Finnish Presidency 2023-2024
On 1 July 2023, Finland takes over the presidency of the CBSS from Germany. Read more about the Presidency's goals and priorities.
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.
On 1 July 2023, Finland takes over the presidency of the CBSS from Germany. Read more about the Presidency's goals and priorities.
The BSR Cultural Pearls project is opening its second call for applications, marking the beginning of the search for cities to be awarded the Cultural Pearls 2025 Title.
Register now for the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Youth Forum 2024 in Helsingør, Denmark, and take an active role in addressing pressing issues such as resilience, energy security, and climate change.
The CBSS' work is guided by its three long-term priorities: Regional Identity, Sustainable & Prosperous Region, and Safe & Secure Region.
To foster a Baltic Sea Region identity and intensify contacts supporting its further development.
To enhance societal security and safety in the Baltic Sea Region.
To develop the Baltic Sea Region as a model region of sustainable societies.
In a world where resilience is increasingly vital, the inaugural Culture for Resilience Forum held in the welcoming town of Jakobstad/Pietarsaari on 7-8 May 2024, marked a significant step forward.
The CBSS Secretariat is recruiting its Director General, appointed for a period of four years with the possibility of a prolongation of up to two years.
The Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum (BSRYF) recently held its second annual elections to elect new members to its legislative and executive bodies, marking another step in the forum’s commitment to amplifying youth voices and fostering regional cooperation.
The CBSS has launched a new initiative, funded by the Swedish Government Offices, aimed at enhancing regional efforts to combat the trafficking of vulnerable populations for sexual exploitation.
Young individuals aged 18 to 29 from the Baltic Sea Region will gather in Helsinki to engage in meaningful dialogue and contribute to policy development.
The Baltic Sea Region Sustainable Maritime Economy Experts will meet in Åland to discuss the sustainable maritime fuels and bunkering infrastructure in the Baltic Sea.
Learn about the innovative data gathering model used in the 2KNOW project, that has been developed to collect data on online crimes of sexual violence against children.
Join us for this webinar, co-hosted by the OSCE, to learn more about the prevalence of orphanage trafficking worldwide, examine the underlying factors contributing to the phenomena of orphanage trafficking and explore the impacts of orphanage trafficking on children.