Council of the Baltic Sea StatesBuilding 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.
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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.
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CBSS Receives Swedish Funding to Strengthen Efforts Against Human Trafficking
Sweden allocates SEK 2 million to the CBSS to enhance efforts to combat human trafficking.
CREWS Project Launched to Strengthen Disaster Resilience in the Baltic Sea Region
The new CREWS project will strengthen disaster resilience in the Baltic Sea Region by enhancing cooperation between authorities and civil society in crisis management.
Hidden Links Between Human Trafficking and Benefit Fraud: Key Findings from the FRAUD Report
A new pilot study from the FRAUD project, led by the CBSS, reveals how human traffickers exploit vulnerable individuals and welfare systems through benefit fraud, turning it into a significant yet overlooked financial crime.
ClimaResponse Project Kicks Off to Strengthen Climate Resilience in the Baltic Sea Region
The new ClimaResponse project brings together municipalities, researchers and regional organisations to strengthen climate resilience across the Baltic Sea Region.
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.
