Council of the Baltic Sea StatesBuilding collaboration and trust
The Council of the Baltic Sea States is an intergovernmental political organisation for regional cooperation. Consisting of 10 Member States and the European Union, it supports a regional perspective on global challenges.
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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 supports five new projects to strengthen security and resilience
Under the CBSS Project Support Facility, five projects have been selected for funding to strengthen security and resilience across the Baltic Sea Region.
Strengthening cooperation between authorities and volunteers in crisis preparedness: RiA-ENGAGE study visit in Sweden
The Swedish Institute-funded RiA-ENGAGE project brought participants to Sweden to explore effective models of cooperation between authorities and volunteers in preparedness and crisis management at national, regional, and local levels.
CBSS Foreign Ministers meet in Sopot, address resilience and security
Meeting in Sopot under the Polish CBSS Presidency, the CBSS foreign ministers focused on regional security, hybrid threats, the shadow fleet and critical undersea infrastructure.
Expert Group on Children at Risk meets online to address war trauma and psychosocial support
CBSS Expert Group on Children at Risk concludes the CBSS Polish Presidency with an online meeting focused on trauma-informed support for children affected by conflict
We-ID Stakeholders Conference
The We-ID Stakeholders Conference on 16 June in Stockholm will bring together experts, policymakers, and civil society representatives to explore how youth participation can strengthen social cohesion, integration, and democratic dialogue across the region.
[#b_hack] – Baltic Sea Region Hackathon 2026
Get ready to geek out at [#b_hack] – the Baltic Sea Region Hackathon 2026, happening 2–5 July 2026 in the beautiful city of Lübeck, Germany!
