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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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10-02-2025
CEI Study Highlights Opportunities for Revitalising Rail Passenger Services on Trieste-Ljubljana-Zagreb-Belgrade Route
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Serbia: segretario generale Iniziativa Centro Europea Franco Dal Mas incontra ministro degli Esteri Marko Djuric - IT
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Official visit from Hon. Antonio Tajani (Trieste, 26 march 2025)

Italian Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Antonio Tajani pays official visit to Secretariat

Governmental Dimension | 27 Mar, 2025

On 26 March 2025, the Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Antonio Tajani, paid an official visit to the CEI - Executive Secretariat.

New leadership team appointments at CEI-Executive Secretariat

| 25 Mar, 2025

The CEI is pleased to announce two new appointments and a term renewal within its Executive Secretariat (CEI-ES), reinforcing its leadership team.

Visit from Italy's Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Maria Tripodi to Executive Secretariat

Governmental Dimension | 24 Mar, 2025

On 24 March 2025, the Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Italy), Hon. Maria Tripodi, paid an institutional visit to the CEI - Executive Secretariat.

Secretary General Dal Mas meets with President of Friuli Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region, Fedriga

| 20 Mar, 2025

The strategic role of the Friuli Venezia Giulia (FVG) Autonomous Region as a bridge between the European Union and the Western Balkans, both in diplomatic and economic terms, was the focus of a meeting held this morning at the Regional Palace in Trieste between CEI Secretary General Franco Dal Mas and the Governor of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Massimiliano Fedriga.

CEI Fund at the EBRD contributes to supporting vital infrastructure in Ukrainian city, Ternopil

Technical Cooperation | 14 Mar, 2025

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending 10 million EUR to Ternopilelectrotrans, a municipal public transport operator in the city of Ternopil, an economic centre in western Ukraine.

1st CNC Meeting under Serbian CEI Presidency 2025 (Belgrade, 27 febbraio 2025)

First CNC Meeting under Serbian Presidency 2025 in Belgrade: European integration and connectivity at heart of agenda

Governmental Dimension | 28 Feb, 2025

The CEI Committee of National Coordinators Committee gathered in Belgrade on 27 February for their first meeting under the Serbian Presidency 2025.

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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

Resolution on Cooperation between United Nations and Central European Initiative
Joint Statement of CEI Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting
Final Declaration of the Parliamentary Assembly of the CEI Parliamentary Dimension
Annual Report of the CEI Fund at the EBRD 2023
Annual Report of the Secretary General 2023

Upcoming events

Mar
29
Tirana (Albania)
International Conference on the potential of cargo bikes to transform last mile delivery
Apr
01
Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Regional Policy Dialogue on Good Governance and Women Leadership in Southeast Europe
Apr
03
Trieste (Italy)
SUSTANCE: Stakeholders round table on Pilot action results
Apr
08 ‒ 09
Budapest (Hungary)
GRETA – Steering Committee Meeting
Apr
15 ‒ 16
Trieste (Italy)
GreenPATH – Steering Committee meeting

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27 Mar | 15:25EU must 'respond firmly' to car tariffs: Germany
27 Mar | 15:24Bosnia, international arrest warrant for Serb leader Dodik
27 Mar | 14:03We cannot allow a crisis outbreak in the Balkans: Tajani
26 Mar | 21:39Guarantees for Kyiv in Euro-Atlantic context - Chigi
26 Mar | 21:08Greece accepts new Chevron gas drilling interest: ministry
26 Mar | 20:34EU emergency preparedness plan, stocks for 72 hours

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