Norway’s EUSBSR accession opens new opportunities for cooperation in education and social inclusion

Norway’s participation in the EUSBSR creates new opportunities for cooperation in education, skills and social inclusion, building on exchanges with Norwegian stakeholders in Oslo.

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.

Good practice from Latvia featured in Interreg Europe’s podcast 

Thanks to inspiration from an Interreg Europe project, officials in Saulkrasti, Latvia, organised a summer camp for Ukrainian refugee to children to connect with locals. The experience was recently focused on Interreg Europe’s podcast.

Policy Area Education joins discussion at the EU Week of Regions and Cities on supporting young people

Policy Area Education Coordinator contributes as a speaker to a workshop on supporting vulnerable young people as they move from adolescence into adulthood at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026.

Why is the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region important for the civil society?

By building networks and platforms for new ideas and activities, civil society can strengthen active citizenship, democratic participation and cohesion across the Baltic Sea Region region.

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.

Registration open: Baltic Sea Network for Youth Guidance Centres and NEET Services

Annual Forum 2026: Strengthening crisis communication and cooperation in the Central Baltic Region

Maintaining public trust during crisis situations in EU eastern border regions in an increasingly complex geopolitical situation.

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.