The City of Lublin and wider region are traditionally the least developed part of Poland, providing many emigrants in the past. There are few strong industrial traditions and agriculture and trade have been the main sources of income, although trade has always been susceptible to shifting borders and jurisdictions. As such Lublin throughout its history has oscillated alarmingly between being at the heart of the nation and at the edge, which must create a schizophrenia about its identity and position in Europe. This has been emphasised once again in recent weeks by Poland’s entry into the Schengen agreement, which has proved a mixed blessing for Lublin...