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Congress delegation visits Kyiv to back Ukraine’s democratic resilience
A delegation of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, led by Cecilia Dalman-Eek, President of the Chamber of Regions (Sweden, SOC/G/PD), visited Kyiv on 25-26 May 2026. The mission aimed to strengthen political dialogue with Ukrainian authorities at all levels,...
Kyiv citizens’ assembly delivers 24 recommendations to support war veterans and their families
Kyiv’s Obolon district concluded a citizens’ assembly dedicated to supporting veterans and their families, one of the most pressing challenges faced by Ukrainian communities during the Russian Federation's war of aggression against Ukraine. After three weekends of deliberation, participants...
President Helgesen reaffirms the Congress’ commitment to continue assisting reforms in Ukraine
“Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction require empowering of local and regional authorities, which necessitates the pursuit of decentralisation reforms – reforms that have played a crucial role in Ukraine’s wartime resilience, enabling its subnational authorities to respond to unprecedented...
Rivne’s residents shape their city’s future: new citizens’ assembly launched in Ukraine
Despite the challenges of wartime, the Rivne community is proving that democracy does not wait for peace. On 28 March 2026, 45 randomly selected residents gathered for the launch of the community’s first-ever citizens’ assembly, a bold step towards shaping a future where the next generation...
High-Level Dialogue on good democratic governance in Ukraine kicks off in Strasbourg
On 1 April 2026, the fifth edition of the High-Level Dialogue “Good Democratic Governance in Ukraine: Achievements, Challenges and the Way Forward in the Post-War Period” was launched in Strasbourg to advance discussions on the legal framework for multilevel governance and elections in Ukraine in...
Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv: “In 2022, decentralisation saved Ukraine!”
Launched with the support of the Congress in 2014, Ukraine’s decentralisation policy and the establishment of multi-level governance have helped the country’s local and regional authorities to respond more effectively to the upheavals and challenges it has faced since 2022. During a debate on...
Debate on Ukraine’s reconstruction: Our local authorities stand at the frontline of defence, says Oleksandr Korniyenko
At its 50th session, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe held a comprehensive debate on the Russian Federation’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Focusing on a strategic approach to supporting recovery and reconstruction at the local and regional levels, the...
Council of Europe Congress: Ukrainian local and national authorities must work together to achieve recovery and reconstruction
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe today called for support to Ukrainian local and regional authorities in exercising fully their competences to advance recovery and reconstruction in their communities. In a resolution based on a report by Véronique Bertholle...
Congress President urges action as Register of Damage for Ukraine opens new claims category for Ukrainian refugees abroad
In a letter addressed to the heads of national delegations to the Congress and to presidents of European and national associations of local and regional authorities, Congress President Marc Cools drew their attention to an important development of the Register of Damage for Ukraine, part of an...
Four years on: justice, accountability and peace for Ukraine
Today, 24 February, marks four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Local and regional leaders have been on the front lines since the first day of aggression. The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities has mobilised mayors and regional leaders across Europe, supporting...