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It seems that the term "Euroregion" does not always clearly
show the differences in aims and objectives, if they exist
at all, compared with other transfrontier structures which
are given different names. Moreover, the legal frameworks
within which the "Euroregions" operate exhibit such a wide
variety of forms that it is difficult to clearly associate
one particular legal framework with the term "Euroregion".
Three main types of Euroregion can be identified:
1. Euroregions without legal personality (working
communities or communities of interest)
2. Euroregions which are based on private law
3. Euroregions which are based on public law
Many of the newly established Euroregions in the central
and eastern European countries seem to be in fact working
communities and communities of interest which are forums for
informal transfrontier information and consultation. This
conclusion should alleviate misunderstandings about the
purpose of creating such transfrontier structures especially
across borders where minorities exist.
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