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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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10-12-2025
Întrevederea ministrului Oana Țoiu cu secretarul General al Inițiativei Central Europene, Franco Dal Mas, cu prilejul preluării de către România a președinției ICE - RO
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Oana Țoiu a discutat cu secretarul general al Inițiativei Central Europene despre definitivarea foii de parcurs a mandatului României la conducerea organizației - RO
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CEI Secretary General addresses conference on rebuilding Ukraine (Bucharest, Romania)

Governmental Dimension 12 Dec 25

CEI Secretary General addresses conference on rebuilding Ukraine in Bucharest

SG Dal Mas meets MP Rozália-Ibolya Biró, Chair of the Committee for Foreign Affairs of the Chamber of Deputies

Parliamentary Dimension 12 Dec 25

Dal Mas meets Chair of Romania’s Foreign Affairs Committee: focus on CEI Parliamentary Dimension and 2026 Romanian Presidency

SG Dal Mas meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, Oana-Silvia Țoiu (Bucharest, Romania)

Governmental Dimension 12 Dec 25

Romania prepares for CEI Presidency 2026: Dal Mas in Bucharest to define priorities and regional cooperation

Unveiling ceremony commemorative plaque dedicated to Dositej Obradović (Tireste, Italy)

Secretary General 09 Dec 25

Secretary General attends ceremony unveiling commemorative plaque dedicated to Dositej Obradović

Dsg Kiraly at the CEI-TCT panel in Niš (Serbia)

Governmental Dimension 09 Dec 25

CEI and Transport Community (TCT) Panel in Niš highlights integrated solutions for sustainable transport in the Western Balkans

Coordination Meeting of Regional Organisations (Sarajevo, 4 December 2025)

05 Dec 25

Smart and resilient connectivity: regional organisations meet in Sarajevo

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