"The role of the Assembly in promoting the key Council of Europe conventions and the Organisation’s core values, as well as in supporting their effective implementation in Council of Europe member States, must be better recognised and further enhanced. Furthermore, local and regional authorities as well as civil society organisations play an important role in translating international commitments into reality for everyone. The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities and the Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations of the Council of Europe need to be further strengthened and supported."
Not only the Assembly plays an active role in the promotion of the Council of Europe key conventions, but it also supports their effective implementation in the Council of Europe member States. Moreover, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities and the Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations also make an essential contribution to this process thanks to their proximity to the people on the ground and practical application of the Council of Europe values. They are key partners and allies and must be part of the vision on strategic priorities for the Council of Europe.