The Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC) is the leading parliamentary forum for dialogue and cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region. Since its establishment in 1991, the BSPC has brought together parliamentarians from across the region to strengthen stability, democratic governance, and sustainable development after the end of the Cold War.
The BSPC provides a unique platform for national and regional parliaments to engage in open debate, exchange experiences, and formulate joint recommendations. Its work focuses on promoting democracy, the rule of law, security, environmental protection, economic growth, and social cohesion in one of Europe’s most dynamic regions.
The BSPC meets annually in a large plenary session hosted by one of its members. The conference adopts resolutions that outline common priorities and recommendations to governments and international organisations. A Standing Committee ensures continuity between conferences, while thematic working groups address specific issues in depth. The BSPC also cooperates closely with other regional and international bodies, such as the Baltic Assembly, the Nordic Council, the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS), and the European Union.
Members
- National Parliaments
- Folketinget (Parliament of Denmark)
- Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia)
- Eduskunta (Parliament of Finland)
- Deutscher Bundestag (Parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany)
- Alþingi (Parliament of Iceland)
- Saeima (Parliament of Latvia)
- Seimas (Parliament of Lithuania)
- Stortinget (Parliament of Norway)
- Sejm (Parliament of Poland)
- Sveriges Riksdag (Parliament of Sweden)
- Regional Parliaments
- Lagtinget (Parliament of Åland)
- Bremische Bürgerschaft (Parliament of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen)
- Løgting (Parliament of the Faroe Islands)
- Inatsisartut (Parliament of Greenland)
- Hamburgische Bürgerschaft (Parliament of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg)
- Landtag Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Parliament of the State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania)
- Schleswig-Holsteinischer Landtag (Parliament of the State of Schleswig-Holstein)
- Parliamentary Organisations
- Baltic Assembly
- Nordic Council
- European Parliament
Through this broad membership, the BSPC connects national and regional perspectives, ensures democratic legitimacy, and builds trust across borders. Its recommendations contribute to shaping policies in the Baltic Sea Region and beyond.