Governance

One of the core tasks of the Euregio Meuse-Rhine (EMR) is to take part in cross-border governance structures. There, we represent the common interests of our partner regions at regional, national and European level.

Depending on the section of the border, we work within institutionalised structures or in flexible bilateral formats. The EMR often plays a coordinating role, both for the partner regions and for the municipalities of the Euregional area.

At the same time, we put issues on the European agenda when they cannot be resolved at local or national level. To this end, we are in contact with the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Committee of the Regions, as well as with networks such as the Association of European Border Regions (AEBR).

Together with our neighbouring regions, we are committed to practical solutions, for example on issues of double taxation, funding for the Border Information Points or the removal of legal obstacles.

We are strengthening the Euregio Meuse-Rhine as a European border area that is capable of action, visible and well connected, and creating better framework conditions for people, institutions and municipalities.

• MAHHL+ - Urban cooperation in the Euregio Meuse-Rhine, urban cooperation between the MAHHL+ cities
• AG Charlemagne - Cooperation in the tri-border region, working group of the tri-border region
• ITEM - Institute for Transnational and Euregional Cross-Border Cooperation and Mobility, research on cross-border cooperation and mobility