The transformation of central and eastern Europe has created new spatial patterns of economic and social inequality including west‐east, core‐periphery and urban‐rural disparities and industrial problem areas. This situation is increasingly demanding a regional policy response, evident in reforms to territorial and administrative structures, the drafting of regional policy legislation and the implementation of spatially targeted incentives, sometimes in specifically designated areas. Particular challenges face future progress in this field including prioritising between equity and efficiency goals and effectively managing the influence of the European Union.
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