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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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Green Growth

Promoting flourishing Green Growth will be a strategic focus of the CEI’s agenda for the coming years.

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Just Societies

Building just societies rank high on the CEI’s agenda thanks to its role in supporting the European integration process.

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Institutional Cooperation

In order to meet its mission the CEI cooperates at institutional level through a 4-pillar system and strategic partnerships:

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Project-based Cooperation

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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Cooperazione: rafforzare ruolo enti locali, intesa Ince-Alda - IT
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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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CEI Plan of Action 2021-2023

The Plan of Action 2020-2023 was adopted by the Heads of Government in December 2020.

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CEI Plan of Action 2021-2023 (4.07 MB)

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In focus

Newly appointed Deputy Secretaries General take office on 1 May
New Video on Know-how Exchange Programme
Joint Statement on the Russian War on Ukraine
Secretary General's statement on military action against Ukraine
Humanitarian contribution of CEI to people of Ukraine

Latest News

CEI PD Parliamentary Committee in Sofia, 16-17 May 2022

| 18 May 22

CEI PD Parliamentary Committee in Sofia on fostering cross-border research and innovation

CEI and ICTP open up opportunities

| 16 May 22

CEI and ICTP open up opportunities for young scientists through joint research assistance initiative

CNC Meeting (Trieste, 11 May 2022)

| 12 May 22

Committee of National Coordinators meet in Trieste

Conference on "Geo-hazards and impacts on natural and cultural heritage in geoparks" (8 May, Demir Kapija, North Macedonia)

| 12 May 22

Conference on "Geo-hazards and impacts on natural and cultural heritage in geoparks" successfully held in Demir Kapija, North Macedonia

| 12 May 22

CEI attends Special Session of WHO Regional Committee for Europe

| 02 May 22

Newly appointed Deputy Secretaries General take office on 1 May

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Via Genova 9 - 34121 Trieste (ITALY)
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