The 33rd Annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly will take place from 4 to 8 July 2026 at the World Forum Convention Center in The Hague, Netherlands. The theme of the Annual Session is “International Law and Shared Principles: Foundations for Security and Co-operation in the OSCE Area.”
Additional information about the Annual Session is available here.
VENUE
World Forum The Hague, Churchillplein 10, 2517 JW The Hague. For more information about the venue, please click here.
Access for all delegates is through the main entrance. All badges and documents should be collected from the OSCE PA Registration desk located in the Princess Amalia foyer, level 0 (ground floor). Once delegates have collected their badge, they can access the session areas.
REGISTRATION
The Registration and Information Desk will be located in the Princess Amalia foyer (ground floor) of the World Forum in The Hague, starting Friday 3 July 2026 from 15:00 to 20:00. For the rest of the Annual Session, registration will be open every day from 07:45 until the end of official meetings.
All participants, including accompanying persons, are kindly requested to register as soon as possible after their arrival. They will be required to show photographic identification when registering (passport or identity card). All participants and accompanying persons will be able to collect their badges, conference bags, and documents after their registration.
A provisional List of Participants will be made available. To enable the OSCE PA International Secretariat to issue the final list and to ensure the accuracy of its content, national delegations are kindly requested to indicate any corrections to the provisional list at the Registration Desk.
DEADLINES
Amendments to the draft resolutions must be received at the Secretariat with the required signatures by Monday 22 June. Amendments to supplementary items must be received with the required signatures by Monday 29 June.
DRAFT PROGRAMME
Friday, 3 July 2026
Arrival of participants
15:00 – 20:00 Registration
18:00 – 19:00 Information meeting for the Secretaries of Delegations followed by a visit of the World Forum Centre (Yangtze 1 – First Floor)
Saturday, 4 July 2026
08:00 – 09:15 Time reserved for meetings of various groups
09:30 – 12:30 Standing Committee (Room Atlantic – Level -1)
12:30 – 15:00 Lunch break
15:00 – 18:00 Opening Plenary Session (King Willem Alexander Auditorium (Plenary Hall) – Ground Floor)
OPENING SESSION
- President of the Senate of the Netherlands, Ms. Mei Li Vos
- President of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Mr. Thom van Campen
- Head of the Netherlands Delegation to the OSCE PA, Ms. Farah Karimi
- President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Mr. Pere Joan Pons
- Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE, Mr. Ignazio Cassis
PLENARY SESSION
- Question & Answer Session to the Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE
- Address by the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Ms. Petra Bayr
- Consideration of Supplementary Items
Sunday, 5 July 2026
09:00 – 10:30 General Committee on Political Affairs and Security (Plenary Hall – Ground Floor)
09:00 – 10:30 General Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment (Room Atlantic – Level -1)
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 General Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions (Plenary Hall – Ground Floor)
12:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 17:30 Thematic activities
Evening reserved for embassies and consulates
Monday, 6 July 2026
09:00 – 10:30 General Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions (Plenary Hall – Ground Floor)
09:00 – 10:30 General Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment (Room Atlantic – Level -1)
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
10:30 – 11:00 Meeting of the Bureau (Room Yangtze 1 – First floor)
11:00 – 12:30 General Committee on Political Affairs and Security (Plenary Hall – Ground Floor)
12:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 16:00 General Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions (Plenary Hall – Ground Floor)
14:30 – 16:00 General Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment (Room Atlantic – Level -1)
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee break
16:30 – 18:00 General Committee on Political Affairs and Security (Plenary Hall – Ground Floor)
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
09:00 – 11:00 General Committee on Political Affairs and Security (Plenary Hall – Ground Floor)
09:00 – 11:00 General Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment (Room Atlantic – Level -1)
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 – 13:30 General Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions (Plenary Hall – Ground Floor)
13:30 – 15:00 Lunch break
15:00 – 18:00 Plenary Session (Plenary Hall – Ground Floor)
Addresses by Presidents/Speakers of Parliaments
Consideration of Supplementary Items
General Debate on “International Law and Shared Principles: Foundations for Security and Co-operation in the OSCE Area” with keynote introductions by:
- Ms. Tomoko Akane, President of the International Criminal Court
- Mr. Boštjan Škrlec, Chair of the Board on Relations with Partners of Eurojust
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
08:00 – 08:50 Time reserved for meetings of various groups
09:00 – 12:00 Plenary Session (Plenary Hall – Ground Floor)
Address by the Secretary General of the OSCE, Ambassador Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu followed by Q&A Session
Reports on OSCE PA Activities:
- Reports of Election Observation Missions
- Reports by Ad Hoc Committees
General Debate (continued if needed)
Adoption of The Hague Declaration
Report of the Secretary General of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Mr. Roberto Montella
Election of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Officers
Closure of the 33rd Annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
12:00 Adjournment of the 33rd Annual Session of the OSCE PA
Departure of participants
Reports and Draft Resolutions of the Three General Committees
| Committee | Report (ENG) | Report (FRE) | Report (RUS) | Draft Resolution (ENG) | Draft Resolution (FRE) | Draft Resolution (RUS) |
| Political Affairs and Security | Download | Télécharger | Скачать | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
| Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment | Download | Télécharger | Скачать | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
| Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions | Download | Télécharger | Скачать | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
Supplementary Items
The supplementary items will be posted here in English, French and Russian as they become available.
| Supplementary Item and Principal Sponsor | (ENG) | (FRE) | (RUS) |
| 1. Countering the Online Radicalization of Youth (Mr. Kamil Aydin, Türkiye) | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
| 2. Keeping Youth at the Centre: Strengthening Democracy, Security and Human Capital in the OSCE Region amid Demographic Change (Ms. Gudrun Kugler, Austria) | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
| 3. Countering Transnational Financial Repression and the Weaponization of Interpol Executive Management, AMLL/CFT, and Cybersecurity (Mr. Mauro Del Barba, Italy) | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
| 4. Advancing Co-operation in the Governance of Artificial Intelligence within the OSCE Region (Ms. Federica Onori, Italy) | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
| 5. Strengthening a Comprehensive, Co-operative and People-Centred Approach to Combatting Drug Trafficking and Drug Use and Fighting Organized Crime and All Forms of Mafia in the OSCE Area (Mr. Eugenio Zoffili, Italy) | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
| 6. Human Trafficking: Fostering Dialogue and Deepening Co-operation Across OSCE Participating States (Baroness Rosie Winterton, United Kingdom) | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
| 7. International Justice, Humanitarian Law and Human Rights as the Foundations of Lasting Peace and Security in the OSCE Region (Mr. Pere Joan Pons, Spain) | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
| 8. Upholding Election Integrity and Fundamental Freedoms in Georgia (Mr. Joe Wilson, United States) | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
| 9. Ongoing War Crimes Against Media Workers and Violations of Their Rights During the Russian Federation’s War of Aggression Against Ukraine (Mr. Pascal Allizard, France) | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
| 10. Youth Perspectives on Affordable Housing as a Pillar of Youth, Peace and Security Agenda in the OSCE Region (Ms. Lucija Tacer Perlin, Slovenia) | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
| 11. The Situation in Belarus in the Context of Regional Security, Transnational Repression and Human Rights (Mr. Bjorn Soder, Sweden) | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
| 12. Ukraine as an Indispensable Security Provider (Mr. Roger Wicker, United States) | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
| 13. The Situation of National Minorities and Indigenous Peoples in the Russian Federation (Mr. Ruslanas Baranovas, Lithuania) | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
| 14. Upholding Human Rights and International Law in Palestine (Ms. Lynn Ruane, Ireland) | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
| 15. Crimes against Humanity and War Crimes Committed by the Russian Federation: The Need to Release Prisoners of War and Civilian Detainees and Ensure the Return of Ukrainian Children (Mr. Mykyta Poturaiev, Ukraine) | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
| 16. Countering the Russian Federation’s War Machinery and its Economic Toolbars for Continuation of Aggression against Ukraine (Mr. Mykyta Poturaiev, Ukraine) | Download | Télécharger | Скачать |
PRESS
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly meetings are streamed on the internet and open to registered media representatives.
Journalists interested in attending the Annual Session should register here. All registrations are subject to approval and confirmations will be sent upon review. Media-related questions should be sent to [email protected].
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PASSPORTS AND VISA
All participants must check beforehand if they need a Visa to enter The Netherlands by visiting Visa for the Netherlands | NetherlandsWorldwide.
Delegates who require an entry visa should contact the Embassy or Consulate representing The Netherlands in their country of residence to check the requirements necessary to obtain a visa for the Annual Session.
Participants traveling to the Netherlands must comply with the regulations governing travel to and staying in the Schengen area.
IDENTIFICATION AND SECURITY
All participants must be accredited by the OSCE PA and in possession of an OSCE PA badge. They will be subject to security checks upon entering the building.
For security purposes, all participants, including accompanying persons, observers, delegation staff and members of the press, are requested to wear their identity badges at all meetings and social events. Identity badges will be needed to access all conference events, including social events.
Loss of identity badges should be reported immediately to the conference staff at registration.
For security reasons, all participants, observers, delegation staff and members of the press must also be able to show their identity card or passport upon request.
DOCUMENTATION AND COPYING SERVICES
The OSCE PA International Secretariat will send electronic documents in PDF format to all delegations. Most of the documents related to the Annual Session will also be uploaded on the OSCE PA mobile application and can also be downloaded from the OSCE PA website. A limited number of documents will be printed. Secretaries of Delegations are advised to make arrangements to print documents needed in advance. Printers and photocopying machines will be at the disposal of the Secretaries of Delegations at designated areas at the World Forum.
INTERPRETATION
During the various official meetings of the Annual Session, simultaneous interpretation will be provided in all six official languages of the OSCE: English, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish.
CATERING
Lunch for individuals will be available for purchase in the World Forum. Delegates can choose from a variety of options including sandwiches, salads and fruit. Please note that the World Forum only accepts cards, no cash. There are many restaurants nearby the World Forum, but most restaurants are located in the city center of The Hague. Bus shuttles during lunch hours to and from the selected hotels in the city center will be provided by the host parliament.
INSURANCE
Personal and medical insurance is the responsibility of individual participants. The Dutch Parliament will not be responsible for any lost luggage, currency or personal effects, or any medical costs.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
Medical assistance will be available throughout the meetings. A first aid office will be located in the World Forum. However, illness requiring medical treatment and hospitalization is the responsibility of the individual. Participants taking medicine should bring enough to cover their needs. Please note that the general telephone number in case of emergency (medical, fire or security) is 112.
CLIMATE AND TIME ZONE
In July, The Hague is part of CEST – Central European Summer Time (UTC/GMT +02:00). The average temperature in The Hague in July is around 25ºC maximum and 15ºC minimum.
CURRENCY
The currency in The Netherlands is Euro €.
ELECTRICITY
The voltage in The Netherlands is 230V and European style two-pin plugs are used (Type C and Type F).
TELECOMMUNICATION
The international code for The Netherlands is 0031/+31, followed by a phone number. Access to high-speed Wi-Fi will be available at the World Forum. Many public places in the Hague offer free wireless internet, including restaurants and bars.
SMOKING
Smoking is prohibited in all public buildings in The Netherlands. Please note that smoking is also prohibited in various outdoor areas in the Netherlands, such as train stations, train platforms, and some outdoor terraces. Look for signage indicating whether smoking is allowed. There is a designated smoking terrace available on the first floor of the World Forum.
TOURIST INFORMATION
For more information about the city of The Hague, including tourist attractions, events, and practical tips, please visit our special OSCE PA landingpage. This website offers everything you need to explore the city and make the most of your stay.
Please check this space for additional details as they become available. For information on previous Annual Sessions, please click here.
