At its meetings and on the basis of reports which are examined at the sessions, the Congress adopts recommendations, resolutions, opinions and declarations.

  • The Recommendations include proposals addressed to the Committee of Ministers for implementation by governments. They are also sometimes addressed to other European or international organisations, as well as to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
  • The Resolutions refers to local and/or regional authorities, as well as to their associations or to the Congress itself.
  • The Reports include explanatory memoranda which are presented together with Recommendations and Resolutions.
  • The Opinions generally refer to questions submitted by the Committee of Ministers or by the Parliamentary Assembly to the Congress seeking the Congress's advice on matters which are likely to question the competencies and essential interests of local and regional communities represented by the Congress.
  • The Declarations express the position of the Congress or a chamber on a topical issue within their competence.

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Adopted Texts by year, SINCE 1994

2023

44th and 45th Session

Monitoring of the application of the European Charter of Local Self-Government in the Slovak Republic

26 October 2023 - 45th Session
Rapporteurs:  Matthias GYSIN, Switzerland (L, ILDG);  Levan ZHORZHOLIANI, Georgia (R, NR)

 

The humanitarian situation in Karabakh and neighbouring cities and regions

26 October 2023 - 45th Session
Rapporteurs:  Bernd Voehringer, Germany (L, EPP/CCE)

 

Monitoring of the application of the European Charter of Local Self-Government in Ireland

25 October 2023 - 45th Session
Rapporteurs: Vladimir PREBILIČ, Slovenia (L, SOC/G/PD);  Gunn Marit HELGESEN, Norway (R, EPP/CCE)

 

Monitoring of the application of the European Charter of Local Self-Government in Estonia

25 October 2023 - 45th Session
Rapporteurs: Harald BERGMANN, Netherlands (L, ILDG); Sören SCHUMACHER, Germany (R, SOC/G/PD)

 

Elections to the Council of Elders, City of Yerevan, Armenia

25 October 2023 - 45th Session
Rapporteurs: Carla DEJONGHE, Belgium (R, ILDG)

 

Local Elections in Albania

25 October 2023 - 45th Session
Rapporteurs: Stewart DICKSON, United Kingdom (R, ILDG)

 

Local and regional media: watchdogs of democracy, guardians of community cohesion

25 October 2023 - 45th Session
Rapporteurs: Cecilia DALMAN EEK, Sweden (R, SOC/G/PD); Mélanie LEPOULTIER, France (L, ILDG)

 

The Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine: the plight of anti-war political activists and prisoners of conscience in Russia

24 October 2023 - 45th Session
Rapporteurs:  Leendert VERBEEK, Netherlands (R, SOC/G/PD)

 

European Urban Charter III (2023): Urban living in the era of transformations

24 October 2023 - 45th Session
Rapporteurs:  Anne Colgan, Ireland (L, ILDG)

 

Delivering on the Reykjavik summit: revised Congress priorities, working procedures and structures

24 October 2023 - 45th Session
Rapporteurs:  Bernd Voehringer, Germany (L, EPP/CCE); Harald Sonderegger, Austria (R, EPP/CCE) 

 

Monitoring of the application of the European Charter of Local Self-Government in Romania

22 March 2023 - 44th Session
Rapporteurs: Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG); David ERAY, Switzerland (R, EPP/CCE)

Local elections in the Republic of Slovenia (20 November 2022)

21 March 2023 - 44th Session
Rapporteur: David ERAY, Switzerland (R, EPP/CCE)

Cantonal elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2 October 2022)
21 March 2023 - 44th Session
Rapporteur: Stewart DICKSON, United-Kingdom (R, ILDG)

Embedding democracy at grassroots level: the future of the Council of Europe and the role of the Congress therein
21 March 2023 - 44th Session
Rapporteurs: Bernd VÖHRINGER (Germany, L, EPP/CCE); Harald SONDEREGGER (Austria, R, EPP/CCE)

Localisation of the Sustainable Development Goals
21 March 2022 - 44th Session
Rapporteurs: Xavier CADORET, France (L, SOC/G/PD); Gunn Marit HELGESEN, (Norway, EPP/CCE)

Regional Council and District Assembly Elections in Berlin, Germany (12 February 2023)
20 March 2022 - 44th Session
Rapporteur: Vladimir PREBILIC, Slovenia (L, SOC/G/PD)

2022

42nd and 43rd Sessions

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government: Belgium
27 October 2022 - 43rd Session
Rapporteurs: Matthias GYSIN, Switzerland (L, ILDG) and Magnus BERNTSSON, Sweden (R, EPP/CCE)

 

Municipal elections in the Netherlands (16 March 2022)
27 October 2022 - 43rd Session
Rapporteur: Vladimir PREBILIC, Slovenia (SOC/G/PD)

 

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government: Czech Republic
26 October 2022 - 43rd Session
Rapporteurs: Viorel FURDUI, Republic of Moldova (L, ILDG) and Jani KOKKO, Finland (R, SOC/G/PD)

 

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government: Sweden
26 October 2022 - 43rd Session
Rapporteurs: Harald BERGMANN, Netherlands (L, ILDG) and Matija KOVAC, Serbia (R, EPP/CCE)

 

Partial local elections in Belgrade and several other municipalities in Serbia (3 April 2022)
26 October 2022 - 43rd Session
Rapporteur: Carla DEJONGHE, Belgium (R, ILDG)

 

Regional identities: promoting dialogue and diversity in unity
26 October 2022 - 43rd Session
Rapporteur: Karl-Heinz LAMBERTZ, Belgium (R, SOC/G/PD)

 

Human Rights Handbook for local and regional authorities
26 October 2022 - 43rd Session
Rapporteur: Harald BERGMANN, The Netherlands (L, ILDG)

 

A fundamental right to the environment: a matter for local and regional authorities - Towards a green reading of the European Charter of Local Self-Government 
26 October 2022 - 43rd Session
Rapporteurs: Belinda GOTTARDI, Italy (L, SOC/G/PD), Levan ZHORZHOLIANI, Georgia (R, NR)

 

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government: Denmark
25 October 2022 - 43rd Session
Rapporteurs: Xavier CADORET, France (L, SOC/G/PD) and Carla DEJONGHE, Belgium (R, ILDG)

 

Reception of women and children refugees in Europe’s cities and regions
25 October 2022 - 43rd Session
Rapporteurs: Annika VAIKLA, Estonia (L, ILDG) and Bernd VÖHRINGER, Germany (L, EPP/CCE)

 

Smart cities and regions – prospects for a human rights-based governance approach
25 October 2022 - 43rd Session
Rapporteurs:  Anthony BUCHANAN, United-Kingdom (L, NR), Jan MARKINK, Netherlands (R, ILDG)

 

Hate speech and fake news: the impact on working conditions of local and regional elected representatives
25 October 2022 - 43rd Session
Rapporteurs: Wilma DELISSEN VAN TONGERLO, Netherlands (L, ILDG), Kristoffer TAMSONS, Sweden (R, EPP/CCE)

 

Revised Code of Good Practice on Referendums (adopted by the Council for Democratic Elections and the Venice Commission)
25 October 2022 - 43rd Session
Rapporteur: Vladimir PREBILIC, Slovenia (L, SOC/G/PD)

 

Verification of new members' credentials
24 October 2022 - 43rd Session
Rapporteurs:  Xavier CADORET, France (L, SOC/G/PD) and Aleksandra MALETIC, Serbia (R, EPP/CCE)

 

Information report on partial local elections in Albania (6 March 2022)
14 September 2022
Rapporteur: Stewart DICKSON, United-Kingdom (R, ILDG)

 

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government: United Kingdom
24 March 2022 - 42nd Session
Rapporteurs: Vladimir PREBILIC, Slovenia (L, SOC/G/PD) | Magnus BERNTSSON, Sweden (R, EPP/CCE)

The future of youth in rural areas - responsibilities of local and regional authorities 
24 March 2022 - 42nd Session
Rapporteurs: James MOLONEY, Ireland (L, ILDG) | Aida JALILZADE, Azerbaijan (R, ECR)

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government: Luxembourg
23 March 2022 - 42nd Session
Rapporteurs: Christina CHEVALLEY, Switzerland (L, ILDG) | Marjorie CROVETTO, Monaco (L, NR)

Local elections in Georgia (2 October 2021)
23 March 2022 - 42nd Session
Rapporteur: Rapporteur David ERAY, Switzerland (R, EPP/CCE)

Beyond elections - the use of deliberative methods in European municipalities and regions
23 March 2022 - 42nd Session
Rapporteur: Karl-Heinz LAMBERTZ, Belgium (R, SOC/G/PD)

Children and sustainable cities: guidelines and booklet for local and regional authorities
23 March 2022 - 42nd Session
Rapporteur: Brigitte van den BERG, Netherlands (L, ILDG)

The situation of independent candidates and the opposition in local and regional elections 
23 March 2022 - 42nd Session
Rapporteur: Vladimir PREBILIC, Slovenia (L, SOC/G/PD)

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government: Germany
22 March 2022 - 42nd Session
Rapporteurs: Konstantinos KOUKAS, Greece (L, EPP/CCE) | Jani KOKKO, Finland (R, SOC/G,PD)

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government: Türkiye
16 March 2022 - 42nd Session
Rapporteurs: Vladimir PREBILIC, Slovenia (R, SOC/G/PD) | David ERAY, Switzerland (L, EPP/CCE)

Local and regional elections in Denmark (16 November 2021)
02 March 2022 - 42nd Session
Rapporteur: Gunn Marit HELGESEN, Norway (R, EPP/CCE)

Partial local elections in Armenia (5 December 2021)
01 March 2022 - 42nd Session
Rapporteur: Stewart DICKSON, United-Kingdom (R, ILDG)

Municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco (8 September 2021) 
01 March 2022 - 42nd Session
Rapporteur: Vladimir PREBILIC, Slovenia (L, SOC/G/PD)

2021

Statutory Forum of 12 February 2021 and the 40th and 41st Sessions

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government: Albania
28 October 2021 - 41st Session
Rapporteur: Xavier CADORET, France (L, SOC/G/PD) and Carla DEJONGHE, Belgium (R, ILDG)

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government: Cyprus
27 October 2021 - 41st Session
Rapporteur: Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG) and Gunn Marit HELGESEN, Norway (R, EPP, CCE)

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government: North Macedonia
27 October 2021 - 41st Session
Rapporteur: Harald BERGMANN, Netherland (L, ILDG) and Zdenek BROZ, Czech Republic (L, ILDG)

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government: Spain
26 October 2021 - 41st Session
Rapporteurs: Bryony RUDKIN, United Kingdom (L,SOC/G/PD) and David ERAY, Switzerland (R, EPP/CCE)

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government: the Netherlands
26 October 2021 - 41st Session
Rapporteur: Vladimir PREBILIC, Slovenia (L, SOC/G/PD)

Home sharing platforms: challenges and opportunities for municipalities
26 October 2021 - 41st Session
Rapporteur: Jelena DRENJANIN, Sweden (L, EPP/CCE)

Culture without borders: Cultural heritage management for local and regional development
17 June 2021 - 40th Session (Second Part)
Rapporteurs: Eirini DOUROU, Greece (R, SOC/G/PD) | Barbara TOCE, Italy (L, SOC/G/PD)

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government: Azerbaijan
17 June 2021 - 40th Session (Second Part)
Rapporteurs: Bernd VÖHRINGER, Germany (L, EPP/CCE) | Stewart DICKSON, United Kingdom (R, ILDG)

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government: Bulgaria
17 June 2021 - 40th Session (Second Part)
Rapporteurs: Bryony RUDKIN, United Kingdom, (L, SOC/G/PD) | Randi MONDORF, Denmark, (R, ILDG)

Recurring issues based on assessments resulting from Congress monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government and election observation missions (reference period 2017-2020)
17 June 2021 - 40th Session (Second Part)
Rapporteurs: Stewart DICKSON, United Kingdom (R, ILDG) | Leendert VERBEEK, Netherlands (R, SOC/G/PD)

Holding referendums at local level
16 June 2021 - 40th Session (Second Part)
Rapporteurs: Vladimir PREBILIČ, Slovenia (L, SOC/G/PD)

The role of local authorities with regard to the situation and rights of LGBTI people in Poland
16 June 2021 - 40th Session (Second Part)
Rapporteurs: Andrew BOFF, United Kingdom (R, ECR)

Protection of LGBTI people in the context of rising anti-LGBTI hate speech and discrimination: the role of local and regional authorities
16 June 2021 - 40th Session (Second Part)
Rapporteurs: Andrew BOFF, United Kingdom (R, ECR)

Territorial solidarity: the role regions can play
16 June 2021 - 40th Session (Second Part)
Rapporteurs: Harald SONDEREGGER, Austria (EPP/CCE)

Monitoring of the application of the European Charter of Local Self-Government: Armenia
15 June 2021 - 40th Session (Second Part)
Rapporteurs: Bryony RUDKIN, United Kingdom (L, SOC/G/PD) | Gunn Marit HELGESEN, Norway (R, EPP/CCE)

Verification of new members’ credentials
15 June 2021 - 40th Session (Second Part)
Rapporteurs: Xavier CADORET, France (L, SOC/G/PD) | Aleksandra MALETIĆ, Serbia (R,EPP/CCE)

Budget of the Congress for 2022-2023
24 March 2021 - 40th Session
Rapporteurs: Anna MAGYAR, Hungary (R, EPP/CCE) | Barbara TOCE, Italy (L, SOC/G/PD)

Ensuring respect of the European Charter of Local Self-Government in major crisis situations
24 March 2021 - 40th Session
Rapporteurs: Leendert VERBEEK, Netherlands (R, SOC/G/PD) | Robert-Csongor GRÜMAN, Romania (R, EPP/CCE)

2021-2026 Priorities of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities
23 March 2021 - 40th Session
Rapporteurs: Gunn Marit HELGESEN, Norway (R, EPP/CCE) | Xavier CADORET, France (L, SOC/G/PD)

Verification of new members’ credentials
23 March 2021 - 40th Session
Rapporteurs: Harald SONDEREGGER, Austria (R, EPP/CCE) | Barbara TOCE, Italy 
(L, SOC/G/PD) 

The status of capital cities
12 February 2021 - 6th Statutory Forum Meeting
Rapporteur: Amelie TARSCHYS INGRE, Sweden (L, ILDG)

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-government: Hungary
12 February 2021 - 6th Statutory Forum Meeting
Rapporteurs: Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG) | Jean-Pierre LIOUVILLE, France (R, SOC/G/PD)

Youth work at local and regional levels
12 February 2021 - 6th Statutory Forum Meeting
Rapporteurs: Thomas ANDERSSON, Sweden (R, ILDG) | Ilsur METSHIN, Russian Federation (L, ILDG)

Revision of the Rules and Procedures of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe: Provisions relating to ethics
12 February 2021 - 6th Statutory Forum Meeting
Rapporteurs: Liisa ANSALA, Finland (L, ILDG) | Harald SONDEREGGER, Austria (R, EPP/CCE) | Tamar TALIASHVILI, Georgia (R, SOC/G/PD)

2020

Statutory Forums of 28 September 2020 and 7 December 2020

Human Rights Handbook for local and regional authorities: Volume II – Social Rights
7 December 2020 - 5th Statutory Forum Meeting
Rapporteur: Harald BERGMANN, Netherlands (L, ILDG)

A contemporary commentary by the Congress on the explanatory report to the European Charter of Local Self-Government
7 December 2020 - 5th Statutory Forum Meeting
Rapporteur: Jakob WIENEN, Netherlands (L, EPP/CCE)

Fighting sexist violence against women in politics at local and regional level
7 December 2020 - 5th Statutory Forum Meeting
Rapporteur: Jelena DRENJANIN, Sweden (L, EPP/CCE)

Developing urban-rural interplay
7 December 2020 - 5th Statutory Forum Meeting
Co-rapporteurs: Wilma DELISSEN VAN TONGERLO, Netherlands (L, ILDG) | Matija KOVAC, Serbia (R, EPP/CCE)

Fact-finding report on territorial reform in Latvia
7 December 2020 - 5th Statutory Forum Meeting
Co-rapporteurs: Xavier CADORET (France, L, SOC/G/PD) | Marc COOLS (Belgium, L, ILDG)

Verification of new members’ credentials
7 December 2020 - 5th Statutory Forum Meeting
Co-rapporteurs: Barbara TOCE, Italy (L, SOC/G/PD) | Harald SONDEREGGER, Austria (R, EPP/CCE)

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government in Austria
28 September 2020 - Statutory Forum Meeting
Rapporteurs: Marc COOLS, Belgium (L/ILDG) | Andrew DISMORE, United Kingdom (R, SOC/G/PD)

Monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government in Portugal
28 September 2020 - Statutory Forum Meeting
Rapporteurs: Xavier CADORET, France (L, SOC/G/PD) | David ERAY, Switzerland (R, ILDG)

Local and regional elections in major crisis situations
28 September 2020 - Statutory Forum Meeting
Rapporteur: Stewart DICKSON, United Kingdom (R, ILDG) | Jos WIENEN, Netherlands (L, EPP/CCE)

Report on the observation of local elections in the Republic of Moldova (20 October 2019)
28 September 2020 - Statutory Forum Meeting
Rapporteur: Vladimir PREBILIC, Slovenia (L, SOC/G/PD)

Revision of the Congress Rules and Procedures
28 September 2020 - Statutory Forum Meeting
Rapporteurs: Liisa ANSALA, Finland (L, ILDG) | Harald SONDEREGGER, Austria (R, EPP/CCE) | Tamar TALIASHVILI, Georgia (R, SOC/G/PD)

2019

37th and 36th Sessions

Local and regional democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
31 October 2019 - 37th Session
Rapporteurs: Lelia HUNZIKER, Switzerland (L, SOC) | Carla DEJONGHE, Belgium (R, ILDG)

The use of languages by local and regional authorities
31 October 2019 - 37th Session
Rapporteur: Andrew DAWSON, United Kingdom (R, ECR)

Revised Code of Good Practice for Civil Participation in the Decision-making Process
30 October 2019 - 37th Session
Rapporteur: Thomas ANDERSSON, Sweden (R, ILDG)

Congress Resolution to endorse the Principles on the Protection and Promotion of the Ombudsman Institution (“The Venice Principles”)
30 October 2019 - 37th Session
Rapporteur: Harald BERGMANN, Netherlands (L, ILDG)

Local and regional democracy in the Russian Federation
30 October 2019 - 37th Session
Rapporteurs: Jakob WIENEN, Netherlands (L, EPP/CCE) | Stewart DICKSON, United Kingdom (R, ILDG)

Local elections in Türkiye and Mayoral re-run in Istanbul
30 October 2019 - 37th Session
Rapporteur: Andrew DAWSON, United Kingdom (R, ECR)

Fair distribution of taxes in transfrontier areas - Potential conflicts and possibilities for compromise 
29 October 2019 - 37th Session
Rapporteur: Karl Heinz LAMBERTZ, Belgium (R, SOC)

The role of local and regional governments in protecting internally displaced persons (IDPs)
29 October 2019 - 37th Session
Rapporteurs: Marianne HOLLINGER, Switzerland (L, ILDG) | Oleksandr SIENKEVYCH, Ukraine (L, ILDG)

Revision of the Congress Rules and Procedures
29 October 2019 - 37th Session
Rapporteurs: Liisa ANSALA, Finland (L, ILDG) | Harald SONDEREGGER, Austria (R, EPP/CCE) | Tamar TALIASHVILI, Georgia (R, SOC)

Request for Partner for Local Democracy status submitted by the Republic of Tunisia
29 October 2019 - 37th Session
Rapporteur: Piero FASSINO, Italy (L, SOC) | Constance DE PELICHY, France (L, EPP/CCE)

Local and regional democracy in the Republic of Moldova
4 April 2019 - 36th Session
Rapporteurs: Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG) | Gunn Marit HELGESEN, Norway (R, EPP/CCE)

The protection of whistleblowers - Challenges and opportunities for local and regional government
3 April 2019 - 36th Session
Rapporteur: Josan MEIJERS, Netherlands (R, SOC)

Financial compensation of local and regional elected representatives in the exercise of their office
3 April 2019 - 36th Session
Rapporteurs: Marta CAMPANARI-TALABER, Hungary (L, EPP/CCE) | Robert GRUMAN, Romania (R, EPP/CCE)

Social rights of young people: the role of local and regional authorities
3 April 2019 - 36th Session
Rapporteurs: Liisa ANSALA, Finland (L, ILDG) | Piero FASSINO, Italy (L, SOC)

Report on the elections of the Cantonal Assemblies in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (7 October 2018)
3 April 2019 - 36th Session
Rapporteur: Stewart DICKSON, United Kingdom (R, ILDG)

Local and regional democracy in Poland
2 April 2019 - 36th Session
Rapporteurs: David BARO RIBA, Andorra (L,NR) | Pascal MANGIN, France (R, EPP/CCE)

The budget and resources of the Congress for the next biennium (2020-2021)
2 April 2019 - 36th Session
Rapporteurs: Anna MAGYAR, Hungary (R, EPP/CCE) | Barbara TOCE, Italy (L, SOC)

The Congress' contribution to the reflection on the future of the Council of Europe (Helsinki Ministerial Session, 16-17 May 2019)
2 April 2019 - 36th Session
Rapporteurs: Xavier CADORET, France (L, SOC) | Gunn Marit HELGESEN, Norway (R, EPP/CCE)

Fighting nepotism within local and regional authorities
2 April 2019 - 36th Session
Rapporteur: Wilma DELISSEN VAN TONGERLO, Netherlands (L, ILDG)

Request for Partner for Local Democracy status submitted by the Kingdom of Morocco
2 April 2019 - 36th Session
Rapporteur: Piero FASSINO, Italy (L, SOC)

Verification of credentials and new procedures for appointing national delegations
2 April 2019 - 36th Session
Rapporteurs: Michail ANGELOPOULOS, Greece (L, EPP/CCE) | Johan VAN DEN HOUT, Netherlands (R, SOC)

Ad-hoc assessment mission Local elections in the Republic of Slovenia (18 November 2018)
21 March 2019 - 36th Session
Rapporteur: Robert GRUMAN, Romania (R, EPP/CCE)

Information report on the assessment of local government elections in Poland (21 October 2018)
14 March 2019 - 36th Session
Rapporteur: Jos WIENEN, Netherlands (EPP/CCE, L)

2018

35th and 34th Sessions

Coping with the debt burden: local authorities in financial difficulty
8 November 2018 - 35th Session
Rapporteur: Heather McVey, United Kingdom (L, SOC)

The consultation of local authorities by higher levels of government
8 November 2018 - 35th Session
Rapporteur: Anders KNAPE, Sweden (L, EPP/CCE)

Local and regional democracy in Georgia
7 November 2018 - 35th Session
Rapporteurs: Michail ANGELOPOULOS, Greece (L, EPP/CCE) | Stewart DICKSON, UK (R, ILDG)

A Code of Conduct for Congress members : revision of the Congress Rules and Procedures
7 November 2018 - 35th Session
Rapporteurs: Xavier CADORET, France (L, SOC) , Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG)

Revision of the Congress Charter: proposals for a sustainable future
7 November 2018 - 35th Session
Rapporteurs: Xavier CADORET, France (L, SOC) | Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG)

Transparency and open government
7 November 2018 - 35th Session
Rapporteur: Andreas GALSTER, Germany (L, EPP/CCE)

Conflicts of interest at local and regional level
7 November 2018 - 35th Session
Rapporteur: Peter JOHN, United Kingdom (L, SOC)

European Code of Conduct for all Persons Involved in Local and Regional Governance
7 Novembre 2019 - 35th Session
Rapporteur: Manuela BORA, Italy (R, SOC)

Border regions facing the migration phenomenon
7 November 2018 - 35th Session
Rapporteur: Eirini (Rena) DOUROU, Greece (R, SOC)

Local democracy in Slovenia
6 November 2018 - 35th Session
Rapporteurs: Henrik Brade JOHANSEN, Denmark (L,ILDG) | Gaye DOĞANOĞLU, Türkiye (L, EPP/CCE)

Local democracy in Lithuania
6 November 2018 - 35th Session
Rapporteurs: Artur TORRES PEREIRA, Portugal (L, EPP/CCE) | Sigurdur Bjorn BLONDAL, Iceland (R, ILDG)

Voting rights at local level as an element of successful long-term integration of migrants and IDPs in Europe’s municipalities and regions
7 November 2018 - 35th Session
Rapporteur: Jos WIENEN, Netherlands (EPP/CCE, L)

European Local Democracy Week (ELDW): a new momentum
6 November 2018 - 35th Session
Congress Spokesperson on the ELDW: Gaye DOĞANOĞLU, Türkiye (L, EPP/CCE)

Verification of new members’ credentials
6 November 2018 - 35th Session
Rapporteurs: Michail ANGELOPOULOS, Greece (L, EPP/CCE) | Eunice CAMPBELL-CLARK, United Kingdom (R, SOC)

Information report on the municipal elections in Tunisia (6 May 2018)
24 September 2018 - 35th Session
Rapporteur: Xavier CADORET, France (SOC, L)

Information report on municipal elections in the Netherlands (21 March 2018)
17 September 2018 - 35th Session
Rapporteur: Stewart DICKSON, United Kingdom (ILDG, R)

Information report on the observation of early local elections in seven municipalities in the Republic of Moldova (20 May 2018)
6 September 2018 - 35th Session
Rapporteur: Gunn Marit HELGESEN, Norway (EPP/CCE, R)

Local democracy in San Marino
28 March 2018 - 34th Session
Rapporteurs: Gunnar Axel AXELSSON, Iceland (L, SOC) | Harald BERGMANN, Netherlands (L, ILDG)

Local democracy in Monaco
27 March 2018 - 34th Session
Rapporteurs: Michalis ANGELOPOULOS, Greece (L, EPP/CCE) | Marianne HOLLINGER, Switzerland (L, ILDG)

Local democracy in Liechtenstein
28 March 2018 - 34th Session
Rapporteurs: Artur TORRES PEREIRA, Portugal (L, EPP/CCE) | Marie KAUFMANN, Czech Republic (R, ILDG)

Local democracy in Andorra
14 February 2018 - 34th Session
Rapporteur: Gaye DOĞANOĞLU, Türkiye (L, EPP/CCE) | Zdenek BROZ, Czech Republic (L, ECR)

Unaccompanied refugee children : the role and responsibilities of local and regional authorities
28 March 2018 - 34th Session
Rapporteur: Nawel RAFIK-ELMRINI, France (L, SOC)

Observation of municipal elections in “The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia” (15 October 2017)
16 March 2018 - 34th Session
Rapporteur: Karim VAN OVERMEIRE, Belgium (R, NR)

Local and regional democracy in Latvia
28 March 2018 - 34th Session
Rapporteurs: Xavier CADORET, France (L, SOC) | Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG)

Promoting Human Rights at local and regional level
27 March 2018 - 34th Session
Rapporteurs: Harald BERGMANN, Netherlands (L, ILDG)

Local democracy in the Republic of Moldova
27 March 2018 - 34th Session
Rapporteurs: Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG), Gunn Marit HELGESEN, Norway (R, EPP/CCE)

Revision of Rules 9, 64 and 95 of the Congress Rules and Procedures
16 March 2018 - 34th Session
Rapporteurs: Xavier CADORET, France (L, SOC) | Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG)

Verification of new member's credentials
26 March 2018 - 34th Session
Rapporteurs: Michail ANGELOPOULOS, Greece (L, EPP/CCE) | Eunice CAMPBELL-CLARK, United Kingdom (R, SOC)

Information report on the municipal elections in Georgia (21 October 2017)
1 March 2018 - 34th Session
Rapporteurs: Stewart DICKSON, United Kingdom (ILDG, R) | Jos WIENEN, Netherlands (EPP-CCE, L)

2017

33rd and 32nd Sessions

Regional and minority languages in Europe today
20 October 2017 - 33rd Session
Rapporteurs: Lelia HUNZIKER, Switzerland (L, SOC) | Anna MAGYAR, Hungary (R, EPP-CCE)

The functioning of the organs of local democracy in a context of linguistic diversity in the communes “with facilities” in the Flemish region around Brussels
20 October 2017 - 33rd Session
Rapporteurs: Henrik HAMMAR, Sweden (L, EPP/CCE) | David ERAY, Switzerland (R, ILDG)

Observation of local elections in Finland (9 April 2017)
20 October 2017 - 33rd Session
Rapporteur: Leila HUNZIKER (Switzerland, L, SOC)

Local and regional democracy in Switzerland
20 October 2017 - 33rd Session
Rapporteurs: Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG) | Dorin CHIRTOACA, Republic of Moldova (R, EPP/CCE)

10 years of the European Local Democracy Week
19 October 2017 - 33rd Session
Congress Spokesperson on the ELDW: Gaye DOĞANOĞLU, Türkiye (L, EPP/CCE)

A better future for Europe’s rural areas
19 October 2017 - 33rd Session
Rapporteur: Philippe LEUBA, Switzerland (R, ILDG)

Making public procurement transparent at local and regional levels
19 October 2017 - 33rd Session
Rapporteur: Amelie TARSCHYS INGRE, Sweden (L, ILDG)

Local democracy in the Republic of Moldova: clarification of the conditions surrounding the suspension of the Mayor of Chișinău
19 October 2017 - 33rd Session
Rapporteur: Gunn Marit Helgesen , Norway (R, EPP/CCE)

Local and regional democracy in Italy
18 October 2017 - 33rd Session
Rapporteurs: Jakob WIENEN, the Netherlands (L, EPP/CCE) | Stewart DICKSON, United Kingdom (R, ILDG)

Local and regional democracy in Serbia
18 October 2017 - 33rd Session
Rapporteurs: Lucia KROON, the Netherlands (L, EPP/CCE) | Sören SCHUMACHER, Germany (R, SOC)

Verification of new members’ credentials and new appointment procedures
18 October 2017 - 33rd Session
Rapporteurs: Michail ANGELOPOULOS, Greece (L, EPP/CCE) | Eunice CAMPBELL-CLARK, United Kingdom (R, SOC)

Information report on the elections to the Council of Elders of the City of Yerevan, Armenia (14 May 2017)
20 September 2017 - 33rd Session
Rapporteur: Liisa ANSALA, Finland (L, ILDG)

Local democracy in Iceland
30 March 2017 - 32nd Session
Rapporteurs: Jos WIENEN, Netherlands (L, EPP/CCE) | Zdenek BROZ, Czech Republic (L, ECR)

Local democracy in Estonia
30 March 2017 - 32nd Session
Rapporteurs: Henrik HAMMAR, Sweden (L, EPP/CCE) | Leendert VERBEEK, Netherlands (R, SOC)

Local democracy in the Republic of Malta
30 March 2017 - 32nd Session
Rapporteurs: Risto RAUTAVA, Finland (L, EPP/CCE) | Stewart DICKSON, United Kingdom (R, ILDG)

Observation of local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina
30 March 2017 - 32nd Session
Rapporteur: Stewart DICKSON (United Kingdom, R, ILDG)

Revision of the Rules and Procedures of the Congress
30 March 2017 - 32nd Session
Rapporteurs: Xavier CADORET, France (L, SOC) | Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG)

Open data for better public services
30 March 2017 - 32nd Session
Rapporteur: Manuela BORA, Italy (R, SOC)

Fact-finding mission on the situation of local elected representatives in Türkiye
29 March 2017 - 32nd Session
Rapporteurs: Anders KNAPE, Sweden (L, EPP/CCE) | Leendert VERBEEK, Netherlands (R, SOC)

Charter of European Political Parties for a Non-Racist Society (Revised)
29 March 2017 - 32nd Session
Congress Spokesperson on Roma issues: John WARMISHAM, United Kingdom (L, SOC)

Forever young? The role of youth policies and youth work at local and regional levels in supporting young people’s transition to autonomy and working life
29 March 2017 - 32nd Session
Rapporteur: Eunice CAMPBELL-CLARK, United Kingdom (R, SOC)

Comparative analysis on the implementation of the European Charter of Local Self‑Government in 47 member States
28 March 2017 - 32nd Session
Rapporteurs: Xavier CADORET, France (L, SOC) | Karim VAN OVERMEIRE, Belgium (R, NR)

Local and regional democracy in Finland
28 March 2017 - 32nd Session
Rapporteurs: Artur TORRES PEREIRA, Portugal (L, EPP/CCE) | Karim VAN OVERMEIRE, Belgium (R, NR)

Recurring issues based on assessments resulting from Congress monitoring and election observation missions (reference period 2010-2016)
28 March 2017 - 32nd Session
Rapporteurs: Stewart DICKSON, United Kingdom (R, ILDG) | Leendert VERBEEK, Netherlands (R, SOC)

From reception to integration: the role of local and regional authorities facing migration
28 March 2017 - 32nd Session
Rapporteurs: György ILLES, Hungary (L, ILDG) | Yoomi RENSTRÖM, Sweden (R, SOC)

The budget and resources of the Congress for the next biennium (2018-2019)
28 March 2017 - 32nd Session
Rapporteurs: Xavier CADORET, France (L, SOC) | Svetlana ORLOVA, Russian Federation (R, EPP/CCE) 

Verification of new members’ credentials and new appointment procedures
28 March 2017 - 32nd Session
Rapporteurs: Michail ANGELOPOULOS, Greece (L, EPP/CCE) | Eunice CAMPBELL-CLARK, United Kingdom (R, SOC) 

Checklist for compliance with international standards and good practices preventing misuse of administrative resources during electoral processes at local and regional level
20 March 2017 - 32nd Session
Rapporteur: Stewart DICKSON, United Kingdom (R, ILDG)

Information report on elections in the Popular Assembly of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia, Republic of Moldova (20 November 2016)
13 March 2017 - 32nd Session
Rapporteur: Sevdia UGREKHELIDZE (Georgia, R, EPP/CCE)

2016

31st and 30th Sessions

Revision of the Rules and Procedures of the Congress
21 October 2016 - 31st Session
Rapporteurs: Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG) | Gunn Marit HELGESEN, Norway (R, EPP/CCE)

Venice Commission Rule of Law Checklist
21 October 2016 - 31st Session
Rapporteur: Jakob WIENEN, Netherlands (L, EPP/CCE)

Good governance in metropolitan areas
21 October 2016 - 31st Session
Rapporteur: Antonio EROI, Italy (L, EPP/CCE)

Congress priorities 2017-2020
21 October 2016 - 31st Session
Rapporteurs: Anders Knape (Sweden, EPP/CCE) | Gudrun Mosler-Törnström (Austria, SOC)

Gender budgeting
20 October 2016 - 31st Session
Rapporteur: Cathy BENNETT, Ireland (L, NR)

Local and regional democracy in Croatia
20 October 2016 - 31st Session
Rapporteurs: Luzette KROON, the Netherlands (L, EPP/CCE) | Ole HAABETH, Norway (R, SOC)

Women’s political participation and representation at local and regional levels
20 October 2016 - 31st Session
Rapporteur: Inger LINGE, Sweden (L, EPP/CCE)

Local democracy in Cyprus
21 October 2016 - 31st Session
Rapporteurs: Bernd VÖHRINGER, Germany (L, EPP/CCE) | Randi MONDORF, Denmark (R, ILDG)

The situation of Roma and Travellers in the context of rising extremism, xenophobia and the refugee crisis in Europe
21 October 2016 - 31st Session
Rapporteur: John WARMISHAM, United Kingdom (L, SOC)

The misuse of administrative resources during electoral processes: the role of local and regional elected representatives and public officials
19 October 2016 - 31st Session
Rapporteur: Stewart Dickson, United Kingdom (R, ILDG)

Preventing corruption and promoting public ethics at local and regional levels
19 October 2016 - 31st Session
Rapporteur: Herwig van STAA, Austria (R, EPP/CCE)

Information report on the observation of local and provincial elections in Serbia (24 April 2016)
19 October 2016 - 31st Session
Rapporteur: Karim VAN OVERMEIRE, Belgium (R, NR)

Follow-up to the Congress Strategy to combat radicalisation at grass-roots level
19 October 2016 - 31st Session
Rapporteurs: Josef NEUMANN, Germany (R, SOC) | Bert BOUWMEESTER, the Netherlands (L, ILDG)

Verification of new members’ credentials and new appointment procedures
19 October 2016 - 31st Session
Rapporteurs: Gaye Doğanoğlu, Türkiye (L, EPP/CEE) | Leen Verbeek, Netherlands (R, SOC)

Information report on the assessment of local by-elections in Armenia (18 September 2016)
17 October 2016 - 31st Session
Rapporteur: Liisa ANSALA, Finland (L, ILDG)

Local and regional democracy in the Slovak Republic
24 March 2016 - 30th Session
Rapporteurs: Artur TORRES PEREIRA, Portugal (L, EPP/CCE) | Leen VERBEEK, the Netherlands (R, SOC)

Observation of local elections in Ukraine (25 October 2015)
23 March 2016 - 30th Session
Rapporteur: Jos WIENEN, Netherlands (L, EPP-CCE)

Autonomy and borders in an evolving Europe
24 March 2016 - 30th Session
Rapporteur: Karl-Heinz LAMBERTZ, Belgium (R, SOC)

Local and regional democracy in France
22 March 2016 - 30th Session
Rapporteurs: Jakob (Jos) WIENEN, Netherlands (L, EPP/CCE) | Gudrun MOSLER-TÖRNSTRÖM, Austria (R, SOC)

Organising intercultural and interreligious activities: a toolkit for local authorities
24 March 2016 - 30th Session
Rapporteurs: Bert BOUWMEESTER, Netherlands (L, ILDG) | Josef NEUMANN, Germany (R, SOC)

Verification of new members’ credentials and new appointment procedures
22 March 2016 - 30th Session
Rapporteurs: Gaye DOĞANOĞLU, Türkiye (L, EPP-CCE) | Leen VERBEEK, Netherlands (R, SOC)

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2015

29th and 28th Sessions

Revised Rules and Procedures of the Congress
22 October 2015 - 29th Session
Rapporteurs: Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG) | Gunn Marit HELGESEN, Norway (R, EPP/CCE)

E-media: game changer for local and regional politicians
22 October 2015 - 29th Session
Rapporteurs: Leo AADEL, Estonia (L, ILDG) | Josan MEIJERS, Netherlands (R, NR)

Conditions of office of elected representatives
22 October 2015 - 29th Session
Rapporteurs: Frida JOHANSSON METSO, Sweden (L, ILDG) | Tracey SIMPSON-LAING, United Kingdom (R, SOC)

The reception of refugees in Europe
21 October 2015 - 29th Session
Rapporteur: Gunn Marit HELGESEN, Norway (R, EPP/CCE)

Championing children’s rights in times of austerity
21 October 2015 - 29th Session
Rapporteur: Johan van den HOUT, Netherlands (R, SOC)

Fighting the increasing poverty of women: the responsibility of local and regional authorities
21 October 2015 - 29th Session
Rapporteur: Jean-Louis TESTUD, France (L, EPP/CCE)

Local democracy in Luxembourg
22 October 2015 - 29th Session
Rapporteurs: Dorin CHIRTOACĂ, Republic of Moldova (L, EPP/CCE) | Marianne HOLLINGER, Switzerland (L, ILDG)

Local democracy in Montenegro
21 October 2015 - 29th Session
Rapporteurs: Gaye DOĞANOĞLU, Türkiye (L, EPP/CCE) | Henrik Brade JOHANSEN, Denmark (L, ILDG)

Observation of local elections in the Republic of Moldova (14 June 2015)
21 October 2015 - 29th Session
Rapporteur: Line Skoii VENNESLAND-FRASER, Norway (L, ECR)

Trends in regionalisation in Council of Europe member States
22 October 2015 - 29th Session
Rapporteur: Marie-Madeleine MIALOT MULLER, France (R, SOC)

New forms of local governance
22 October 2015 - 29th Session
Rapporteur: Harry MCGUIGAN, United Kingdom (L, SOC)

Observation of local elections in Albania (21 June 2015)
22 October 2015 - 29th Session
Rapporteur: Stewart DICKSON, United Kingdom (L, ILDG)

Voting at 16 –Consequences on youth participation at local and regional level
20 October 2015 - 29th Session
Rapporteur: Liisa ANSALA, Finland (L, ILDG)

Bringing down barriers to youth participation: adopting a lingua franca for local and regional authorities and young people
20 October 2015 - 29th Session
Rapporteur: Malcolm BYRNE, Ireland (R, ILDG)

Fostering active citizenship by building partnerships with civil society
20 October 2015 - 29th Session
Rapporteur: Raymond SVENSSON, Sweden (L, ILDG)

Guidelines for local and regional authorities on preventing radicalisation and manifestations of hate at the grassroots level
20 October 2015 - 29th Session
Rapporteur: Leen VERBEEK, Netherlands (R, SOC)

Verification of new members’ credentials and new appointment procedures
20 October 2015 - 29th Session
Rapporteurs: Gaye DOGANOGLU, Türkiye (L, EPP/CEE) | Leen VERBEEK, Netherlands (R, SOC)

Criteria for standing in local and regional elections
26 March 2015 - 28th Session
Rapporteurs: Oleksii HONCHARENKO, Ukraine (R, SOC) | Viacheslav ROGOV, Russian Federation (L, ILDG)

Local and regional democracy in Norway
26 March 2015 - 28th Session
Rapporteurs: Xavier CADORET, France (L, SOC) | Guilherme PINTO, Portugal (R, SOC)

Local and regional democracy in Poland
26 March 2015 - 28th Session
Rapporteurs: Jos WIENEN, Netherlands (L, EPP/CCE) | Cynthia HUGHES, United Kingdom (R, SOC)

Local and regional democracy in Greece
25 March 2015 - 28th Session
Rapporteurs: Artur TORRES PEREIRA, Portugal (L, EPP/CCE) | Gudrun MOSLER-TÖRNSTRÖM, Austria (R, SOC)

Combatting radicalisation at grassroots level: the role of local and regional authorities
25 March 2015 - 28th Session
Rapporteur: Leen VERBEEK, Netherlands (R, SOC)

Guaranteeing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people’s rights: a responsibility for Europe’s towns and regions
26 March 2015 - 28th Session
Rapporteur: Yoomi RENSTRÖM, Sweden (R, SOC)

Jewish cemeteries, the responsibility of local authorities
26 March 2015 - 28th Session
Rapporteur: John WARMISHAM, United Kingdom (L, SOC)

Electoral lists and voters residing de facto abroad
25 March 2015 - 28th Session
Rapporteur: Jos WIENEN, Netherlands (L, EPP/CCE)

The budget and resources of the Congress for the next biennium (2016-2017)
24 March 2015 - 28th Session
Rapporteurs: Clemens LAMMERSKITTEN, Germany (R, EPP/CCE) | Barbara TOCE, Italy (L, SOC)

Verification of new members' credentials and new appointment procedures
23 March 2015 - 28th Session
Rapporteurs: Gaye DOGANOGLU, Türkiye (L, EPP/CEE) | Leen VERBEEK, Netherlands (R, SOC)

2014

27th and 26th Sessions

Separatist tensions in Ukraine and neighbouring countries
16 October 2014 - 27th Session
Rapporteur: Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG)

Revision of the Congress Charter
16 October 2014 - 27th Session
Rapporteurs: Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG) | Urs WÜTHRICH-PELLOLI, Switzerland (R, SOC)

Partner for Local Democracy status
16 October 2014 - 27th Session
Rapporteurs: Jean-Claude FRECON, France (L, SOC) | Marie-Madeleine MIALOT MULLER, France (R, SOC)

Local and regional democracy in Belgium
15 October 2014 - 27th Session
Rapporteurs: Henrik HAMMAR, Sweden (L, EPP/CCE) | Urs WÜTHRICH-PELLOLI, Switzerland (R, SOC)

Promoting diversity through intercultural education and communication strategies
15 October 2014 - 27th Session
Rapporteur: Nawel RAFIK-ELMRINI, France (L, SOC)

The role of regional media as a tool for building participatory democracy
15 October 2014 - 27th Session
Rapporteur: Johan van den HOUT, Netherlands (R, SOC)

Inter-regional cooperation in Europe - Trends and prospects
15 October 2014 - 27th Session
Rapporteur: Stewart DICKSON, United Kingdom (R, ILDG)

Adequate financial resources for local authorities
15 October 2014 - 27th Session
Rapporteur: Gilbert ROGER (France, L, SOC)

Promoting equal opportunities for people with disabilities and their participation at local and regional levels
14 October 2014 - 27th Session
Rapporteur: Josef NEUMANN, Germany (R, SOC)

Observation of local elections in Georgia (15 June 2014)
15 October 2014 - 27th Session
Rapporteur: Jos WIENEN, Netherlands (L, EPP-CCE)

Observation of pre-term local elections in Ukraine (25 May 2014)
15 October 2014 - 27th Session
Rapporteur: Nigel MERMAGEN, United Kingdom (L, ILDG)

Municipal elections in the Netherlands (19 March 2014)
15 October 2014 - 27th Session
Rapporteur: Pearl PEDERGNANA, Switzerland (L, SOC)

Verification of new members' credentials and new appointment procedures
13 October 2014 - 27th Session
Rapporteurs: Anders KNAPE, Sweden (L, EPP/CEE) | Ludmila SFIRLOAGA, Romania (R, SOC)

The situation in Ukraine
25 March 2014 - 26th Session
Rapporteur: Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG)

Local and regional democracy in Sweden
27 March 2014 - 26th Session
Rapporteurs: Luzette WAGENAAR-KROON, Netherlands (L, EPP/CCE) | Gudrun MOSLER-TÖRNSTRÖM, Austria (R, SOC)

Post-monitoring of local and regional democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
27 March 2014 - 26th Session
Rapporteurs: Jean-Marie BELLIARD, France (R, EPP/CCE) | Beat HIRS, Switzerland (L, ILDG)

Strategy on the right of local authorities to be consulted by other levels of government
27 March 2014 - 26th Session
Rapporteur: Anders KNAPE, Sweden (L, EPP/CCE)

The situation of Leyla Güven and other local elected representatives in detention in Türkiye
26 March 2014 - 26th Session
Rapporteurs: Anders KNAPE, Sweden (L, EPP/CCE) | Leen VERBEEK, Netherlands (R, SOC)

Empowering Roma youth through participation: effective policy design at local and regional levels
26 March 2014 - 26th Session
Rapporteurs: Inger LINGE (R, EPP/CCE) | John WARMISHAM (L, SOC)

Best practices of implementation of human rights at local and regional level in member states of the Council of Europe and other countries
25 March 2014 - 26th Session
Rapporteur: Lars O. MOLIN, Sweden (L, EPP/CCE)

Local and regional democracy in the United Kingdom
26 March 2014 - 26th Session
Rapporteurs: Angelika KORDFELDER, Germany (L, SOC) | Alexander USS, Russian Federation (R, EPP/CCE)

Local and regional democracy in the Netherlands
26 March 2014 - 26th Session
Rapporteurs: Artur TORRES PEREIRA, Portugal (L, EPP/CCE) | Jean-Pierre LIOUVILLE, France (R, SOC)

Local democracy in Armenia
26 March 2014 - 26th Session
Rapporteur: Nigel MERMAGEN, United Kingdom (L, ILDG)

Verification of new members' credentials
25 March 2014 - 26th Session
Rapporteurs: Anders KNAPE, Sweden (L, EPP/CCE) | Ludmila SFIRLOAGA, Romania (R, SOC)

2013

25th and 24th Sessions

Local and regional democracy in Denmark
31 October 2013 - 25th Session
Rapporteurs: Julia COSTA (Portugal, L, EPP/CCE) | Jean-Pierre LIOUVILLE (France, R, SOC)

Local and regional democracy in Albania
31 October 2013 - 25th Session
Rapporteurs: Ždenek BROŽ, Czech Republic (L, ECR) | Åke SVENSSON, Sweden (R, SOC)

Prospects for effective transfrontier co-operation in Europe
30 October 2013 - 25th Session
Rapporteur: Breda PEČAN, Slovenia (R, SOC)

Local and regional democracy in Ukraine
31 October 2013 - 25th Session
Rapporteurs: Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG) | Pascal MANGIN, France (R, EPP/CCE)

Migrants’ access to regional labour markets
31 October 2013 - 25th Session
Rapporteur: Deirdre McGOWAN, Ireland (R, ILDG)

Regions and territories with special status in Europe
31 October 2013 - 25th Session
Rapporteur: Bruno MARZIANO, Italy (R, SOC)

Municipal elections in “The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia” (24 March 2013)
31 October 2013 - 25th Session
Rapporteur: Jüri LANDBERG, Estonia (L, ILDG)

Election of the members of the Avagani (Assembly of Aldermen) of the City of Yerevan, Armenia (5 May 2013)
31 October 2013 - 25th Session
Rapporteur: Stewart DICKSON, United Kingdom (L, ILDG)

Integration through self-employment: promoting migrant entrepreneurship in European municipalities
31 October 2013 - 25th Session
Rapporteurs: Henrik HAMMAR, Sweden (L, EPP/CCE)

Local democracy in Ireland
31 October 2013 - 25th Session
Rapporteurs: Andris JAUNSLEINIS, Latvia (L, ILDG) | Merita JEGENI YILDIZ, Türkiye (R, EPP/CCE)

Local and regional democracy in Hungary
29 October 2013 - 25th Session
Rapporteurs: Artur TORRES PEREIRA (Portugal, L, EPP/CCE) | Devrim ÇUKUR (Türkiye, R, SOC)

Local and regional authorities responding to the economic crisis
29 October 2013 - 25th Session
Rapporteurs: Svetlana ORLOVA, Russian Federation (R, EPP/CCE) | Barbara TOCE, Italy (L, SOC)

Verification of new members' credentials
29 October 2013 - 25th Session
Rapporteurs: Anders KNAPE, Sweden (L, EPP/CCE) | Ludmila SFIRLOAGA, Romania (R, SOC)

Revision of Congress resolutions on procedures for monitoring the implementation of the Charter and observation of local and regional elections
30 October 2013 - 25th Session
Rapporteur: Lars O. Molin, Sweden (L, EPP/CCE)

Local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina (7 October 2012)
21 March 2013 - 24th Session
Rapporteur: Amy KOOPMANSCHAP, Netherlands (L, SOC)

Local by-elections in Armenia (9 and 23 September 2012)
21 March 2013 - 24th Session
Rapporteur: Henry FERAL, France (L, EPP/CCE)

The situation of local and regional politicians in Türkiye
20 March 2013 - 24th Session
Rapporteur: Amy KOOPMANSCHAP, Netherlands (L, SOC)

Congress post-monitoring and post-observation of elections: developing political dialogue
20 March 2013 - 24th Session
Rapporteur: Jean-Marie BELLIARD (R, EPP/CCE)

Local and regional democracy in Italy
19 March 2013 - 24th Session
Rapporteurs: Marina BESPALOVA, Russian Federation (L, EPP/CCE) | Knud ANDERSEN, Denmark (R, ILDG)

Local and regional democracy in Spain
19 March 2013 - 24th Session
Rapporteurs: Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG) | Leen VERBEEK, The Netherlands (R, SOC)

The budget and resources of the Congress in 2014-2015
19 March 2013 - 24th Session
Rapporteurs: Jean-Claude FRECON, France (L, SOC) | Svetlana ORLOVA, Russian Federation (R, EPP/CCE)

Local and regional democracy in Georgia
19 March 2013 - 24th Session
Rapporteurs: Nigel MERMAGEN, United Kingdom (L, ILDG) | Helena PIHLAJASAARI, Finland (R, SOC)

Verification of new members’ credentials
19 March 2013 - 24th Session
Rapporteurs: Anders KNAPE, Sweden (L, EPP/CCE) | Ludmila SFIRLOAGA, Romania (R, SOC)

2012

23rd and 22nd Sessions

Second-tier local authorities – intermediate governance in Europe
18 October 2012 - 23rd Session
Rapporteur: Emilio VERRENGIA, Italy (L, EPP/CD)

Regional legislation and action to combat sexual exploitation and abuse of children
18 October 2012 - 23rd Session
Rapporteur: Dusica DAVIDOVIC, Serbia (R, NR)

The governance of macro-regions in Europe
18 October 2012 - 23rd Session
Rapporteur: Erwin MOHR, Austria (L, EPP/CD)

Local elections in Serbia (6 May 2012)
18 October 2012 - 23rd Session
Rapporteur: Nigel MERMAGEN, United Kingdom (L, ILDG)

Local democracy in “the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”
18 October 2012 - 23rd Session
Rapporteurs: Simon JAMES, United Kingdom (L, ILDG) | Andrée BUCHMANN, France (R, SOC)

The right of local authorities to be consulted by other levels of government
18 October 2012 - 23rd Session
Rapporteur: Britt-Marie LÖVGREN, Sweden (L, ILDG)

Youth and democracy: the changing face of youth political engagement
17 October 2012 - 23rd Session
Rapporteur: Els AMPE, Belgium (R, ILDG)

Local and regional democracy in Azerbaijan
17 October 2012 - 23rd Session
Rapporteurs: Jos WIENEN, The Netherlands (L, EPP/CD) | Gudrun MOSLER-TÖRNSTRÖM, Austria, (R, SOC)

Procedure for the election of the Secretary General of the Congress
17 October 2012 - 22nd Session
Rapporteur: N. Romanova, Ukraine, (L, ILDG)

Policy of the Council of Europe towards neighbouring regions: the role of the Congress
16 October 2012 - 22nd Session
Rapporteur: J-C. Frécon, France (L, SOC)

The changes underway in the Arab countries – opportunities for local and regional democracy
16 October 2012 - 22nd Session
Rapporteur: Amy KOOPMANSCHAP, Netherlands (L, SOC)

Priorities of the Congress 2013-2016
16 October 2012 - 22nd Session
Rapporteurs: Lars O. Molin, Sweden (L, EPP/CD) | Karl-Heinz Lambertz, Belgium (R, SOC)

Verification of new members’ credentials and new appointment procedures
16 October 2012 - 22nd Session
Rapporteurs: Anders KNAPE, Sweden (L, EPP/CD) | Ludmila SFIRLOAGA, Romania (R, SOC)

Local and regional democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
21 March 2012 - 22nd Session
Rapporteurs: Beat HIRS, Switzerland (L, ILDG) | Jean-Marie BELLIARD, France (R, EPP/CD)

Local and regional democracy in Portugal
22 March 2012 - 22nd Session
Rapporteurs: Jos WIENEN, The Netherlands (L, EPP/CD) | Devrim ÇUKUR, Türkiye (R, SOC)

Local and regional democracy in the Republic of Moldova
22 March 2012 - 22nd Session
Rapporteurs: Francis LEC, France (L, SOC) | Angelo MIELE, Italy (R, EPP/CD)

Local and regional democracy in Lithuania
22 March 2012 - 22nd Session
Rapporteurs: Irene LOIZIDOU (Cyprus, L, EPP/CD) | Gudrun MOSLER-TÖRNSTRÖM (Austria, R, SOC)

Local democracy in Germany
21 March 2012 - 22nd Session
Rapporteur: Britt-Marie LÖVGREN, Sweden (L, ILDG)

Local and regional democracy in the Czech Republic
21 March 2012 - 22nd Session
Rapporteurs: Emil CALOTA, Romania (L, SOC) | Philippe RECEVEUR, Switzerland (R, EPP/CD)

Making cities resilient
21 March 2012 - 22nd Session
Rapporteur: Per Bødker ANDERSEN, Denmark (L, SOC)

Local elections in Bulgaria (23 October 2011)
20 March 2012 - 22nd Session
Rapporteur: Mihkel JUHKAMI, Estonia  (L, EPP/CD)

New Rules of Procedure of the Congress and its Chambers
20 March 2012 - 22nd Session
Rapporteurs: Halvdan Skard, Norway (L, SOC) | Günther Krug, Germany (R, SOC)

Verification of new members’ credentials
20 March 2012 - 22nd Session
Rapporteurs: A. Knape, Sweden (L, EPP/CD) | L. Sfirloaga, Romania (R, SOC)

2011

21st and 20th Sessions

Local and regional democracy in Latvia
20 October 2011 - 21st Session
Rapporteurs: Jean-Claude FRÉCON (France, L, SOC) | Philippe LEUBA (Switzerland, R, NR)

Local and regional democracy in Serbia
20 October 2011 - 21st Session
Rapporteur: Odd Arild KVALÖY , Norway (R, NR)

Energy supply and energy efficiency at local and regional level: promoting energy transition
20 October 2011 - 21st Session
Rapporteur: Svetlana ORLOVA, Russian Federation (R, EPP/CD)

Developing indicators to raise awareness of human rights at local and regional level
20 October 2011 - 21st Session
Rapporteur: Lars O. MOLIN, Sweden (L, EPP/CD)

The situation of Roma in Europe: a challenge for local and regional authorities
19 October 2011 - 21st Session
Rapporteur: John WARMISHAM, United Kingdom (L, SOC)

Education for democratic citizenship – tools for cities
19 October 2011 - 21st Session
Rapporteur: Dario GHISLETTA, Switzerland (L, SOC)

The European Charter of Local Self-Government in domestic law
19 October 2011 - 21st Session
Rapporteur: Willy BORSUS, Belgium (L, ILDG)

Reservations and declarations to the European Charter of Local Self-Government
19 October 2011 - 21st Session
Rapporteur: Michael COHEN, Malta (L, SOC)

Local elections in Moldova (5 June 2011)
19 October 2011 - 21st Session
Rapporteur: Hannes WENINGER, Austria (L, SOC)

Local elections in Albania (8 May 2011)
19 October 2011 - 21st Session
Rapporteur: Volkram GEBEL (Germany, L, EPP/CCE)

Local and regional democracy in Finland
18 October 2011 - 21st Session
Rapporteur: Jean-Louis TESTUD, France (L, EPP/CD)

Local and regional democracy in Bulgaria
18 October 2011 - 21st Session
Rapporteurs: Artur TORRES PEREIRA, Portugal (L, EPP/CD) | Johan SAUWENS, Belgium (R, EPP/CD)

The office of Ombudsman and local and regional authorities
18 October 2011 - 21st Session
Rapporteurs: Helena PIHLAJASAARI, Finland (R, SOC) | Halvdan SKARD, Norway (L, SOC)

Local and regional democracy in Slovenia
18 October 2011 - 21st Session
Rapporteurs: Jos WIENEN, the Netherlands (L, EPP/CD) | Merita JEGENI YILDIZ, Türkiye (R, EPP/CD)

Citizen participation at local and regional level in Europe
18 October 2011 - 21st Session
Rapporteur: Marjan HAAK-GRIFFIOEN, The Netherlands (R, EPP/CD)

Verification of new members’ credentials and new appointment procedures
18 October 2011 - 21st Session
Rapporteurs: A. Knape, Sweden (L, EPP/CD) | I. Sanchez Amor, Spain (R, SOC)

The budget and resources of the Congress in 2012-2013
17 June 2011 - 20th Session
Rapporteurs: J.-C. Frécon, France (L, SOC) | S. Orlova, Russian Federation (R, PPE/DC)

Opinion on the draft recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to member States on the funding by higher level authorities of new competences for local authorities
17 June 2011 - 20th Session
Rapporteur: K.-H. LAMBERTZ, Belgium (R, SOC)

Opinion on the draft recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to member States on the principles of good democratic governance at local level
17 June 2011 - 20th Session
Rapporteur: K.-H. LAMBERTZ, Belgium (R, SOC)

Local democracy in Malta
23 March 2011 - 20th Session
Rapporteur: Emil CALOTA, Romania (L, SOC)

Meeting the challenge of inter-faith and intercultural tensions at local level
23 March 2011 - 20th Session
Rapporteur: Esther MAURER, Switzerland (L, SOC)

Local elections in Ukraine (31 October 2010)
24 March 2011 - 20th Session
Rapporteur: Nigel MERMAGEN, United Kingdom (L, ILDG)

Local and regional democracy in Austria
24 March 2011 - 20th Session
Rapporteurs: Irene LOIZIDOU, Cyprus (R, EPP/CD) | Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG)

Local and regional democracy in Türkiye
24 March 2011 - 20th Session
Rapporteurs: Anders KNAPE, Sweden (L, EPP/CD) | Herwig VAN STAA, Austria (R, EPP/CD)

Local and regional democracy in Romania
22 March 2011 - 20th Session
Rapporteur: Jean-Claude FRECON, France (L, SOC)

The reform of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities within the Council of Europe reform
22 March 2011 - 20th Session
Rapporteurs: Karl-Heinz Lambertz, Belgium (R, SOC) | Anders Knape, Sweden (L, EPP/CD)

Verification of new members’ credentials and new appointment procedures
22 March 2011 - 20th Session
Rapporteurs: A. Knape, Sweden (L, EPP/CD) | I. Sanchez Amor, Spain (R, SOC)

2010

19th and 18th Sessions

Integration of young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods
28 October 2010 - 19th Session
Rapporteur: Eunice Campbell-Clark, United Kingdom (L, NR)

Cultural integration of muslim women in European cities
28 October 2010 - 19th Session
Rapporteur: Amy KOOPMANSCHAP (Netherlands, L, SOC)

Coastal towns and cities tackling threats from the sea
28 October 2010 - 19th Session
Rapporteur: Iñigo DE LA SERNA HERNAIZ (Spain, L, EPP/CD)

Rights and duties of local and regional elected representatives: the risks of corruption
28 October 2010 - 19th Session
Rapporteur: Dubravka SUICA (Croatia, L, EPP/CD)

Local and regional democracy in the Russian Federation
28 October 2010 - 19th Session
Rapporteurs: Knud ANDERSEN (Denmark, R, ILDG) | Christopher NEWBURY (United Kingdom, L, EPP/CD)

Sustainable development of mountain regions and the experience of the Carpathian Mountains
28 October 2010 - 19th Session
Rapporteur: Mykhaylo KICHKOVSKYY (Ukraine, R, EPP/CD)

Co-operation between the Congress and associations representing regions in Europe
28 October 2010 - 19th Session
Rapporteurs: Ludmila SFIRLOAGA (Romania, SOC) | Herwig Van STAA (Austria, EPP/CD)

Social time, leisure time: which local time planning policy?
28 October 2010 - 19th Session
Rapporteur: Clotilde TASCON-MENNETRIER (France, L, SOC)

Local democracy in Estonia
28 October 2010 - 19th Session
Rapporteur: Jos WIENEN (Netherlands, L, EPP/CD)

Local democracy in Montenegro
28 October 2010 - 19th Session
Rapporteur: Nigel MERMAGEN (United Kingdom, L, ILDG

Landscape: a new dimension of public territorial action
27 October 2010 - 19th Session
Rapporteurs: Devrim ÇUKUR (Turkey, R, SOC) | Inger LINGE (Sweden, R, EPP/CD)

Municipal elections in Georgia (30 May 2010)
27 October 2010 - 19th Session
Rapporteur: Günther KRUG (Germany, R, SOC)

Priorities of the Congress for 2011-2012
27 October 2010 - 19th Session
Rapporteur: Ian MICALLEF, Malta (L, EPP/CD)

The reform of the Congress: structure and working methods
27 October 2010 - 19th Session
Rapporteurs: Halvdan Skard (Norway, L, SOC) | Günther Krug (Germany, R, SOC)

Verification of new members’ credentials and new appointment procedures
26 October 2010 - 19th Session
Rapporteurs: A. Knape, Sweden (L, EPP/CD) | G. Krug, Germany (R, SOC)

Procedures for monitoring the obligations and commitments entered into by the Council of Europe member states in respect of their ratification of the European Charter of Local Self-Government (ETS No. 122)
19 October 2011 - 21st Session

Opinion on Parliamentary Assembly Recommendation 1893 (2009) on the future of the European Centre
18 June 2010 - 18th Session
Rapporteur: J.-C. Frécon, France (L, SOC)

Observation of local and regional elections – strategy and rules of the Congress
18 June 2010 - 18th Session
Rapporteur: I. Micallef, Malta (L, EPP/CD)

The resources of the Congress and its 2011 budget
18 June 2010 - 18th Session
Rapporteur: J.-C. Frécon, France (L, SOC)

The reform of the Congress
18 June 2010 - 18th Session
Rapporteurs: H. Skard, Norway (L, SOC) | G. Krug, Germany (R, SOC)

Priorities of the Congress for 2011-2012
18 June 2010 - 18th Session
Rapporteur: I. Micallef, Malta (L, EPP/CD)

Achieving sustainable gender equality in local and regional political life
19 March 2010 - 18th Session
Rapporteur: Britt-Marie LÖVGREN, Sweden (L, ILDG)

Intra-regional transport: a challenge for sustainable development and territorial cohesion
19 March 2010 - 18th Session
Rapporteur: Adam BANASZAK, Poland (R, NR)

Minority languages – an asset for regional development
19 March 2010 - 18th Session
Rapporteurs: Karl-Heinz LAMBERTZ, Belgium (R, SOC) | Farid MUKHAMETSHIN, Russian Federation (R, ILDG)

Regional democracy in Switzerland
19 March 2010 - 18th Session
Rapporteur: Marjan HAAK-GRIFFIOEN, Netherlands (R, NR)

Municipal Elections in Azerbaijan (23 December 2009)
19 March 2010 - 18th Session
Rapporteur: Francis LEC, France (L, SOC)

Local democracy in Iceland
19 March 2010 - 18th Session
Rapporteur: Esther MAURER, Switzerland (L , SOC)

Follow-up by the Congress of the Conference of Ministers responsible for Local and Regional Government (Utrecht, Netherlands, 16-17 November 2009)
18 March 2010 - 18th Session
Rapporteurs: Knud ANDERSEN, Denmark (R, ILDG ) | Jean-Claude FRECON, France (L, SOC)

After Copenhagen, cities and regions take up the challenge
18 March 2010 - 18th Session
Rapporteur: Dubravka SUICA, Croatia (L, EPP/CD)

Launch of the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM) and the role of the Congress
17 March 2010 - 18th Session
Rapporteurs: Ian MICALLEF, Malta (L, EPP/CD) | Ludmila SFIRLOAGA, Romania (R, SOC)

The role of local and regional authorities in the implementation of human rights
17 March 2010 - 18th Session
Rapporteur: Lars O MOLIN, Sweden (L , EPP/CD)

Verification of new members’ credentials and new appointment procedures
17 March 2010 - 18th Session
Rapporteurs: A. Knape, Sweden (L, EPP/CD) | G. Krug, Germany (R, SOC)

2009

17th and 16th Sessions

Overindebtedness of households: the responsibility of regions
15 October 2009 - 17th Session
Rapporteur: Carmen Patrizia MURATORE, Italy (R, ILDG)

Regions with legislative powers: towards multi-level governance
15 October 2009 - 17th Session
Rapporteur: Bernd PETRISCH, Austria (R, EPP/CD)

First Municipal Elections of Yerevan, Armenia (31 May 2009)
15 October 2009 - 17th Session
Rapporteur: Nigel MERMAGEN, United Kingdom (L, ILDG)

Improving indoor air quality: a new challenge for local authorities
15 October 2009 - 17th Session
Rapporteur: Paolo Rondelli, San Marino (L, SOC)

Creative cities – managing the cultural activity of cities
15 October 2009 - 17th Session
Rapporteur: Konstanty DOMBROWICZ, Poland (L, ILDG)

E-democracy: opportunities and risks for local authorities
15 October 2009 - 17th Session
Rapporteurs: Alison COOK, United Kingdom (L, EPP/CD) | Etienne VAN VAERENBERGH, Belgium (L, ILDG)

Equal access to local and regional elections
15 October 2009 - 17th Session
Rapporteur: Cees BIJL, The Netherlands (L, SOC)

Preventing violence against children
14 October 2009 - 17th Session
Rapporteur: Pia BOSCH I CODOLA, Spain (R, SOC)

The global challenge of climate change: local responses
14 October 2009 - 17th Session
Rapporteur: Jens Jorgen NYGAARD, Denmark (L, NR)

Declaration on the 60th Anniversary of the Council of Europe
13 October 2009 - 17th Session
Rapporteur: D. Suica, Croatia (L, EPP/CD)

Transfrontier co-operation in Europe
13 October 2009 - 17th Session
Rapporteur: Karl-Heinz LAMBERTZ, Belgium (R, SOC)

Verification of new members’ credentials and new appointment procedures
13 October 2009 - 17th Session
Rapporteurs: A. Knape, Sweden (L, EPP/CD) | G. Krug, Germany (R, SOC)

Local elections in “the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia” (observed on 22 March 2009)
10 June 2009 - 16th Session
Rapporteur: P. Rondelli, Saint Marin (L, SOC)

New budgetary perspectives
10 June 2009 - 16th Session
Rapporteur: J.C. Frécon, France (L,SOC)

Code of Good Practice for Civil Participation in the Decision-Making Process
10 June 2009 - 16th Session
Rapporteur: A. Knape, Sweden, (L, EPP/CD)

Draft Protocol No. 3 to the European Outline Convention on Transfrontier Co-operation between Territorial Communities or Authorities concerning Euroregional Co-operation Groupings
10 June 2009 - 16th Session
Rapporteur: J.-P. Heider, France, (R, EPP/CD)

Congress resources and its 2010 budget
5 March 2009 - 16th Session
Rapporteur: Jean-Claude FRECON (France, SOC, L)

The future of cultural tourism – towards a sustainable model
5 March 2009 - 16th Session
Rapporteur: Günther KRUG, Germany (R, SOC)

Good governance: a key factor for the sustainable economic development of regions
5 March 2009 - 16th Session
Rapporteur: Uno Aldegren, Sweden (R, SOC)

Observation of the elections to the Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara (Georgia) (3 November 2008)
5 March 2009 - 16th Session
Rapporteur: Günther Krug (Germany, SOC, R)

The digital divide and e-inclusion in the regions
4 March 2009 - 16th Session
Rapporteur: Jean-Marc Bourjac, France (R, SOC)

Equality and diversity in local authority employment and service provision
4 March 2009 - 16th Session
Rapporteur: Esther Maurer, Switzerland (L, SOC)

Intercultural Cities
4 March 2009 - 16th Session
Rapporteur: Jens NILSSON, Sweden (L, SOC)

Combating domestic violence against women
3 March 2009 - 16th Session
Rapporteur: Sandra Barnes, United Kingdom (L, EPP/CD)

Public water and sewer services for sustainable development
3 March 2009 - 16th Session
Rapporteurs: Vladimir GORODETSKIY, Russian Federation (L, SOC) | Piet JANSEN, Netherlands (R, EPP/CD)

Verification of new members' credentials and new appointment procedures
3 March 2009 - 16th Session
Rapporteurs: A. Knape, (Sweden, L, EPP/CD) | G. Krug (Germany, R, SOC)

2008

15th and 14th Sessions

Preparation of a draft Protocol to the European Charter of Local Self-Government on democratic participation at local level
3 December 2008 - 15th Session
Presented by: J-C. Frécon (France, L, SOC) on behalf of C. Newbury (United Kingdom, L, EPP/CD)

Local democracy in Belgium: non-appointment by the Flemish authorities of three mayors
3 December 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur:  M. Guégan (France, L, NR) | D. Milanovic (Serbie, R, NR)

Local democracy in Latvia: the participation of non-citizens in public and political life at local level
2 December 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: J.-C. Frécon (France, L, SOC)

Local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina (observed on 5 October 2008)
3 December 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: N. Mermagen (United Kingdom, L, ILDG)

Local elections in Armenia (observed on 28 September 2008)
3 December 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: P. Rondelli (San Marino, L, SOC)

Local and provincial elections in Serbia (observed on 11 and 25 May 2008)
3 December 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: P. Rondelli (San Marino, L, SOC)

Congress policy in observing local and regional elections
3 December 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur:  V. Moreira (France, R, NR)

Procedure for the election of the Secretary General of the Congress
2 December 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur:  H. Skard (Norway, L, SOC) | H. Van Staa (Austria, R, EPP/CD)

Local consequences in the conflict zone in the South Caucasus: support from European local and regional authorities
2 December 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: D. Suica (Croatia, L, EPP/CD)

The social reintegration of children living and/or working on the streets
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: Irmeli HENTTONEN (Finland, ILDG)

Improving the integration of migrants through local housing policies
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: Esther MAURER (Switzerland, SOC)

European Urban Charter II: Manifesto for a new urbanity
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteurs: Carlos Alberto PINTO (Portugal, EPP/CD) | Willy BORSUS (Belgium, L, ILDG)

The need for regional cultural identity
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: Karl-Heinz LAMBERTZ (Belgium, SOC)

Electronic democracy and deliberative consultation on urban projects
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: Helmut HIMMELSBACH (Germany, NR)

E-tools: a response to the needs of local authorities
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteurs: Alexander DROBOTOV (Russian Federation, SOC) | Etienne VAN VAERENBERGH (Belgium, ILDG)

Regional public finance policies
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: Karsten BEHR (Germany, EPP/CD)

Regional democracy in Greece
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: Jean-Claude VAN CAUWENBERGHE (Belgium, SOC)

Social approach to the fight against racism at local and regional level
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteurs: Sherma BATSON (United Kingdom, R, SOC) | Viatcheslav ROGOV (Russian Federation, L, ILDG)

Intercultural and interreligious dialogue: an opportunity for local democracy
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteurs: Pierre CORNELOUP (France, L, EPP/CD) | Gianfranco MARTINI (Italy, L, EPP/CD)

Responsible consumption and solidarity-based finance
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: Pauline DEE (United Kingdom, L, ILDG)

Public local and regional action: for a new energy culture
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteurs: Oleksandr LUK’ANCHENKO (Ukraine, L, EPP/CD) | Maria Cristina SPINOSA (Italy, R, SOC)

A second annual plenary session of the Congress
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: H. Skard (Norway , L, SOC)

Partnership between local and regional authorities and NGOs in Council of Europe member States
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: Sari YLIPULLI (Finland, R, NR)

Integration and participation of young people at local and regional level
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: Stepan KIRICHUK (Russian Federation, R, SOC)

Child in the city
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: Saima KALEV (Estonia, L, NR)

Democracy and local governance in South-East Europe: the role of Local Democracy Agencies (LDAs)
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: Dario GHISLETTA (Switzerland, L, SOC)

Rules of Procedure of the Congress and its Chambers
29 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteurs: Halvdan SKARD (Norway, L, SOC) | Herwig VAN STAA (Austria, R, EPP/CD)

Draft European Charter of Regional Democracy
28 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: Jean-Claude VAN CAUWENBERGHE (Belgium, R, SOC)

Elections to the People’s Assembly in Gagauzia (Republic of Moldova) - observed on 16 and 30 March 2008
27 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteur: Paolo Rondelli, San Marino (R, SOC)

Verification of credentials of new members and new appointment procedures
27 May 2008 - 15th Session
Rapporteurs: A. Knape (Sweden, L, PPE/DC) | G. Krug (Germany, R, SOC)

Resources and budget of the Congress for 2009
14 March 2008 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: J.-C. Frécon (France, L, SOC)

Presidential election in the Republic of Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) observed on 9 December 2007
14 March 2008 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: G. Masalkini (Georgia, R, ILDG)

Kosovo municipal and assembly elections (Serbia) (observed on 17 November and 8 December 2007)
14 March 2008 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: J. Conway (Ireland, L, ILDG)

Services of general interest in rural areas, a key factor in territorial cohesion policies
14 March 2008 - 14th Session
Rapporteurs: C. Abela Baldacchino (Malta, R, SOC) | M. Neureiter (Austria, R, EPP/CD)

City Diplomacy
14 March 2008 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: O.Van Veldhuizen, Netherlands (L, ILDG)

Integration through sport
14 March 2008 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: W. Schuster (Germany, R, EPP/CD)

Biodiversity policies for urban areas
14 March 2008 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: W. Borsus (Belgium, L, ILDG)

Climate change: building the adaptive capacity of local and regional authorities
13 March 2008 - 14th Session
Rapporteurs: I. Franzen (Germany, R, SOC) | S. Orlova (Russian Federation, R, EPP/CD)

Local and regional authorities committed to sustainable consumption
13 March 2008 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: V. Kadokhov (Russian Federation, R, SOC)

2007

14th and 13th Sessions

Evaluation, auditing and monitoring of participation and participatory policies at local and regional level
21 November 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteurs: A. Knape (Sweden, L, EPP/CD) | K. Whitmore (United Kingdom, R, ILDG)

Local democracy in Turkey
20 November 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteurs: A. Knape (Sweden, L, EPP/CD) | H.-U. Stöckling (Switzerland, R, ILDG)

Draft Additional Protocol to the European Charter of Local Self-Government
20 November 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: Christopher Newbury, United Kingdom (L, EPP/CD)

Local elections in the Republic of Moldova (observed on 3 and 17 June 2007)
21 November 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: Joseph Borg, Malta (R, EPP/CD)

Local and regional democracy in Croatia
20 November 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteurs: Karsten Behr, Germany, (R, EPP/CD) | Cees Bijl, The Netherlands, (L, SOC)

Challenges and opportunities for peripheral and sparsely populated regions
1 June 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: Inger Linge, Sweden (R, EPP/CD)

Proposal for a European Charter of Regional Democracy
1 June 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: Jean-Claude Van Cauwenberge, Belgium, (R, SOC)

Ensuring territorial continuity of social services in rural regions
1 June 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: Stefan Berger, Germany, (R, EPP/CD)

Balanced distribution of health care in rural regions
1 June 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteurs: Natalia Evdokimova, Russian Federation, (R, NR) | Patrizia Muratore, Italy, (R, NR)

Language education in regional or minority languages
1 June 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: Albertes J. Mulder, the Netherlands, (R, SOC) | Anisa Temsamani, Belgium, (R, SOC)

The institutional framework of inter-municipal co-operation
31 May 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: Michel Guégan, France, (L, NR)

Universities and regional development
1 June 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteurs: Farid Mukhametshin, Russian Federation, (R, ILDG) | Alfons Vogtel, Germany, (R, EPP/CD)

Environmental accounting for responsible local action
1 June 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: Simon James, United Kingdom (L, ILDG)

Status of capital cities
1 June 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: Emin Yeritsyan, Armenia, (L, EPP/CD)

Opening of the European Charter of Local Self-Government to the accession of the European Community and of non-member States of the Council of Europe
1 June 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: Christopher Newbury, United Kingdom, (L, EPP/CD)

Local democracy in “the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”
1 June 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: Jean-Claude Frécon, France, (L, SOC)

European Strategy for Innovation and Good Governance at Local Level
1 June 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: K. Whitmore (United Kingdom, R, ILDG)

Proposition for a European Local Democracy Week
1 June 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: K. Whitmore (United Kingdom, R, ILDG)

Community policing: local and regional authorities guaranteeing a new partnership
31 May 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: David Lloyd-Williams, United Kingdom (R, ILDG)

Climate Change: approaches at local and regional level
31 May 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: Amrit Mediratta, United Kingdom (L, EPP/CD)

Code of Good Practice on Referendums (adopted by the Council for Democratic Elections and the Venice Commission)
31 May 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteurs: I. Micallef (Malta, L, EPP/CD) | K. Whitmore (United Kingdom, R, ILDG)

Capacity building at local level (preliminary draft recommendation prepared by the CDLR)
31 May 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: K. Whitmore (United Kingdom, R, ILDG)

State of the Congress
30 May 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteur: Halvdan SKARD, (Norway, L, SOC)

Verification of credentials of new members and new appointment procedures
30 May 2007 - 14th Session
Rapporteurs: A. Knape | G. Krug

The observation of elections – co-operation between the Congress and national associations of local and regional authorities
28 March 2007 - 13th Session
Rapporteur: H.U. Stöckling (Switzerland, R, ILDG)

The local elections in Albania (observed on 18 February 2007)
28 March 2007 - 13th Session
Rapporteur: J.-C. Frécon (France, L, SOC)

The election of the Bashkan (Governor) of Gagauzia (Moldova) (observed on 3 and 17 December 2006)
28 March 2007 - 13th Session
Rapporteurs: S. Bolam (United Kingdom, R, EPP/CD) | P. Rondelli (San Marino, R, SOC)

E-health and democracy in the regions
28 March 2007 - 13th Session
Rapporteur: M. Khan (United Kingdom, R, SOC)

Freedom of assembly and expression for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered persons
28 March 2007 - 13th Session
Rapporteur: V. Sharkey (Ireland, L, ILDG)

The evolution of extreme poverty in European towns
28 March 2007 - 13th Session
Rapporteur: E. Van Vaerenbergh (Belgium, L, ILDG)

Intergenerational co-operation and participatory democracy
27 March 2007 - 13th Session
Rapporteur: J.-M. Bourjac (France, R, SOC)

Access to public spaces and amenities for people with disabilities
27 March 2007 - 13th Session
Rapporteur: E. Haider (Austria, R, SOC)

The development of social cohesion indicators – the concerted local and regional approach
27 March 2007 - 13th Session
Rapporteur: V. Prignachi (Italy, L, EPP/CD)

2006

13th and 12th Sessions

 people and new information and communication technology: a new opportunity for local democracy
17 March 2006 - 12th Session
Rapporteurs: Dario Ghisletta (Switzerland, L, SOC) | Oleksandr Popov (Ukraine, L, SOC)

North-South Centre: contribution of local and regional authorities to promote the efficiency of the work of the Centre
16 March 2006 - 12th Session
Rapporteur: Helene Lund (Denmark, L, SOC)

2005

12th and 11th Sessions

Public participation in local affairs and elections
9 November 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteur: Anders Knape (Sweden, L, EPP/CD)

The European Urban Charter
9 November 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteur: C. Pinto (Portugal, L, EPP/CD)

The state of local finances in the Netherlands
9 November 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteur: K. Smith (United Kingdom, L, SOC)

Local democracy in Moldova
9 November 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteur: Pascal Mangin (France, L, EPP/CD)

Local democracy in Cyprus
9 November 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteurs: Ian Micallef (Malta, L, EPP/CD) | Alan Lloyd (United Kingdom, L, SOC)

Cultural identity in peripheral urban areas: the role of local and regional authorities
9 November 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteur: Etienne Van Vaerenbergh (Belgium, L, GILD)

Local and Regional Democracy in Turkey
8 November 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteurs: A. Knape (Sweden, L, EPP/CD) | H.-U. Stöckling (Switzerland, R, ILDG)

Ultraperipheral regions: a challenge for balanced and sustainable development of European territory
2 June 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteur: Inger LINGE (Sweden, R, EPP/CD)

Youth education for sustainable development: the role of the Regions
2 June 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteur: Liviu Nicolae DRAGNEA (Romania, R, SOC)

Regional Media and transfrontier co-operation
2 June 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteurs: Günther KRUG (Germany, R, SOC) | Karl-Heinz LAMBERTZ (Belgium, R, SOC)

Local democracy in Luxembourg
2 June 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteur: Christopher NEWBURY (United Kingdom, L, EPP/CD)

Consultation of Local Authorities: 6th General Report on the implementation of the European Charter of Local Self-Government
2 June 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteur: Emil CALOTA (Romania, L, SOC)

Intercultural and inter-faith dialogue: Initiatives and Responsibilities of Local Authorities
2 June 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteurs: Mary HUNT (United Kingdom, L, ILDG) | Brith FÄLDT (Sweden, L, SOC)

Major oil spills: the role of Local Authorities
2 June 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteur: Anne-Grethe STRÖM-ERICHSEN (Norway, L, NR)

Natural and Industrial Disasters: Local Authorities facing emergencies
2 June 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteurs: Claudia FILIPPONE (Italy, L, EPP/CD) | Ruben SINOYAN (Armenia, R, EPP/CD)

Development of the Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe (NALAS)
2 June 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteur: Goran ANGELOV (“The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”, L, EPP/CD)

Forum of towns and regions of South-East Europe (Budva, Montenegro, 11-12 October 2004)
2 June 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteur: Goran ANGELOV (“The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”, L, EPP/CD)

Regeneration of mining and industrial areas
2 June 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteurs: Svetlana ORLOVA (Russian Federation, R, EPP/CD) | Jolanta MARCINKOWSKA (Poland, R, EPP/CD)

The fight against trafficking in human beings and their sexual exploitation : the role of cities and regions
2 June 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteur: Sandra BARNES (United Kingdom, L, EPP/CD)

Local and Regional Democracy in the Netherlands - Information Report
2 June 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteurs: Kathryn SMITH (United Kingdom, L, SOC) | Odd Arild KVALÖY (Norway, R, NR)

Local and Regional Democracy in Denmark
2 June 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteurs: Kathryn SMITH (United Kingdom, L, SOC) | Roberto RUOCCO (Italy, R, NR) | Karsten BEHR (Germany, R, EPP/CD)

Local and Regional Democracy in Sweden
1 June 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteur: Ian MICALLEF (Malta, L, EPP/CD) | Karsten BEHR (Germany, R, EPP/CD)

20th Anniversary of the European Charter of Local Self-Government
1 June 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteur: Birgitta HALVARSSON (Sweden, L, SOC)

Opinion of the Congress on the results of the 14th Conference of European Ministers responsible for Local and Regional Government
1 June 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteurs: Guido RHODIO (Italy, L, PPE/DC) | Henk AALDERINK (Netherlands, R, ILDG)

Revision of the Charter of the Congress
31 May 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteurs: Halvdan SKARD (Norway, L, SOC) | Günther KRUG (Germany, R, SOC)

Verification of credentials of new members and new appointment procedures
31 May 2005 - 12th Session
Rapporteurs: Halvdan SKARD (Norway, L, SOC) | Günther KRUG (Germany, R, SOC)

Local and regional authorities and renewable energy sources
17 March 2007 - 11th Session
Rapporteur: Ute Koczy (Germany, R)

Coastal management and local and regional authority policy in Europe
17 March 2007 - 11th Session
Rapporteur: G. Macchiavello (Italy, R, EPP/CD)

2004

11th Session

Regional ombudspersons: an institution in the service of citizens’ rights
5 November 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteurs: D. Ansari (United Kingdom, R, ILDG) | H. M. Tschudi (Switzerland, R, ILDG)

The challenges for regionalisation in South-East Europe
5 November 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteur: C. Andreotti (Italy, R, EPP/CD)

Towards the introduction of a system of European legal safeguards for local and regional self-government
4 November 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteurs: H.-U. Stöckling (Switzerland, R, ILDG) | J. Mans (Netherlands, L, SOC) | C. Andreotti (Italy, R, EPP/CD)

Local and regional democracy in Georgia
4 November 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteurs: Ian Micallef (Malta, L, EPP/CD) | David Shakespeare (United Kingdom, R, EPP/CD)

The Sustainable Spatial Development of the European Continent. Implementation by the regions of the Committee of Ministers’ Recommendation Rec(2002)1
27 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteur: S. Rihtniemi (Finland, R, EPP/DC)

The Council of Europe convention on regional self-government – progress of the draft
27 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteurs: G. Di Stasi (Italy, R, SOC) | K. Behr (Germany, R, EPP/CD)

The promotion of cultural tourism as a factor of development of the regions
27 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteurs: G. Virag (Romania, R, EPP/CD) | G. Krug (Germany, R, NR)

The Revised European Urban Charter
27 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteur: C. A. Pinto (Portugal, L, EPP/CD)

The quality and quantity of drinking water
27 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteur: P. Torkler, (Germany, L, SOC)

Fighting severe poverty in towns: the role of local authorities
27 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteur: E. Tobler (Switzerland, L, NR)

A pact for the integration and participation of people of immigrant origin in Europe’s towns, cities and regions
27 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteurs: H. Lund (Denmark, L, SOC) | W. Schuster (Germany, L, EPP/CD)

Local policing in Europe
27 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteurs: S. Barnes (United Kingdom, L, EPP/CD) | P. Mangin (France, L, EPP/CD)

The advantages and disadvantages of a directly elected local executive in the light of the principles of the European Charter of Local Self-Government
27 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteur: Ian Micallef (Malta, L, EPP/CD) | Guido Rhodio (Italy, L, EPP/CD)

The contribution of local and regional authorities to the implementation of the European Landscape Convention
27 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteur: Leonora Becker (Hungary, L, EPP/CD)

Problems of transnational transit traffic
27 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteur: L. Pedrazzini (Switzerland, R, NR)

Gender mainstreaming at local and regional level: a strategy to promote equality between women and men in cities and regions
27 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteur: Britt-Marie Lövgren (Sweden, L, NR)

Migration flows and social cohesion in South-eastern Europe: the role of local and regional authorities
27 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteur: M. Nazir (United Kingdom, R, SOC)

The 4th Forum of Cities and Regions of South-eastern Europe - Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina (22-23 September 2003)
27 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteurs: S. Sofianski (Bulgaria, L, EPP/CD) | N. Polic (Bosnia and Herzegovina, R, NR)

Challenges for local democracy in South-eastern Europe
27 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteur: Stefan Sofianski (Bulgaria, L, EPP/CD)

The draft outlook report of the Committee of the Regions on a new legal instrument for cross-border co-operation
27 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteur: H. van Staa (Austria, R, EPP/CD)

Prevention of violence in sport, in particular at football matches: the role of local and regional authorities
26 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteurs: Berend Jan VAN VOORST TOT VOORST (Netherlands, R, EPP/CD) | Helene LUND (Denmark, L, SOC)

Local and regional democracy in the Russian Federation
26 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteurs: Guido RHODIO (Italy, L, PPE/DC) | H.-U. Stöckling (Switzerland, R, ILDG)

Verification of credentials of new members and new appointment procedures
25 May 2004 - 11th Session
Rapporteurs: H. Skard (Norway, L, SOC) | G. Krug (Germany, R, SOC)

2003

10th and 9th Sessions

The promotion of regionalisation and interregional co-operation in Europe through the Summer Schools and Centurio programmes run by the Assembly of European Regions
26 November 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteurs: Mr Doric | Mr Arbagic

Regional democracy in Norway
26 November 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteur: R. Ruocco

Local democracy in Armenia
26 November 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteur: Christopher Newbury

The draft recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to member states on e-governance
26 November 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteurs: Dr I. Micallef | Mr F. Dohnal

Opinion on Recommendation 1614 (2003) of the Parliamentary Assembly on “environment and human rights”
26 November 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteur: E. Van Vaerenbergh

Follow-up to the World Summit on Sustainable Development
26 November 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteur: Keith Whitmore

NGOs and local and regional democracy
26 November 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteur: B. Suaud

Opinion on the Committee of Ministers’ preliminary draft recommendation on financial and budgetary management at local and regional level - Preliminary observation
22 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteurs: Mr E. Calota | Mr J.-C. Frecon

Sustainable regions under global rules
22 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteur: U. Koczy

The role of territorial authorities in the management of river basins
22 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteurs: C. W. Jacobs | L. N. Dragnea

The consequences of demographic change for Europe’s regions
22 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteur: L. Van Nistelrooij

The draft European charter of regional self-government: progress of work for its adoption as an international convention
22 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteur: P. Rabe

Local partnerships for preventing and combating violence at school
22 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteur: B. Fäldt

Tackling terrorism – the role and responsibilities of local authorities
22 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteurs: L. Laurelli | V. Rogov

Management of capital cities
22 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteur: N. Shymanska

Municipal property in the light of the principles of the European Charter of Local Self-Government
22 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteur: T. Jirsa | W. Van Herwijnen

Local democracy in Belgium
22 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteur: B. Halvarsson

The Network of Associations of Local and Regional Authorities of South-East Europe “Nalas-SEE”
22 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteur: Stefan Sofianski

The place of local and regional self-government in the future Constitutional Treaty of the European Union
22 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteur: G. Di Stasi

The European Charter for Mountains
22 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteurs: V. Prignachi | V. Kadokhov

Employment and vulnerable groups
22 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteurs: L. Laurelli | C. Mercan

The revised European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life
21 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteur: B. Fäldt

Local and regional democracy in Portugal
21 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteurs: K. Smith | M. Doric

Local and regional democracy in Azerbaijan
21 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteurs: A. Lloyd | G. Grzelak | J.-C. Frecon

Opinion on the Handbook of Good Practice in Public Ethics at Local Level, prepared by the Steering Committee on Local and Regional Democracy
21 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteur: Christopher Newbury

The verification of credentials of new members and new appointment procedures
20 May 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteurs: Mr Skard | Mr Kieres

The draft recommendation of the Committee of Ministers on processes of reform of boundaries and/or the structure of local and regional authorities
23 March 2003 - 10th Session
Rapporteur: Carlo Andreotti, Italy, R, NR

Fostering transborder co-operation in the Kaliningrad region: a requirement of social cohesion
21 March 2003 - 9th Session
Rapporteur: H. Skard

The Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters
21 March 2003 - 9th Session
Rapporteur: L. Cuatrecasas

The perspectives for a third Council of Europe summit
21 March 2003 - 9th Session
Rapporteur: H. van Staa

2002

9th and 8th Sessions

The preliminary draft recommendation of the CDLR on neighbourhood services in disadvantaged urban areas
15 November 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteur: L. Bartha

Local democracy in Malta
14 November 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteur: R. Paas

Local and regional democracy in Spain
14 November 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteurs: J. Olbrycht | A. Lloyd

Local and regional democracy in Poland
14 November 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteurs: K. Smith | M. Doric

The draft European charter of regional self-government
6 June 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteur: P. Rabe

The state of regional print media in Europe – Pluralism, independence and freedom in regional press
6 June 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteur: P. Kittelmann

Regions with legislative powers – assessment and prospects of the Conferences of Presidents of Regions with Legislative Powers held in Barcelona (2000) and Liège (2001)
6 June 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteur: L. Cuatrecasas

“Promoting transfrontier cooperation: an important factor of democratic stability in Europe”
6 June 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteur: H. M. Tschudi

Regional democracy in Hungary
6 June 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteur: J. Olbrycht

The participation of foreign residents in local public life: consultative bodies
6 June 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteurs: V. Dirksen | W. Schuster

Local authorities and public utilities
6 June 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteur: A. Schreiber

Relations between the public, the local assembly and the executive in local democracy (the institutional framework of local democracy)
6 June 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteur: Anders Knape

The second draft world charter of local self-government
6 June 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteur: G. Engel | A. Lloyd

Integrated transport policies
6 June 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteurs: Gheorghe Ciuhandu (Romania, L) | Keith Whitmore (United Kingdom, R)

The International Year of Mountains – A new political project for Europe’s mountains: turning disinherited mountain areas into a resource
6 June 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteurs: E. Borghi | M. Doric

The Forums of Cities and Regions of South-eastern Europe (8th and 9th Economic Forums) (Istanbul, Turkey, 2 and 3 November 2001 and Novi Sad, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, 18 to 20 April 2002)
6 June 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteurs: Y. Mildon | O. Masters

Women’s individual voting rights: a democratic requirement
6 June 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteur: D. Bunyan

The partial revision of the Congress’s Rules of Procedure and of the procedure for electing the Chief Executive
6 June 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteur: H. Skard

Local and regional democracy in Moldova
5 June 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteurs: C. Casagrande | Y. Mildon

Local and regional democracy in Greece
5 June 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteurs: G. Rhodio | L. Van Nistelrooij

Verification of the appointment procedures and the credentials of new members of national delegations and special guest delegations to the Congress
4 June 2002 - 9th Session
Rapporteurs: H. Skard | L. Kieres

Local authorities confronting natural disasters and emergencies
22 March 2002 - 8th Session
Rapporteurs: Mrs Bordron | Mr Whittaker

The White Paper of the European Commission on European Governance
22 March 2002 - 8th Session
Rapporteurs: R. Koivisto | H. Skard

The problems of Europe’s countryside
21 March 2002 - 8th Session
Rapporteurs: G. Pumberger | E. Tobler

Sustainable development and the liberalisation of the energy market
21 March 2002 - 8th Session
Rapporteur: P. Torkler

Rio+10: towards the next World Summit on Sustainable Development
21 March 2002 - 8th Session
Rapporteur: K. Whitmore

2001

8th Session

“Linguistic diversity: a challenge for European cities and regions” Conclusions of the Rovinj  Conference, Croatia, 22 and 23 March 2001
9 November 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteurs: L. Roppe | L. Kieres

Local and regional democracy in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
9 November 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteur: L. Roppe | L. Kieres

Local and regional democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
9 November 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteurs: C. Newbury | P. Kittelmann

Local and regional democracy in Ukraine
9 November 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteurs: L. Kieres | L. Roppe

The Prix Europa and regional television and radio programmes
31 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteur: P. Kittelmann

The impact of globalisation on regions
31 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteur: B. Suaud

Management of transboundary water resources in Europe - Strengthening the capacity of territorial authorities for a co-operation and sustainable integrated management 
31 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteur: B. Suaud

International co-operation at regional level
31 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteur: D. Vierin

The draft world charter of local self-government: State of discussions
31 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteurs: G. Engel | A. Lloyd

Local democracy in Ireland
31 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteur: L. Roppe

Local democracy in Cyprus
31 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteur: Ian Micallef

The manual on local authorities and urban crime prevention
31 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteur: J. Mans

Mobile telephone base stations and local/regional authorities
31 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteur: M. Bucci

The conclusions of the 12th European Conference of Ministers responsible for Regional Planning (Cemat) and the follow-up action to be taken (Hanover, 7-8 September 2000)
31 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteur: S. Rihtniemi

The communication and information policy of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe
31 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteur: R. Koivisto

Follow-up action to be taken on the Conference “Cities and Regions: Cultural Diversity – a Precondition for a United Europe” (Innsbruck, 11-12 December 2000)
31 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteurs: V. Dirksen | T. Souladze

The Forum of Cities and Regions of South-East Europe 7th Economic Forum (Skopje, 16-18 November 2000)
31 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteurs: C. Haegi | Y. Mildon

Financial relations between state, regional and local authorities in federal states Conclusions of the Moscow International Conference (5-7 October 2000)
30 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteur: G. Engel

Local and regional democracy in Slovenia
30 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteurs: G. Engel | O. Masters

Local and regional democracy in the Slovak Republic
30 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteurs: A. Knape | Mr Doric

Local and regional democracy in Lithuania
30 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteurs: L. Roppe | O. Masters

The status of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia within the CLRAE
30 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteurs: H. Skard | L. Kieres

The draft recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to the member states of the Council of Europe on participation of citizens in local public life
29 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteurs: Mr Guégan | Mr Haas

Verification of the appointment procedures and of the credentials of new members of national delegations and special guest delegations to the CLRAE
29 May 2001 - 8th Session
Rapporteurs: H. Skard | L. Kieres

2000

7th and 6th Sessions

The evaluation of local and regional democracy in member states since November 1998: Congress contribution to the local democracy monitoring procedure of the Committee of Ministers
9 November 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteurs: Mr. Roppe | Mr. Olbrycht

The financial transparency of political parties and their democratic functioning at regional level
25 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: C. Haegi 

Democratic stability through transfrontier co-operation in Europe
24 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: V. Coifan

Regional democracy in Moldova
25 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: N. Radu

Evaluation of regionalisation in central Europe, especially in Poland
25 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: L. Kieres

The revision of the rules of procedure of the Chamber of regions
25 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: L. Cuatrecasas

The situation of local democracy in “the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”
25 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: J.-C. Frécon

The situation of local democracy in Estonia
25 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: O. Masters

Crime and urban insecurity in Europe: the role of local authorities
25 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: J. Mans

Historic towns in Europe
25 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: C. Chirita

Opinion on the draft Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers, prepared by the CDLR, on "Local taxation, financial equalisation and grants to local authorities"
25 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: J. C. Frécon

“The financial resources of local authorities in relation to their responsibilities: a litmus test for subsidiarity” based on the 4th general report on political monitoring of the implementation of the European Charter of Local Self-Government
25 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur:  J. C. Frécon

The revision of the rules of procedure of the Chamber of Local Authorities
25 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: H. Skard

Opinion on the draft European Landscape Convention prepared by the select Committee of Experts set up by the Committee of Ministers
25 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: F. Paour

The procedure for the election of the Chief Executive of the CLRAE
25 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: A. Chénard

Local and regional democracy in France
25 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteurs: M. Bucci | J.C. Van Cauwenberghe

Local and regional democracy in the Czech Republic
25 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteurs: L. Cuatrecasas | M. Guégan

The participation of foreign residents in local public life
24 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: H. Lund

The draft European outline convention on mountain regions
24 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: Mr Vierin

Responsible citizenship and participation in public life
24 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: M. Haas

The Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe : specific projects on local democracy and transfrontier co-operation
24 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: Mr Chénard

The revision of the rules of procedure of the Congress following the adoption by the Committee of Ministers of a new Statutory Resolution (2000) 1 and a new charter of the Congress
23 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: L.Cuatrecasas | H. Skard

Verification of the appointment procedures and composition of national delegations and Special Guest delegations to the CLRAE
23 May 2000 - 7th Session
Rapporteur: H. Skard

The environmental consequences of the Kosovo conflict
2 March 2000 - 6th Session
Rapporteurs: John Harman | J. Borg

Recommendation containing an opinion on the "guiding principles for sustainable spatial development of the european continent", in preparation for the 12th European conference of ministers responsible for regional planning in Hanover
2 March 2000 - 6th Session
Rapporteur: L. Kieres

The evaluation of the results of the economic forums of the regions of Europe and the stability pact
2 March 2000 - 6th Session
Rapporteurs: B. Suaud | C. Haegi

The role of local and regional authorities in the provision of social services
2 March 2000 - 6th Session
Rapporteur: M. Andersson

1999

6th and 5th Sessions

Model agreements on transfrontier co-operation in the field of nuclear safety
24 November 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteur: T. Jirsa

Local law/special status
23 November 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteur: J. Guinand

Regional economic partnership – a factor for social cohesion in Europe
17 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteur: B. Suaud

Women’s participation in political life in the regions of Europe
17 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteurs: P. Dini

The 5th Conference on Mediterranean and Black Sea Basins
17 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteur: M. Buldanli

Regional democracy in Finland
17 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteur: J. Leinen

The current state of, and prospects for, regionalisation in Europe
17 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteur: C. Haegi

The situation of local finances in the Federal Republic of Germany
17 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteur: J.-C. Frécon

Local democracy in the Republic of San Marino
17 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteurs: Mr Manueco Alonso

Local authorities and employability
17 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteur: John Harman

The role of local and regional mediators/ombudsmen in defending citizens’ rights
17 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteur: M. Haas

Political integrity of local and regional elected representatives
17 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteur: V. Coifan

“Europe 2000 – youth participation: the role of young people as citizens”
17 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteur: R. Venturini

The crisis in Kosovo
17 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteur: L. Cuatrecasas | A. Saltykov

Local and regional economic instruments for the environment
17 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteur: J. Leinen

The initial draft world charter of local self-government
17 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteur: Gaye Doğanoğlu

The statutory reinforcement and the revision of the Congress Charter
16 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteurs: Mr. Skard | Mr. Van Cauwenberghe

The situation of local and regional democracy in the Netherlands
16 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteurs: M. Bucci | H. U. Stoeckling

Local and regional information society
16 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteur: R. Koivisto

The verification of procedures for appointing national and special guest delegations to the CLRAE and of members’ credentials
15 June 1999 - 6th Session
Rapporteurs: Mrs Dini | Mr Skard

Policies for deprived children/adolescents and families
5 March 1999 - 5th Session
Rapporteur: K. C. Zahn

Opinion on the report of the Committee of Wise persons to the Committee of Ministers “Building Greater Europe without dividing lines”
4 March 1999 - 5th Session
Rapporteur: J.C. Van Cauwenberghe | H. Skard

Opinion on the draft Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to the member states prepared by the CDLR on fostering transfrontier co-operation between territorial communities or authorities in the cultural field
5 March 1999 - 5th Session
Rapporteur: M. Bucci | H.U. Stöckling

1998

5th and 4th Sessions

Opinion on the preliminary draft Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to member states on the financial (civil and accounting) liability of local elected representatives for acts or omissions in the course of their duties
3 November 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteur: Viorel COIFAN

Opinion on the draft Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers prepared by the CDLR on the control and auditing of local authorities' action
28 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteur: Giorgio DE SABBATA

Local democracy agencies
28 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteur: Claude CASAGRANDE

The regions and employment: contribution to social cohesion in Europe
28 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteur: J-C. Van Cauwenberghe

Monitoring of the application of the European Charter of Local Self-Government
28 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteur: Jean-Claude FRÉCON

Social cohesion in towns
28 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteur: L. Roppe

Decentralised co-operation and migration in the Mediterranean basin
28 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteur: Salvatore DISTASO

The situation of local and regional democracy in the United Kingdom
28 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteurs: H. Frendo | H.-U. Stoeckling

Local and regional democracy in Ukraine
28 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteurs:  A. Chénard | K. Bodfish

Local and regional democracy in Latvia
28 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteurs: Markku POHJOLA | Leon KIERES

Local and regional democracy in Croatia
28 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteurs: H. Lund | J. Leinen

The situation of local and regional self-government in the Republic of Bulgaria
28 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteurs: G. De Sabbata | L. Cuatrecasas

The crisis in Kosovo
28 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteurs: L. Cuatrecasas | V. Likhatchev

Territorial autonomy and national minorities
27 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteurs: Mr Martini | Mr Öhman

Nuclear safety and local/regional democracy
27 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteurs: J. Leinen | A. Knape

New prospects for regional/spatial planning policy in greater Europe
27 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteurs: Mr Kieres | Mr Savy

The draft European landscape convention
27 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteur: Pierre HITIER

The statutory reinforcement and the revision of the Charter of the Congress
26 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteur: C. Haegi

The verification of procedures for appointing national and special guest delegations to the CLRAE and of members' credentials
26 May 1998 - 5th Session
Rapporteurs: Mrs P. Dini | Mr H. Skard

The incorporation of the European charter of local self-government into the legal systems of ratifying countries and on the legal protection of local self-government
6 March 1998 - 4th Session
Rapporteurs: Ms Doğanoğlu | Mr Lloyd

The situation of local and regional self-government in the Republic of Moldova
6 March 1998 - 4th Session
Rapporteurs: G. Lycourgos | X. Muller