European Charter of Local Self-Government
The European Charter of Local Self-Government lays down standards for protecting the rights of local
authorities and requires states which have ratified it to comply with a number of principles. Opened for signature on 15 October 1985 and entered into force on 1 September 1988, the Charter is ratified by all 47 Council of Europe member states.
authorities and requires states which have ratified it to comply with a number of principles. Opened for signature on 15 October 1985 and entered into force on 1 September 1988, the Charter is ratified by all 47 Council of Europe member states.
The role of the Congress
Assessing the application of the European Charter of Local Self-Government in each member State is at the heart of the mission of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe. This monitoring enables constructive political dialogue to be engaged with authorities in member states about local and regional democracy issues.
Download on Youtube a short video clip which presents the role of the Congress and its main activities to promote local and regional democracy in Europe.
Download on Youtube a short video clip which presents the monitoring of the implementation of the European Charter of Local Self Government and the observation of local and regional elections.
The Congress in pictures
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CALENDAR
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THEMATIC FILES
Compendium of Congress reference texts on Thematic Activities
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