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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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Know-how Exchange Programme Call for Proposals 2024 now open!

Know-how Exchange Programme | 16 Sep, 2024

By co‐financing capacity building, institutional development and technical assistance projects, the Programme is a development instrument aimed at promoting regional cooperation and boosting the EU integration process.

Right: Monika Herceg, winner of CEI Award for Young Writers 2024 (Ljubljana, 3 September 2024)

Monika Herceg from Croatia wins CEI Award for Young Writers 2024

Cooperation Fund | 10 Sep, 2024

Monika Herceg, born in 1990 in Sisak, Croatia, is one of the most prominent voices of contemporary Croatian literature. Actively engaged as poet, screenwriter, editor and as a gender equality activist, Herceg’s works have received significant acknowledgements and prestigious awards in her country and abroad.

15th edition of the International Design Contest “Trieste Contemporanea” (Gorizia, 31 August 2024)

Drini Berati from Albania wins CEI Award at International Design Contest “Trieste Contemporanea”

| 05 Sep, 2024

With his project THE WEAVER’S SEAT, Dini Berati from Albania is the winner of this year's CEI Award at the 15th edition of the International Design Contest “Trieste Contemporanea”.

Teen Doc Workshop (Požega / Užice, Serbia - 20-26 August 2024)

Workshop on nurturing next generation documentary filmmakers held in Serbia

Cooperation Fund | 05 Sep, 2024

The 2024 edition of the Teen Doc Workshop brought together, in Požega / Užice (Serbia) on 20-26 Ausgust, 25 young filmmakers from across the Balkans and Italy, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore document

"IMAGINE" Call for Ideas for sustainable development: winners make impactful use of awards

| 23 Jul, 2024

The winners of the 2022 edition of the Call for Ideas and Award Competition “IMAGINE” Active Young Citizens for Sustainable Development in Central European Initiative (CEI) and Adriatic Ionian Initiative (AII) Areas have put their prizes to excellent use.

Final meeting of the “Convention for the Strengthening of the Central European Initiative” (Rome, 5 July 2024)

Convention for Strengthening CEI: final meeting at Italian Parliament with endorsement of recommendations

Parliamentary Dimension | 09 Jul, 2024

High representatives of Parliaments and Governments from CEI Member States gathered in Rome at the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament on 5 July 2024 for the third and final meeting of the Convention for the Strengthening of the Central European Initiative.

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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

Know-how Exchange Programme Call for Proposals 2024
Deadline: 15 Nov 2024

In focus

Annual Report of the CEI Fund at the EBRD 2023
Annual Report of the Secretary General 2023
CEI PD Parliamentary Committee Meeting Joint Statement
Supporting Central European Scientists
Gender Equality Plan 2024-2026

Upcoming events

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17
Trieste (Italy)
Coordination Meeting of Regional Organisations
Sep
19 ‒ 22
Krakow (Poland)
EYP Action for CEI Youth: Strengthening Participation, Activism and Media Literacy among Youth in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe
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24
Trieste (Italy)
Kick off Meeting of ASAP Project (Adriatic Sensitive Areas Protection Mechanism)
Sep
25 ‒ 27
Sibenik (Croatia)
Conference: "Horizons of Sustainability: The Power of Creative Innovation for Transformation of Rural and Non-Urban Futures"
Sep
26 ‒ 27
Prilep (North Macedonia)
International workshop: Promoting an AI supported eco- activism in the Western Balkans

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14 Sep | 00:44TAL+ project, by 2024 Czech Rep.independent of Russian crude oil
13 Sep | 21:45China's Linglong Tire factory in Serbia launches production
13 Sep | 21:42Ukrainian pilots begin F-16 training in Romania

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