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The Central European Initiative (CEI) is a regional intergovernmental forum established in 1989, following the fall of the Berlin wall. It gathers 17 Member States in Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe to promote regional cooperation for EU integration and sustainable development.

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The CEI seeks to fulfill its mission - fostering European integration and boosting sustainable development in its Member States - through political dialogue, multilateral diplomacy, funding, and the implementation of concrete projects and initiatives with a tangible impact on its region.

It focuses on achieving the goals set by its Plan of Action.

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Defines the joint line of action among the Member States in accomplishing the two strategic goals, while also tackling regional and global challenges.

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Seeks to contribute to European integration and sustainable development especially by promoting economic, environmental and social cohesion while emphasising security, democratic values, and opportunities for youth.

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In order to meet its mission the CEI cooperates at institutional level through a 4-pillar system and strategic partnerships:

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The CEI is able to achieve the goals set in its Plan of Action thanks to its diverse funds and instruments:

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Dal Mas: allargare l'Europa e mantenere un dialogo fermo con la Russia - IT
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InCE, doppio vertice tra Trieste e Romania su integrazione e cooperazione - IT
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Call for participants to join advanced training course “Challenges and Perspectives of Science Diplomacy in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe” – 2026 Edition
Deadline: 30 Jun 2026

CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism 2026: Now Open!
Deadline: 31 Jul 2026

16th International Design Contest “Trieste Contemporanea”: HOLD THE PLACE
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Call for participants to join advanced training course “Challenges and Perspectives of Science Diplomacy in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe” – 2026 Edition
Deadline: 30 Jun 2026
CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism 2026: Now Open!
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16th International Design Contest “Trieste Contemporanea”: HOLD THE PLACE
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Annual Report of the CEI Fund at the EBRD 2025
CHAIR’S STATEMENT – CEI SECRETARIAT 30 YEARS
Joint Statement adopted at CEI Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting 2025
CEI Cooperation Fund: 30 activities approved
CEI Activities for Ukraine

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RCC Annual Meeting (Sofia, 9 June 2026)

10 Jun 26

Secretariat participates in RCC 18th Annual Meeting in Sofia

DG-ENEST, Brusseles, 9 June 2026

Governmental Dimension 09 Jun 26

Secretary General Dal Mas visits EU Institutions in Brussels to strengthen Organisation’s role as facilitator of regional cooperation and European integration

UA Next (Prague, 29 may 2026)

Cooperation Fund 01 Jun 26

Supporting Ukraine's communities: CEI at UA NEXT certificate ceremony in Prague

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Cooperation Fund 01 Jun 26

CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism 2026: Now Open!

CEI meets with WB6 CIF (Trieste, Italy)

29 May 26

Secretary General Dal Mas meets with WB6 CIF Secretary General Piegazki

2nd CEI Committee of National Coordinators (Trieste, Italy)

Governmental Dimension 28 May 26

2nd CEI Committee of National Coordinators meeting convenes in Trieste under Romanian Presidency

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