Target: Municipalities in Türkiye – Applications must be submitted in Turkish
Deadline 30 September 2025
The pre-application period for the 2025 European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) granted by the Council of Europe to Turkish local authorities that adopt and commit to improving a culture of good governance has begun.
ELoGE seeks to strengthen good governance practices in municipalities and promote the adoption of the 12 Principles of Good Democratic Governance at all levels of local administration. In Türkiye, the label is consistent with national legislation and aims to reinforce a culture of good governance through an evidence-based assessment and evaluation approach. Local authorities that demonstrate compliance with the specified indicators are entitled to use the ELoGE label throughout the year.
Since its introduction in Türkiye in 2022, ELoGE has been awarded to five metropolitan, two provincial, and six district municipalities by 2024.
A collaborative model for the future
This growing interest demonstrates the increasing importance municipalities attach to good governance and citizens’ trust.
The ELoGE process in Türkiye is coordinated by Argüden Governance Academy, officially mandated by the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, in cooperation with the Union of Municipalities of Türkiye (TBB), ALDA – European Association for Local Democracy, and Özyeğin University. Applications will be assessed by an independent jury of experienced public officials, academics, and civil society representatives, based on the Council of Europe’s 12 Principles, 36 objectives, and 72 indicators.
📌 Key Dates:
- Pre-application deadline: 30 September 2025
- Submission of evidence files (for shortlisted municipalities): 31 October 2025
- Information meeting: 24 September 2025, 14:00, at the TBB Headquarters in Ankara. The meeting will last for half a day, and participants are expected to cover their own accommodation, meals, and transfer expenses. Representatives wishing to attend the meeting can confirm their participation by sending an email to disiliskiler@tbb.gov.tr including their name and surname, municipality, position, and contact information.
For applications and further information, please visit: https://eloge.org.tr/.
