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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 6d

Thank you, dear Ulf Kristersson, for inviting me to the Nordic Leaders Meeting.

I see the Nordic countries as the Polaris of Europe.

You often show us the way forward.

As we take greater responsibility for our common defence, your experience will guide all of Europe.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 6d

We’ve entered an age of competitive geopolitics and geoeconomics.

The global order is fraying.

The Nordics stand right at the frontier of it.

As Europe takes more security into its own hands, the role of the Nordics is central.

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 21d

Russia is intensifying its attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Putin aims to inflict maximum suffering on Ukrainians as winter approaches.

Europe is ready to support Ukraine further – new measures are in the works.

Extract of my press remarks with President Zelenskyy ↓

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 17d

As #WarsawHDC concludes, we thank Finland and @odihr.pl for organising this vital platform for following up on our joint obligations & commitments on #HumanRights & #Democracy. We highly value the chance to meet civil society & defenders from across the region.🙏
Photos: OSCE/Piotr Dziubak

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 17d

European Human Rights Ambassadors (EE FI DE FR IS LT NL NO ES SE)🙏 @odihr.pl & Finland for organizing #WHDC2025. A crucial space to assess implementation of int’l obligations & #OSCE commitments on #humanrights & democracy. We listened carefully to your concerns, needs & recommendations.📸OSCE

Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 18d

Side event at #WarsawHDC by Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus on the continuously deteriorating human rights situation in Belarus. Repression must stop, and all political prisoners be immediately and unconditionally released.

Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 19d

2nd week of #WarsawHDC. Gender equality is a core value of the EU and cornerstone of OSCE's comprehensive approach to security. We thank civil society for its decisive work for gender equality, including the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

Photo: OSCE/Piotr Dziubak

Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 24d

At #WarsawHDC Sweden co-hosted side-event, Voices in Exile, with OSCE Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists & @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social on threats faced by journalists in exile. Even in exile, they face harassment, surveillance & reprisals. Media freedom must be protected everywhere.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 25d

Confidence and security-building measures are crucial, especially under Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Sweden remains committed to the Open Skies Treaty and its role for European security. At the OSCE Open Skies Review Conference, we emphasize the importance of transparency & predictability.

Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 25d

Russia continues to target civil society, media and opposition. Vienna Mechanism still unanswered & accountability is urgently needed. Today, at #WarsawHDC, the Nordic and Baltic countries together with other delegations co-hosted a side event on repression in Russia. #HumanRights #Democracy

Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 26d

Today at #WHDC EU stressed the urgent need to protect freedom of expression, media freedom and journalist safety: ”Media freedom and pluralism are a vital part of democracy. Independent and pluralistic media are key in upholding the checks and balances that sustain democratic governance.”

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 27d

Report under #MoscowMechanism was presented in September.
🔗Read full report: osce.org/odihr/598042
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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 27d

Today at #WarsawHDC
📌Side event on Russia’s treatment of Ukrainian POWs amidst its war of aggression. Russia must & will be held to account for violations of international law. Sweden will support Ukraine for as long as it takes #StandWithUkraine (1/2)

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 28d

The #WarsawHDC has officially begun - Europe’s largest forum for promoting accountability across the OSCE area, especially in light of Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. We’re ready for ten days of vital discussions on #HumanRights & #Democracy.

Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · Oct 3

Finland and Sweden do not only share borders and history – we also share #fika traditions! Thanks to Finland
for adding a sweet touch to this week's
OSCE Permanent Council. You are the best of friends in getting ready for #CinnamonBunDay #Kanelbullensdag #Korvapuusti!

Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · Sep 25

According to the report, these violations may constitute war crimes and, in some cases, crimes against humanity. Accountability for these and other crimes must be ensured. Russia must implement the report’s recommendations.
Sweden will #StandWithUkraine for as long as it takes. (2/2)

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · Sep 25

Arbitrary killings, torture, denial of fair trial rights, & unsafe detention & transfer conditions. Report under #MoscowMechanism presented today found that Russia committed widespread and systematic violations of IHL & #HumanRights in its treatment of Ukrainian POWs. (1/2)

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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Sep 23

Election observation is key to our work and our mandate.

So far ODIHR has observed some 460 elections, helping to improve the quality and transparency of elections across the OSCE region.

Find out more about how our election observation works ➡️ buff.ly/1rcWRCT

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · Sep 17

Sexual violence remains a concern in the OSCE area. Reports from @odihr.pl and the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine confirm repeated acts of sexual violence by Russian forces against Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war, including both women and men. (2/2)

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · Sep 17

While gender-based violence affects different genders, women and girls are disproportionately impacted. This week’s OSCE Human Dimension Committee meeting focused on various manifestations of gender-based violence in the OSCE area and explored strategies on how to prevent and combat it. (1/2)

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · Sep 12

Russia’s aggression causes immense suffering in Ukraine, widespread environmental & climate damage and harms global economic development. Thanks @Finland_OSCE
for organizing the OSCE Forum on building a resilient future in a changing climate and thanks Minister Lipavský for a warm welcome in Prague.

Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · Sep 11

The 1st regular autumn OSCE Permanent Council addressed key issues such as:
➡️Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine #StandwithUkraine.
➡️Russia’s violation of Polish airspace.
➡️the deteriorating human rights situation in Georgia.
➡️our support for a free and democratic Belarus.

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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Sep 10

Invitation from 🇬🇪#Georgia less than a month before #elections makes meaningful observation impossible.

Read our full statement: buff.ly/kPhXguJ

Invitation from Georgia less than a month before elections makes meaningful observation impossible: ODIHR statement

WARSAW, 9 September 2025 – The invitation by the Georgian authorities to observe the local elections taking place on 4 October, less than a month before election day, leaves insufficient time for…

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · Sep 5

Honored to host meeting w. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya &OSCE Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus.
Sweden continues to call on the Belarusian regime to:
➡️end violence & repression
➡️release all political prisoners immediately & unconditionally
➡️stop its support for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine

Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · Sep 4

#TeamSweden is happy gather for a pre-autumn-kick-off to:
➡️Prepare for @odihr.pl #WarsawHDC in October.
➡️Continue to #StandwithUkraine and work for #FreedomOfExpression, #Democracy and #HumanRights in the OSCE
➡️Welcome new colleagues!

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