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News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Christine Muttonen re-elected, four Vice-Presidents and Treasurer also elected in Minsk
Publishing date: 9 July 2017
MINSK, 9 July 2017 – Austrian parliamentarian Christine Muttonen was elected to a second term as President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly today at the OSCE PA’s Annual Session in Minsk. Upon her re-election, the President thanked the Assembly for its support and pledged to continue the work that she has pursued since being elected in Tbilisi last year...
In Minsk, OSCE parliamentarians debate ways to increase effectiveness in addressing urgent challenges to security and stability
Publishing date: 6 July 2017
MINSK, 6 July 2017 – More than 260 parliamentarians from 55 OSCE countries and several Partners for Co-operation began debates today on political and security affairs, economic and environmental issues, and human rights and humanitarian concerns at the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s 26th Annual Session in Minsk...
OSCE parliamentarians meet this week in Minsk to produce recommendations on security, economics, environment and human rights
Publishing date: 3 July 2017
MINSK, 3 July 2017 – Held under the theme “Enhancing mutual trust and co-operation for peace and prosperity in the OSCE region,” the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s 2017 Annual Session will begin Wednesday with keynote speeches by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Christine Muttonen, and the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz...
Contestants campaigned freely, fundamental freedoms respected in Albania elections, but politicized election administration reduced trust in process, international observers say
Publishing date: 26 June 2017
TIRANA, 26 June 2017 – The 25 June parliamentary elections in Albania took place following a political agreement between the leaders of the Socialist Party (SP) and Democratic Party (DP) that secured the participation of the opposition. Electoral contestants were able to campaign freely and fundamental freedoms of assembly and expression were respected. The implementation of the political agreement, however, created challenges for the election administration and resulted in a selective and inconsistent application of the law, international observers concluded in a statement today.
OSCE PA to deploy first-ever election observation mission to Mongolia
Publishing date: 21 June 2017
COPENHAGEN, 21 June 2017 – Some 25 OSCE parliamentarians from 15 countries will observe the 26 June presidential election in Mongolia and provide leadership for the OSCE’s short-term observer mission. The election observation mission to Mongolia marks the first time for the OSCE PA observing an election in the country...
OSCE PA President Muttonen condemns London mosque attack, offers condolences
Publishing date: 19 June 2017
COPENHAGEN, 19 June 2017 – Responding to a vehicle attack on a group of Muslim worshippers as they left a London mosque last night – killing one person and injuring ten others – OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Christine Muttonen (MP, Austria) said the incident underlines that violent extremism knows no race, religion or ethnicity, and must be condemned in all its forms...
President Muttonen addresses OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum, holds talks in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 16 June 2017
SHYMKENT, 16 June 2017 – OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Christine Muttonen (MP, Austria) is wrapping up a week-long visit to Eastern and Central Asia with meetings in southern Kazakhstan today and tomorrow...