Videos
Interview with Gunn Marit Helgesen, Congress President
Interview with Gunn Marit Helgesen, Congress President, afer her election at the 50th Session.
Video message from Congress Secretary General Mathieu Mori, Forum "Resilience, Recovery, Development: The Frontline Vision 2026"
Mathieu Mori, Secretary General of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, has made a video statement ahead of the Forum "Resilience, Recovery, Development: The Frontline Vision 2026", held in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on 5 February 2026.
“Resilient Europe through deliberative democracy: Cities and regions in action!”, 26 November 2025
On 26 November 2025, some 130 representatives of local, regional and central authorities, academia and civil society organisations gathered in Strasbourg, in the framework of the conference “Resilient Europe through deliberative democracy: Cities and regions in action!”. The event is organised by...
Interview with Konstantinos Koukas, Congress Vice-President
On 19 November 2025, Konstantinos Koukas, Congress Vice-President and Rapporteur on the New Democratic Pact for Europe, opened the International Seminar “Stronger Democracy through Multilevel Governance”, a consultation event on the Council of Europe’s New Democratic Pact for Europe, co-organised...
Interview with Filip Reinhag, President of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR)
On 19 November 2025, Filip Reinhag, President of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR), opened the International Seminar “Stronger Democracy through Multilevel Governance”, a consultation event on the Council of Europe’s New Democratic Pact for Europe, co-organised by the Congress...
40 Years of the European Charter of Local Self-Government
40 years ago, the European Charter of Local Self-Government was opened for signature — a milestone that guarantees the rights and autonomy of local authorities across Europe. Signed by all 46 Council of Europe member states, the Charter remains the cornerstone of local democracy. As we mark this...
40 Years of the European Charter of Local Self-Government - Official Medal Ceremony
On 19 September, the group held a special session to mark the 40th anniversary of the Charter. This included panel discussions on the Charter’s impact on empowering local authorities over four decades and its future prospects. On this occasion, the three GIE Chairs – Alain Delcamp (France) and...
Congress Bureau in Malta, under the Maltese Presidency of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers on 12 June 2025
Meeting in Victoria on the island of Gozo, Malta, under the Maltese Presidency of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers, the Congress Bureau discussed, among others, the situation of local democracy in Armenia, with the elaboration of a new law on local self-government; local...
Congress President at Yerevan Forum: strong local governments are a cornerstone of democracy
Addressing an audience of more than 500 participants at the Yerevan Dialogue during his official visit to Armenia, Congress President Marc Cools stressed that “in an age of uncertainty, the best way to ensure stability and security is not to retreat from democratic principles, but to anchor them...
New video about the Council of Europe Contact Group on Belarus
On the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus the Council of Europe has released a video on the Contact Group on Belarus. The Congress is an active member of the Contact Group and implements activities aimed at promoting democratic values in line with...
Secretary General of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, Mathieu Mori at the Council of Europe Human Rights Day in Tampere, Finland
Secretary General of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, Mathieu Mori, participated in the Council of Europe Human Rights Day in Tampere, Finland, underscoring civil society’s vital role in democracy.
Mediabox Interview with Judge Mattias Guyomar
From 15 to 17 October 2024, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities hosted its 47th plenary session in Strasbourg. This event marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Congress as well as the 10th anniversary of its pioneering Rejuvenating Politics initiative.
Interview of Meropi-Spyridoula Ydraiou
Thematic Spokesperson on Environment and Climate Change.
Congress Youth delegates - Testimonials
Hear from three inspiring Congress Youth Delegates alumni as they share how this project shaped their careers. Explore the vital work of the Youth Delegates and their impact within the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe.
Congress Secretary General Mathieu Mori in Wroclaw, Poland 3-4 December 2024
On 3 and 4 December 2024, Wroclaw (Poland) became the centre of dialogue on migration management as it hosted more than 80 representatives of municipalities of Romania, Poland and the Republic of Moldova which have welcomed Ukrainian refugees. Congress Secretary General Mathieu Mori praised the...