The EU-Strategy for the Alpine Region (EUSALP) aims at strengthening the cooperation between Alpine regions and countries.
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The Alpine region is made up of areas with contrasting demographic, social and economic developments and a great cultural and linguistic diversity. This diversity is accompanied by a variety of administrative systems and traditions. The common characteristics and challenges in the Alpine require require active cross-border cooperation within the EUSALP.
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