Brussels, 16/07/2014 (Agence Europe) - The Commission is consulting stakeholders the value of developing a macro-regional strategy for the Alps. Such a strategy would cover seven countries (Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Lichtenstein and Switzerland) and would bring together no fewer than 48 regions in resolving common problems in this mountainous area.
The Commission notes that the 70 million people living in this area enjoy stable government, a competitive economy and a high...