Report on the application of Regulation (EC) No 1082/2006 on a European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC)

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European groupings of territorial cooperation ('EGTCs') are intended to improve cohesion in the European Union by facilitating territorial cooperation and addressing the practical difficulties involved. EGTCs should reduce the problems encountered by Member States and, in particular, regional and local authorities in implementing and managing cooperation activities in the context of differing national laws and procedures.

Regulation (EC) No 1082/2006 (the 'EGTC Regulation') entered into force on 1 August 2006 and has been fully applicable since 1 August 2007. It was amended by Regulation (EU) No 1302/2013 as regards the clarification, simplification and improvement of the establishment and functioning of EGTCs. In accordance with Article 17 of the EGTC Regulation the Commission puts forward a report on the application of this Regulation, assessing its effectiveness, efficiency, relevance and EU added value of EGTCs, and scope for simplification.

EUR-Lex: SWD(2018)395: Commission Staff Working Document accompanying the report https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=SWD:2018:395:FIN

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