The EUSDR Priority Area Coordinators (PAC) Meeting, held in Sarajevo on February 26–27, 2025, brought together key representatives from the Danube Region to address the current challenges and future pathways of the Danube Region Strategy (EUSDR).

Danube Strategy Point (DSP) Vienna is currently seeking a Pillar Officer to join their team, working 40 hours per week.

The Marche Regional Authority has officially initiated a European public tender to hire technical assistance for the StEP project.

The European Commission is inviting young artists (aged 18-35) from countries involved in the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region to explore themes of belonging, migration, and the right to remain.

On January 29, 2025, the Bosnian and Herzegovinian EUSDR Presidency organized an online “Chat with the Presidency” session, offering a platform for open dialogue among key EUSDR stakeholders and the Presidency.

With backing from the European Parliament, the EU is launching a new initiative designed to support small municipalities by offering 20 awards. The New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative for small municipalities aims to assist smaller communities in developing projects that are inclusive, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing.

The Danube Strategy Point has unveiled the EUSDR Implementation Report for 2022-2023, showcasing the region's accomplishments in enhancing resilience, fostering collaboration, and promoting sustainable development throughout the Danube Region.

Bosnia and Herzegovina has officially taken over the presidency of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) from Austria. This leadership role, effective from January 1 to December 31, 2025, highlights the country's dedication to promoting regional collaboration and addressing common challenges within the Danube Region.

The inaugural meeting of the Thematic Steering Group for Pillar 5 – Enhanced Social Cohesion – under the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) took place successfully in Zagreb on December 5. This meeting gathered key EUSAIR representatives, coordinators, and stakeholders to further promote social cohesion across the macro-region. 

On 22nd November, the first meeting of the Youth Council, an independent advisory body within the EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region (EUSAIR), was held in Dubrovnik.