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The Security and Human Rights Monitor provides analysis on the work of the OSCE and on security & human rights challenges stemming from the OSCE region & beyond
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Year after year, the EU #RuleofLaw Report flags the same issues, but without adequate follow-ups.

The NHC and 36 civil society organisations are calling on the European Commission to turn stocktaking into action ahead of the 2026 report

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No More Box-Ticking: Civil Society's Demands for a Stronger Rule of Law Report | European Partnership for Democracy
In a statement on the EU Rule of Law Report 2026, the undersigned 37 civil society, human rights, journalism and media support organisations urgently call on the European Commission to take more direc...
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June 26, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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In light of the OSCE Conference “Anticipating technologies – for a safe and humane future,” held today and tomorrow, Marcel van Kooten reflects on the importance of science diplomacy during the rise of AI in a new Security and Human Rights Monitor Opinion piece.

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The Regulatory Challenge of AI: Why science diplomacy is a good idea
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May 7, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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Swiss FM Ignazio Cassis outlined Switzerland’s 2026 OSCE Chairmanship, urging reform and a role for OSCE should Ukraine and Russia reach a ceasefire. Find out the steps the OSCE plans to take to emerge stronger.

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Switzerland takes OSCE helm with mission to keep the organization relevant
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis outlined his country's 2026 OSCE Chairpersonship program in Vienna on Thursday, pushing for OSCE reform
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January 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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The 32nd OSCE Ministerial Council in Vienna exposed a deepening crisis. States failed to agree on the budget or the 2027 Chair. What happened at the meeting, and can the OSCE remain relevant?

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Ministerial Council lays bare the OSCE’s mounting challenges and struggle for relevance
The 32nd OSCE Ministerial Council meeting, held in Vienna, was dominated by a frantic search for relevance amid mounting challenges.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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The 32nd OSCE Ministerial Council meets on 4–5 Dec in Vienna, during the 50th anniversary year of the Helsinki Final Act. What's on this year’s agenda, and what does the future hold for the OSCE?

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OSCE Ministerial Council convenes in Vienna amid war in Ukraine, budget crisis and leadership gap
The 32nd OSCE Ministerial Council meeting will convene in Vienna on December 4-5, bringing together foreign ministers from all 57 OSCE participating states.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu met with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. Could this be a step toward renewed peace efforts? Read more: 🔗https://bit.ly/4iMfJyn #OSCE #Ukraine #Russia #OSCE
March 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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🗣️“Reaffirming or renewing the fundamental principles of the #OSCE will be the bedrock of a future European security order.”
Find Walter Kemp’s full analysis of the #PeaceMatrix for #SHRM.
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February 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM