Subnational Democracy in the European Union: Challenges and Opportunities

by John Loughlin, Eliseo Aja, Udo Bullmann, Frank Hendriks, Anders Lidstrom, Daniel-L. Seiler

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, USA
Publication date:	04/28/2001
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 Loughlin
PART ONE THE ANGLO-SAXON TRADITION
2. The United Kingdom: from Hypercentralization to Devolution, John Loughlin
3. 3. Ireland: from colonized nation to 'Celtic Tiger', John Loughlin
PART TWO THE GERMANIC TRADITION
4. Germany: Federalism under strain, Udo Bullmann
5. Austria: the end of Proportional Government?, Udo Bullmann
6. The Netherlands: Reinventing Tradition in Regional and Local Democracy, Frank Hendriks
7. Luxembourg: Change and Continuities in the Local State, Frank Hendriks
PART THREE THE NAPOLEONIC TRADITION
8. France: between Centralization and fragmentation, John Loughlin
9. Italy: the Crisis of the Second Republic, John Loughlin
10. Spain: Nation, Nationalities, and regions, Eliseo Aja
11. Portugal: the difficulties of regionalization, John Loughlin
12. Greece: Between 'henosis' and decentralization, John Loughlin
13. Belgium: Federalism and Subnational Democracy in a Divided Country, Frank Hendriks
PART THREE THE SCANDINAVIAN TRADITION
14. Sweden: the end of the 'Swedish Model'?, Anders Lidstrom
15. Denmark: between Scandivnian democracy and neo-liberalism, Anders Lidstrom
16. Finland: geo-political changes and Europeanization, Anders Lidstrom
17. Conclusion: the Transformation of Regional and Local Democracy into Western Europe, John Loughlin