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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Estonian CBSS Presidency Releases Baseline Report on Marine Digital Twins and Green Shipping Corridors
The Estonian CBSS Presidency has published a new report outlining the Baltic Sea Region’s progress and prospects in developing marine digital twins and green shipping corridors.
Crisis Awareness and Preparedness in Focus at Annual CBSS Civil Protection Network Meeting
Directors-General for Civil Protection met in Estonia to advance regional cooperation on crisis preparedness and mark the end of the Estonian CPN Presidency.
Foreign Ministers Gather in Estonia for CBSS Ministerial Session 2025 to Address Regional Security
At the Ministerial Session of the Council of the Baltic Sea States in Estonia, Foreign Ministers and high-level representatives met to address regional security challenges, reaffirm support for Ukraine, and strengthen cooperation on critical underwater infrastructure.
Press Conference: Upcoming CBSS Ministerial Session 2025, Live-Streamed Media Event
The CBSS Ministerial Session 2025, taking place in Estonia on 15–16 May with a focus on regional security and cooperation, will conclude with a live-streamed press conference featuring the Foreign Ministers of Estonia, Finland and Poland.
Barnahus Forum 2025
The Barnahus Forum 2025: And then what happened… (by invitation only)
[#b_hack] – Baltic Sea Region Hackathon 2025
Get ready to geek out at [#b_hack] – the Baltic Sea Region Hackathon 2025, happening 24–27 July 2025 in the beautiful city of Lübeck, Germany!
CBSS Summer University 2025
Join us this September in Greifswald to engage with the past, present, and future of resilient identities in the Baltic Sea Region. Call for applications to participate in the CBSS Summer University 2025 is now open.
