International Conference on the Twelve Principles of Good Democratic Governance is organised by the Council of Europe Centre of Expertise for Good Governance, in the framework of the French presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. It will be followed by a ceremony of award of the European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) to the French municipalities, and a reception.

The Council of Europe’s Twelve Principles of Good Democratic Governance encapsulate fundamental values defining a common vision of democratic governance in Europe. The European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) is awarded to local authorities who can demonstrate their respect of the 12 Principles measured against the relevant benchmark.

In 2019, the evaluations according to the 12 principles were conducted in France. This Conference aims at presenting the results of ELoGE in France, share the experience of the French and other European municipalities and promote good governance among all member states. The participants will include representatives of the French cities, the National Centre of training for local authorities (CNFPT) and other ELoGE-accredited organisations, municipalities of about 20 other member states, the European Committee for Democracy and Governance, the Centre of Expertise for Good Governance, and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.