Subnational Democracy in the European Union: Challenges and Opportunities

by John Loughlin, Eliseo Aja (With), Udo Bullmann (With), Frank Hendriks (With), Anders Lidstrïm (With)

Overview

This book deals with the theoretical implications of the changing nature of the European Member states and with the concept of new regionalism. Not only does it explore the historical and philosophical background of democracy in various countries, but also it offers an exposition of the institutional expression of democracy at different levels. In addition, it examines the role of pressure groups, policy networks, and political parties; includes a survey of critiques of sub-national democracy; and examines innovative approaches to improving regional and local democracy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198296799
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	06/07/2001
Pages:	436
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Cardiff University

University of Barcelona

Justus-Liebig University

Tilburg University

Umea University

University of Bordeaux

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: the Transformation of the Democratic State in Western Europe, John LoughlinPART ONE2. The United Kingdom: from Hypercentralization to Devolution, John Loughlin3. 3. Ireland: from colonized nation to 'Celtic Tiger', John LoughlinPART TWO4. Germany: Federalism under strain, Udo Bullmann5. Austria: the end of Proportional Government?, Udo Bullmann6. The Netherlands: Reinventing Tradition in Regional and Local Democracy, Frank Hendriks7. Luxembourg: Change and Continuities in the Local State, Frank HendriksPART THREE8. France: between Centralization and fragmentation, John Loughlin9. Italy: the Crisis of the Second Republic, John Loughlin10. Spain: Nation, Nationalities, and regions, Eliseo Aja11. Portugal: the difficulties of regionalization, John Loughlin12. Greece: Between 'henosis' and decentralization, John Loughlin13. Belgium: Federalism and Subnational Democracy in a Divided Country, Frank HendriksPART THREE14. Sweden: the end of the 'Swedish Model'?, Anders Lidstrom15. Denmark: between Scandivnian democracy and neo-liberalism, Anders Lidstrom16. Finland: geo-political changes and Europeanization, Anders Lidstrom17. Conclusion: the Transformation of Regional and Local Democracy into Western Europe, John Loughlin