Models and the reality of European regional policy

Eurasian Law Journal
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vi, 12-18 S.
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2010,

Kohler-Koch, Beate
ISSN: 2073-4506

The European Community promotes a high degree of competitiveness and convergence of economic performance. Regional policy is an instrument of solidarity and a powerful force for cohesion and economic integration. In spite of these aims the regions have a lot of political impediments in practice.