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.
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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CBSS endorsed Wismar Declaration of the 9th VASAB Ministerial Conference at the VASAB Ministerial in Wismar
The Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) actively participated in the VASAB Expert Conference and the 9th VASAB Ministerial Conference, held in Wismar, Germany on 1-2 June 2023.
20th CBSS Ministerial Session 2023 Concludes in Wismar, Germany with Strong Focus on Renewable Energy, Resilience and Youth Participation
The 20th Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) Ministerial Session, held in Wismar, Germany, concluded on 2 June 2023, with key outcomes demonstrating solidarity against Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine, commitment to climate neutrality and renewable energy, and an emphasis on youth participation and societal resilience in the Baltic Sea Region.
Meaningful youth participation: CBSS Youth Ministerial 2023 held in Berlin
The recently concluded Council of Baltic Sea States (CBSS) Youth Ministerial 2023 conference held in Berlin demonstrated the power of youth participation in shaping resilient societies.
CBSS Children at Risk Unit – fostering collaborative child protection in the region
In 2021, the Children at Risk Unit in the CBSS Secretariat celebrated 20 years. During this time, the Children at Risk Unit has played an important role in supporting the Expert Group on Children at Risk in its work to promote children’s rights and child protection in the Baltic Sea Region.
Conference “Volunteering in civil protection and disaster management: How to strengthen cooperation between authorities and volunteer organisations in the Baltic Sea Region?”
On 19-20 June 2023, the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) and the Finnish National Rescue Association (SPEK) jointly organise a conference in Hamburg, Germany, focusing on volunteering in civil protection.
[#b_hack] Baltic Sea Region Hackathon 2023
Join the Baltic Sea Region Hackathon in Lübeck, Germany on 7-9 July 2023 to tackle disinformation with IT solutions and connect with like-minded IT enthusiasts from the entire Baltic Sea Region!
Baltic Sea Parliamentary Youth Forum 2023 in Berlin
In collaboration with the German delegation to the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference, the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) is co-organising the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Youth Forum 2023 in Berlin on 25-27 August 2023.
CBSS at the EUSBSR Annual Forum 2023 in Riga
On 4–5 October 2023, Riga will host the 14th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) under the theme "Safe and Sustainable Baltic Sea Region for Future Generations".
