Key points
- The 85th IOM Council met in Szczecin from 24 to 28 November 2025.
- Members approved the IOM work plan and budget for 2026.
- The Council covered the application for a third extension of the ISA exploration contract and commercialisation of IOM activities.
- Appointments included the Council President and Deputy President for a two-year term, an Audit Committee member and the Director General’s re-appointment.
Szczecin (Poland) The 85th meeting of the IOM Council was held from 24 to 28 November 2025 at IOM Headquarters in Szczecin, Poland. Topics discussed by the Plenipotentiary Representatives of the IOM Member States included exploration activities of the organization, approval of the IOM work plan and budget for 2026, submission of the application for the third extension of the exploration contract with ISA, and commercialization of IOM activities. The agenda included the appointment of the President and the Deputy President of the IOM Council for the next two-year term, the appointment of member of the IOM Audit Committee and the re-appointment of the Director General of IOM. The next meeting of the IOM Council will be held in Szczecin, Poland in May 2026.
