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Tuesday, Dec 9

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Polish Presidency Convenes Council of Baltic Sea States Meeting

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Polish CBSS Presidency communiqué (first published on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland) Radosław Sikorski, Deputy Prime Minister…

Monday, Dec 8

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Crisis communication experts meet in Reykjavík to strengthen joint preparedness

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In order to respond more effectively to rising information pressures, hybrid threats and fast-moving crises, crisis communication professionals from across the Baltic Sea Region met…

Thursday, Dec 4

13

THBxOC 2025 Forum in Stockholm: Exploring the Links between Human Trafficking and Other Forms of Organised Crime

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Addressing human trafficking as an organised crime phenomenon and a security threat, the THBxOC 2025 Forum in Stockholm on 3–4 December 2025 brought together more than 270…

Monday, Dec 1

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Culture Powers Resilience: Culture for Resilience Forum 2025 Calls for the Cultural Pearls Initiative to Continue

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On 25-27 November 2025, Varde, Denmark became a vibrant gathering place for cultural leaders, municipalities, researchers, and practitioners from across the Baltic Sea Region. Over…

Wednesday, Nov 19

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CBSS Seminar Addresses Hybrid Threats and Security in the Baltic Sea Region

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On 19 November 2025, the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) hosted a security-focused seminar in Stockholm examining recent incidents and emerging threats in…

Wednesday, Nov 12

13

Four New Cultural Pearls to Foster Community Resilience in 2026

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Following an intensive development process that began in February 2024 under the BSR Cultural Pearls project, 11 motivated candidate cities from across the Baltic Sea Region…

Wednesday, Nov 5

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CBSS publishes Annual Report of the Estonian CBSS Presidency 2024–2025

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The Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) has published the Annual Report of the Estonian CBSS Presidency 2024–2025, highlighting the key achievements and developments during…

Friday, Oct 31

13

PA Secure at the EUSBSR Annual Forum 2025: The Role of Baltic Sea Capitals in Preparedness and Resilience

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At the EUSBSR Annual Forum in Sopot, Poland on 29 October 2025, Policy Area Secure turned the spotlight on how capital cities can drive resilience…

Friday, Oct 24

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Annual Report of the Estonian Presidency of the CBSS 2024-2025

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The Annual Report of the Estonian Presidency of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (2024–20245) highlights the key achievements and developments during Estonia’s Presidency…

Wednesday, Oct 22

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Trafficking in Human Beings for the Purpose of Sexual Exploitation in the Baltic Sea Region

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This report analyses trafficking in human beings for sexual exploitation in the Baltic Sea Region (2020–2024), highlighting the vulnerability of marginalised groups, evolving trafficking methods…

Friday, Oct 10

Joint CBSS Meeting in Warsaw Addresses Human Trafficking Amid Crises

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The CBSS Task Force against Trafficking in Human Beings (TF-THB) and the CBSS Expert Group on Children at Risk met in Warsaw on 9–10 October…

Thursday, Oct 2

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“Securing the Future”: CBSS Co-Organising and Co-Hosting at EUSBSR Annual Forum 2025

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The Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) will take an active role at the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) Annual Forum…

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Warsaw to Host Presentation of CBSS Anti-Trafficking Handbook

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On 8 October 2025, the Polish Ministry of Interior and Administration will host a training event in Warsaw, organised under the Polish Presidency of the…

Monday, Sep 29

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Human Trafficking: Registration opens for THBxOC 2025 Forum in Stockholm

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Registration is now open for the European Forum Against Trafficking in Human Beings – Countering Organised Crime and Protecting Victims (THBxOC 2025), taking place in…

Tuesday, Sep 23

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RESCOM: Culture Under Threat – Partnerships, Risks and Opportunities in Ukraine’s Regions

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Under the theme “Engage and Activate,” RESCOM partners hosted their second Learning Lab, bringing together cultural and community actors from across the Baltic Sea Region and Ukraine.…

Monday, Sep 22

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Cultural Pearls Network Conference: Engage and Activate – Strengthening Communities through Culture in Płock

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The Cultural Pearls Network and RESCOM partners held their second joint meeting in Płock, Poland, from 17 to 19 September 2025, bringing together cultural actors,…

Wednesday, Sep 17

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CBSS Expert Group on Children at Risk. Annual Report of the Estonian Presidency 2024–2025

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During the Estonian Presidency, the Expert Group on Children at Risk (EG CAR) prioritised the active involvement of children in shaping the policies and practices…

Monday, Sep 15

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Building Resilient Identities: Highlights from the CBSS Summer University in Greifswald

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From 15 to 20 September 2025, international students from across the Baltic Sea Region came together in Greifswald, Germany, for the CBSS Summer University under…

Tuesday, Sep 9

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Culture for Resilience Forum 2025: Building stronger communities through culture

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The Culture for Resilience Forum 2025 is designed for municipal representatives from the Baltic Sea Region — including cities awarded the title BSR Cultural Pearls 2024 and 2025,…

Wednesday, Sep 3

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Register Now for “Securing the Future”: EUSBSR Annual Forum 2025

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Be part of one of the Baltic Sea Region’s largest cooperation events on resilience and security, and join us and fellow stakeholders at the EUSBSR…

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Join the CBSS Youth Working Groups and Contribute to a Better Region!

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All young people aged 16-29 who live in or are citizens of a Baltic Sea Region country are invited to join our Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum…

Friday, Aug 29

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Razom Summer University: Strengthening Societal Security in the Baltic Sea Region and Ukraine

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The Razom Summer University programme focused on crisis management, resilience-building, and societal security, with particular attention to the links between the Baltic Sea Region and…

Monday, Jul 28

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[#b_hack]: Click for Climate Action

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(NB: This news article has been translated and adapted from a press release issued by the TH Lübeck. Access the original article in German here.)…

Monday, Jul 21

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PSF 2025: Eight Projects Selected to Strengthen Resilience and Trust in the Baltic Sea Region

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This year’s PSF Call invited innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing societal resilience, safety, collaboration, and trust in the Baltic Sea Region by fostering understanding, cooperation,…

Tuesday, Jul 1

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Poland Assumes CBSS Presidency with a Focus on Regional Security

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On 1 July 2025, Poland assumed the rotating Presidency of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) for a one-year term, placing particular emphasis…

Thursday, Jun 5

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Guidance on Exploring Transnational Child Protection Cases in Europe

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Transnational child protection is is an increasingly important subject, with the growing mobility of persons and children within and into Europe, and the growth of…

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Baseline Report on Marine Digital Twins and Green Shipping Corridors in the Baltic Sea Region

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The Baltic Sea is one of the most intensively trafficked maritime regions in the world, contributing significantly to global shipping emissions. With ferries alone responsible…

Estonian CBSS Presidency Releases Baseline Report on Marine Digital Twins and Green Shipping Corridors

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The Estonian Presidency of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) has published a Baseline Report on Marine Digital Twins and Green Shipping Corridors in…

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Crisis Awareness and Preparedness in Focus at Annual CBSS Civil Protection Network Meeting

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Strengthening crisis awareness, improving early warning systems, and enhancing evacuation and sheltering capacities were central themes at the 23rd Meeting of Directors-General for Civil Protection…

Friday, May 16

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Position Paper by Baltic Sea Youth on Building Democratic Resilience through Digitalisation, Civic Education, and Consistent Youth Participation

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Estonia hosted the CBSS Youth Ministerial in Tallinn from 4–7 May 2025, focusing on key issues such as youth digitalisation, the dangers of radicalisation, digital…