Secretary General, Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe

Joined July 2019
The cat drinks water from a fish-patterned bowl. I reel in slowly, muscles burning, and soon a large cod emerges—its brown body speckled with white, thrashing as it breaks the surface, a prize worth the morning's wait.
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After the wedding, Lila and Ethan moved into the lighthouse, joining Margaret in tending it, in sharing the story, in welcoming visitors. They worked together, loved together, healed together, and the lighthouse continued to shine bright,🚍Factory worker: tools calibrated, prote
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🐓Dominoes with Sister The score is 7:2406714Shed cleaning Shirts, folded
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That night, Elara lay in bed, thinking of Leo, of the garden, of all the moments she’d captured, of all the moments yet to come, and she smiled, feeling happy, feeling whole, feeling like she’d finally found her way.🛴Pumpkin soup Soup, finished
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🙏 A vibrant salad made with fresh strawberries. To achieve genuine and significant advancement in life, you don't require abundant resources. All that's needed is a sustained readiness to make an attempt; consistent tiny steps each day yield astonishing outcomes following exten
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👫Stroll beside the riverbank Take in the water viewGet together with dependable, close companions for easy, laid-back walks outdoors, speak openly about what's in your heart, and recharge your weary mind through genuine, warm in-person downtime
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📡Winter Walk The snow is collectedChat with warm supportive friends once every week, shield your inner peace from toxic gossip and sharp harsh remarks. Their kind gentle words fuel your drive to chase meaningful personal growth goals daily.
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😷The phone draws power through its USB-C connection. A gentle, unhurried contentment accompanies serene evening strolls together, where quiet affection grows as we wordlessly take in the view and one another's presence.
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While strolling, she came across a tiny bookshop nestled between a fishmonger and a souvenir store, its display window showcasing titles on maritime lore, journeys, and regional heritage. Curiosity sparked, she pushed the door ajar, the gentle chime overhead ringing faintly.
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🌍 The entire world lies open before you. Each tranquil afternoon, steep delicate chamomile tea in softly textured, artisanal earthenware cups, letting its subtle, soothing scent gradually melt away the burden of constant work notifications and drawn-out, monotonous meetings.
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On the Day of Dignity with #Belarus, the @COECongress stands with Belarusian democratic forces and civil society. “The voice of the Belarusian people cannot be silenced. Their determination for a free and democratic future deserves our continued support and solidarity.”
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"Progress remains possible": at the #WorldPride Human Rights Conference in Amsterdam, @COECongress Rapporteur Helen Belcher called on municipalities to protect the fundamental freedoms of #LGBTI people ⬇️ Read more: go.coe.int/bXbi3
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Kyiv targeted again by Russian attacks. The @COECongress President maintains the Congress' solidarity with Ukraine and its local authorities — and continues working with the Register of Damage for better access to justice. @tochytskyi @CoE_Ukraine @UKRinCoE
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Replying to @peterdrenth68
@peterdrenth68, the Congress Standing Rapporteur on Human Rights, paid tribute today at a commemoration in Auschwitz. Local and regional authorities have a vital role to play in combating antigypsyism and discrimination, and in ensuring that this history is never forgotten.
On European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day, we honour the memory of Roma and Sinti victims of the Holocaust. Remembrance is a call to confront antigypsyism, hatred, and exclusion, and to uphold dignity for all. We don't forget. Na bistaren. #NeverForget #RomaMemory
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Dear Mykola, as always the @COECongress stands in full solidarity with the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇪🇺. The latest dreadful and illegal attacks have no justification and the perpetrators must be brought to justice. @tochytskyi Link to our reaction: xitter.cf/coecongress/status/208…
Another horrific night for Kyiv. According to the latest data, 11 people were killed and 46 injured, including children, as Russian missiles directly struck residential buildings in the capital. As Russia intensifies its terror against civilians, Ukraine urgently needs additional air defence systems and interceptors. Every delay in decisions and deliveries costs human lives. The Council of Europe and its partners must continue to act with determination. Accountability cannot wait: those responsible for the crime of aggression and war crimes committed against Ukraine must face justice. Protecting Ukrainian skies means protecting human lives and defending the values on which Europe is built.
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Read @peterdrenth68 statement on the dramatic situation currently unfolding in Ceuta 👇 The @COECongress will continue to pursue its work in the follow-up to the Chisinau Declaration in particular the link with local&regional authorities who are so often the first to respond.
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Following the detention of Sinem Dedetas, Mayor of Üsküdar and @COECongress Vice President, @CoolsMarc and Bryony Rudkin, Congress Rapporteurs on the situation of local democracy in #Türkiye, have issued the following statement ⬇ Read the full statement: go.coe.int/Y6ndS
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Congress Rapporteur @HelenCBelcher on yesterday's attack in Berlin 👇 Such acts have no place in our communities. Read the full statement. #humanrights #lgbti @GermanyCoE
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Congress Rapporteur on LGBTI @HelenCBelcher on today’s Oredera March 👇 Freedom of peaceful assembly is a fundamental human right that must be protected for everyone. #humanrights #LGBTI
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Social Inclusion Committee of the @COECongress meeting in @Kouvolakaupunki.🇫🇮 minister of Defense @anttihakkanen:comperehensive security approach is also about social inclusion, trust & cooperation at all levels. @MoriMathieu stressed RU accountability and support to 🇺🇦 by @coe
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