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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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21 Apr 25

CEI pays tribute to Pope Francis

Governmental Dimension 17 Apr 25

CEI Joins Council of Europe Youth Committees as observer to strengthen regional cooperation

CNC meeting (Brussels, 15 April 2025)

Governmental Dimension 17 Apr 25

CEI National Coordinators meet in Brussels to strengthen cooperation with European Union

3rd SC Meeting/ Green-Path Project (Trieste, 15-16 April)

Project Management 16 Apr 25

GreenPATH partners gather in Trieste for 3rd Steering Committee Meeting to advance sustainable mobility in Central Europe

Rural development delegation from North Macedonia visits Friuli Venezia Giulia  Region (Trieste, 7-10 April 2025)

Project Management 11 Apr 25

Rural development delegation from North Macedonia visits Friuli Venezia Giulia Region

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Governmental Dimension 10 Apr 25

CEI strengthens strategic partnership with WHO Europe

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