Finnish Presidency 2023-2024
On 1 July 2023, Finland takes over the presidency of the CBSS from Germany. Read more about the Presidency's goals and priorities.
Council of the Baltic Sea StatesBuilding collaboration and trust
The Council of the Baltic Sea States is an intergovernmental political forum for regional cooperation. Consisting of 10 Member States and the European Union, it supports a regional perspective on global challenges.
20th CBSS Ministerial Session in Wismar, Germany
The 20th CBSS Ministerial Session 2023, held in Wismar, concluded with strong focus on climate neutrality and renewable energy, resilience and youth participation.
CBSS Secretariat celebrates its 25th Anniversary
The CBSS Secretariat marked its 25th anniversary with a forum event in Stockholm, highlighting the organisation's achievements and regional impact.
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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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Preventing child trafficking: CBSS holds multidisciplinary expert workshop in Rovaniemi
At a multidisciplinary CBSS expert workshop in Rovaniemi, experts from the anti-human trafficking and child protection sectors address the issues of child trafficking and violence against children.
European Forum in Stockholm drives international efforts against labour exploitation
At the European Forum against Human Trafficking for Forced Labour and Labour Exploitation, experts and policy makers convened to tackle pressing issues in combating human trafficking and labour exploitation.
Winners of the BSR Cultural Pearls 2024 title announced by the international jury
An international jury has announced the cities awarded the BSR Cultural Pearls title for the year 2024. The municipalities of Svendborg (Denmark), Kiel (Germany), Jakobstad (Finland) and Rūjiena (Latvia) were chosen from among 12 candidates from the countries around the Baltic Sea Region (BSR). These cities prepared Culture and Social Resilience Action Plans aimed at making their communities more resilient through culture and creativity.
CBSS experts convene to discuss sustainable maritime initiatives
CBSS experts met to prepare the prolongation of the EGSME group dealing with sustainable maritime economy.
CBSS Spring School 2024 Uncomfortable Heritage in the Baltic Sea Region and Beyond: From Negation to Re-interpretation
Want to learn more about the evolving nature of heritage? The CBSS Spring School 2024 explores 'uncomfortable heritage', examining how political and social changes can reframe or contest monuments and memory. Applications are now open. Register now, before 15 December 2023!
