Opened for signature on 15 October 1985 and entered into force on 1 September 1988, the Charter is ratified by all 46 Council of Europe member states.

• European Charter of Local Self- Governement
• Additional Protocol on the right to participate in the affairs of a local authority

Through its core principles to which no reservation is possible, the European Charter of Local Self-Government (ECLSG) seeks to ensure the compatibility of the diverse structures of local communities in the Council of Europe member states. However, the final aim remains the respect of all of the Charter’s provisions.

• The European Charter of Local Self-Government

Monitoring local and regional democracy is the most emblematic activity of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe. The voice of municipalities and regions, the Congress is a unique assembly in Europe responsible for ensuring the proper application of the European Charter of Local Self-Government. 

• Monitoring of the Charter
• Monitoring Committee

The Congress participates in the observation of local and regional elections in the 46 member countries of the Council of Europe and sometimes beyond. This activity complements the political monitoring of the European Charter of Local Self-Government

Stéphanie Poirel
Monitoring Committee Secretary
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