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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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CEI Study Highlights Opportunities for Revitalising Rail Passenger Services on Trieste-Ljubljana-Zagreb-Belgrade Route
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First international visit of Secretary General Dal Mas to Serbia: meeting with Foreign Minister Marko Djurić (Belgrade, 5 February 2025)

First international visit of Secretary General Dal Mas starts with Serbia: meeting with Foreign Minister Marko Djurić

Governmental Dimension | 05 Feb, 2025

CEI Secretary General Franco Dal Mas has made his first international visit today to Serbia, holding this year’s CEI Presidency.

CEI Award at Trieste Film Festival (24 January 2025) (Photo by: Francesca Bergamasco)

CEI Award at Trieste Film Festival to Polish Director Damian Kocur with 'Under the Volcano'

Cooperation Fund | 27 Jan, 2025

The CEI-supported Trieste Film Festival, an event dedicated to Central and Eastern European cinema, took place on January 16-24, 2025.

Meeting with Italian delegation to CEI Parliamentary Assembly (Rome, 16 January 2025)

Secretary General Dal Mas in Rome meets with Italian delegation to CEI Parliamentary Assembly

Parliamentary Dimension | 16 Jan, 2025

CEI Secretary General Franco Dal Mas, met in Rome at the Chamber of Deputies with the President of the Italian Delegation to the CEI Parliamentary Assembly, Hon. Salvatore Caiata. Hon. Isabella De Monte and Sen. Roberto Menia, members of the Delegation, were also present.

CEI Cooperation Fund: 48 activities approved

Cooperation Fund | 15 Jan, 2025

The CEI Cooperation Fund Call for Proposals 2024 has resulted in the approval of 48 projects for a total grant amount of EUR 495,144.16.

Conference on the Western Balkans and their path towards Europe (Rome, 14 January 2025)

Secretary General Dal Mas at conference on Western Balkans in Rome underlines importance of EU integration

| 15 Jan, 2025

Secretary General Franco Dal Mas took part in the Conference on the Western Balkans and their Path to Europe held at the Senate of the Italian Republic in Rome on 14 January 2025.

Interview with former SG Antonione sparks reflections for future role of CEI

| 14 Jan, 2025

In a recent interview, Senator Roberto Antonione, former CEI Secretary General reflected on his tenure and outlined the future prospects for the integration of the CEI Member States seeking to join the EU.

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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

Feb
18
Durres (Albania)
TREASURE 3rd meeting, and Innovative solution Workshop on Water Management/Quality and Bio-diversity preservation
Feb
19
Durres (Albania)
Joint event, synergies among the Interreg IPA Adrion ASAP, Interreg EURO-MED TREASURE, and KEP TRUE BLUE projects
Mar / Sep
01 ‒ 30
Hancesti (Republic of Moldova)
Workshop: Promoting citizen involvement in circular economy and waste recycling in CEI countries by awareness raising, exchange of good practices and pilot activities
Mar
24 ‒ 25
Bratislava (Slovakia)
Training: Bratislava Industry Days 2025
Mar
25
Portoroz (Slovenia)
ASAP: 1st Project and Steering Committee meeting

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09 Feb | 22:03Serbia students block highways in Belgrade and other cities
09 Feb | 21:31Ministerial meeting with the Western Balkans in Rome tomorrow
09 Feb | 21:15An evening of borderless celebration greets G0!2025
09 Feb | 16:59German military site targeted by spy drones: media
09 Feb | 16:33Kosovo votes amid tensions with allies, Serbia
08 Feb | 20:37Hungary has been Lab of Conservative Politics for 15 Years:Orban

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