Helga Maria Schmid

Anlässlich des 50. Jahrestages der Schlussakte von Helsinki veranstaltet Finnland am 31. Juli die Konferenz „Helsinki+50“. Wir freuen uns sehr, u.a. @HelgaMSchmid als Rednerin begrüßen zu dürfen. #OSCE25FI um.fi/osce25fi/helsi… @Finland_OSCE

Gestern haben wir die Vorpremiere des Dokumentarfilms „DER HELSINKI EFFEKT“ von Arthur Franck im Felleshus gefeiert. Wir haben uns gefreut, sowohl den Regisseur, sowie die ehemalige Direktorin der @OSCE, @HelgaMSchmid, und den 🇫🇮 Botschafter a.D. Herr Dr. Reimaa vor Ort zu haben.

Ambassador Christoph Heusgen has always seen the silver linings, even in turbulent times. After his three year tenure, @ischinger and our new Chair @jensstoltenberg presented him with a literal silver lining. On behalf of our entire team: Thank you, Christoph Heusgen!

Australia wants a multilateral system that helps avert conflict, upholds international rules and norms and effectively tackles global issues. @HelgaMSchmid is a champion of that system. We discussed the challenges facing the world and the role the UN can play.

@HelgaMSchmid, fmr. SecGen of the OSCE, was decorated with one of 🇧🇪’s highest recognitions: the Grand Officer’s Cross of the Order of the 👑 for her outstanding contributions in multilateral diplomacy. A well-deserved recognition of dedication and excellence! #BE4Multilateralism

As we celebrate the New Year and look to the 80th anniversary of the founding of the @UN , I call on all citizens of the world to come together in the spirit of ‘unity in diversity’, recognizing that our differences should not be a source of division but of strength. During the…

Oggi se n’è andata @RaffaellaIodic2 una vita al servizio dell’Unione europea e dei suoi valori più alti. A Kabul, la bandiera europea è stata sotto la sua guida un presidio di umanità per donne e bambini nell’ora più buia. Ciao Raffaella, ti portiamo con noi.

Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the victims and those injured during the tragic plane crash near Aktau on 25 December 2024. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 🕯️

@HindKabawat relaying conversations she had yesterday with women civil society activists in Damascus “we need a national dialogue” very important for this to be launched ASAP #Syria

Honoured to speak to an elated @HindKabawat , a member of the Syrian opposition that has worked to keep civil society alive through the darkness of Assad. She said "today we celebrate but tomorrow we roll up our sleeves to form a new inclusive Syria. It is the first day of our…

A real pleasure to address the #GPW2024 opening ceremony & @OSCE event @GenevaPeaceWeek. Sustainable peace means for all of us to engage in 🔴 Fighting all forms of violence, including GBV 🌳 Addressing the impact of climate change 🚺 Empowering young generations

Honoured to receive the 2024 @ICDOat Annual Excellence Award, recognising my "unwavering support for the full&equal participation of women, as well as for leading impactful initiatives, such as the @OSCE Women Peace Leadership Program”. Big 🙏

Yesterday, against the backdrop of the UN #SummitOfTheFuture, we launched "Standard Deviation" — a Munich Security Brief on Western double standards and the value of international rules, featuring new survey data from countries of the Global South. More: securityconference.org/en/publication…

Congratulations to @HelgaMSchmid, former SG OSCE, for having been presented the Commander’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany by PermRep to the @OSCE, Ambassador Susanne Schütz, on behalf of Federal President Frank-Walter #Steinmeier.

"Our world needs peace. Peace is the ultimate prize for all humanity. As this International Day of Peace reminds us – the solutions are in our hands." - @antonioguterres buff.ly/47xgmHE #PeaceDay

Today, the #GlobalCall for the #SummitOfTheFuture brought together 48 Heads of State and Government. Hosted by Germany and Namibia, it offered a platform for world leaders to share their hopes and aspirations for the #PactForTheFuture ahead of its adoption on 22-23 September. 1/3

„Wie gestalten wir unsere Außenpolitik, um für unsere Sicherheit & Interessen einzustehen? Meine Antwort: In dem wir uns nicht wegducken, sondern selbstbewusst, strategisch & partnerschaftlich handeln. Weil es sonst andere tun – gegen unsere Interessen,“ @ABaerbock #BoKo24 1/x

On my last day as @OSCE Secretary General, I wish to thank once more all our exceptional #staff for their hard work and dedication. 🙏🙏🙏 In this difficult world, the OSCE maintains the experience, expertise and mandate to make the world a better and safer place for all.