Theoretical and legal background of the implementation of cross-border cooperation: some aspects

Abstract

This article is devoted of the theoretical and legal foundations of the process of regulating the implementation of cross-border cooperation is carried out, a definition of the category “implementation of cross-border cooperation” is formulated and its characteristic features are outlined.
 Іn 2018, Ukraine has consolidated a course on European and Euro-Atlantic integration at the constitutional level, creating a strong foundation for revitalizing external cooperation, including local populations, local governments,
 to address local issues through establishing cooperation with neighboring countries and communities. Cross-border cooperation of Ukraine with neighboring countries, in particular with the countries of the European Union, plays a significant role in this cooperation. So, cross-border cooperation is designed to foster communication in various fields, not just about economic co-operation but also about cultural and social cooperation. In addition, the positive result of such cooperation is cooperation in the field of legal regulation of cross-border cooperation.
 The legal framework for the implementation of cross-border cooperation is based on such legal acts as the Constitution of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine «On Cross-border Cooperation», the Law of Ukraine «On Local Self-Government in Ukraine», “European Charter of Local Self-Government”, «European Outline Convention on Transfrontier Cooperation between Territorial Communities or Authorities» аnd its protocols and more.
 In the process of elaboration of these acts, it was stated that the content and essence of the concept of cross-border cooperation were disclosed, but the definition of the concept was not proposed. When studying the legal doctrine, it was also stated that the concept of cross-border cooperation as a legal category is disclosed, however, the work of scientists to formulate the definition of «implementation of cross-border cooperation» as a legal category is unique.
 As a result of the study of the theoretical and legal foundations of the process of regulation of the implementation of cross-border cooperation, the definition of the category “implementation of cross-border cooperation” has been formed and a number of characteristic properties of this concept have been outlined.