Benelux Union, known as simply Benelux, is a politico-economic union and formal international intergovernmental cooperation of three neighboring states in western Europe: Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
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11 Facts About Benelux
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Benelux is an economically dynamic and densely populated region, with 5.
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Benelux cooperation has been constantly adapted and now goes much further than mere economic cooperation, extending to new and topical policy areas connected with security, sustainable development, and the economy.
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The new Benelux cooperation focuses on three main topics: internal market and economic union, sustainability, justice and internal affairs.
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Benelux is particularly active in the field of intellectual property.
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The Benelux is committed to working together on adaptation to climate change.
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In 2020, a Benelux summit was held – online, due to the COVID-19 pandemic – under Dutch Presidency on 7 October between the prime ministers.
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In 2018 Benelux Union signed a declaration with France to strengthen cross-border cooperation.
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Beside these five institutions, the Benelux Organisation for Intellectual Property is an independent organisation.
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The negotiations do however take place in the established context of the Benelux working groups and institutions, rather than on an ad hoc basis.
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