FORMS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

Purpose. The purpose of the article is to study features main modern forms cross-border cooperation in European Union, particular, organizational cooperation, historical background, and stages analyse functioning Euro-regions at present stage, including financial instruments, especially implementation these processes a pandemic COVID-19. Methodology research. uses generally accepted methods economics: monographic, theoretical, comparative analysis – reveal conceptual foundations cooperation; synthesis, system-structural, abstract logical, statistical groupings determine Union. Findings. theoretical approaches defining essence its place, role process economic development regions participating countries are analysed. systematized, results considered on example separate realization projects. It determined that conditions globalization strengthening integration between states need expand deepen international relations local self-government bodies grows. An peculiarities face global COVID-19 was conducted. Originality. For first time, it established taking into account new caused by pandemic, which will allow an adaptive mechanism support this process. Practical value. conducted can be used educational process, training specialists project management, management administration, as well practical activities public authorities governments urban settlements, cities, regions. Key words: Euro-region, project.