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.

SMART ERA launches second open call to support community-led innovation in rural Europe

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.

Annual Forum 2026: Creative economies in the Baltic Sea Region – what regions gain from deeper connection and active cooperation

Smart Specialisation Strategies aim to strengthen regional competitiveness by building on local strengths and fostering innovation. Increasingly, there is recognition that these strategies would greatly benefit from embracing the creative economy.

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. 

Danish‑German Project Sparks Real Progress in Business Sustainability

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