Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifies Polish border land dispute

The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs has addressed claims regarding alleged Polish territorial claims, clarifying the nature of the so-called ‘border debt.’ This dispute involves 368 hectares of land that remained on the Czech side following a border correction in 1958.

Negotiations to resolve the issue have been ongoing since the 1990s. The Czech Ministry noted that foreign ministers from both nations have recently made progress toward a solution, which may involve a joint flood protection project. The Ministry specifically thanked Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski for proposing a potential resolution, though specific details remain undisclosed.

Concurrently, experts from the civic group ‘Czech Elves’ have identified a disinformation campaign targeting the border issue. This includes calls for demonstrations in Třinec via fake social media profiles. Experts suggest these activities are part of Russian hybrid operations intended to create friction between NATO and EU partners.