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The CEI-Executive Secretariat (CEI-ES) is looking for a qualified Project Expert to join the team of the Project Management Office (PMO) and contribute to the implementation of the following projects:
The Ambassador of Ukraine to Italy, Ihor Brusylo, visited the CEI-Executive Secretariat in Trieste on 14 September 2026. He was welcomed by Secretary General Franco Dal Mas for talks focusing on Ukraine's role within the CEI, the Organisation's continued commitment to the country, and prospects for enhanced cooperation ahead of Ukraine's foreseen CEI Presidency next year.
On 9 September, ANSA, Italy’s News Agency, organised the Conference “The Balkans Meet in Trieste” under the CEI patronage.
On 9 September 2026, Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, visited the CEI - Executive Secretariat in Trieste today, where he was welcomed by Secretary General Franco Dal Mas.
The BIOSTARS project is launching the BIOSTARS Youth Innovators Call, a new initiative aimed at identifying and supporting young people with innovative ideas and early-stage projects capable of contributing to more sustainable, resilient and dynamic rural territories across the Mediterranean.
On 3–4 September 2026, the LINK-AGE Project, co-financed by the Interreg Central Europe Programme, officially launched its activities with a Kick-off Meeting held in Treviso, Italy.
On 24 August 2026, Marko Čadež, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, visited the CEI - Executive Secretariat where he met Secretary General Franco Dal Mas.
The first in-country mission under the Falcone-Borsellino Programme for Central and South-Eastern Europe was held in Podgorica, marking the launch of the Programme's operational activities following its official presentation at the CEI-Executive Secretariat in Trieste in June 2026.
The Horizon Europe project STRONGBIONET (Strengthening and Connecting Bioeconomy Networks) has reecently officially launched with a kick-off meeting held in Seville, Spain, bringing together 19 partner organisations from 14 European countries.
The UA NEXT project: Training Co-creators of Unity of Ukrainians in Bulgaria concluded on 16 July 2026 with a certificate award ceremony at the Embassy of Ukraine in Sofia.
On 13 July 2026 The CEI, under the Romanian CEI Presidency and in cooperation with the CEI-Executive Secretariat, organised the side event "Sustainable Infrastructure in the CEI Region: Regional Cooperation as a Driver for SDG Implementation" at the 2026 United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Developme