Format:
1 Online-Ressource (x, 239 pages)
ISBN:
9783319630168
Content:
Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- 1 Introduction -- Abstract -- 1.1 Currently -- 1.2 Theoretical Framework -- 1.3 Presentation of the Grant Project -- 1.4 Structure of the Book-Thematic Focus -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 2 Changing European Union: The Schengen Agreement -- Abstract -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Changing Context of the European Union: Different Zones of Integration -- 2.3 Schengen Agreement: Gradual Enlargement and Multi-speed Integration -- 2.4 Public Opinion on Free Cross-Border Movement and Control of Schengen External Frontier -- 2.5 Conclusions -- References -- 3 Development in the Border Areas as Part of the European Integration Process -- Abstract -- 3.1 Cross-Border Issues as Part of Regional Policy and Regional Development -- 3.2 A Reflection on Czechia's Joining the European Union by the Inhabitants of the Czech Border Regions -- 3.3 Conclusion -- References -- 4 The Schengen Phenomenon-Fact or Fiction? -- Abstract -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Schengen, Cross-Border Cooperation and the Culture of Border Checks -- 4.3 Perception of Schengen Among the Inhabitants of Internal Borders of the EU Using the Example of the Czech Borderlands -- 4.4 Conclusion -- References -- 5 Euroregions as a Platform for Cross-Border Cooperation -- Abstract -- 5.1 Introduction-Basic Preconditions for Cross-Border Cooperation on the Czech Borderland -- 5.2 The Institutionalisation of Cross-Border Cooperation-The Role and the Typology of Euroregions -- 5.3 The European Dimension -- 5.4 The Central European/Neighbourly and National Dimension -- 5.5 A Subjective Reflection at the (Euro)Regional Level of the Czech Borderlands -- 5.6 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Institutionalisation of Cross-Border Cooperation: The Role of the Association of European Border Regions -- Abstract -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Motives for Cross-Border Cooperation
Content:
6.3 Added Value of Cross-Border Cooperation -- 6.4 Achievements of Cross-Border Cooperation in Europe -- 6.5 Future of Cross-border Cooperation in Europe -- 6.6 Role of the Association of European Border Regions -- 6.7 Conclusions -- References -- 7 Boundaries and Transborder Relations: The Case of Switzerland -- Abstract -- 7.1 General Aspects of Limits and Boundaries -- 7.2 Switzerland and Its Boundaries -- 7.3 The Dynamics of Border Functions: Overcoming Barriers -- 7.3.1 The Legal Function -- 7.3.2 The Control and Fiscal Functions -- 7.3.3 The Military and Ideological Functions -- 7.4 The Process of Transborder Cooperation: Enhancing Interaction -- 7.4.1 Conditions -- 7.4.2 Example: the Basle Region as a pioneer -- 7.4.3 Other Regional Transborder Cooperation Initiatives -- 7.5 Conclusion -- References -- 8 Development of the Slovak Borderlands with an Emphasis on the Situation After Schengen: Internal and External Borders -- Abstract -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 The Development of Cross-Border Cooperation and the Activity of Euroregions in Slovakia -- 8.2.1 The Institutional and Legislative Framework of Cross-Border Cooperation -- 8.2.2 Origin, Development and Geographic Layout of Euroregions -- 8.2.3 Activities and the Financing of Euroregions -- 8.3 Transport Conditions and Connections in Slovak Borderlands -- 8.4 Characteristics of Slovak Borderlands Stressing the Latest Developments -- 8.4.1 The Slovak-Czech borderland -- 8.4.2 The Slovak-Hungarian borderland -- 8.4.3 The Slovak-Austrian borderland -- 8.4.4 Cross-Border Suburbanisation of Bratislava -- 8.4.5 The Slovak-Polish borderland -- 8.4.6 The Slovak-Ukrainian borderland -- 8.5 Changes in Slovak Borders and Borderlands After Accession to the Schengen Area -- 8.5.1 Weakening of the Barrier Effect On Slovak Borders with Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Austria
Content:
8.5.2 Growth of the Barrier Effect on the Slovak-Ukrainian Border After Schengen -- 8.6 Conclusion -- References -- 9 Eastern Borderland of the Baltic States as the External Border of Schengen -- Abstract -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Specificities of the Eastern Borderland of the Baltic States -- 9.3 Differentiating Factors -- 9.3.1 Position in the Hierarchy of Centres and Regions -- 9.3.2 Physiogeographical Factors -- 9.3.3 Traditional Cross-Border Contacts -- 9.3.4 Transport and Communication Networks -- 9.3.5 Political Orientation -- 9.3.6 Local Activities -- 9.3.7 Historical Events -- 9.4 Eastern Borderland of the Baltic States: The Cases of Latgale and Ida-Viru Regions -- 9.4.1 Territorial Delimitation -- 9.4.2 Geographical Location -- 9.4.3 Settlement Structure -- 9.4.4 Population -- 9.4.5 Ethnic and Religious Structure -- 9.4.6 Political Orientation, Regional Identity and Local Activities -- 9.4.7 Regional Economy -- 9.5 Conclusions -- References -- 10 Silesian Identity Across the Internal Border of the EU -- Abstract -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Silesia Between Czechia and Poland -- 10.3 Silesian Nationality and Identity -- 10.4 The Těšín Section of the Czech-Polish Border -- 10.5 Economic and Political Aspects -- 10.6 Conclusion -- References -- 11 Quality of Life and Cross-Border Relations in Selected Czech Euroregions -- Abstract -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Theoretical Background -- 11.3 Empirical Survey -- 11.4 Evaluation of Changes After Czechia Joined the EU and the Schengen Area -- 11.5 Cross-Border Relations -- 11.6 Conclusion -- References -- 12 Building a Cross-Border Region Using the Example of Euroregion Silva Nortica-On the Way from Closed to Open Borders -- Abstract -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Methodology -- 12.3 Characteristics of the Silva Nortica Euroregion -- 12.4 The Perception of Creating a Cross-Border Region
Content:
12.5 Conclusion -- References -- 13 Creating a Cross-Border Community as Part of the European Integration Process -- Abstract -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Europeanisation in a Bottom-Up Direction -- 13.3 Bottom-Up Europeanisation, Creating a Cross-Border Community -- 13.4 The Policy of Local Self-government Institutions in Relation to Foreign Neighbours -- 13.5 Conclusion -- References -- 14 Conclusions: The Borderlands After Schengen-Self-sufficient, Oscillatory and/or Transit Regions? -- Abstract -- References
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783319630151
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Borders in Central Europe after the Schengen Agreement Cham : Springer, 2018 ISBN 3319630156
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783319630151
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783319630168
Language:
English
Subjects:
Geography
Keywords:
Mitteleuropa
;
Schengener Abkommen
;
Vertrag über die Vertiefung der grenzüberschreitenden Zusammenarbeit, insbesondere zur Bekämpfung des Terrorismus, der grenzüberschreitenden Kriminalität und der illegalen Migration
;
Grenzgebiet
;
Grenzverkehr
;
Mitteleuropa
;
Schengener Abkommen
;
Vertrag über die Vertiefung der grenzüberschreitenden Zusammenarbeit, insbesondere zur Bekämpfung des Terrorismus, der grenzüberschreitenden Kriminalität und der illegalen Migration
;
Grenzgebiet
;
Grenzverkehr
;
Aufsatzsammlung
Author information:
Jeřábek, Milan 1956-
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