Spanish national, regional and local authorities and scholars debated the application of the European Charter of Local Self-Government in Spain in the last 3 decades at an event organised by the Democracy & Local Government Foundation on 7 May 2021.

On this occasion, Congress Secretary General Andreas Kiefer highlighted the Congress’ role in monitoring the implementation of the Charter as an early warning mechanism and clearing house for identifying challenges and recurring issues for implementation. He also underlined the lessons learned in ensuring the respect of the Charter in times of crisis.

Spanish Secretary of State for territorial policy and civil service, Victor Francos stressed the importance of the Charter for Spain and the importance of local and regional self-government as a pillar of the Spanish constitutional system.

The Congress will conduct the monitoring of the Charter’s implementation in Spain later this month.