Article | 02/07/2008
by Fredrik Reinfeldt
A European strategy for the Baltic Sea will be worked out with Sweden's European Council presidency in 2009. Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt describes the dynamic region, environmental concerns and the role of the EU. » more
Article | 02/07/2008
While the EU Commission considers the Baltic pipeline a project of pan-European importance, the Committee on Petitions in the European Parliament has caused the construction start to be postponed until 2010. What goals are the Baltic states, Germany, Poland, Russia and Sweden pursuing in the region? » more
Commentary | 02/07/2008
by Matthias Knoll
From "nation branding” to "region branding”: As the current holder of the presidency of the Baltic Council Latvia has developed the concept of "Balticness” in order to market the region more effectively. But what are the ingredients of this shared cultural identity? » more
Facts | 02/07/2008
Freight transport on the Baltic Sea moves mainly from east to west. Traffic volumes, especially oil and container transports, are set to increase in coming years due to the speedy economic development of the south-eastern Baltic states. Which transit routes are the most heavily used? » more
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