Činnost meziministerské pohraniční komise v roce 1947
The activities of the inter-ministerial border commission in 1947

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses the activities of the Interministerial Border Commission (MPK) in Czechoslovakia during 1946-1947, focusing on the continuity of legislative proposals to strengthen national defense and security. It highlights the myth that extensive security measures at state borders only began with post-war Czechoslovakia, showing that these ideas were already being developed in the early post-war years. The MPK aimed to protect borders not just for economic reasons but primarily for military and police purposes. The commission's work was influenced by pre-war measures and the traumatic experiences of the Munich Agreement and subsequent occupation. The MPK's proposals often prioritized security interests over economic and social considerations, leading to significant restrictions on citizens' rights. The commission's efforts included creating a border security zone, resettling border areas, and organizing forces to guard state borders. The article also notes the influence of the Communist Ministry of the Interior on the commission's work and the general public's support for these measures due to the prevailing sense of insecurity.

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