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Register for the 5th Baltic MSP Forum “Navigate Planning Through Changes”

SMART ERA Project Gains EU Recognition and opens first innovation call

SMART ERA brings Europe’s macro-regions together to tackle rural depopulation. Praised in the EU’s 2025 report, it now invites innovators to apply to its first Open Call.

Council conclusions on Report from the EU Commission on the implementation of EU macroregional strategies

On 16 September 2025, the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union presented the Conclusions on the Commission's report on the implementation of EU macro-regional strategies. The Conclusions provide a timely input and guidance to the updated Action Plan of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, which is expected to be released in spring 2026.

From priorities to practical action: Interreg Baltic Sea Region and the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region

For over 15 years, Interreg Baltic Sea Region has worked side by side with the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region. Together, we turn agreed priorities into practical results, from cleaner coasts and safer shipping to greener energy and circular economy innovations.

Highlights of the 30th General Assembly of the CPMR Baltic Sea Commission

The Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) Baltic Sea Commission Member Regions gathered in Brussels on 27 August for their 30th General Assembly. Bringing together around 70 representatives from the regional, national and EU levels, the event focus on the theme: “The Baltic Sea Region in a changing Europe – contributions of regions to EU’s competitiveness, resilience and security”.

Policy Area Energy Capacity-Building Workshop (August 27, 2025)

The EUSBSR PA Transport participated in the 34th Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference to highlight the potential of green shipping in the Baltic Sea region

EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region empowers game-changing business data exchange

Shaping the future of the EU’s bioeconomy – together

Baltic Sea Region expertise well-represented at the EU macro-regional and Sea Basin Strategies Days

On 24 and 25 September, in Brussels, the eight territorial strategies will come together during a two-day event. EUSBSR Coordinators lead preparations for a workshop on energy security and contribute to discussions on water resilience.

VASAB Ministerial Tallinn Declaration on Spatial Resilience Adopted

Estonia takes over the EUSBSR Presidency 2025-2026