{"id":2,"date":"2024-03-21T06:18:52","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T06:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/eusbsr.eu\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-08-12T11:28:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T08:28:25","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/eusbsr.eu\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Together, we are building a green, prosperous and well-connected Baltic Sea Region.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n    <section class=\"lead-text\">\n        <p>The EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region is an agreement between the European Commission and nine participating countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland and Sweden. It fosters impactful cooperation and finds common solutions to joint challenges on a macro-regional level.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Strategy has three objectives:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save the Sea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect the Region<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase Prosperity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To achieve these objectives, the Strategy\u2019s Action Plan identifies the most important actions for implementation. The actions are thematically divided into Policy Areas (PAs) which are all linked and contribute to achieving these objectives from different angles and in diverse ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Strategy was the first macro-regional strategy and <a href=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/LexUriServ\/LexUriServ.do?uri=COM:2012:0128:FIN:EN:PDF\">approved by the European Council<\/a>&nbsp;in 2009 following a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/eusbsr.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009_commission-communication-on-eusbsr.pdf\">Communication from the European Commission<\/a>. It was set up as a unique platform for cooperation and coordination with open and transparent participation, inclusiveness, and a multi-level governance approach. The Strategy contributes to a better division of labour and reduces overlaps among existing networks and organisations in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each year one member state takes over the Presidency in the Strategy for twelve months. <a href=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/eusbsr.eu\/about\/presidency\/\">Currently, Denmark is holding the Presidency.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1382\" height=\"1924\" src=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/eusbsr.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/eusbsr-map-august-2026.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/eusbsr.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/eusbsr-map-august-2026.jpg 1382w, https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/eusbsr.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/eusbsr-map-august-2026-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/eusbsr.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/eusbsr-map-august-2026-736x1024.jpg 736w, https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/eusbsr.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/eusbsr-map-august-2026-768x1069.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/eusbsr.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/eusbsr-map-august-2026-1103x1536.jpg 1103w, https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/eusbsr.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/eusbsr-map-august-2026-823x1146.jpg 823w, https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/eusbsr.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/eusbsr-map-august-2026-200x278.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1382px) 100vw, 1382px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/LexUriServ\/LexUriServ.do?uri=COM:2012:0128:FIN:EN:PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region<\/strong> (Download)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/h3>\n\n\n    <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion-1\">\r\n        <div class=\"container-lg\">\r\n                <div>\r\n        <div class=\"summary\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"xs\">What is a macro-regional strategy?<\/h3>\r\n            <i class=\"closed\">\r\n                <svg width=\"40\" height=\"39\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 39\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/http\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M20 1.9375C13.6172 1.9375 7.75391 5.35156 4.5625 10.8438C1.37109 16.4102 1.37109 23.1641 4.5625 28.6562C7.75391 34.2227 13.6172 37.5625 20 37.5625C26.3086 37.5625 32.1719 34.2227 35.3633 28.6562C38.5547 23.1641 38.5547 16.4102 35.3633 10.8438C32.1719 5.35156 26.3086 1.9375 20 1.9375ZM20 38.75C13.1719 38.75 6.9375 35.1875 3.52344 29.25C0.109375 23.3867 0.109375 16.1875 3.52344 10.25C6.9375 4.38672 13.1719 0.75 20 0.75C26.7539 0.75 32.9883 4.38672 36.4023 10.25C39.8164 16.1875 39.8164 23.3867 36.4023 29.25C32.9883 35.1875 26.7539 38.75 20 38.75ZM19.4062 26.875V20.3438H12.875C12.5039 20.3438 12.2812 20.1211 12.2812 19.75C12.2812 19.4531 12.5039 19.1562 12.875 19.1562H19.4062V12.625C19.4062 12.3281 19.6289 12.0312 20 12.0312C20.2969 12.0312 20.5938 12.3281 20.5938 12.625V19.1562H27.125C27.4219 19.1562 27.7188 19.4531 27.7188 19.75C27.7188 20.1211 27.4219 20.3438 27.125 20.3438H20.5938V26.875C20.5938 27.2461 20.2969 27.4688 20 27.4688C19.6289 27.4688 19.4062 27.2461 19.4062 26.875Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/i>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"details\">\r\n            <p>A macro-regional strategy is an integrated framework endorsed by the European Council, which may be supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds among others, to address common challenges faced by a defined geographical area relating to EU Member States and third countries located in the same geographical area which thereby benefit from strengthened cooperation contributing to achievement of economic, social and territorial cohesion.<\/p>\n<p>Find more information <a href=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/ec.europa.eu\/regional_policy\/policy\/cooperation\/macro-regional-strategies_en\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n        <div class=\"summary\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"xs\">What are Policy Areas?<\/h3>\r\n            <i class=\"closed\">\r\n                <svg width=\"40\" height=\"39\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 39\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/http\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M20 1.9375C13.6172 1.9375 7.75391 5.35156 4.5625 10.8438C1.37109 16.4102 1.37109 23.1641 4.5625 28.6562C7.75391 34.2227 13.6172 37.5625 20 37.5625C26.3086 37.5625 32.1719 34.2227 35.3633 28.6562C38.5547 23.1641 38.5547 16.4102 35.3633 10.8438C32.1719 5.35156 26.3086 1.9375 20 1.9375ZM20 38.75C13.1719 38.75 6.9375 35.1875 3.52344 29.25C0.109375 23.3867 0.109375 16.1875 3.52344 10.25C6.9375 4.38672 13.1719 0.75 20 0.75C26.7539 0.75 32.9883 4.38672 36.4023 10.25C39.8164 16.1875 39.8164 23.3867 36.4023 29.25C32.9883 35.1875 26.7539 38.75 20 38.75ZM19.4062 26.875V20.3438H12.875C12.5039 20.3438 12.2812 20.1211 12.2812 19.75C12.2812 19.4531 12.5039 19.1562 12.875 19.1562H19.4062V12.625C19.4062 12.3281 19.6289 12.0312 20 12.0312C20.2969 12.0312 20.5938 12.3281 20.5938 12.625V19.1562H27.125C27.4219 19.1562 27.7188 19.4531 27.7188 19.75C27.7188 20.1211 27.4219 20.3438 27.125 20.3438H20.5938V26.875C20.5938 27.2461 20.2969 27.4688 20 27.4688C19.6289 27.4688 19.4062 27.2461 19.4062 26.875Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/i>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"details\">\r\n            <p>Policy Areas (PAs) represent the expertise in their respective areas of activity and ensure the implementation of the Strategy and the Action Plan. Policy Areas are managed operationally by one or more Policy Area Coordinators (PACs) coming from a Member States&#8217; official authority of the national or regional government. The work of the Policy Area and of the Policy Area Coordinator is supported and guided strategically by their respective by a respective Steering Group (SG).<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n        <div class=\"summary\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"xs\">What countries are involved in the Strategy?<\/h3>\r\n            <i class=\"closed\">\r\n                <svg width=\"40\" height=\"39\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 39\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/http\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M20 1.9375C13.6172 1.9375 7.75391 5.35156 4.5625 10.8438C1.37109 16.4102 1.37109 23.1641 4.5625 28.6562C7.75391 34.2227 13.6172 37.5625 20 37.5625C26.3086 37.5625 32.1719 34.2227 35.3633 28.6562C38.5547 23.1641 38.5547 16.4102 35.3633 10.8438C32.1719 5.35156 26.3086 1.9375 20 1.9375ZM20 38.75C13.1719 38.75 6.9375 35.1875 3.52344 29.25C0.109375 23.3867 0.109375 16.1875 3.52344 10.25C6.9375 4.38672 13.1719 0.75 20 0.75C26.7539 0.75 32.9883 4.38672 36.4023 10.25C39.8164 16.1875 39.8164 23.3867 36.4023 29.25C32.9883 35.1875 26.7539 38.75 20 38.75ZM19.4062 26.875V20.3438H12.875C12.5039 20.3438 12.2812 20.1211 12.2812 19.75C12.2812 19.4531 12.5039 19.1562 12.875 19.1562H19.4062V12.625C19.4062 12.3281 19.6289 12.0312 20 12.0312C20.2969 12.0312 20.5938 12.3281 20.5938 12.625V19.1562H27.125C27.4219 19.1562 27.7188 19.4531 27.7188 19.75C27.7188 20.1211 27.4219 20.3438 27.125 20.3438H20.5938V26.875C20.5938 27.2461 20.2969 27.4688 20 27.4688C19.6289 27.4688 19.4062 27.2461 19.4062 26.875Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/i>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"details\">\r\n            <p>The EU member states involved in the Strategy are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/http\/um.dk\/en\/foreign-policy\/baltic-sea-cooperation\/\">Denmark<\/a>,\u00a0Estonia,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/um.fi\/suomen-itameri-politiikka\">Finland<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/www.auswaertiges-amt.de\/de\/aussenpolitik\/europa\/zusammenarbeit-staaten\/ostseekooperation\">Germany<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/www.mfa.gov.lv\/en\/policy\/baltic-sea-region\/european-union-strategy-for-the-baltic-sea-region\">Latvia<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/http\/www.urm.lt\/bjrs\">Lithuania,<\/a> Norway, <a href=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/www.gov.pl\/web\/diplomacy\/baltic\">Poland<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/www.regeringen.se\/sverige-i-eu\/eus-ostersjostrategi\/\">Sweden<\/a>. The Strategy&#8217;s implementation is coordinated in close contact with the European Commission and all relevant stakeholders, i.e. other member states, regional and local authorities, inter-governmental and non-governmental bodies.The Strategy is also welcoming cooperation with EU neighbouring countries (Iceland and Norway).<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n        <div class=\"summary\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"xs\">How is the Strategy financed? <\/h3>\r\n            <i class=\"closed\">\r\n                <svg width=\"40\" height=\"39\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 39\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/http\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M20 1.9375C13.6172 1.9375 7.75391 5.35156 4.5625 10.8438C1.37109 16.4102 1.37109 23.1641 4.5625 28.6562C7.75391 34.2227 13.6172 37.5625 20 37.5625C26.3086 37.5625 32.1719 34.2227 35.3633 28.6562C38.5547 23.1641 38.5547 16.4102 35.3633 10.8438C32.1719 5.35156 26.3086 1.9375 20 1.9375ZM20 38.75C13.1719 38.75 6.9375 35.1875 3.52344 29.25C0.109375 23.3867 0.109375 16.1875 3.52344 10.25C6.9375 4.38672 13.1719 0.75 20 0.75C26.7539 0.75 32.9883 4.38672 36.4023 10.25C39.8164 16.1875 39.8164 23.3867 36.4023 29.25C32.9883 35.1875 26.7539 38.75 20 38.75ZM19.4062 26.875V20.3438H12.875C12.5039 20.3438 12.2812 20.1211 12.2812 19.75C12.2812 19.4531 12.5039 19.1562 12.875 19.1562H19.4062V12.625C19.4062 12.3281 19.6289 12.0312 20 12.0312C20.2969 12.0312 20.5938 12.3281 20.5938 12.625V19.1562H27.125C27.4219 19.1562 27.7188 19.4531 27.7188 19.75C27.7188 20.1211 27.4219 20.3438 27.125 20.3438H20.5938V26.875C20.5938 27.2461 20.2969 27.4688 20 27.4688C19.6289 27.4688 19.4062 27.2461 19.4062 26.875Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/i>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"details\">\r\n            <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The Strategy itself does not have its own funding by principle.<br \/>\nInstead, it embodies the concept of macro-regional cooperation which is based on a better and more coordinated use of existing funding sources, and the promotion of synergies and complementarities. The partners in the Region may for example make use of the funding they receive through EU cohesion funds, other EU programmes and financial instruments, and various international financial institutions.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><em>&#8220;[The Strategy] is financially neutral and relies on a coordinated approach, synergistic<\/em> <em>effects and, on a more effective use of existing EU instruments and funds, as well as other<\/em> <em>existing resources and financial instruments.&#8221;<\/em><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><cite><em>Council Conclusions, 2009<\/em><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0European Social Fund Plus,\u00a0European Regional Development Fund,\u00a0Cohesion Fund,\u00a0European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development\u00a0and\u00a0European Maritime and Fisheries Fund are key funding sources of the Strategy. However, the actions and projects under the Strategy and its Action Plan can be funded by many other financial sources like Horizon Europe, the\u00a0LIFE programme, Education and Culture programmes, or numerous cross-border and regional programmes such as the\u00a0Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme\u00a0as well as national, regional, private sources.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you looking for funding or an opportunity to engage in the implementation of the Strategy? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/eusbsr.eu\/contact-us\/\">Contact<\/a> the Policy Area Coordinator of your field of expertise to find out how to best get involved!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n        <div class=\"summary\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"xs\">How can I get involved?<\/h3>\r\n            <i class=\"closed\">\r\n                <svg width=\"40\" height=\"39\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 39\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/http\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M20 1.9375C13.6172 1.9375 7.75391 5.35156 4.5625 10.8438C1.37109 16.4102 1.37109 23.1641 4.5625 28.6562C7.75391 34.2227 13.6172 37.5625 20 37.5625C26.3086 37.5625 32.1719 34.2227 35.3633 28.6562C38.5547 23.1641 38.5547 16.4102 35.3633 10.8438C32.1719 5.35156 26.3086 1.9375 20 1.9375ZM20 38.75C13.1719 38.75 6.9375 35.1875 3.52344 29.25C0.109375 23.3867 0.109375 16.1875 3.52344 10.25C6.9375 4.38672 13.1719 0.75 20 0.75C26.7539 0.75 32.9883 4.38672 36.4023 10.25C39.8164 16.1875 39.8164 23.3867 36.4023 29.25C32.9883 35.1875 26.7539 38.75 20 38.75ZM19.4062 26.875V20.3438H12.875C12.5039 20.3438 12.2812 20.1211 12.2812 19.75C12.2812 19.4531 12.5039 19.1562 12.875 19.1562H19.4062V12.625C19.4062 12.3281 19.6289 12.0312 20 12.0312C20.2969 12.0312 20.5938 12.3281 20.5938 12.625V19.1562H27.125C27.4219 19.1562 27.7188 19.4531 27.7188 19.75C27.7188 20.1211 27.4219 20.3438 27.125 20.3438H20.5938V26.875C20.5938 27.2461 20.2969 27.4688 20 27.4688C19.6289 27.4688 19.4062 27.2461 19.4062 26.875Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/i>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"details\">\r\n            <p>The Strategy is based on open and transparent participation, inclusiveness and multi-level governance. The wide thematic coverage of the Policy Areas provides opportunities for different kinds of stakeholders to participate and propose various kinds of activities. While the Strategy promotes building-up longer-term networks and platforms, new stakeholders as well as novel ideas and initiatives are welcome!<\/p>\n<p>Among the established stakeholders are national, regional and local authorities, intergovernmental and non-governmental bodies, universities and research organisations. However, there is a need to increase the involvement of NGOs, civil society, youth organisations and the business community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To find out more, please <a href=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/eusbsr.eu\/contact-us\/\">contact<\/a> the Policy Area Coordinator(s) of the Policy Area you want to work with!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n        <div class=\"summary\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"xs\">Why do we need a Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region?<\/h3>\r\n            <i class=\"closed\">\r\n                <svg width=\"40\" height=\"39\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 39\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/http\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M20 1.9375C13.6172 1.9375 7.75391 5.35156 4.5625 10.8438C1.37109 16.4102 1.37109 23.1641 4.5625 28.6562C7.75391 34.2227 13.6172 37.5625 20 37.5625C26.3086 37.5625 32.1719 34.2227 35.3633 28.6562C38.5547 23.1641 38.5547 16.4102 35.3633 10.8438C32.1719 5.35156 26.3086 1.9375 20 1.9375ZM20 38.75C13.1719 38.75 6.9375 35.1875 3.52344 29.25C0.109375 23.3867 0.109375 16.1875 3.52344 10.25C6.9375 4.38672 13.1719 0.75 20 0.75C26.7539 0.75 32.9883 4.38672 36.4023 10.25C39.8164 16.1875 39.8164 23.3867 36.4023 29.25C32.9883 35.1875 26.7539 38.75 20 38.75ZM19.4062 26.875V20.3438H12.875C12.5039 20.3438 12.2812 20.1211 12.2812 19.75C12.2812 19.4531 12.5039 19.1562 12.875 19.1562H19.4062V12.625C19.4062 12.3281 19.6289 12.0312 20 12.0312C20.2969 12.0312 20.5938 12.3281 20.5938 12.625V19.1562H27.125C27.4219 19.1562 27.7188 19.4531 27.7188 19.75C27.7188 20.1211 27.4219 20.3438 27.125 20.3438H20.5938V26.875C20.5938 27.2461 20.2969 27.4688 20 27.4688C19.6289 27.4688 19.4062 27.2461 19.4062 26.875Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/i>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"details\">\r\n            <p>The Strategy is an agreement between the EU Member States bordering the Baltic Sea and the European Commission to strengthen cooperation. Only together, we can meet the common challenges facing the region &#8211; be it climate change, environmental issues or the green transition of the industry. 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