News and press releases

ERGNETI, 15 June 2021- The 100th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) was held today in Ergneti. Since its first meeting in 2009, the Ergneti IPRM has contributed to confidence-building, addressed various threats to the security situation at the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL), and resolved several challenges faced by the conflict-affected population. The EUMM-managed Hotline, which has been functioning alongside the IPRM, has been instrumental in facilitating quick exchanges of information and de-escalation of tensions.

VIENNA/STOCKHOLM, 13 June 2021 — The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde, will visit Ukraine this week on her second official visit to the country for meetings with senior-level officials.

VIENNA/STOCKHOLM, 13 June 2021 – The return of 15 Armenian detainees to Armenia and Armenia’s handover to Azerbaijan of information that will facilitate important demining work, are welcome confidence building measures, said OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde. “These important steps bring the sides closer to dialogue, closer to stability, and closer to a comprehensive settlement.”

WASHINGTON, D.C., 11 June 2021 – OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde, participated in a congressional hearing with the U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (the Helsinki Commission) today.

VIENNA/STOCKHOLM, 10 June 2021 – Women have disproportionately suffered socio-economic consequences during the COVID-19 pandemic. At today’s 2nd Preparatory meeting of the OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum (EEF) participants stressed the need for policies that will ensure a more level playing field for women, now that a return to ‘normalcy’ seems within reach. Promoting equal opportunities for women is a key factor for securing prosperity, stability and security...

SARAJEVO, 10 June 2021 – The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and the Embassy of Sweden in BiH, representing the OSCE 2021 Chairpersonship, organized conference with more than 50 journalists and media professionals today to discuss threats against media freedom...

KYIV, 10 June 2021 – The Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG), Ambassador Heidi Grau, made the following statement to the press after the regular meetings of the TCG and its Working Groups held through video conferencing:..