Growing interdependence reshapes energy security across the Baltic Sea

The Nordic and Baltic countries have spent decades connecting their energy systems. Now they face another challenge: how to protect them together.

Denmark takes over the EUSBSR Presidency 2026-2027

On 1 July 2026, Denmark will assume the Presidency of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR), succeeding Estonia.

Estonian Presidency 2025–2026 focused on Ukraine, Norway and the Action Plan update

Estonia held the Presidency of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region starting from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. During the term, focus was on finalising the Action Plan, supporting Ukraine and welcoming Norway to the Strategy.

Baltic Sea Region cooperation contributes to the recovery of Ukraine

Contributing to the recovery of Ukraine has been one of the priorities of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) since December 2022, when the first initiatives for cooperation between the Baltic Sea Region and Ukrainian stakeholders were launched.

The EUSBSR Annual Forum 2026 was all about resilience

The EUSBSR Annual Forum 2026 brought the transnational community across the Baltic Sea Region together for the 17th time. The Forum programme studied resilience from angles of climate, environmental health, demographic shifts, regional competitiveness, security, and geopolitical uncertainties.

Resilience is the Baltic Sea Region’s most urgent priority

The pressures bearing down on the Baltic Sea Region today require something more than connectivity. They require resilience. 

Advancing Green Corridors: Hamburg Hosted High-Level Workshop on Energy Transition and Decarbonisation in Maritime Transport

Ports  are critical geopolitical assets and key enablers of Europe’s energy transition. Against this backdrop, the workshop aimed to strengthen the visibility of port-related challenges within the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region.

From Swedish Institute seed funding to solar energy communities: how cooperation in the Baltic Sea region can be scaled up

The County Administrative Board of Östergötland led a small Swedish Institute–funded project in the Baltic Sea region that later grew into a large initiative on energy communities.

New funding opportunity for you(th)!

Are you an organisation working with young people in the Northern Periphery and Arctic? Do you have an idea to help youth shaping the future of their regions? Apply for the Youth Call!

Implementing the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region is an act of resilience

On 3 March, the National Coordinators Group approved the updated Action Plan for the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region.

Swedish Institute launches programme for project funding in the Baltic Sea region and EU’s Eastern Partnership countries

The Swedish Institute has launched the SI Baltic Sea and Eastern Partnership Programme, a new project funding programme that supports sustainable development, democratic processes and societal resilience in a rapidly changing regional context.

New funding opportunities at Swedish Institute