member state

Member states have special duties and privileges. They make a contribution to the capital and operating costs of CERN’s programmes, and are represented in the council, responsible for all important decisions about the organization and its activities.
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The Swiss Federal Council holds an extramural session at CERN

The special session of Switzerland’s executive body was followed by an official visit by the President of the Confederation.

News
At CERN
27 April, 2022

Brazil to become an Associate Member State of CERN

On 3 March 2022, CERN Director-General Fabiola Gianotti and Brazilian Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Marcos Pontes signed an agreement admitting Brazil as an Associate Member State of CERN

Press release
At CERN
12 April, 2022
At CERN
Press release
12 April, 2022

The President of Croatia visits CERN

News
At CERN
07 April, 2022
At CERN
News
07 April, 2022

Thirty years of Hungarian membership of CERN: the President of the Republic visits the Organization

President Áder visited the CMS cavern and the Globe of Science and Innovation to mark the anniversary of his country joining CERN

News
At CERN
22 March, 2022

Join Israel@CERN 2022: connecting technology experts with Israeli companies

CERN will welcome Israeli industry on 7 March 2022 in a digital format

Announcement
Knowledge sharing
14 February, 2022
Knowledge sharing
Announcement
14 February, 2022

Council delegates visit new High-Luminosity LHC infrastructure

On 23 September, 16 CERN Council delegates visited the new underground cavern at Point 1

News
At CERN
28 September, 2021

Latvia becomes Associate Member State of CERN

CERN has been officially notified that the remaining steps for the entry into force of Latvia's Associate Membership have been completed

News
At CERN
02 August, 2021

Poland celebrates 30 years of CERN membership

Thirty years ago today, the Polish flag flew alongside those of CERN’s other Member States for the first time

News
At CERN
01 July, 2021

Join DK@CERN 2021: connecting technology experts with Danish companies

CERN will welcome Danish industry on 2 and 3 June 2021 in a digital format

Announcement
At CERN
22 April, 2021
At CERN
Announcement
22 April, 2021

Latvia to join CERN as an Associate Member State

Representatives of CERN and of the Republic of Latvia signed an Agreement today admitting Latvia as a CERN Associate Member State

Press release
At CERN
14 April, 2021
At CERN
Press release
14 April, 2021

Serbian flag raised at CERN

The Serbian flag was raised today at a ceremony on the Esplanade des Particules to mark the country’s accession as CERN’s 23rd Member State

News
At CERN
30 April, 2019
At CERN
News
30 April, 2019