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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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Politica Agenda

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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Thematic Agenda

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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Project-based Cooperation

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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30-09-2025
Albania esempio di integrazione europea: visita Amb. Bitri Lani a InCE - IT
Giornale Diplomatico

24-09-2025
TG TRIESTE EDIZIONE COMPLETA 24/09/2025 From 17.22 to 18.07 - IT
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We create new opportunities for cooperation and EU integration thanks to the transfer of innovative solutions and best practices and by building synergies and partnerships.

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Secretary General Dal Mas wlecomes new Italian National Coordinator Ambassador Alfredo Durante Mangoni (Trieste, 14 Oct. 2025)

Secretariat warmly welcomes Ambassador Alfredo Durante Mangoni, new Italian National Coordinator

Governmental Dimension | 14 Oct, 2025

On 14 October 2025, Ambassador Alfredo Durante Mangoni was received at the CEI headquarters in Trieste by Secretary General Franco Dal Mas and members of the Secretariat.

Ana Svetel from Slovenia wins CEI Award for Young Writers 2025

Cooperation Fund | 03 Oct, 2025

On 9 September, Ana Svetel, a Slovenian writer and poet, received the CEI Award for Young Writers 2025 during the opening ceremony of the 40th Vilenica International Literary Festival at Ca

CEI Ministerial meeting on the side of the UN General Assembly (New York, 26 september 2025)

CEI Ministerial concludes working week in New York: EU Integration, support to Ukraine and regional connectivity

Governmental Dimension | 27 Sep, 2025

On 26 September 2025 Secretary General Franco Dal Mas concluded his week of activities on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly with the Informal Meeting of the CEI Ministers of Foreign Affairs chaired by Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marko Đurić, under

SG Dal Mas speaking with MFA Antonio Tajani at the "Friends of the Balkans" meeting (New York, 25 september 2025)

Accelerating accession of Western Balkans to European Family

Governmental Dimension | 25 Sep, 2025

On 24 september 2025 at the “Friends of the Balkans” meeting, convened by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, in the presence of the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, and the Foreign Ministers of the Group, Secretary G

SG Dal Mas at 80th UN General Assembly, (New York 22 - 26 september 2025)

Secretary General Franco Dal Mas in New York for the UN General Assembly

Governmental Dimension | 24 Sep, 2025

Secretary General, Franco Dal Mas, is in New York on the occasion of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, where the CEI participates as an Observer.

SG Dal Mas meets with bulgarian Foreign Minister Georgiev (Sofia, 10 September 2025)

Secretary General Dal Mas meets Foreign Minister Georgiev - “Through cooperation and dialogue, challenges become opportunities for growth”

Governmental Dimension | 11 Sep, 2025

Secretary General Franco Dal Mas, met in Sofia on 10 September with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Georg Georgiev.

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The Central European Initiative (CEI) is a regional intergovernmental forum of 17 Member States in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe - European integration and sustainable development through regional cooperation.

CEI Mission
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The Central European Initiative (CEI) is a regional intergovernmental forum of 17 Member States* in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe.
Its two main strategic goals focus on fostering European integration and promoting sustainable development through regional cooperation.

*Belarus suspended

POLITICAL AGENDA

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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THEMATIC AGENDA

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 focus

CEI Fund at the EBRD Annual Report 2024
CEI Activities for Ukraine
New leadership team appointments at CEI-Executive Secretariat
Resolution on Cooperation between United Nations and Central European Initiative
Joint Statement of CEI Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting

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CEI Ministerial concludes working week in New York: EU Integration, support to Ukraine and regional connectivity

Upcoming events

Oct
15
Trieste (Italy)
CNC Meeting
Oct / Dec
16 ‒ 19
Podgorica (Montenegro)
2nd Annual Scientific Conference of Physical Activity and Sports Tech for Healthy Lifestyles
Oct
16
Trieste, FVG Presidency Building (Italy)
Green and Smart Ports: Shaping the Future of Green Transition and Skills Development in the Adriatic-Ionian Region
Oct
18
Skopje (North Macedonia)
Third Freelance Conference
Oct
23
Belgrade, Serbia (Hotel Metropol Palace, Bulevar kralja Aleksandra 69)
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