Council of the Baltic Sea States
Building collaboration and trust

The Council of the Baltic Sea States is an intergovernmental political organisation for regional cooperation. Consisting of 10 Member States and the European Union, it supports a regional perspective on global challenges.

 

 

Our
Priority
Areas

The CBSS' work is guided by its three long-term priorities: Regional Identity, Sustainable & Prosperous Region, and Safe & Secure Region.

Regional Identity

To foster a Baltic Sea Region identity and intensify contacts supporting its further development.

Safe & Secure Region

To enhance societal security and safety in the Baltic Sea Region.

Sustainable & Prosperous Region

To develop the Baltic Sea Region as a model region of sustainable societies.

”The CBSS plays a key role in helping to underpin a stable, democratic, prosperous and undivided Europe.”
Kofi Annan, Former UN Secretary-General
Former UN Secretary-General
Plungė, Lithuania

Updates from CBSS

Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum Election Meeting

If you are 16-29 and live or are from the BSR, you are invited to register for the elections to the top bodies of the Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum, a platform enabling young individuals to shape their future.

CBSS Youth Ministerial 2025

Registrations for the CBSS Youth Ministerial 2025 are now open, offering a unique opportunity for young individuals aged 18 to 29 from the Baltic Sea Region to engage in meaningful dialogue and contribute to policy development.