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Legal basis for cross-border cooperation
Cross-border cooperation is governed by international, national and cantonal law. In Europe, the Madrid Convention constitutes the legal framework for cross-border cooperation activities. Negotiations are conducted by the Federal Council, which acts at the request and on behalf of the cantons concerned, but also takes account of the interests of the Confederation and of other cantons.