Decision-making bodies

The OSCE's decision-making bodies set priorities, provide guidance and govern the Organization's day-to-day operations. The highest body, the Summit, occurs irregularly, bringing together heads of state or government to set long-term priorities. Summits are preceded by Review Conferences, which assess OSCE activities and prepare decisions. 

Between Summits, the Ministerial Council, consisting of foreign ministers, meets annually to guide the Organization’s work. The Permanent Council meets weekly in Vienna, serving as the OSCE's primary decision-making body for regular political consultations and daily operations. Additionally, the Forum for Security Co-operation, also meeting weekly in Vienna, focuses on the politico-military aspects of security, offering a platform for member states to discuss security challenges.