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OSCE Mission hands over servers to Central Election Commission to strengthen election management in Kosovo
Publishing date: 5 February 2025
In its continuous efforts to improve digital efficiency, transparency, and integrity of the election management in Kosovo, the OSCE Mission, alongside the German Embassy, handed over three servers to the Central Election Commission (CEC) today. The servers follow last year’s handover of the
Ongoing security challenges in the OSCE region in focus as Spain chairs OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation
Publishing date: 5 February 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
Spain has led it’s second meeting as Chair of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) on 5 February, reaffirming the country’s strong commitment to the Organization and its principles. Spain aims to strengthen dialogue and co-operation on security-related issues, recognizing that multilateral engagement remains key to addressing conflicts and challenges across the OSCE region.
An end to hatred is only possible when we understand the horrors of the past, OSCE says on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Publishing date: 27 January 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
HELSINKI/WARSAW, 27 January 2025 – This year we mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. As the living memory of the Holocaust fades, we have a profound responsibility to commemorate the victims of this atrocity and to understand its ongoing meaning and consequences, the OSCE said on today’s International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Chairperson-in-Office Elina Valtonen presents Finland’s 2025 priorities to OSCE Permanent Council
Publishing date: 23 January 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship
VIENNA, 23 January 2025 — Upholding OSCE principles and supporting Ukraine were core messages from OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen at the inauguration of the 2025 Finnish Chairpersonship during the OSCE Permanent Council meeting in Vienna today.
OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concludes visit to Helsinki
Publishing date: 17 January 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General
HELSINKI, 17 January 2025 — OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded his visit to Helsinki today, marking his first official visit as OSCE Secretary General.
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen concludes visit to Moldova, reiterates continued engagement with the country
Publishing date: 9 January 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship, OSCE Mission to Moldova
CHISINAU, 9 January 2025 — The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, concluded her first official visit to the Republic of Moldova as OSCE Chairperson today.
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen concludes visit to Ukraine, reiterates OSCE’s continued support as country struggles with stark impacts of Russia’s war
Publishing date: 8 January 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship
KYIV, 8 January 2025- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, completed her first visit to Ukraine as the OSCE’s Chair.