
Norwegian Presidency 2021-2022
On 1 July 2021, Norway took over the Presidency from Lithuania. Read more about the Presidency's goals and priorities.
The Council of the Baltic Sea States is an intergovernmental political forum for regional cooperation. Consisting of 11 Member States* and the European Union, it supports a regional perspective on global challenges.

On 1 July 2021, Norway took over the Presidency from Lithuania. Read more about the Presidency's goals and priorities.
We want to bring to your attention the following statement published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway.

Decision makers of today meet region builders of tomorrow.
The CBSS' work is guided by its three long-term priorities: Regional Identity, Sustainable & Prosperous Region, and Safe & Secure Region.
To foster a Baltic Sea Region identity and intensify contacts supporting its further development.
To enhance societal security and safety in the Baltic Sea Region.
To develop the Baltic Sea Region as a model region of sustainable societies.

Baltic Sea Region Links is a new CBSS website feature that allows users to access information on cooperation within the BSR. Information can be filtered…

The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB), current chair of the CBSS Civil Protection Network, hosted a meeting for CPN Senior Experts on 5-6 April…

Recommendations on labour integration measures of victims of Trafficking in Human Beings, refugees and newly arrived migrants in the Baltic Sea Region The humanitarian crisis…

Whether in-person, online or in a hybrid format, the CBSS is once again ready to partner up with higher education institutions in the Baltic Sea Region and beyond.

Decision-makers of today meet region builders of tomorrow. Bridging the generational divide to ensure a peaceful and sustainable future for the Baltic Sea Region.

"What is required for work to become sustainable, to enable and motivate workers beyond the age of 55?"

The CBSS B-SEA (Baltic Science Educational Academy) presents a 3 day school for young scientists focusing on Digital Growth. This 3 day school is supported in the framework of the CBSS Project Support Facility co-funded project "BSR Mobilities for Young Researchers".

A call for applications to participate in the CBSS Summer University on “Strategic Narratives of Balticness” is now open. Students of all ranks who are interested in how identity in the Baltic Sea Region can be comprehended are welcome to apply.