The Polish Population from Olza Region in the face of European integration

Author conducted reviews among members of the Polish minority from the Olza (river) Region in 2003. Number of persons declaring Polish nationality is systematically decreasing from post-war years on. In light of conducted research it is possible that the accession of Czech Republic and Poland to the European Union will intensify this trend. Unrestricted contacts between Poles from both sides of the border will emphasize differences between Polish population from Czech Republic and Poland. Further limitation of number of Polish minority will be thereby observed.