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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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Ana Svetel from Slovenia wins CEI Award for Young Writers 2025

Amb. Anila Bitri Lani pays official visit to the CEI Executive Secretariat (Trieste, 29 september 2025)

Dsg Mushka at Warsaw Security Forum (Warsaw, 29-30 september 2025)

CEI Ministerial meeting on the side of the UN General Assembly (New York, 26 september 2025)

Secretary General Dal Mas with Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marko Đurić (New York, 26 september 2025)

From left to right: Minister of Foreign Affairs of italy hon. Antonio Tajani, Permanent Representative of Italy at United Nations amb. Maurizio Massari and Secretary General Franco Dal Mas