Published: 2019-12-20

Polish-German relations in the border regions on the example of Police Poviat in Poland

Andrzej Wojtaszak
Border and Regional Studies
Section: Articles
DOI https://doi.org/10.25167/ppbs1267

Abstract

Polish-German mutual relations after 1990 underwent permanent changes. Gradually, good neighborly relations were started to be built across borders. The aim of the article is to present the activity of institutions from the area of the Police poviat in shaping good relations with the neighboring border areas on the German side. The relations mainly took on a cultural, tourist and educational dimension, they also concerned the combination of road infrastructure and joint activities for local safety and ecology. We can assume that such cooperation contributes to a better mutual understanding and development of joint projects and determination of possible mutual expectations. The Polish-German borderland in this area is also characterized by an increase in Polish settlement in the German borderland communes, which is accompanied by the participation of Poles living in Germany in local self-government elections. Important elements favoring the activation of activities on the border are, among others EU assistance programs, e.g. INTERREG III (2000-2006), INTERREG IV (2007-2013), INTERREG V (2014-2020) covered by the concept of European Territorial Cooperation (European Regional Development Fund). Joint programs and projects created are conducive to cross-border integration and rapprochement of societies, as well as changing mutual assessments and breaking stereotypes.

Keywords:

Polish-German borderland, cross-border cooperation, Poviat of Police, local government

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Wojtaszak, A. (2019). Polish-German relations in the border regions on the example of Police Poviat in Poland. Border and Regional Studies, 7(3). https://doi.org/10.25167/ppbs1267

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