Ekonomiczny i kulturowy wymiar funkcjonowania strefy Schengen`
Economic and cultural dimensions of the functioning of the Schengen Area

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the functioning of the Schengen area in the economic, social and cultural dimension. Deeply rooted in the interdisciplinary stream of European studies it adopts the analytical perspectiveof neo-functionalism, perceiving Schengen area as a complementary to the internal market and constructivist approach emphasising the role of ideas as a mechanism shaping the sense of identity and community.The conclusions confirm the positive impact of the Schengen on economic growth, however the benefitsare not evenly distributed among the participating states. The Schengen Agreement also improves culturalexchange and is considered the greatest achievement of an integration project. It also deepens the effectof isolation from third countries, but abolition of Schengen area would bring serious economic costs andnegatively affect the lifestyle and freedom of movement of Europeans.

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