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Congress concerned about the appointment procedure of Mayors in the Netherlands

01.11.2021

In a monitoring  report  on the implementation of the European Charter on of Local Self-Government published today, the ...

The Congress invites the government to continue the decentralisation process and to further harmonise the legislation on the division of responsibilities between central and local authorities

29.10.2021

Albania has achieved substantial decentralisation progress, but more efforts, particularly in clarifying responsibilities between central...

The closure of borders was a deeply traumatic experience, not only for Europe's citizens but also for its local and regional elected representatives: Pavel Branda

28.10.2021

The sudden closure of borders between European countries decided in spring 2020, almost unthinkable prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, has had...

Financial needs for local authorities depend too much on State transfers and grants: Congress report

28.10.2021

Today the Council of Europe’s  Congress of Local and Regional Authorities  adopted a report on Cyprus application of...

Post-Covid recovery strategies must be adapted to the reality of cities and regions

28.10.2021

On 27 October 2021, during its 41 st  session, the Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities debated ...

Local authorities need adequate financial resources for performing their tasks: Congress co-rapporteur

27.10.2021

Political commitment to decentralisation is observed in North Macedonia, but more clarity in law and practice is needed to further improve...