SECURITY AND CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION IN THE EUROPEAN UNION: A STUDY OF POLISH B-SOLUTION CASES
SECURITY AND CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION IN THE EUROPEAN UNION: A STUDY OF POLISH B-SOLUTION CASES

Summary/Abstract: The article analyses Polish cases reported under the EU b-solutions initiative, focusing on barriers to cross-border cooperation affecting local security. Although the programme was not originally designed as a security policy tool, the conducted study of seven cases from the Polish border regions demonstrates its potential in this area. Problems identified included inconsistent regulations, lack of coordination of emergency services and limitations in access to health services and infrastructure. The article is a contribution to the debate on decentralisation, resilience and multi-level governance, highlighting the role of local governments in addressing systemic barriers. B-solutions appear as an effective tool for identifying problems in the EU periphery and promoting territorial integration in the context of social, health and environmental security.

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