Chaired by Prof. Jānis Vucāns, President of the Baltic Assembly and former BSPC President, together with Estonian MP Meelis Kiili, the session brought the spotlight on one of the core outcomes of the Conference: the final report of the BSPC Working Group on Energy Security, Self-Sustainability, Resilience and Connectivity (2023–2025).
Keynote speaker Andris Kulbergs, Chairman of the Working Group, presented the main recommendations after two years of intensive parliamentary work. The report calls for an accelerated transition from fossil fuels, investments in offshore wind and hydrogen, reinforced cross-border energy interconnections, and the creation of a regional renewable energy market. It also urges the establishment of a Baltic Sea Maritime Security Coordination Centre, enhanced digital infrastructure and cybersecurity, joint stockpiling and rapid-repair capacities, as well as stronger sanctions and inspection regimes against Russia’s “shadow fleet.”
“Russia’s war has exposed vulnerabilities across our region. The best answer is stronger cooperation in energy, digital and transport connectivity,” Kulbergs underlined in his keynote. He concluded: “Our recommendations call for urgent and coordinated action by governments, regional institutions, and EU bodies. Let’s turn words into action—together.”
Following the presentation, a panel of experts expanded on the challenges and opportunities ahead. Marlen Rein from NATO’s Energy Security Centre of Excellence highlighted the strategic importance of resilience and preparedness. Anders Wiklund of OX2 and Thomas Koopmann of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners stressed the scale of private-sector investment needed for offshore wind and green infrastructure. Jukka Savolainen from the Hybrid CoE analysed hybrid threats undermining critical infrastructure, while Professor Henrik Ringbom of Åbo Akademi University and the University of Oslo pointed to legal and institutional gaps in the protection of subsea cables and pipelines.
The panel discussion, moderated by Keira Dignan, Secretary-General of ReGeneration 2030, underlined the importance of combining political leadership, legal frameworks and private investment to build lasting resilience in the Baltic Sea Region.
The final report of the BSPC Working Group and the accompanying fact sheet can be accessed on the BSPC website:
The presentations of the panel speakers will also be made available on the BSPC website, as far as provided.