Programming for 2028-2034 happens now – and the Strategy is here to support!

While we have 1.5 years left of the current EU programme period, the preparatory work for the post-2027 period is in full swing. The EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region Action Plan provides a solid starting point for the needs assessments.

InnoCulture 2026: New Spaces for Culture — Registration is open

InnoCulture brings together cultural institutions, NGOs, policymakers, educators, and creative-sector leaders to explore how we build the ecosystems, opportunities, and conditions for culture and creativity to thrive.

Baltic Sea Region Cultural Pearls reaches the REGIOSTARS Awards 2026 finals

The Public vote is open: Baltic Sea Region Cultural Pearls has been selected as a finalist for the REGIOSTARS Awards 2026 in Category 5, “A Europe Closer to the Citizens”.

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.

Save the Date: InnoCulture 2026 | 18–19 November, Hamburg

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. 

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!

Call for applications for Baltic Sea Region Cultural Pearls 2027 is now open 

The Baltic Sea Region Cultural Pearls initiative proudly announces the opening of the fourth call for applications for the Baltic Sea Region Cultural Pearls Title.

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.