Thematic issues
Thematic Issues "Borders in Perspective"
The editions of "Borders in Perspective" bundle scientific texts on overarching topic. The peer-reviewed contributions can refer to theoretical-conceptual questions of border studies, but also to empirical case analyses in border regions and are intended to further promote the scientific exchange between border researchers. The UniGR-CBS series is also open to border researchers beyond the Greater Region. You can send publication requests to lola.aubry@uni.lu at any time.
Borders in Perspective Vol. 4: Bordering in Pandemic Times: Insights into the COVID-19 Lockdown
In the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, borders have become relevant (again) in political action and in people's everyday lives within a very short time. This was…
COVID-19BordersborderingSocial boundariesSaar-Lor-LuxGreater RegionBorder RegionsEuropepandemics
Borders in Perspective Vol. 3: Borders and Cross-Border Labor Markets: Opportunities and Challenges
The object of the current Thematic Issue is not to focus on the individuals (the cross-border commuters) but on the organization of the cross-border labor markets.…
Cross-border labor market Greater Region SaarLorLuxFormation in Cross-border contextCross-border trade union cooperationDaily mobilitiesActivity cycles
Borders in Perspective Vol. 2: Les travailleurs frontaliers au Luxembourg et en Suisse : Emploi, Quotidien et Perceptions
Small countries with significant labor needs, Luxembourg and Switzerland both attract a large number of cross-border workers. To compare the two, the 19 authors contributing to this thematic issue analyzed…
Luxembourg SuisseTravailleurs frontaliersMarché de l’emploi transfrontalierPratiques du quotidien
Borders in Perspective Vol. 1: Cross-Border Territorial Development – Challenges and Opportunities
The spatial development of cities and regions is influenced by trends such as climate change, demographic shifts and structural change, which do not stop at administrative boundaries but shape the development of larger territories. Additionally, often functional and thematic interrelations exist across national borders that lead to frequent exchanges and interdependencies of territories and…
Border studiesEuropean Grouping of Territorial Cooperationcross-border cooperationcross-border spatial developmentspatial planning