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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PSF 2025: CBSS Opens Call for Project Proposals on Societal Resilience
Do you have a project proposal that promotes societal resilience, safety and trust across the Baltic Sea Region? Apply now for grants of up to 65,000 euros from the CBSS.
We-ID Project Launches to Strengthen Democratic Communities in Europe
The We-ID initiative will explore how migration and demographic change affect social cohesion and democratic resilience in Europe, providing communities with strategies to address exclusion and build belonging.
BSR Cultural Pearls 2026: Municipalities Can Now Apply
Municipalities across the Baltic Sea Region can now apply for the BSR Cultural Pearls 2026 title, with registrations now open until 4 April 2025, offering an opportunity to enhance community resilience and gain international recognition through culture-driven initiatives.
Crisis Response: Estonian Rescue Board Addresses Large-Scale Evacuations
The Estonian Rescue Board recently hosted an international seminar, focusing on strategies for large-scale evacuations and bringing together experts from the Baltic Sea Region and Ukraine.
Webinar: What Drives Online Child Sexual Abuse Offending?
Join us as we share the final insights from research on active offenders of online crimes of sexual violence against children gathered in the 2KNOW project
Cultural Pearls Network Conference 2025
Join us for the first Cultural Pearls Network Conference, part of the BSR Cultural Pearls project led by the CBSS. The conference will unite Cultural…
Webinar: Human Trafficking and Benefit Fraud
Are you interested in understanding how human trafficking is connected to financial and benefit fraud? Do you want to learn how traffickers exploit vulnerable individuals through welfare systems? If so, this webinar is for you!
