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Scouts sit on a stage with small campfires made of cardboard on the floor.
©Sebastian Krahsmaier

The 25th European Scout Conference voted today to award Federazione Italiana Dello Scautismo (FIS) the right to host the 26th European Scout Conference in 2028.

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The 6 elected members of the European Scout Committee on stage.
Floki Hansteen

On 22 July 2025, National Scout Organizations gathered at the 25th European Scout Conference officially elected the six members to serve on the European Scout Committee for the 2025–2028 Triennium.

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Diana Slabu, chairperson and José Pamplona, vice-chair of the European Scout Committee

Diana Slabu, Romania has been selected as the Chairperson of the European Scout Committee for the 2025-2028 Triennium alongside José Pamplona, Portugal who will serve as the Committee’s Vice-Chairperson.

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Group picture of the 24th European Scout Conference.
World Scout Bureau

From 19 to 23 July 2025, Vienna will host the 25th European Scout Conference, bringing together more than 300 participants from 44 countries.

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David Berg at Gilwell Park
World Scout Bureau Inc. / World Scouting

Today, the World Organization of the Scout Movement announced the appointment of David Berg of Belgium as its 11th Secretary General, following a global search and competitive selection process.

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Scouts post their ballots inside a voting-urn.
The Scout Association

Scouts across the United Kingdom have made history by coming together to shape the future of their organisation through the first-ever UK Youth Forum – a landmark moment placing over 1,400 young voices at the heart of the next nine-year strategy.

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© World Scout Bureau Inc. / Enrique Leon

As Secretary General, you will drive meaningful change and elevate the impact of our global movement dedicated to empowering young people.

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Ahmad Alhendawi

The Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), Ahmad Alhendawi, has announced that he will depart from his role in November 2024, concluding a transformational tenure that has seen unprecedented growth in the history of...

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Scouts smile at the 43rd World Scout Conference

The 43rd World Scout Conference drew to a close on 23 August, capping off seven days packed with meaningful decision-making which will set the direction of the Scout Movement for years to come.

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WSC Chairs

Daniël Corsen of Curaçao has been selected as the Chairperson of the World Scout Committee for the 2024-2027 triennium alongside Mori Chi-Kin Cheng of Hong Kong and Julius Kramer of Sweden who will serve as the Committee’s two Vice-Chairpersons.

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UK flag

The 43rd World Scout Conference voted today to award The Scout Association the right to host the 44th World Scout Conference in 2027. The next Conference in the United Kingdom will build on the decisions taken during the 43rd World Scout Conference...

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Candidates

Today delegates of the 43rd World Scout Conference elected 12 Voting Members to the World Scout Committee to serve during the 2024-2027 triennium. The voting took place on 19 and 20 August after 26 individuals presented their candidacy for election...

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Scouts Albania

World Scouting is pleased to welcome Scouts of Albania as its 176th Member Organization.

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Post-admission support visit to Congo Brazzavile
World Scout Bureau Inc./ Nelson Opany

The post-admission capacity building and support visit to Scoutisme Congolais focused on assessing the status of Scouting in the country and exploring how to better support the growth and development of the movement while ensuring compliance with...

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A group of adults discuss around a table.

The recent CEO and Chief Volunteers Network Meeting at Gilwell Park, United Kingdom, brought together over 40 top executives and volunteers from 23 National Scout Organizations. The focus? Exploring the integration of sustainability into the...

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