Posts Tagged ‘CBSS’
Young representatives elected to Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum leadership
On 28 April 2026, elections were held for the leadership of the Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum (BSRYF), selecting a new Chair, members of the Committee of Youth Representatives (CYR), and youth organisations to join the Steering Group. The newly elected representatives will serve a one-year term beginning on 1 July 2026.
The BSRYF is a regional platform that enables young people aged 16–29 to engage in political dialogue and contribute to decision-making across the Baltic Sea Region. It brings together youth representatives from across the region to strengthen cooperation, exchange perspectives, and ensure that young people’s voices are reflected in regional policy discussions, including within the framework of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS).
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Originally published on 5 May
Read MoreCall for applications: Baltic Sea Parliamentary Youth Forum 2026 in Lübeck
The upcoming Baltic Sea Parliamentary Youth Forum 2026, taking place in Lübeck, Germany, from 28 August to 1 September 2026, will bring together around 50 young people from across the Baltic Sea Region and beyond to exchange perspectives, engage directly with decision-makers, and contribute to shaping the future of the region.
The Forum is organised under the Schleswig-Holstein Landtag Presidency of the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC) by the Schleswig-Holstein Landtag, the BSPC Secretariat and the CBSS Secretariat in collaboration with the Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum.
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Originally published on 30 Apr
Read MoreCBSS Youth Ministerial: Young people shape regional recommendations in Warsaw
From 20 to 22 April 2026, youth delegates aged 18 to 29 from across the Baltic Sea Region met in Warsaw for the CBSS Youth Ministerial 2026. Hosted under the Polish CBSS Presidency by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland, the meeting provided a platform for young people to address regional priorities and prepare recommendations for CBSS Foreign Ministers.
The main outcome of the Youth Ministerial is a set of youth recommendations to be presented to CBSS Foreign Ministers at their upcoming Ministerial Session later this year. Prior to that, the recommendations will also be presented to the CBSS Committee of Senior Officials.
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Originally published on 22 Apr
Read MoreInstrumentalisation of migration by Belarus and Russia – a hybrid threat against the Baltic Sea Region
In a move to strengthen regional security, the Polish Ministry of the Interior and Administration and the Council of the Baltic Sea States co-organised an expert roundtable on 17 April in Warsaw. The meeting brought together representatives from ministries of the interior, justice, and foreign affairs, as well as border guard agencies and academia. Discussions focused on the instrumentalisation of migration by Belarus and Russia — a hybrid threat aimed at destabilising the Baltic Sea Region through the organised and coordinated movement of vulnerable people towards the EU’s external borders.
The event addressed the intersection of national security threats, smuggling, and human trafficking. Expert contributions included situational updates from CBSS member states, a historical overview of the phenomenon, and a briefing on Lithuania’s legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning the repeated illegal actions of Belarus.
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Originally published on 17 Apr
Read MoreJoin [#b_hack] 2026: Where young minds innovate for freedom and security in the Baltic Sea Region
How can freedom and security coexist in an increasingly complex world? Join us in Lübeck, Germany, from 2–5 July 2026 for four days of collaboration, creativity, and impact at [#b_hack] – the Baltic Sea Region Hackathon 2026.
This year’s edition invites young people from across the Baltic Sea Region to explore the theme “Free and Secure Societies. Working together in challenging times.” Through innovation and teamwork, participants will tackle real-world challenges and develop ideas that strengthen both individual freedoms and collective security.
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Originally published on 30 Mar
Read MoreInformal Meeting of CBSS Foreign Ministers held in Warsaw
At the invitation of Minister Radosław Sikorski, top diplomats of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) member states held an informal discussion today at the Palace of the Commonwealth in Warsaw. High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas also took part in the meeting.
Poland currently holds Presidency of the CBSS. The meeting was convened at the initiative of the Polish Presidency to address the need to strengthen the organisation’s political dimension and initiate an in-depth discussion among the region’s countries on the current security challenges.
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Originally published on 4 Mar
Read MoreCBSS hosts side event on hybrid threats at the Munich Security Conference
On Sunday, 15 February 2026, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS), and the CBSS Secretariat will jointly host a roundtable side event at this year’s Munich Security Conference (MSC 2026). The session will focus on countering hybrid threats in the Baltic Sea Region.
The session will be chaired by Dr Gustav Lindström, Director General of the CBSS Secretariat, and is due to include interventions from Mr Radosław Sikorski (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, and Chair of the CBSS), Ms Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir (Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland), Mr Espen Barth Eide (Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway), and Mr Martin Roger (Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia).
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Originally published on 13 Feb
Read MorePSF 2026: CBSS Opens Call for Project Proposals on Security and Resilience
The Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) invites proposals for projects focusing on strengthening security and resilience in the Baltic Sea Region under its Project Support Facility (PSF) 2026 call, which opens on 15 February 2026. Applications will be accepted until 31 March 2026.
The PSF 2026 call seeks innovative projects that foster understanding, cooperation, and mutual trust, contributing to a safer, more resilient, and sustainable region. Proposals should align with one of the CBSS’s three long-term priority areas, promoting sustainable partnerships and macro-regional cooperation.
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Originally published on 5 Feb
Read MoreCouncil of Baltic Sea States meeting
Security topped the agenda of a discussion Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski had with the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) foreign ministers. High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas also joined the videoconference.
Held on 8 December 2025, the meeting had been arranged on the initiative of Poland as part of its current Presidency of the Council. The discussion focused on key regional security issues, including ongoing talks on putting an end to the fighting in Ukraine, as well as the work now under way in the European Union in regard to a reparations loan and the US National Security Strategy.
Poland’s top diplomat stressed that the countries in Central, Eastern, and Northern Europe must be engaged in all international talks concerning the region. In that context, the CBSS is a useful cooperation format. The participants agreed on further exchange of information and continued cooperation to support Ukraine. A fair peace is the only solution that may stabilise the situation in Europe. There was general consent that a decision on using the frozen Russian assets will be a pivotal issue in the near future.
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Originally published on 8 Dec
Read MoreCBSS publishes Annual Report of the Estonian CBSS Presidency 2024–2025
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 Estonia’s Presidency of the organisation from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
The report covers contributions from the Estonian Presidency, various CBSS bodies such as expert groups, and projects involving CBSS participation.
The Estonian Presidency focused in particular on strengthening resilience and sustainability in the Baltic Sea Region, with priorities including cooperation in civil protection, the development of a digital twin of the Baltic Sea, and continued work on green shipping corridors.
Read or download the Annual Report of the Estonian CBSS Presidency 2024–2025
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Originally published on 5 Nov
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