European Week of Local Democracy 2010

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The European Week of Local Democracy is an initiative of the Council of Europe. That Council is an organization representing 47 European countries. The aim of the Council of Europe is to promote the unity of Europe, with emphasis on democracy and human rights.

Understanding local government

The Council of Europe holds an annual European Week of Local Democracy. This is done in cooperation with local authorities across Europe. The aim of the Week of Local Democracy:

• give citizens more insight into their local governments
• promote their participation

The City of Brussels organizes some events that are part of the European Week of Local Democracy 2010:

• More information: European Week of Local Democracy 2010