CoE/Congress of Local and Regional Authorities
Congress Chief Talks Future with Belarusian Democrats
On 26 March, Congress President Marc Cools met representatives of Belarusian democratic forces participating for the first time in history in a Congress session. Iryna Khalopitsa, Head of the delegation, emphasised the significance of the Congress’ decision to invite them to the two sessions in 2025 and thanked for this institutional support. She outlined the priorities of the Co-ordination Council for co-operation with the Congress, including strengthening the capacities of Belarusian democratic forces in local democracy and local self-government, advancing preparations for legislative reforms in this field, and increasing internships and professional opportunities for Belarusians in European local and regional authorities.
President Cools reaffirmed the strong support of the Congress for the work of the Belarusian democratic forces and their aspirations for a free, sovereign, and democratic Belarus.
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