Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 22, 2025 - 12:52 GMT

Germany 2025 early parliamentary elections: ODIHR experts present final report and discuss electoral recommendations

Election experts from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) presented their final report on Germany’s 2025 early parliamentary elections in Berlin and discussed its key findings and recommendations. The discussions with …

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Published on October 22, 2025 - 12:52 GMT

OSCE workshop strengthens Moldovan judicial capacity to tackle financial crime in the digital era

Judges and prosecutors from across Moldova enhanced their knowledge and practical skills in adjudicating financial crime cases involving virtual assets during a two-day OSCE workshop, held on 20 and 21 October in Chisinau. Organized by the Office of the Co …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 16:15 GMT

OSCE trains Montenegrin police and judicial professionals on response to gender-based violence

On 29 and 30 September, the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) conducted a specialized training course on gender-based violence (GBV) for 30 police and judicial professionals in Podgorica, Montenegro. Tailored to the specific needs of …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 16:05 GMT

Poland presidential election 2025: ODIHR limited election observation mission final report

Poland’s presidential election in May was competitive and efficiently managed but it took place in a highly polarized political environment, which deepened existing divides and impacted the functioning of some key electoral oversight institutions. …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 16:05 GMT

OSCE helps women leaders in Ukraine’s State Emergency Service to build resilience through final leadership workshop

On 13 and14 October 2025, 25 women leaders from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) took part in the final module of the leadership workshop ‘’Leading Smarter - Not Harder’’ organized by the OSCE Gender Issues Programme through the WIN Project. …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 16:05 GMT

OSCE supports mentoring programme to advance women’s leadership in Ukraine’s National Police

On 15 and16 October, the OSCE Secretariat’s Gender Issues Programme organized a two-day training session for 21 mentors of the first Mentoring programme for women police officers within the National Police of Ukraine. The development of this Mentoring …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 09:15 GMT

OSCE-supported study visit to Berlin provides Montenegrin MPs opportunities to share good practices on reconciliation and youth ...

A study visit to Berlin, held from 8 to 10 October, brought together Montenegrin Members of Parliament (MPs), organized by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro and the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) Local Branch Office (LBO). Discussions focused on …

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Published on October 20, 2025 - 14:49 GMT

Experts and policymakers from Moldova and Ukraine strengthen co-operation in cyber/ICT security at OSCE workshop

Cybersecurity experts and policymakers from Moldova and Ukraine worked to strengthen co-operation and implementation of cyber/ICT security confidence-building measures at a workshop organized by the OSCE in Chisinau on 16 and 17 October. The aim was to …

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Published on October 20, 2025 - 14:49 GMT

North Macedonia’s local elections were competitive but adversely affected by legal shortcomings and political polarization: ...

SKOPJE, 20 October 2025 – The campaign was competitive in North Macedonia’s local elections and voters had a wide range of political alternatives to choose from, but they were negatively affected by systemic legal gaps and shortcomings in the oversight of …

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Published on October 19, 2025 - 17:53 GMT

OSCE Supports Dialogue and Unity at the First Fergana Peace Forum

First Fergana Peace Forum was organized from 15 to 16 October 2025 at Fergana university. More than 300 participants from Central Asia, the CIS, Europe, Asia and the America gathered to discuss under the title “Uniting efforts for peace and progress”. …

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Published on October 17, 2025 - 13:55 GMT

International election observers to North Macedonia’s local elections to hold press conference on Monday

SKOPJE, 17 October 2025 – International election observers will hold a press conference to present their findings following the local elections in North Macedonia. What: A press conference of the international election observation mission to the local …

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Published on October 17, 2025 - 13:55 GMT

President of OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration presents report to OSCE Permanent Council

On 2 October, Emmanuel Decaux, President of the OSCE’s Court of Conciliation and Arbitration, reported to the OSCE Permanent Council about the Court’s activities over the last year. “The principle of peaceful dispute settlement has been at the heart of …

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Published on October 17, 2025 - 13:48 GMT

Promoting Sustainable Tourism for the Development of Mailuu-Suu

Mailuu-Suu, 16–17 October 2025 - The OSCE, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Mailuu-Suu Mayor’s Office, and with financial support from the European Union, organized the Forum “Development of Mailuu-Suu through …

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Published on October 17, 2025 - 13:48 GMT

OSCE Mission hands over 200 fire extinguishers to improve fire safety in Prishtinë/Priština neighbourhoods

Prishtinë / Priština, 17 October 2025 As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance public safety, the OSCE Mission in Kosovo handed over 200 fire extinguishers to collective housing buildings in Ulpiana and Sunny Hill neighbourhoods of Prishtinë/Priština …

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Published on October 17, 2025 - 13:48 GMT

Addressing Human Trafficking Risks in Supply Chains

SARAJEVO, 17 October 2025 - On the occasion of European Anti-Trafficking Day, 18 October, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, together with the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings ( …

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Published on October 17, 2025 - 13:48 GMT

The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina calls for a swift and effective institutional response to the threats targeting ...

The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) calls for continued attention and a prompt and effective response from law enforcement and judicial institutions regarding the threats targeting journalist Vahidin Durić. The Mission underscores the …

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Published on October 17, 2025 - 07:26 GMT

OSCE supports the Third International Youth Forum of Syrdarya River Basin

The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe supported the Third International Youth Forum of the Syrdarya River Basin on 11 October 2025, which brought together over 248 young participants (143 women and 105 men) from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. The …

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Published on October 17, 2025 - 01:54 GMT

Stronger protection needed for human rights defenders in exile, participants say at ODIHR event

As civil society space shrinks and attacks against activists increase in many places, a growing number of human rights defenders are being forced into exile as they seek a safe environment to continue their work freely and securely. This was the focus of …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 19:24 GMT

OSCE RFoM Spotlights Media Freedom and Journalist Safety at Warsaw Human Dimension Conference

VIENNA, 16 October 2025 - Media freedom, the safety of journalists, and strategies to address disinformation and strengthen information integrity were among the key issues discussed last week at the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference (WHDC). Opening …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 19:11 GMT

OSCE Head Visits Srebrenica and Bratunac, Discusses Security, Dialogue, and Community Engagement

Srebrenica/Bratunac, 16 October 2025 – Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission), Ambassador Rick Holtzapple visited Srebrenica and Bratunac today to engage with local leaders, civil society organizations, and institutions on issues …

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