Democracy begins locally. 🏘️ On 6 November join us live at the World Forum for Democracy showcasing citizen-led innovations from India, Türkiye & Cameroon. 👉 go.coe.int/4GIn2 Learn more 👉 go.coe.int/TPuWP #CoE_WFD #LocalDemocracy @coe.int

That's a wrap on the #49thSession! 🙌 We would like to thank all participants for your active engagement and thoughtful contributions throughout this session. Let’s not forget – October is #BreastCancerAwareness Month! 🎀 We look forward to seeing you at the next Session! @conseildeleurope.coe.int

Yesterday at the #49thSession, the @congress.coe.int adopted the revised 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 🎉 Watch 👇 how our youth delegate contributed to this milestone @coe.int

#YouthParticipation: Shaping #Europe’s #Democratic future Full agenda here 👉 go.coe.int/aa3fH Join us live 📽️ go.coe.int/m8JgZ #Democracy #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights #youthdelegates #49thsession @coe.int

Preparing European #cities and regions for #security #crises Full agenda here 👉 go.coe.int/aa3fH Join us live 🎥 go.coe.int/m8JgZ #Democracy #RuleofLaw #HumanRights #49thsession #Ukraine @coe.int @uptoukraine.bsky.social @georgmaier.bsky.social

Maltese Presidency of the @coe.int Committee of Ministers 🇲🇹 Full agenda here 👉 go.coe.int/aa3fH Join us live 🎥 urls.fr/xvgEI3 #Democracy #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights #49thsession @maltagov.bsky.social

Drugs in our cities: local authorities on the front line Full agenda here 👉https://go.coe.int/aa3fH Join us live 📽️ go.coe.int/m8JgZ #Democracy #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights #49thsession @coe.int @jeanpaulvermot.bsky.social

The role of #Ukraine’s regional authorities in facing war-related challenges Full agenda 👉 go.coe.int/aa3fHJoin Join us live 🎥 go.coe.int/m8JgZ go.coe.int/m8JgZ #Democracy #RuleofLaw #HumanRights #49thsession @coe.int @uptoukraine.bsky.social

Addressing the housing #crisis in European #cities through #social housing innovations Full agenda here 👉 go.coe.int/aa3fH Join us live 🎥 go.coe.int/m8JgZ #Democracy #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights #49thsession @coe.int @jimmymoloney.bsky.social

Strengthening Regional #Policy for #Resilient Places Full agenda here 👉 go.coe.int/aa3fH Join us live 🎥https://urls.fr/3Y_yHC #Democracy #RuleofLaw #HumanRights #49thsession @oecd-ocde.bsky.social dlocal.bsky.social @oecdgovernance.bsky.social ance.bsky.social @coe.int

Great exchange today with @coe.int Congress — a strong reminder that democracy doesn’t begin at summits, it begins in town halls. Local leadership must sit at the heart of the #NewDemocraticPact for Europe. Watch full youtu.be/Ek678ZxawC8

#freedomofspeech in political assembly Full agenda here 👉 go.coe.int/aa3fH Join us live 🎥 go.coe.int/m8JgZ #Democracy #RuleofLaw #HumanRights #49thsession #freedom @coe.int

Échange positif ce matin avec la délégation suisse auprès du Congrès du @coe.int. Des valeurs et une vision communes pour l’Europe. Merci pour leur soutien constant. 🇨🇭🇪🇺

#Russian Federation’s war of aggression against #Ukraine Full agenda here 👉 go.coe.int/aa3fH #Democracy #RuleofLaw #HumanRights #49thsession @coe.int @uptoukraine.bsky.social

Secretary General of the Council of Europe @alain-berset.coe.int Full agenda here 👉 go.coe.int/aa3fH #Democracy #RuleofLaw #HumanRights #49thsession @conseildeleurope.coe.int

#Freedom of #Assembly Full agenda here 👉 go.coe.int/aa3fH #Democracy #RuleofLaw #HumanRights #49thsession @conseildeleurope.coe.int

President of the @congress.coe.int CoolsMarc is opening the #49thsession ! Full agenda here 👉 go.coe.int/aa3fH Join us live 🎥 #Democracy #RuleofLaw #HumanRights @coe.int

📢 It’s almost time! The #49thSession begins tomorrow, with several key themes on the agenda. 🎥 From 28- 30 October, follow the debates live via streaming Check out the full agenda here 👉 go.coe.int/aa3fH Join us live and be part of the conversation!

📅 On Nov 26, 2025, @Congress hosts “Resilient Europe through deliberative democracy” in Strasbourg. Local elected officials, experts & civil society unite to boost democracy & citizen participation across Europe. 🗣️ Join us go.coe.int/eBb8r #NewDemocraticPact #deliberativedemocracy @coe.int

🌍 “Local and regional authorities are on the frontline of migrant and refugee reception and integration,” stressed @congress.coe.int Deputy Thematic Spokesperson for Migration and Integration at the @pace.coe.int Migration Committee in London (20 Oct 2025) Read more ⤵️ go.coe.int/eDhYG

🌍 At #OGP2025 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, local leaders from Armenia, Moldova and Ukraine shared how transparency, citizen participation & digital tools are strengthening democracy. 🤝Co-organised by the @congress.coe.int and @opengovpartnership.org For more🔗 go.coe.int/MUidI Watch ⤵️

🎙️ On October 15th, #CoECongress member Melanie Lepoultier reaffirmed that health is a fundamental human right at the Conference on the Protection of Health in Strasbourg. Read more 👇 go.coe.int/VG3KU @coe.int

🎙️On 14th October 2025, representatives from Ukraine’s local & regional authorities, @coe.int, and EU institutions gathered in Brussels to discuss reforms in multilevel governance. Read more 👇 go.coe.int/3Znb3

📅 40 years ago today, the European Charter of Local Self-Government was opened for signature — a cornerstone of #LocalDemocracy across Europe. 🏛️ Signed by all 46 @coe.int states, it still empowers communities today. 🎥 Watch & share! #CoECongress

On October 13th in Brussels, #CoECongress celebrated 40 years of the European Charter of Local Self-Government with @ccre-cemr.bsky.social Congress members shared their visions for the new democratic pact. 🎙️ Lucija Jusup (Youth Delegate) 🎙️ Gobnait Ní Mhuineacháin (Councillor in County Cork)

🎙️ During the 86th UNECE Housing and Land Management Unit session in Geneva, Linda Gillham, Congress rapporteur on circular economy reminded that a sustainable economic future begins at the local level and relates to people’s daily lives. @coe.int

In honor Venice Commission's 35th anniversary, Congress President @CoolsMarc emphazied “the Venice Commission has served as a true laboratory for legal and political reflection.” Read more 👇 go.coe.int/YIsep

On 8-9 October in Valletta 🇲🇹 @congress.coe.int President Marc Cools spoke at the opening of the 10th @coe.int Conference of Ministers responsible for #Youth. Read more 👇 go.coe.int/qeTij

On 8th October at the 2025 OGP Summit, Vice-President Bernd Vöhringer stressed how local open government : 🗣 "strengthening democracy, bringing decision making closer to citizens, and building trust in public institutions are at the core of the Congress’ mandate.” Read more 👇 go.coe.int/Qko7r

🎙️On 8 October, @Veronique Bertholle, the Congress Spokesperson on Youth, took part in the Malta Youth Event, highlighting the continued evolution of the European Charter on Youth Participation. #YouthParticipation #CoECongress

On 6 October, the @congress.coe.int led an event in Vitoria-Gasteiz 🇪🇸 on the eve of the #OGP Global Summit. Participants discussed topics such as local open government initiatives, citizen participation and the New Democratic Pact for Europe! More 👇 go.coe.int/c7ga2

From 9 to 13 October, a six-member @congress.coe.int delegation will carry out an election observation mission in #Kosovo* Find out more 👇 go.coe.int/oUJ0A

With under a week to go, join us and the @ccre-cemr.bsky.social in Brussels to celebrate the Charter turning 40! 🎊 🗓 When: 14:00 – 18:30, 13 October 📍 Where: ACE events, 22 Avenue d'Auderghem 👇 Discover our inspiring line-up of speakers and register below! 🔗 shorturl.at/DCRD9

#CoECongress President Marc Cools: "I am outraged by the assault with a knife on Iris Stalzer, Mayor of #Herdecke in Germany. My thoughts are with her and her family; I strongly hope she will recover from her wounds. A rising tide of violence against local politicians must be stopped."

🇦🇲 Over 120 Armenian local representatives joined a consultation in Yerevan on the draft law on local self-government. The next day, a workshop highlighted @congress.coe.int supported grants boosting cooperation, resilience & services in 14 communities. Read more 👇 go.coe.int/WeiWf

On 3 October in Valletta, the Local Councils Association of Malta launched #ELoGE process, with support from the @congress.coe.int Over 40 participants from Malta and Italy joined this important exchange among European island communities! 🇲🇹 🇮🇹 Read more ➡️ go.coe.int/NWidH

We are excited to present the #49thSession of the @congress.coe.int! 📆28-30 October: Join us for key debates on stengthening democracy at the local and regional level. 🤝🌍 Don’t miss out! Find out more about the event: 🔗 go.coe.int/zGZCj #Democracy #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights

On 6 October, @congress.coe.int Secretary General @mathieu-mori.coe.int spoke at the 5th session of the Forum of Mayors in Geneva, organised by the #UNECE 🇺🇳 💬“At the @coe.int, we believe that we must respond to this loss of trust in #democracy” Read more 👇 go.coe.int/qekpp

“For the first time in decades, the Congress was not invited to observe Georgia’s local elections. We deeply regret that calls to restore democratic election standards have been ignored.” — Congress co-Rapporteurs on #Georgia 🇬🇪 Read full statement 👇 go.coe.int/6qdff

“I strongly condemn Russia's drone attack targeting civilians in Shostka, Sumi region in #Ukraine 🇺🇦.These drone attacks must lead to increased pressure on Russia and greater support for Ukraine.” - #COECongress President Marc Cools

On 1-3 October, the @congress.coe.int took part in the Marmara Urban Forum 2025 in Istanbul 🇹🇷 💬“Democracy, unlike other systems, upholds the principles of freedom, equality, security and justice” – Congress Vice-President Bernd Vöhringer Read more 👇 go.coe.int/8ruAb

On 2 October 2025, Lviv hosted the third & final regional public consultation on #Ukraine’s updated Decentralisation Reform Concept 🇺🇦 The discussion was organised by the Ukraine’s Ministry for Development of Communities with support from the @congress.coe.int Read more below👇 go.coe.int/aBLm1

#CoECongress President Marc Cools : “I condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack on a synagogue in #Manchester . Our thoughts are with the families of the victims, the Jewish community and the Manchester authorities.”

🌍 Ahead of #InternationalDayOfNonViolence (2 Oct), the @congress.coe.int rapporteurs call for stronger protection of grassroots politicians. 🗣️ “Violence against grassroots politicians is an affront to democracy. It can and must be stopped.” Full statement 👇 go.coe.int/6rM3d @coe.int #HumanRights

“In yesterday's elections, Moldovan people reaffirmed their will to stay on the path of European integration. The Congress will continue to support Moldovan authorities on this path with decentralisation and public administration reforms.” - #CoECongress President Marc Cools

#COECongress President Marc Cools : “Russia’s massive strike this morning on Kyiv & other cities killed civilians and destroyed homes. This terror must stop. 🇺🇦Ukrainians deserve peace and justice.” @coe.int #ukraine

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the opening for signature of the European Charter of Local Self-Government, the first legally binding treaty to protect local #governments 🗣️ 👉https://urls.fr/4C7_A9 @conseildeleurope.coe.int @congress.coe.int #democracy #Local

The @congress.coe.int will continue supporting deliberative democracy in #Ukraine with three new citizens’ assemblies to be implemented in 2025 and 2026. Read more 👇

On 23 September, the @congress.coe.int and the Union of Turkish Municipalities (TBB) co-organised a workshop in Ankara, #Türkiye, to explore key questions from the Roadmap Towards a New Democratic Pact for Europe, a @coe.int initiative. Read more ➡️ go.coe.int/hUQd4

A delegation of the @congress.coe.int of the @coe.int will carry out a fact-finding visit to Georgia on 24 and 25 September 2025. The visit aims to assess the impact of the current political situation on local authorities. 👉 urls.fr/CiUBJ_