Europe’s local and regional authorities are at the forefront of the response to crises in Europe and will play a major role in implementing the decisions that will be taken at the highest political level at the fourth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe, which is taking place on 16-17 May in Reykjavik (see other news).
This is the main message of the ‘call for action’ addressed to national governments, which was signed on 15 May by representatives of...