This makes cross-border co-operation more difficult than it need be.

They'll be able to hold us up as an example of how cross-border co-operation should work in the new Europe.'

The main issue in need of reform is genuine cross-border co-operation, which needs to be strengthened.

In order for us to address the environmental problems we have in Europe, cross-border co-operation is necessary.

Practical cross-border co-operation rather than southern aggrandisement will continue to be the name of the game over the next decade.

Since then, Euroregions and other forms of cross-border co-operation have developed throughout Europe.

She has also increased cross-border co-operation with the Republic of Ireland on farming issues.

He took the opportunity to make the occasion a sound platform for what he wanted to say about food, farming and cross-border co-operation.

The first is a cooperation agreement covering the environment, communications, information, culture, transport, regional and cross-border co-operation and social issues.

In general, in countries with a strong role for inter-municipal associations, cross-border co-operation is often pursued by local actors.

The police authorities should be given powers to act in cross-border co-operation with the relevant national authorities to resolve any given case.

When it comes to combating organised crime, what is needed is a greater degree of organised, cross-border co-operation.

A relatively short distance to Vienna facilitates cross-border co-operation and may positively influence the process of European integration.

This body was concerned with political, legal and security matters in Northern Ireland, as well as "the promotion of cross-border co-operation".

As the intention is to promote cross-border co-operation, members of an EEIG must come from at least two member states.

In 2009 were this projects approved by Hungary - Slovakia Cross-border Co-operation programme.

As well as law enforcement and cross-border co-operation, the debate noted prevention as being central to tackling cyber crime.

This incident had not prevented the two countries from reaching agreement, on Oct. 31, 1991, on cross-border co-operation on the control of guerrilla activity.

The agreement provided for "power-sharing" between nationalists and unionists and a "Council of Ireland" designed to encourage cross-border co-operation.

A radical security review and greater cross-border co-operation were discussed with the new British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher.

Since the 1950s the GDR opposed the cross-border co-operation of the Evangelical Church of the Union.

The European Union (EU) has introduced a number of laws to reduce bureaucracy, harmonise standards, increase cross-border co-operation and enable the free movement of people.

Agreements were signed on investment protection and cross-border co-operation and on co-operation between St Petersburg and some Polish regions.

Following previous incidents, efforts have been made to improve cross-border co-operation over how to deal with the movements of militants back and forth - something that's crucial to the Nato-led campaign.

The Sámi Parliamentary Council discuss cross-border co-operation, hand out the annual 'Gollegiella' language development award and represent the Sámi people abroad.

These are the major events which have taken place in the area of cross-border cooperation.

I think both of these are particularly important when it comes to cross-border cooperation.

Cross-border cooperation is required when it comes to health care services too.

People understand that there is a need for cross-border cooperation in this area.

Some of them are feasible, such as the cross-border cooperation programme.

Cross-border cooperation has played a key role in European integration.

Have they been involved in partnership over many years or are they only just beginning cross–border cooperation?

"This is an example of cross-border cooperation among competition authorities beginning to work."

We must therefore have cross-border cooperation to prevent the trade from developing.

Cross-border cooperation should become a prime instrument of our future security policy.

One of the main elements involved in creating a European area is cross-border cooperation.

Other criteria need to be taken into consideration for cross-border cooperation.

I fully support the sound thinking behind cross-border cooperation, as this is a European ideal.

With Union enlargement the importance of cross-border cooperation will increase.

During events: cross-border cooperation and assistance amongst national police forces.

We all agree on the need for cross-border cooperation.

That will be the only way of guaranteeing cross-border cooperation between our two countries.

The cross-border cooperation between the two countries has enjoyed increased vitality.

Closer cross-border cooperation is essential, including the effective sharing of information and good practice.

However, we have today established a good basis for cross-border cooperation in criminal matters.

During 2007, there was little cross-border cooperation on human trafficking between the government and its neighbors.

The Commission must step up its efforts to ensure that cross-border cooperation is not damaged.

An important objective of cohesion policy is European cross-border cooperation.

After this initial period, the cross-border cooperation programme underwent considerable change.

The motion for a resolution before us deals with cross-border cooperation in the Union.

It is our duty to bring about the definitive, irreversible advance of democracy, human rights and cross-frontier cooperation throughout Europe.

One of the first acts of the promoters of cross-frontier cooperation was to create a new name for the area.

We have also managed to get more money for Health and Consumer Protection, for cross-frontier cooperation and in many other areas.

The bestowing of a new name for the area of Bidasoa-Txingudi supported efforts to create a sense of common identity among people on either side of the frontier and thus bolster acceptance of cross-frontier cooperation.

For example, it is an excellent idea to bring down VAT, especially for SMEs, and it is also an excellent idea to support cross-frontier cooperation or the training of apprentices and employees employed in craft industries, but in practice small enterprises are being ravaged by growing competition, increasing taxes and costly funding.