: Combating Digital Violence: Local Governments Must Step Up Action to Protect Women in Politics - Congress of Local and Regional Au...
Strasbourg, France 24 November 2025
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November 25, 2025 at 9:14 AM
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦?
At the “2025 Paris Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism,” @congress.coe.int Martine Dieschburg-Nickels highlighted awareness, education, interfaith activities and strong partnerships as key measures in responding to antisemitism.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
#CoECongress President Marc Cools:“One of the most devastating attacks on #Ukraine yet - another ruthless act in an utterly unjustifiable invasion. The @congress.coe.int stands in solidarity with #Ukraine.”

#UkraineWar
November 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A strong message from @congress.coe.int Vice-President Konstantinos Koukas as he opened the International Seminar in Barcelona “Stronger Democracy through Multilevel Governance.”

His call to action: renewing democracy through cooperation at all levels.

#NewDemocraticPact #LocalDemocracy @coe.int
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We’re live!
Join the International Seminar: “Stronger Democracy through Multilevel Governance.”
Experts in local democracy will unpack challenges & opportunities in participation, decentralisation, territorial cohesion, and the digital info environment.
🔴 Watch now! www.youtube.com/live/N6_M126...
International seminar on Stronger Democracy through Multilevel Governance
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November 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
On 13 November, @congress.coe.int Vice-President @andrewboff.bsky.social participated in the debate “The Future of Cross-Border Cooperation in a Changing World”🌍

🤝 Co-organised by the Eur Committee of the Regions, the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region and the #AEBR

For more 👇 go.coe.int/BAlT6
Congress highlights the importance of multilevel governance for cross-border cooperation - Congress of Local and Regional Authorities - www.coe.int
Gorizia, Italy 14 November 2025
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November 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
“240 days since his arrest, Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor of Istanbul now faces 142 charges, incurring up to 2 400 years of imprisonment. This is deeply alarming,” declared @congress.coe.int President Marc Cools today.

Read the full statement ⬇️ go.coe.int/VwkLl
President of Congress of Local and Regional Authorities warns against prolonged detention of mayors, as today marks 240th day since arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul - Congress of Local and ...
Congress of Local and Regional Authorities Strasbourg, France 14 November 2025
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November 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
On a visit to Vedi in Armenia on 10-11 November, @congress.coe.int Director Claudia Luciani had the opportunity to see the impact of a Centre of Expertise project to support communities hosting refugees from the #Karabakh region.

Read more 👇 go.coe.int/7rVN4
Congress Director sees transformational impact of Congress assistance in Armenia - Congress of Local and Regional Authorities - www.coe.int
Vedi, Armenia 13 November 2025
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November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The International Seminar "Stronger Democracy through Multilevel Governance" is taking place in Barcelona on 19 November! 🇪🇸

🤝 Co-organised by the CPMR, the @congress.coe.int and the Government of Catalonia

✨ Part of the @coe.int's New Democratic Pact for Europe

For more 👇 go.coe.int/ngglq
International Seminar “Stronger Democracy through Multilevel Governance” - Congress of Local and Regional Authorities - www.coe.int
Strasbourg, France 12 November 2025
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November 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Want to be a 2026 #youthdelegate at the @coe.int Congress? We’re looking for people from all backgrounds to represent young voices and shape decisions that matter. 🗣️

For more information and how to apply 🔗 go.coe.int/2NOwU
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today we mark 3 decades since #Ukraine joined the @coe.int Over these years #CoECongress has supported #Ukraine efforts to strengthen democracy, local self-government, and good governance 
We welcome 🇺🇦 progress towards 🇪🇺 membership
Read more👉 shorturl.at/yd0HN
Congress supports Ukraine’s progress towards EU membership - Congress of Local and Regional Authorities - www.coe.int
Strasbourg, France 7 November 2025
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November 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Democracy begins locally. 🏘️
On 6 November join us live at the World Forum for Democracy showcasing citizen-led innovations from India, Türkiye & Cameroon.
👉 go.coe.int/4GIn2

Learn more 👉 go.coe.int/TPuWP

#CoE_WFD #LocalDemocracy
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November 5, 2025 at 8:19 AM
That's a wrap on the #49thSession! 🙌

We would like to thank all participants for your active engagement and thoughtful contributions throughout this session.
Let’s not forget – October is #BreastCancerAwareness Month! 🎀

We look forward to seeing you at the next Session!
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October 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Yesterday at the #49thSession, the @congress.coe.int adopted the revised 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 🎉

Watch 👇 how our youth delegate contributed to this milestone

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October 30, 2025 at 8:38 AM
October 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
October 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Maltese Presidency of the @coe.int Committee of Ministers 🇲🇹

Full agenda here 👉 go.coe.int/aa3fH
Join us live 🎥 urls.fr/xvgEI3

#Democracy #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights #49thsession @maltagov.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Drugs in our cities: local authorities on the front line

Full agenda here 👉https://go.coe.int/aa3fH
Join us live 📽️ go.coe.int/m8JgZ

#Democracy #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights #49thsession
@coe.int @jeanpaulvermot.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The role of #Ukraine’s regional authorities in facing war-related challenges

Full agenda 👉 go.coe.int/aa3fHJoin
Join us live 🎥 go.coe.int/m8JgZ go.coe.int/m8JgZ

#Democracy #RuleofLaw #HumanRights #49thsession
@coe.int @uptoukraine.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Addressing the housing #crisis in European #cities through #social housing innovations

Full agenda here 👉 go.coe.int/aa3fH
Join us live 🎥 go.coe.int/m8JgZ

#Democracy #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights #49thsession
@coe.int @jimmymoloney.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
October 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM