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In European politics, the term Euroregion usually refers to a transnational co-operation structure between two (or more) contiguous territories located in different European countries. Euroregions represent a specific type of cross-border region.
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Scope
Euroregions usually do not correspond to any legislative or governmental institution or have direct political power. Their work is limited to the competencies of the local and regional authorities which constitute them. They are usually arranged to promote common interests across the border and cooperate for the common good of the border populations.
Criteria
The Association of European Border Regions sets the following criteria for the identification of Euroregions (taken from the Local and Regional Democracy and Good Governance Website of the Council of Europe):[1]
It is difficult to associate one legal framework with the term "Euroregion", as they operate across country borders and vary widely in their particular forms.
Naming conventions
The naming convention for Euroregions is as varied as the forms of the regions themselves. The most common local names for a Euroregion include euregio, euregion, euroregion, eurorégion, euroregión, euroregione, euro-região, ευρωπεριοχή, europaregion, euroregiune, grande région, еврорегион (evroregion), regio, conseil, or council.