3.

Border regions, in order to be a real laboratory of European integration, must fulfill a number of conditions:

* Cross-border cooperation is essentially a voluntary action

* Socio-economic complimentarity is a key factor in cross-border cooperation

* Without a strategic vision and strategic projects there is no real cross-border cooperation

* Given the spatial proximity of the regions involved, cross-border cooperation requires a common spatial planning perspective

* The creation or reinforcement of an innovative milieu is a vital strategic project for a successful cross-border cooperation

* Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) can be a strength and/or an opportunity in cross-border cooperation