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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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We create new opportunities for cooperation and EU integration thanks to the transfer of innovative solutions and best practices and by building synergies and partnerships.

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In focus

Annual Report of the Secretary General 2025
Annual Report of the CEI Fund at the EBRD 2025
CHAIR’S STATEMENT – CEI SECRETARIAT 30 YEARS
Joint Statement adopted at CEI Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting 2025
New leadership team appointments at CEI-Executive Secretariat

Latest News

78th meeting of the European Steering Committee for Youth (CDEJ) and the 55th session of the Joint Council on Youth (CMJ) (Strasbourg, 19–21 October 2026)

Governmental Dimension 23 Oct 26

Strengthening cooperation with Council of Europe on youth policies

23 Oct 26

Dal Mas addresses Rotary Club Trieste on reunification of Europe

23 Oct 26

Montenegro looks to Italy’s experience on corruption prevention and whistleblower protection

Conference “New Visions for the Western Balkans – Preparing for Enlargement: Communicating Benefits and Accelerating Connectivity” (Rome, 20 Oct. 2026)

22 Oct 26

CEI contributes to debate on EU enlargement and connectivity at Western Balkans conference in Rome

7th SEE Mosaics Meeting (Ljubljana; Celje, Slovenia, 13–16 October 2026)

Cooperation Fund 19 Oct 26

7th SEE Mosaics Meeting in Slovenia focuses on climate challenges and cultural heritage preservation

Berlin Process side event “From Regional Cooperation to Collective Action: Strengthening Integrity and Anti-Corruption in South-East Europe” (Tirana, 15 October 2026)

16 Oct 26

DSG Pejovic highlights regional cooperation and rule of law at Berlin Process anti-corruption event in Tirana

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