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.
“Before You Go” information 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.
Foreign ministers of the Baltic Sea region met in Norway in first CBSS Ministerial Session since nine years
Ministers of foreign affairs and other high-level representatives from the Baltic Sea region met in Kristiansand, Norway on 24-25 May 2022.
Our
Priority
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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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Dumped munitions are on the (round)table in Kiel
Experts met in Kiel to advance on the issue of dumped munitions submerged in the Baltic Sea.
PROMISE Barnahus Network members at the first Barnahus Forum in Stockholm
Around 170 participants from 23 countries met at the Barnahus Forum 2022 in Stockholm to exchange practices, challenges, learnings, and the ongoing development of work.
Cooperation in the BSR in the focus at German Embassy Helsinki event
The CBSS and the German Embassy Helsinki jointly organised an event on “Cooperation in the BSR in a changing (geo)political climate”.
In Stockholm, CBSS decision makers advance on the future of the CBSS
The CSO members met in Stockholm, Sweden on 24 November 2022 to address the work of the CBSS and its future orientations.
