FOCUS
7 December 2020 – Online Meeting
REGISTER YOUR CITY, REGION OR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
In two steps, share the responses developed by your city; region or national association to overcome the COVID-19 crisis.
OTHER EVENTS
28 September 2020 – Statutory Forum
Congress calls for ensuring respect for electoral standards in major crisis situations
15-17 October 2020 – Commissions
Covid-19 crisis at the centre of the debates of the three Congress committees
TOOLKIT
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović Burić, has issued a toolkit for governments across Europe on respecting human rights, democracy and the rule of law during the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19 Toolkit (available in several languages)
CONGRESS AND ITS SECRETARIAT
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Congress has taken several steps to pursue its activities.
Home Initiatives Supporting local and regional authorities
Supporting local and regional authorities
Local and regional authorities are in the front line in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. They are providing emergency services and communicating with citizens on measures to contain the spread of the disease. They coordinate with other levels of governance and other partners in all sectors of society, and also support their counterparts in other jurisdictions, thereby helping to mitigate the impact of the epidemic.
In accordance with the principles guaranteed by the European Charter of Local Self-Government - a binding treaty ratified by the 47 Member States - they must be given clear powers and sufficient financial resources to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities.