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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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27-05-2025
Fondo dell’INCE presso la BERS, finanziato dall’Italia. Presentazione delle Operazioni in Montenegro – Podgorica, 26 maggio - IT
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Dnevnik na Gradskoj - Mujović: Gradnje u Beogradskoj ulici neće biti - 26.05.2025 (dal min. 14.45 al min. 16.50)
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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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CEI Cooperation Fund Call for Proposals 2025
Deadline: 09 Jun 2025

CEI Award for Young Writers: Call for Applications 2025
Deadline: 15 Jun 2025

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

Project Management | 30 May, 2025

The recently launched Call for Participants to join the Advanced training course “Challenges and Perspectives of Science Diplomacy in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe”, which will take place in Trieste and Gorizia (Italy) on 25 - 28 November 2025 is open until 30 June!

CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism 2025: Now Open!

Cooperation Fund | 30 May, 2025

The CEI and the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO) are proud to announce the 2025 Call for Applications.

Roadshow of CEI Fund at the EBRD: second week concludes in Sarajevo

| 27 May, 2025

The second round of the CEI-EBRD Roadshow in the Western Balkans concluded today in Sarajevo.

Roadshow CEI Fund at the EBRD in Montenegro (Podgorica, 26 May 2025)

Italy-backed CEI Fund at the EBRD highlights long-standing support to Montenegro’s EU Integration

| 27 May, 2025

The activities and programmes of the CEI Fund at the EBRD, entirely financed by Italy, were at the centre of the high-level meeting held in Podgorica on 26 May.

Ministerial Conference “Preparing for the AI Era” (Belgrade, 22–23 May 2025)

Regional cooperation and science diplomacy for strengthened AI preparedness in CEI countries

Governmental Dimension | 26 May, 2025

The Ministerial Conference “Preparing for the AI Era” was held in Belgrade on 22–23 May 2025, under this year's Serbian CEI Presidency.

Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to Italy Karla Wursterová visits Secretariat

| 22 May, 2025

On 22 May 2025 H.E. Karla Wursterová, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to Italy, paid an official visit to the CEI - Executive Secretariat. The Honorary Consul of Slovakia, Luca Davide Farina, was also present.

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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

CEI Cooperation Fund Call for Proposals 2025
Deadline: 09 Jun 2025
CEI Award for Young Writers: Call for Applications 2025
Deadline: 15 Jun 2025
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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Meeting of the Parliamentary Committee of the Central European Initiative (CEI) Parliamentary Dimension (Belgrade, 20-21 May 2025) - photo by Peđa Vučković

Meeting of CEI PD Parliamentary Committee in Belgrade to reaffirm support for EU Enlargement

Upcoming events

Jun
09 ‒ 13
Varna (Bulgaria)
XXV Anniversary Summer Seminar for Young Public Policy Professionals “Strategic Vision for Central and Eastern Europe in Times of Continuous Uncertainty”
Jun
25 ‒ 26
Prague (Czech Republic)
20th international conference DisCo 2025 : Empowering Futures - Leveraging Digital Technologies in Education for Youth, Women, and Vulnerable Groups
Aug
08 ‒ 17
Ethno village Čardaci, Municipality Vitez (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
20th International Summer School “Sustainable Energy and Environmental Policy"
Aug
29 ‒ 31
Pokljuka and Bled (Slovenia)
Young Bled Strategic Forum
Sep
01 ‒ 05
Bucharest (Romania)
10th Central European Symposium on Plasma Chemistry (10th CESPC)

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