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Italy

Italy is one of the original signatories of the 1975 Helsinki Final Act, having participated in the early CSCE negotiations since 1973. Italy chaired the Organization in 1994 and in 2018. Italy is represented by a Permanent Representation to the OSCE in Vienna.

Quick facts

Capital

Rome

Participating since

1973

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Permanent Representation of Italy to the OSCE

Delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly

Delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly

Highlights

Our people

Enzo Moavero Milanesi

2018 OSCE Chairperson-in-Office (from 1 June)
Our people

Angelino Alfano

2018 OSCE Chairperson-in-Office (until 1 June)
Our people

Lamberto Zannier

The fifth Secretary General
Our people

Giancarlo Aragona

The second OSCE Secretary General

Statements and speeches

From the Permanent Representation of Italy to the OSCE

Access statements and speeches delivered during the Permanent Council and the Forum for Security Co-operation.

Statements and speeches

Elections

Election observation

Visit the election calendar to learn more about ODIHR election activities in Italy. Upcoming election dates are tentative and may be subject to change.

Elections calendar

OSCE Chair

Every year, the political leadership of the OSCE rotates among the Organization's participating States. The country taking over the OSCE Chair co-ordinates activities and provides political direction throughout that year.

2018

Access decisions adopted during the country’s term as OSCE Chair.

Decisions

1994

Access decisions adopted during the country’s term as OSCE Chair.

Decisions

Projects

Supported through voluntary contributions by Italy

Projects

Contact

Permanent Representation of Italy to the OSCE

Permanent Representation of Italy to the OSCE

Lugeck 1-2TOP 10
1010 Vienna
Austria

Email: segrosce.vienna@esteri.it
Phone: +43 1 535 16 29