The Turów coal mine international dispute as a determinant of the cross-border integration of inhabitants of the Polish-Czech border

• DOI: 10.2478/mgr-2023-0019
• Publication Date: 2023-12-26T18:22:23Z
• Authors: Łukasz Wróblewski; Artur Boháč; Hynek Böhm
• Keywords: Cross-border cooperation

Abstract The crisis around the operation of Turów coal mine and its impact on cross-border relations in Polish-Czech borderlands is examined this article. genesis international dispute course analysed basis border studies theories. Moreover, specific asymmetries area are studied. Then, authors discuss methodology results research through questionnaires formulate conclusions drawn from conducted by team 2022. prove that nearly two-year over hurt activity inhabitants border. Despite alarming media news, was weak short-lived. It ultimately did not significantly integration or cause a deterioration between Polish Czech sides Euroregion Neisse-Nisa-Nysa. caused lack adequate communication local governments Poland Republic insufficient commitment regional authorities. Another poor residents area, although cooperation epitomised Neisse-Nisa-Nysa poorly rated.