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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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    Annual Report 2023

     

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  • What we do

    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.  

    Goals

    Politica Agenda

    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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    Thematic Agenda

    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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    Cei Plan of Action

    • Political Agenda
    • Thematic Agenda
      • Good governance & institutional development
      • Youth, women and other vulnerable groups
      • Better health and well-being
      • Connectivity & sustainable mobility
      • Renewable energy, energy efficiency & energy security
      • Circular bioeconomy
      • Environmental protection, risk-reduction & resilience
      • Sustainable communities, cities & territories
      • Business environment & entrepreneurship
      • Research & innovation through science diplomacy
      • Media freedom & pluralism
      • Cultural cooperation
  • How we do it

    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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    • Governmental Dimension
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    • Local Dimension
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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:

    How we do it

    • CEI Cooperation Activities
    • CEI Know-how Exchange Programme
    • Technical Cooperation with EBRD
    • Project Management

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    27-06-2023
    Treno diretto da Trieste a Fiume: da aprile 2024 prima corsa al via - IT
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    26-06-2023
    Railways: CEI study, capacity for Trieste-Rijeka link - EN
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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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    Open Calls

    • Know-how Exchange Programme Call for Proposals 2024
      Deadline: 15 Nov 2024
    • Call for Expressions of Interest: innovative solutions and novel techniques for environmental remediation in port areas
      Deadline: 13 Dec 2024
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Upcoming Events

  1. Oct
    18
    Zagreb (Croatia)
    Balkan Economic Forum 2024
  2. Oct
    31
    Tirana (Albania)
    International Workshop on Higher Education
  3. Nov
    08
    Trieste (Italy)
    Public event on "Advancing regional integration through enhanced passenger rail services in the CEI region"
  4. Nov
    12 ‒ 14
    Krakaw (Poland)
    CET (CERIC-CEI Clean Energy Training)
  5. Nov
    12 ‒ 14
    Trieste (Italy)
    4th WHO-CEI Western Balkans inter-country/area meeting Strengthening primary health care models to manage complex chronic conditions in the Western Balkans
  6. Nov
    19
    Tirana (Albania)
    Committee of National Coordinators Meeting
  7. Nov
    20
    Tirana (Albania)
    Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs (MFA Meeting) of the CEI Member States

Open Calls

  • Know-how Exchange Programme Call for Proposals 2024
    Deadline: 15 Nov 2024
  • Call for Expressions of Interest: innovative solutions and novel techniques for environmental remediation in port areas
    Deadline: 13 Dec 2024
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In focus

  • Final Declaration of the Parliamentary Assembly of the CEI Parliamentary Dimension
  • Annual Report of the CEI Fund at the EBRD 2023
  • Annual Report of the Secretary General 2023
  • CEI PD Parliamentary Committee Meeting Joint Statement
  • Supporting Central European Scientists

Latest News

Workshop “Best Practices from EU Policies and Strategies to Achieve a Sustainable Blue Economy: What Path for Bosnia and Herzegovina?” (Sarajevo, 10 October 2024)
14 Oct 24
Workshop in Sarajevo on sustainable blue economy: strengthening synergies between projects
Project Management 11 Oct 24
Fostering sustainable freight deliveries in Functional Urban Areas: insights from GRETA Project
CEMAN Orchestra 2024 tour (Trieste, 2 October 2024)
10 Oct 24
CEI sponsored CEMAN Orchestra performs autumn tour from Trieste to Prague
CNC Meeting (Trieste, 8 October 2024)
Governmental Dimension 09 Oct 24
Committee of National Coordinators of CEI Member States meet in Trieste
CEMAN Autumn Tour 2024
02 Oct 24
CEMAN Orchestra 2024 Tour Begins Today!
Parliamentary Assembly of CEI Parliamentary Dimension - Family Photo (Tirana, 1 October 2024)
Parliamentary Dimension 02 Oct 24
CEI Parliamentary Assembly in Tirana adopts Final Declaration emphasising need for strengthened regional cooperation for European Integration
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