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Sometimes national strategies are too small, and the EU is too large – enhancing regional cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region

EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, together with partners, was selected to be part of the 23rd edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels.

17th meeting of the High-Level Group on EU macro-regional strategies

Macro-Regional and Sea Basin Strategies at the Heart of Europe’s Energy Transition

Nautical Mail – Policy Area Ship News

Implementing EU policies requires cooperation. Territorial strategies make cooperation easier.

InnoCulture Conference 2025 – Exploring Skills That Shape Tomorrow

EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region supports HELCOM in tackling hot spots

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”.