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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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Central European Initiative granted the observer status in the statutory bodies of the youth sector of the Council of Europe
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05-07-2024
Convenzione per Rafforzamento dell’Iniziativa Centro Europea InCE
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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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Call for Expressions of Interest: innovative solutions and novel techniques for environmental remediation in port areas
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Italy helps modernise honey production in Serbia through CEI Fund at the EBRD

Technical Cooperation | 04 Dec, 2024

In Kragujevac, Serbia, the long-standing tradition of beekeeping is transforming into a model of sustainability and innovation through the efforts of Sanum per Fructus.

XVIII South East Europe Media Forum (SEEMF) (Podgorica, 27-28 November 2024) - OPENING

Media and elections debated at SEEMF in Montenegro opened by President Milatović

Cooperation Fund | 03 Dec, 2024

Around 200 participants from all CEI countries and beyond attended the XVIII South East Europe Media Forum

1st Regional Workshop on the UPSHIFT Programme (Trieste, 29 November 2024)

1st Regional Workshop on UPSHIFT Programme in collaboration with UNICEF

| 02 Dec, 2024

The 1st Regional Workshop on the UPSHIFT Programme was organised by the CEI in collaboration with UNICEF on 29 November 2024, gathering UNICEF experts and government representatives from CEI Member States at the Organisation's Headqua

Workshop "Connecting the Adriatic-Ionian Region through Advanced Technology and Training for the Energy Transition in the Port Sector" (Trieste, 28 November 2024)

Connecting Adriatic-Ionian Region through advanced technology and training for energy transition in port sector

Project Management | 29 Nov, 2024

The Workshop Connecting the Adriatic-Ionian Region through Advanced Technology and Training for the Energy Transition in the Port Sector was held in Trieste on 28 November 2024 convening stakeholders from across the Adriatic-Ionian region to foster sustainability, connectivit

CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism (Podgorica, 27 November 2024)

Adrian Mogoş (Romania), Dino Cviko (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and Giorgio Michalopoulos (Italy) win CEI SEEMO Award 2024

Cooperation Fund | 29 Nov, 2024

This year, the focus was on the role of investigative journalism in raising public awareness of critical issues in the environment, agriculture/food security, and health sectors, with special attention to stories advocating for transparency and good governance as regards practices, procedures, and funding.

1st Conference on Science Diplomacy in Central, Eastern and South-eastern Europe (Trieste, 20-21 November 2024)

Inaugural Conference on Science Diplomacy in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe

| 22 Nov, 2024

The participants in the inaugural Conference on Science Diplomacy (SD), held on 20-21 November 2024 at the CEI Headquarters, included diplomats, academics, and science diplomacy practitioners from across Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe.

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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.

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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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Open Calls

Call for Expressions of Interest: innovative solutions and novel techniques for environmental remediation in port areas
Deadline: 13 Dec 2024

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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
CEI PD Parliamentary Committee Meeting Joint Statement

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07 Dec | 20:47Potential influx from Balkan route due to Syria crisis: Crosetto
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