

Cities and regions, vanguard of democracy
The recognition of local democracy by the Council of Europe member states led in 1985 to the adoption of the European Charter of Local Self-Government. This text affirms the role of communities as the first level for the exercise of democracy. It has become the benchmark international treaty in this area.
Cities and regions, vanguard of democracy
The recognition of local democracy by the Council of Europe member states led in 1985 to the adoption of the European Charter of Local Self-Government. This text affirms the role of communities as the first level for the exercise of democracy. It has become the benchmark international treaty in this area.