Innovation in the EU’s territorial governance

The territory of the European Union represents a complex issue. Geographical, geopolitical, social, cultural and economic features of the whole European Union territory compose a complex picture. The definition of Europe as a continent is complex, too, because of the lack of definite geographic borders. Each territorial policy, designed and implemented by the European Union, mirrors a particular goal to reach in order to guarantee the most effective management and control of the territory.Besides technicalities, the management of a complex territory such as the European Union entices the adoption of a particular mind-set, the systemic approach