grenseregioner
Grenseregioner, or border regions, are geographic areas that lie along international borders and encompass adjacent administrative units in two or more countries that maintain close social, economic, and cultural ties. They arise from historical cross-border contacts, economic integration, and shared natural resources, and they often function as a single functional space despite being divided by national sovereignty.
Cross-border cooperation is a central feature, supported by formal instruments such as cross-border regional bodies, Euroregions,
Labor markets, infrastructure, and services frequently cross borders, and residents may work, study, or seek healthcare
Common challenges include administrative fragmentation across borders, divergent legal and taxation systems, differences in social security,
Prominent grenseregioner include the Øresund Region (Denmark–Sweden), Euregio Meuse-Rhine (Belgium–Netherlands–Germany), the Upper Rhine region (Germany–France), and