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127th Session of the Committee of Ministers: “To face the crises in Europe, we must mobilise all forces at all levels of governance”, says Congress President

“Today Europe is facing great difficulties: the economic crisis, mistrust in politics and politicians, the lack of solidarity towards refugees and migrants. At the same time, the rise of extremism, nationalism and terrorism is threatening our societies. In this context, more than ever, the contribution of local and regional elected representatives to the work of central governments is indispensable,” highlighted Congress President Gudrun Mosler-Törnström at the 127th Session of the Committee of Ministers in Cyprus, on 19 May 2017. Congress President presented an overview of the Congress, which is the second Council of Europe Assembly, and underlined the role of local and regional authorities in tackling these issues as they are at the closest level to the citizens. “In order to fulfil their tasks, local and regional authorities must have the necessary means and they must be involved in the drawing up and implementation of national and European policies and legislation,” she stated. “We are convinced that the mobilisation of all forces at all levels of governance will enable us to overcome the major threats to our values and to our societies,” concluded Congress President.

Speech

Presidency Cyprus 19 May 2017
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