Jochen Franzke

Michael Frey, Grenzüberschreitende Daseinsvorsorge im deutsch-polnischen Grenzraum: Zweisprachige Expertise zu rechtlichen und politischen Rahmenbedingungen

Introduction

Michael frey, grenzüberschreitende daseinsvorsorge im deutsch-polnischen grenzraum: zweisprachige expertise zu rechtlichen und politischen rahmenbedingungen . Michael Freys Expertise zur grenzüberschreitenden Daseinsvorsorge im deutsch-polnischen Grenzraum. Bilinguale Analyse der rechtlichen und politischen Rahmenbedingungen (2023).

Abstract

Michael Frey, Grenzüberschreitende Daseinsvorsorge im deutsch-polnischen Grenzraum: Zweisprachige Expertise zu rechtlichen und politischen Rahmenbedingungen (Cross-border public services in the German-Polish border region: Bilingual expertise on legal and political framework conditions), Universitätsverlag Potsdam, 2023, pp. 80.

Review

Michael Frey's work, *Grenzüberschreitende Daseinsvorsorge im deutsch-polnischen Grenzraum: Zweisprachige Expertise zu rechtlichen und politischen Rahmenbedingungen*, published by Universitätsverlag Potsdam in 2023, addresses a critically important and often complex area of contemporary European governance: the provision of cross-border public services. Focusing specifically on the German-Polish border region, this 80-page study presents a bilingual expert analysis of the legal and political frameworks that govern such initiatives. The title immediately signals a pragmatic approach, emphasizing "expertise" and a dual-language presentation, suggesting the work is designed for direct utility within the binational context it examines. The value of Frey's contribution lies in its sharp focus on "Daseinsvorsorge," or public services, which encompasses essential amenities and infrastructure crucial for the quality of life and economic development in border regions. By dissecting the legal and political dimensions, the work promises to illuminate both the opportunities and obstacles inherent in establishing and maintaining such services across national administrative boundaries within the European Union. The bilingual format is a particularly commendable feature, significantly enhancing the accessibility and practical applicability of the findings for policymakers, administrators, and stakeholders on both the German and Polish sides. This approach underscores a commitment to facilitating genuine cross-border understanding and cooperation, moving beyond mere academic discourse to provide actionable insights. Given its concise length of 80 pages, this publication likely functions as a focused policy brief or an authoritative guide, providing a targeted overview rather than an exhaustive academic treatise. This format makes it an invaluable resource for practitioners in local and regional governments, NGOs, and European institutions engaged in cross-border cooperation and regional development. Researchers in border studies, public administration, and EU law will also find it a useful, up-to-date summary of the specific challenges and solutions in the German-Polish context. Ultimately, Frey's "expertise" offers a timely and highly relevant contribution to the ongoing efforts to strengthen integration and improve the lives of citizens residing in Europe's dynamic border regions.

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