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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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Call for participants to join advanced training course “Challenges and Perspectives of Science Diplomacy in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe”
Deadline: 30 Jun 2025

CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism 2025
Deadline: 15 Jul 2025

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CEI takes over chairmanship of EU Science Diplomacy Alliance

| 24 Jun, 2025

The CEI, together with the Department of Political and Social Sciences at the University of Trieste, has officially assumed the chairmanship of the EU Science Diplomacy Alliance (EUSDA) for the 2025–2026 term. This follows the successful 2024–2025 term led by AVRIST (Association pour la Valorisation des Relations Internationales Scientifiques et Techniques).

CEI reaffirms commitment to regional transport connectivity at Adriatic-Ionian Forum

| 19 Jun, 2025

The CEI has recently participated (18 June 2025) in the conference Enhancing Road and Rail Connectivity in the Adriatic-Ionian Region in Portoroz, Slovenia organised by the Forum of the Adriatic and Ionian Chambers of Commerce.

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CEI at 2025 Annual Meeting of Regional Cooperation Council in Tirana

| 18 Jun, 2025

The CEI has recently participated (15 June 2025) in the Annual Meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), held in Tirana under the Chairmanship-in-Office of Albania within the framework of the South-East European

Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the South-East European Cooperation Process - SEECP (Tirana, 16 June 2025)

CEI participates in SEECP Meeting of Foreign Ministers in Tirana

Governmental Dimension | 17 Jun, 2025

On 16 June the CEI-Executive Secretariat took part in the annual Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), held in Tirana a

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Italian MFA Director General for Europe and International Trade Policy, Nicola Verola, pays visit to CEI Secretariat

Governmental Dimension | 14 Jun, 2025

On 13 June, the CEI - Executive Secretariat had the honour of hosting Minister Plenipotentiary Nicola Verola, Director General for Europe and International Trade Policy at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, for an institutional visit.

SG Dal Mas in Prague meets with MFA State Secretary Radek Rubeš

Governmental Dimension | 12 Jun, 2025

On 11 June 2025, CEI Secretary General, Franco Dal Mas, met in Prague with Radek Rubeš, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.

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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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Open Calls

Call for participants to join advanced training course “Challenges and Perspectives of Science Diplomacy in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe”
Deadline: 30 Jun 2025
CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism 2025
Deadline: 15 Jul 2025

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CEI Cooperation Fund Call for Proposals now open!
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
Final Declaration of the Parliamentary Assembly of the CEI Parliamentary Dimension

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Italian MFA Director General for Europe and International Trade Policy, Nicola Verola, pays visit to CEI Secretariat

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Jun
25 ‒ 26
Prague (Czech Republic)
20th international conference DisCo 2025 : Empowering Futures - Leveraging Digital Technologies in Education for Youth, Women, and Vulnerable Groups
Jun
25
Kotor (Montenegro)
Workshop on Policies and strategies for a sustainable blue economy in Montenegro (Interreg IPA Adrion ASAP project, and KEP TRUE BLUE project)
Jun
26 ‒ 27
Bar (Montenegro)
Interreg Euro-MED TREASURE Project and Steering Committee meeting
Jun
27
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Workshop “Is the Future of Port Systems Still Green? – Balancing Decarbonisation, Competitiveness and Skills in the Adriatic-Ionian Macroregion”
Aug
08 ‒ 17
Ethno village Čardaci, Municipality Vitez (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
20th International Summer School “Sustainable Energy and Environmental Policy"

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