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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500 experts gather in Tallinn to discuss the future of the Baltic Sea Region
Tallinn will host the 17th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region on 11–13 May at Tallinn Creative Hub, bringing together over 500 participants to discuss security, the economy and the future in a rapidly changing world. The CBSS is co-organising the Forum.
CBSS joins Future Cities platform to strengthen urban resilience through culture and participation
CBSS joins the Future Cities project platform to help cities across the Baltic Sea Region use culture, creativity and civic participation as practical tools to strengthen resilience, trust and inclusive urban development.
Young representatives elected to Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum leadership
New BSRYF Chair, Committee members and Steering Group organisations selected for 2026–2027 term.
Call for applications: Baltic Sea Parliamentary Youth Forum 2026 in Lübeck
Young people from across the Baltic Sea Region are invited to apply for the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Youth Forum 2026, taking place in Lübeck, Germany, from 28 August to 1 September 2026.
[#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!
