Congress members met, from 18 to 20 October 2017, in Strasbourg, at their 33rd session, chaired by Gudrun Mosler-Törnström. They heard the testimonies of young refugees and examined the integration of child migrants. The agenda also included a topical debate on the situation in Catalonia (Spain) and thematic debates on young people and the fight against corruption, the role of European regional associations and organisations in promoting democracy in Europe and women’s participation in political life at regional level. In addition, the Congress examined reports on the situation of local and regional democracy in Italy, Serbia and Switzerland, as well as reports on the observation of local elections in Finland (9 April 2017) and the elections to the Council of Elders in Yerevan, Armenia (14 May 2017). Congress members also discussed the outcome of the fact-finding mission conducted in Belgium and a round table on the situation in Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina was organised. Finally, a draft report on the situation of Dorin CHIRTOACA, Vice-President of the Congress and Mayor of Chisinau (Republic of Moldova) was submitted to the Congress members for adoption.    

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