The European Commission has officially adopted an updated Action Plan for the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR), signifying a major step forward in fostering regional collaboration and sustainable development.

The Hellenic Presidency of the EUSAIR (European Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region) continues its active agenda ahead of the 10th EUSAIR Forum in May. On March 12th, Athens hosted the "Prospects for Energy Networks, Hydrogen Market, and Offshore Renewables Development: Challenges and Solutions for the Adriatic-Ionian Macroregion" workshop, which brought together government officials, regulatory agencies, energy professionals, international organizations, and academic representatives.

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.

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.

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 "Adriatic Sensitive Areas Protection Mechanism (ASAP)" project, launched in September 2024, aims to strengthen the protection of the Adriatic Sea from accidental pollution by enhancing regional cooperation among six Adriatic countries. It builds on the previous NAMIRS initiative, focusing on coordinated responses to maritime pollution risks through joint exercises and long-term collaboration.

This summer, Greece took over the presidency from Croatia, presenting its key priorities on the island of Corfu.

Different regional representatives across the Mediterranean with Members of the European Parliament and representatives from the European institutions gathered together in Brussels on 24 April 2023 for the event “Launching the Friends of the Mediterranean Macro-Region” with the aim giving a political push to the creation of a Mediterranean Macro-Regional Strategy.

The Sarajevo Declaration was adopted, which is the product of the processes that took place under the BiH presidency of EUSAIR.