Euroregion

In European politics, a Euroregion is a transnational co-operation structure between two or more contiguous territories that lie in different European countries. It is a specific kind of cross-border region. Euroregions usually do not correspond to any legislative or governmental institution and hold no direct political power; their work is limited to the competencies of the local and regional authorities that make them up, and they are usually arranged to promote common interests and cooperation for the benefit of the border populations. The Association of European Border Regions sets criteria for recognising them, such as an association of local and regional authorities on either side of a national border, often with a permanent secretariat. Because they operate across borders under varied national laws, no single legal framework defines the term, and local names range from euregio to eurorégion, grande région, council and many others.