The European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) is awarded to municipalities which have demonstrated compliance with the 12 Principles of Good Democratic Governance, measured against a Council of Europe benchmark. Currently, ELoGE is being implemented in a dozen of the Council of Europe member states, including Malta.

On 16 February, the first Label was awarded to the Pembroke Local Council. The Hon. Dr. Jose’ Herrera, Minister for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government, and Claudia Luciani, Director of Human Dignity, Equality and Governance of the Council of Europe, participated in the event.

Many Maltese municipalities have already applied to participate in the second round of ELoGE this year.

The Centre of Expertise for Good Governance cooperates with the Maltese Ministry of National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government on the implementation of this innovative tool which helps improve governance at local level.