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Claus Neukirch
Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova
Dr. Claus Neukirch from Germany was appointed as the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova in September 2018. He will also serve as the OSCE mediator in the Transdniestrian Settlement Process. Previously, he served as the Head of the Council of Europe Office in Albania, Senior Political Advisor to the German OSCE Chairmanship, Deputy Director of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre and Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova. Dr. Neukirch has over 20 years of professional experience in the OSCE area and holds a PhD in Political Science.