EUDEL will be the Basque headquarters of the European Observatory to 'protect democratic quality from the basics'
The Association of Basque Municipalities reports that next year "a first report on threats and recommendations will be published to defend the fundamental work of local elected representatives".
EUDEL- Association of Basque Municipalities The European Observatory forthe Defence of Local Democracy (ODELL) will be the Basque headquarters of , with the aim of "supporting democracy from the ground up, recognizing and supporting the essential work of local elected representatives".
It was presented this afternoon in Brussels and was attended by, among others, the President of EUDEL and Mayor of Derio, Esther Apraiz , the Mayor of Bilbao, Juan Mari Aburto , and the Secretary-General for External Action of the Basque Government, Ander Caballero.
In a statement, EUDEL has reported that ODELL aims to "strengthenpublic confidence, coexistence and the integrity of local political life throughout Europe. "" To this end, it undertakes to monitor and analyse threats, generate rigorous data, share good practices and protect the integrity of local leadership, which is the closest level of government to citizens, "says the note.
On the other hand, the 'Cityof Light 'of Bilbao has been named , a "responsibility" that Mayor Aburto has "proudly assumed." "The fact that we are a lighthouse city of ODELL means that we share a belief with Europe that democracy is defended not only by laws, but also by civic culture, respect and listening.
EUDEL has specified that the project will have a "Basque strategy" with the support of the Directorate of Social Innovation and the 2030 Agenda of the Basque Government.
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