Biography

Ambassador Helga Maria Schmid is a German diplomat. She is President of the Board of Governors of the European Institute of Peace and Vice President of the Foundation Council of the Munich Security Conference. From 2020 to 2024 , she served as Secretary General of the OSCE. Previously, she held top positions in the EU’s diplomatic service (as Political Director and subsequently as Secretary General). She also served as EU Envoy in the Middle East Quartet alongside the US, Russia and the UN. She was a key figure in major negotiations, including the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA). Earlier she advised German Foreign Ministers Kinkel and Fischer.

Sponsorship of an event does not constitute institutional endorsement of external speakers or views presented.
Please note that registration does not guarantee admission to the event. Entry is subject to venue capacity and other conditions. Thank you for your understanding.