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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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CHAIR’S STATEMENT – CEI SECRETARIAT 30 YEARS
Joint Statement adopted at CEI Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting 2025
CEI Cooperation Fund: 30 activities approved
CEI Fund at the EBRD Annual Report 2024
CEI Activities for Ukraine

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Sustance Final Conference (Trieste, 24 March 2026)

Project Management 01 Apr 26

SUSTANCE – Final conference shapes future of public transport connectivity in Central Europe

CEI Cooperation Fund Call for Proposals now open!

Cooperation Fund 31 Mar 26

CEI Cooperation Fund Call for Proposals now open!

CEI participates in Council of Europe Youth intergovernmental meetings in Budapest (Hungary, 2026)

27 Mar 26

CEI participates in Council of Europe Youth intergovernmental meetings in Budapest

Secretary General Franco Dal Mas receives “Filo di Seta” Award in Trieste (24 March 2026)

27 Mar 26

Secretary General Franco Dal Mas receives “Filo di Seta” Award in Trieste

CEI condemns attack on cultural heritage in Lviv

25 Mar 26

CEI condemns attack on cultural heritage in Lviv

Chisinau, Moldova. During the February 2026 workshop (Photo by GM Moisé)

Know-how Exchange Programme 23 Mar 26

Moldova: training enhances journalist safety and media resilience

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