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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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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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11-09-2025
Sofia, incontro Dal Mas (ince) - Ministro Georgiev: “Cooperazione e dialogo trasformano le sfide in crescita”
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InCE, incontro a Sofia, Bulgaria modello per l’integrazione europea - IT
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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.

SG Dal Mas meets Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić (Belgrade, 9 September 2025)

European cooperation and integration: Secretary General, Dal Mas meets with Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić

Governmental Dimension | 10 Sep, 2025

Secretary General Franco Dal Mas, yesterday met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Marko Đurić.

Senator Stefania Craxi, President of the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee of Italian Senate pays visit to Secretariat

Parliamentary Dimension | 04 Sep, 2025

The CEI – Executive Secretariat had the honour today of welcoming Senator Stefania Craxi, President of the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee of the Italian Senate, for an institutional visit.

CEI Fund at the EBRD Annual Report 2024: contributions and budget outlook

| 22 Jul, 2025

The 2024 Annual Report of the CEI Fund at the EBRD provides a comprehensive overview of the activities financed through Italy’s contributions.

Know-how Exchange Programme Call for Proposals 2025 now open!

Know-how Exchange Programme | 21 Jul, 2025

We are glad to announce the launch of the Call for Proposals for the CEI Know‐how Exchange Programme (KEP).

CEI at URC2025 with full agenda

Governmental Dimension | 11 Jul, 2025

The Central European Initiative (CEI) took part in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2025), held in Rome on 10 and 11 July, strengthening its commitment to Ukraine’s recovery through active institutional participation and the launch of new initiatives.

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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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Keep up-to-date with the latest news and highlights from the Central European Initiative.

Open Calls

Know-how Exchange Programme Call for Proposals 2025
Deadline: 26 Sep 2025

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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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Resolution on strengthening of Central European Initiative unanimously approved

Upcoming events

Sep
17 ‒ 19
Bar (Montengro)
Workshop - Healthy and active ageing in the SEEHN MSs - WBs and beyond: challenges, progress and potential policies through economic lens
Sep
24
Kyiv (Ukraine)
Seminar on Land-related conflict resolution strategies for sustainable rural development
Sep
24 ‒ 25
Belgrade (Serbia)
CERT FORUM (Central Europe Rural Tourism Forum)
Sep
24
Turin (Italy)
BIOLOC Final Conference
Sep
26
New York (USA)
Informal meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs (working breakfast)

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12 Sep | 22:04NATO says bolstering eastern flank
12 Sep | 21:09US Suspends strategic dialogue with Kosovo
12 Sep | 18:03EU summons Russian and Belarusian envoys
12 Sep | 17:30Irregular crossings down 21% in 2025: Frontex
12 Sep | 14:55Republika Srpska bans entry to Slovenian leaders
11 Sep | 22:28Djokovic ready to move to Greece

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