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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Join [#b_hack] 2025: Unleashing Young Talents to Drive Borderless Innovation Across the Baltic Sea Region
Get ready to geek out at [#b_hack] – the Baltic Sea Region Hackathon 2025! From 24–27 July 2025, the charming city of Lübeck, Germany, will become a buzzing hub of innovation and creativity, bringing together young talents from across the region.
Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum Welcomes New CYR Members in 2025 Elections to Drive Regional Cooperation
The Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum (BSRYF) recently held its third annual elections to elect new members to its legislative and executive bodies, marking another step in the forum’s ongoing mission to amplify youth voices and foster meaningful regional cooperation.
New Roadmap Offers Guidance on Combatting Labour Exploitation in Sweden
A new roadmap released by the Council of the Baltic Sea States and the Swedish Gender Equality Agency sets out practical steps for strengthening Sweden’s response to trafficking for labour exploitation.
BSR Cultural Pearls 2026 Title Attracts 17 Municipalities from the Baltic Sea Region
Seventeen small and medium-sized municipalities from across the Baltic Sea Region have applied for the BSR Cultural Pearls 2026 title, reflecting sustained interest in the programme’s focus on culture-driven resilience.
Ministerial Session 2025
Foreign Ministers and high-level representatives from the CBSS Member States and the EU will gather in Estonia on 15–16 May 2025 for the annual Ministerial Session of the Council, concluding Estonia’s Presidency.
Barnahus Forum 2025
The Barnahus Forum 2025: And then what happened… (by invitation only)
[#b_hack] – Baltic Sea Region Hackathon 2025
Get ready to geek out at [#b_hack] – the Baltic Sea Region Hackathon 2025, happening 24–27 July 2025 in the beautiful city of Lübeck, Germany!
CBSS Summer University 2025
Join us this September in Greifswald to engage with the past, present, and future of resilient identities in the Baltic Sea Region. Call for applications to participate in the CBSS Summer University 2025 is now open.
