Lucien Sergent, former President of the Standing Conference of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe from 1991 to 1992 (now Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe) and mayor of Etréchy for 30 years, passed away at the age of one hundred and one.

The President of the Congress, Mr. Anders Knape, conveyed the condolences to Mr. Segent’s family and loved ones and praised “his commitment and determination, that greatly benefited the Congress as it stands now”.

The President also underlined that Mr. Sergent, founding father of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), was a fervent defender of local and regional democracy and a believer in the European Project. He was convinced that education plays an essential role in bringing citizens together and teaching them to respect their differences. “His commitment to the values which are at the core of the Congress’s mission will be deeply missed”, said the President.