Proposals for changes in the administrative division 
in the context of social security in the northern part of Lubuskie voivodeship Cover Image

Propozycje zmian podziału administracyjnego w kontekście bezpieczeństwa społecznego w północnej części województwa lubuskiego
Proposals for changes in the administrative division in the context of social security in the northern part of Lubuskie voivodeship

Author(s): Piotr Klata
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Public Administration, Public Law
Published by: Akademia im. Jakuba z Paradyża
Keywords: national security; cross-border cooperation; possibilities and threats modify the boundaries of local governments in north part of Lubuskie voivodeship

Summary/Abstract: Ensuring the security and stability of the western border since 1945, it was the axiom Polish raison d’etat. Since the fall of communism and the reunification of Germany in 1991 it is implemented through dialogue and cross-border cooperation of local governments, also from the Province of Lubuskie. The development of this cooperation has created a number of strong local links Polish – German, particularly in the municipalities located directly on the border.Currently, based on mutual interests and benefits gained from cooperation with the German side, some of the Lubuskie border municipalities are proposing changes in the administrative division and are striving for create their own county. There are no objections from the government and other local government makes these efforts more and more realistic.Their potential realization will, however, significant risks, as the planned new structure of local government will be similar to the criticized by Poland solutions proposed in the German concepts of planning proposed in 1991.

  • Issue Year: 1/2017
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 121-134
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish