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Chairpersonship

The Chairpersonship of the OSCE is held for one calendar year by the participating State designated as such by a decision of the Organization’s Ministerial Council. For this year, the foreign minister of this State occupies the position of Chairperson-in-Office.

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Switzerland – Chairpersonship 2026

This year’s OSCE Chairpersonship and Chairperson-in-Office

Switzerland – OSCE Chairpersonship 2026

Programme, priorities and updates from the Chairpersonship

Ignazio Cassis

2026 OSCE Chairman-in-Office

2025

Aerial view of Helsinki Cathedral surrounded by colorful buildings and the harbor against a blue sky.

Finland

Participating since 1973

2024

Valletta's skyline with historic buildings under a blue sky, viewed from the sea with a small boat in the foreground.

Malta

Participating since 1973

2023

Aerial view of Macedonia square in Skopje city

North Macedonia

Participating since 1995

2022

Aerial view of a cityscape at sunset, with skyscrapers, green parks, and historic buildings beneath a cloudy sky.

Poland

Participating since 1973

2021

Aerial view of a vibrant cityscape by the water, with colorful buildings, a tall spire, and boats docked along the shore.

Sweden

Participating since 1973

2020

Aerial view of a city with a large green park and lake, surrounded by dense buildings, under a clear blue sky.

Albania

Participating since 1992

2019

Bratislava Castle illuminated at sunset, reflecting on the Danube River, with a clear purple sky.

Slovakia

Participating since 1993

2018

Skyline of Rome at sunset, featuring historic domes and buildings under a warm, orange sky.

Italy

Participating since 1973

2017

Aerial view of a European cityscape with historic buildings, a tall spire, and a clear blue sky.

Austria

Participating since 1973

2016

Aerial view of a cityscape at sunset with a river, bridges, and a tall TV tower in the distance.

Germany

Participating since 1973

2015

Aerial view of a cable-stayed bridge over a river, with city skyline and lush greenery under a blue sky.

Serbia

Participating since 1973

2014

Charming town by a river at dusk, with a bridge, rooftops, and a church spire under a colorful sky.

Switzerland

Participating since 1973

2013

Aerial view of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, golden domes, surrounded by green trees, cityscape in the background.

Ukraine

Participating since 1992

2012

Aerial view of a busy city street lined with trees and buildings, under a clear blue sky.

Ireland

Participating since 1973

2011

Skyline of Vilnius with colorful historic buildings, lush green trees, and modern skyscrapers under a blue sky.

Lithuania

Participating since 1991

2010

City skyline at sunset with a tall tower and modern buildings, featuring a golden sphere at the top.

Kazakhstan

Participating since 1992

2009

Athens cityscape with vibrant pink flowers, historic buildings, and the Acropolis perched on a hill under a clear blue sky.

Greece

Participating since 1973

2008

Aerial view of Helsinki Cathedral surrounded by colorful buildings and the harbor against a blue sky.

Finland

Participating since 1973

2007

Bustling cityscape with ornate buildings under an orange sunset sky, busy street with cars and buses.

Spain

Participating since 1973

2006

Aerial view of a historic city square surrounded by ornate buildings with a tall spire in the center.

Belgium

Participating since 1975

2005

Historic city with orange rooftops, church spire, river, and lush trees under a golden evening sky.

Slovenia

Participating since 1992

2004

Aerial view of Sofia at sunset, with Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and mountain backdrop.

Bulgaria

Participating since 1973

2003

Canal view of a city with boats and green trees under a blue sky with clouds.

The Netherlands

Participating since 1973

2002

Colorful hillside homes in Lisbon with trees and a castle atop, a bridge in the background at sunset.

Portugal

Participating since 1973

2001

Aerial view of a busy city with classic architecture, green spaces, and a roundabout.

Romania

Participating since 1973

2000

Aerial view of a European cityscape with historic buildings, a tall spire, and a clear blue sky.

Austria

Participating since 1973

1999

Colorful houses on a lush hillside by the sea, cityscape visible in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

Norway

Participating since 1973

1998

Aerial view of a cityscape at sunset, with skyscrapers, green parks, and historic buildings beneath a cloudy sky.

Poland

Participating since 1973

1997

Colorful buildings line a canal in a European city, with boats moored along the water and a cityscape in the background.

Denmark

Participating since 1973

1996

Charming town by a river at dusk, with a bridge, rooftops, and a church spire under a colorful sky.

Switzerland

Participating since 1973

1995

Hungarian Parliament Building by the river at dusk, with a glowing pink and orange sky.

Hungary

Participating since 1973

1994

Skyline of Rome at sunset, featuring historic domes and buildings under a warm, orange sky.

Italy

Participating since 1973

1993

Aerial view of a vibrant cityscape by the water, with colorful buildings, a tall spire, and boats docked along the shore.

Sweden

Participating since 1973

1992

Czechoslovakia

1991

Aerial view of a cityscape at sunset with a river, bridges, and a tall TV tower in the distance.

Germany

Participating since 1973