Ludność polskiego pogranicza wobec zjawiska migracji. Casus Gminy Białowieża
The population of the Polish borderland in the face of the phenomenon of migration. The case of Białowieża Commune

Summary/Abstract: The article addresses the issues related to the attitude of the Polish borderland population towards migrants illegally crossing the eastern border of Poland and the border protection system itself. The case study focuses on the Białowieża Commune due to its geographical location and continuous attempts of illegal border crossing by migrants. The conducted analyses were based on opinion research in the form of both quantitative and qualitative studies. It was assumed that quantitative research would allow for more representative results, while qualitative research would provide a broader picture of the situation in the region. The analysis of the obtained research results led to the conclusion that the actions taken by the state authorities are perceived as insufficient and ineffective. There is also noticeable support for efforts aimed at improving the border protection system, simultaneously pointing out the ineffectiveness of the concept of building a border wall. However, the presence of law enforcement agencies in border areas is positively evaluated, with simultaneous acknowledgment of the negative economic and social consequences resulting from the stationing of these components in borderland areas.

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