Read the latest from Policy Area Secure. Latest news 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. 29 June 2026 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. 29 June 2026 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. 24 June 2026 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. 27 May 2026 Annual Forum 2026: Ukraine cooperation at local level – from crisis response to practical capacity-building How can Baltic Sea Region actors collaborate more effectively with Ukrainian partners — not only through high-level political support, but through practical, locally anchored cooperation between cities, regions and civil society? 22 May 2026 Annual Forum 2026: Flood simulation exercise showcases crisis response roles An interactive flood simulation and role-play exercise based on real-life data from a major flood event in Kristiansand, Norway. 22 May 2026 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. 15 May 2026 Annual Forum 2026: Co-creating Resilience – How Interreg Cooperation Helps the Baltic Sea Region Stay Strong Together What does resilience actually look like in practice? How can cooperation help the Baltic Sea region become more resilient in times of growing uncertainty? 15 May 2026 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. 28 April 2026 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! 23 April 2026 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. 26 March 2026 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. 25 March 2026 1 2 3 … 7 Next »
