Abstract:

In the article the emphasis is placed on the status of the Benelux countries as the intergovernmental organization representing the political, economic and Customs union in Western Europe including three monarchy: Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. Uniqueness of integration - in a combination of economic, political and legal aspects of the international relations of member countries. The author drew a conclusion on need of deep studying of phenomenon of this sort of associations for use of experience within the Euroasian Economic Union created in 2015 with participation of the Russian Federation.

Keywords: Benelux countries, integration, monarchy, Customs union, euro, European Union