German Presidency 2022-2023
On 1 July 2022, Germany takes over the presidency of the CBSS from Norway. 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.
Project Support Facility 2023 Call
The 2023 CBSS Project Support Facility (PSF) calls for projects that focus on the CBSS long-term priority ‘Safe and Secure Region’.
“Before You Go” campaign
The campaign, jointly developed by the CBSS and the Swedish Gender Equality Agency, informs labour migrants from Ukraine, Bulgaria, Poland and Romania about the risks of labour exploitation.
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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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Apply now: CBSS Youth Ministerial 2023 will gather young region builders from the BSR in Berlin
Registrations for the CBSS Youth Ministerial 2023, set to take place in Berlin, Germany on 21-25 May 2023, is now open to young people aged 16-29 years, who will have the opportunity to make their voices heard on the event’s theme of "Safeguarding resilient societies through youth collaboration in the Baltic Sea Region".
Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum calls for registration for election to the Committee of Youth Representatives (CYR)
Registration for the first ever elections of the recently established Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum (BSRYF) has now opened. The elections will be held online on 19 April 2023 (13.30 – 16.00 CET), alongside the official kick-off event of the BSRYF.
Handbook for Climate Change Adaptation Planning in the Baltic Sea Region launched to support local governments
To improve the capacity of municipalities to tackle climate change and its effects, the CliMaLoc project presented its Handbook for Climate Change Adaptation Planning in the Baltic Sea Region during a webinar on 14 March 2023.
NEEDS project stops in Tromsø: meeting students to discuss the importance of transnational societal security work
The NEEDS project consortium travelled to UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø, Norway on 8 March to meet students and other practitioners in a Multiplier Event. The aim was to introduce the project and its future work as well as to discuss the importance and practical examples of transnational societal security work.
BSR Cultural Pearls kick-off meeting
The CBSS-led BSR Cultural Pearls project will gather its partners and experts from the Baltic Sea Region for its kick-off meeting in Stockholm on 29-30 March 2023. The Interreg-funded project specifically looks into building building social resilience with the help of culture and heritage.
Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum – info session
Registration for the first ever elections of the recently established Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum (BSRYF) has now opened. Are you interested and want to know more? Join the online BSRYF info session that takes place on 4 April 2023.
Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum – Kick-off and Election Meeting 2023
The Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum Kick-off and Election Meeting 2023 is the official launch of the recently established Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum (BSRYF) that will be organised on 19 April 2023 at 13.30 CET.
CBSS Youth Ministerial 2023 in Berlin
With a theme centred around societal security and resilience, the Council of Baltic Sea States (CBSS) Youth Ministerial 2023 that will be held in Berlin, Germany on 21-25 May 2023 will offer young participants the chance to voice their views on the issues at hand and drive meaningful youth participation in the Baltic Sea Region.
