@COECongress President @CoolsMarc: “I welcome prominent opposition activists @by_kalesnikava and Ales Bialiatski being freed along with other prisoners of the Lukashenka regime. Congress continues supporting Belarusian democratic forces!” #Democracy #HumanRights #RuleOfLaw

@COECongress at the Ministerial Conference on Migration in Strasbourg, 10 December. #CoE Congress Vice-President Xavier Cadoret highlighted the key role of local authorities in migrant reception, integration and fostering living-together. 👉More: https://t.co/V45yHcR31m

✊It's International Human Rights Day! To mark this day, @M_Lepoultier, Gudrun Mosler-Törnström and @peterdrenth68, @COECongress Standing Rapporteurs on #HumanRights, have made the following statement👇 Read more🔗 https://t.co/sNM6QU0I7n #newdemocraticpact

🌍 Today is International Anti-Corruption Day To mark this day, @COECongress Spokesperson Danela Arsovska stresses the urgent need to rebuild public trust as confidence in institutions declines 📉. Read the full statement 🔗 https://t.co/eJzbSoMwE9 #AntiCorruptionDay @coe

On 5 December, @COECongress Rapporteur on social housing innovations @JimmyMoloney spoke to the Parliamentary Conference “The Cost-of-Living Crisis: How can the European Social Charter uphold our social rights?” For more 🔗 https://t.co/ZNNl7RUUkC

On 20 November 2025 in Strasbourg, @CoEGRECO and the @CoECONGRESS held an event on integrity and corruption prevention in local and regional governance. Watch our video with contributions from participants ⬇️

At the “PACE Network on the situation of the children of Ukraine”, @COECongress Veronique Bertholle stressed that local authorities are key to supporting Ukrainian youth and the country’s recovery.

🇺🇦🤝🇪🇺 @OlenaShuliak: A productive meeting with Claudia Luciani, Director of @COECongress. We discussed updates to local self-government legislation and the challenges of ongoing reform. The support and expertise of our partners help make the process more transparent and

Veronique Bertholle, Deputy Mayor of Strasbourg and youth spokesperson for the @COECongress at the Pompidou Group Ministerial Conference : Local authorities should learn from one another in tackling drug abuse. #PompidouGroup #DrugPolicy

📢 A powerful day in Strasbourg — ideas, voices and visions shaping a more resilient democracy. 🌍 #NewDemocraticPact #deliberativedemocracy @KoukasK @MoriMathieu @CoEDemocracy

Opening the Conference “Resilient Europe through deliberative democracy: Cities and regions in action!", @COECongress Vice-President @KoukasK highlighted the important role of resilient democratic institutions. 🎥 Watch live: https://t.co/ypsgjYR4j6 #DeliberativeDemocracy

🎥Watch live: the Conference “Resilient Europe through deliberative democracy: Cities and regions in action!” is happening now! 🔗Link to the livestream: https://t.co/ypsgjYRC8E 👉Agenda and additional information: https://t.co/vsFfjnNdjx #DeliberativeDemocracy

📢 The conference “Resilient Europe through deliberative democracy: Cities and regions in action!” is tomorrow! 🎥 Watch it live: https://t.co/ypsgjYR4j6 🗂️ Agenda and additional information: https://t.co/vsFfjnMFtZ 🔗 For more: https://t.co/9vqeCz7Kpl #DeliberativeDemocracy

Today, on 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧, the @COECongress amplifies the call to end all forms of violence against women. 🔗 Read the statement: https://t.co/0TmSUkJHF3 #NoExcuse

A very fruitful mission in Lund & Stockholm with the #CoECongress Human Rights Standing Rapporteurs. Valuable exchanges with authorities, #HumanRights experts&civil society strengthened our shared commitment to advancing human rights at all levels of governance. @CoEHumanRights

Congress Pres.@CoolsMarc: "COP30 which finished on Saturday showed the need for stronger multilevel climate action across the implementation agenda. I call on local and regional authorities to pursue environmental policies to counter climate change, in dialogue with governments."

Ms Cecilia Dalman Eek, Vice-President of the @COECongress, has discussed with Ukrainian partners the role of regional and sub-regional level in completing the decentralisation reform. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/xo0NhMBrVa

@CoEGRECO and @COECongress held a joint side event in Strasbourg to advance integrity & accountability in local & regional authorities. Cooperation across all levels is essential for transparency & good governance. #NoCorruptionYesIntegrity @coe

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦? At the “2025 Paris Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism,” @COECongress @DieschburgM highlighted awareness, education, interfaith activities and strong partnerships as key measures in responding to antisemitism. @CombatASemitism

#CoECongress President @CoolsMarc : “One of the most devastating attacks on #Ukraine yet - another ruthless act in an utterly unjustifiable invasion. The @COECongress stand in solidarity with Ukraine.” @UKRinCoE @CoE_Ukraine #UkraineWar