Regional Governance In Eu Staaten

Namhafte Autoren aus zahlreichen Staaten Europas betrachten regionale Politikgestaltung auf der Basis struktureller Faktoren, die über die klassischen Regierungsinstitutionen hinausgehen. Die Entgrenzung des Regierens in postmodernen politischen Systemen wie der Europäischen Union hat eine theoretische Neukonzeptualisierung politikwissenschaftlicher Forschung im Bereich comparative politics bewirkt. Das Governance-Konzept ist eine Ausprägung dieses Prozesses. Gerade in internationalen Arenen fi det es seit jeher Anwendung, mittlerweile aber auch im nationalstaatlichen und im regionalen Kontext. Die asymmetrische Struktur substaatlicher Institutionalisierung in EU-Staaten stellt hohe Ansprüche an die Phantasie der relevanten Akteure. Nur in einem institutionell flexiblen System können Länder, Regionen, Gemeinschaften oder Kreise ihre Politikpräferenzen nachhaltig in den Politikprozess einspeisen. Die Beiträge namhafter Autoren aus zahlreichen (Flächen)Staaten Europas betrachten in diesem Band regionale Politikgestaltung auf der Basis struktureller Faktoren, die über die klassischen Regierungsinstitutionen vertikaler Gewaltenteilung hinausgehen. Unter Rekurs auf das Governance-Konzept wird regionales Regieren vor dem Hintergrund parteipolitischer, zivilgesellschaftlicher, wirtschaftsstruktureller und europäischer Bedingungsfaktoren veranschaulicht. Das Buch wendet sich an fortgeschrittene Studierende im Bereich Regional- und Integrationsfo schung, sowie an Forscher, die sich einen schnellen Überblick über Regionalismen in alten und neuen EU-Mitgliedsstaaten verschaffen wollen.

The role of regions in the European Union has been frequently debated since the 1980s. This comprehensive book provides a thorough overview of the issue from a variety of perspectives, analysing regional governance and territorial dynamics in the EU and its member states. Focusing on the implications of the democratisation–regionalisation nexus, it argues that a ‘Europe with the regions’ may promote good governance and ameliorate the democratic deficits of the EU.

This publication compares for the first time how the regions in seven different countries (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) are involved in EU governance. It is also the first book which tackles this matter from two different perspectives; that of EU law and that of comparative law. It includes contributions both from well-established scholars in the field of EU law and from younger scholars.

'Although this book is likely to attract a specialist readership, since it deals with local and regional levels of government in four Nordic countries, it also contributes to a general analysis of sub-national and international identities. The authors provide clear conceptual frameworks for discussing the challenges to protecting and developing autonomy at sub-national level. Issues relating to decentralisation of decision-making within the context of the European Union are well presented.' - Aslib Book Guide '. . . the strength of this book lies in its treatment of the relationship between "regionalisation" concepts and internationalisation (or Europeanisation to be more accurate). The authors are excellent in their coverage of how local and regional governments have adapted their procedures to take account of the impact of such trends as European integration, and the usage of Putnam/multi-level governance is particularly useful . . . the book is a significant contribution and first-class.' - Lee Miles, University of Hull, UK The European political landscape is one of constant flux and it is this alternating integration and disintegration which influences the basic conditions in which political power is exercised. This book argues that the interests of the cities and regions of Europe are increasingly influenced by European supranational institutions rather than the nation state and that governance in Europe is shifting to a regional and local level.

The contributors of this thoughtful book explore the role and influence of political leadership through a rigorous comparative analysis of regional-level dynamics in Europe. Visit our website for sample chapters!

Governance of Europe's City Regions considers the changing role of the European Union in regional issues, explores how national governments have become increasingly involved at the regional scale and examines the constitutional and political contexts in which regional and local governments operate. Detailed case studies of regionals in Germany and England illustrate contrasts in European approaches to the scale of government, and the complex interactions of international, national, regional and local scales of policy intervention. The book offers a unique perspective, which links together an analysis of both regional Europe and the local economic and political factors that shape successful regions.

How can one convince potent nation-states to put their sovereignty at risk in common European policies? EU cohesion policy, now one-third of the EU budget, provides such a puzzle. Until 1988 the European Commission shared out money to national governments with few strings attached. Since the reform of 1988, national governments are required to negotiate with the Commission and regional authorities on how to use the money. Has this European-wide policy eroded national sovereignty in favour of a stronger role for the Commission and more power for Europe's regions? The first part of the book probes into the policy dynamics at the European level. In the second part, eight country studies evaluate the impact of uniform EU policy on territorial relations by comparing policy making before and after the reform. The concluding section explains persistent variation in EU cohesion decision making and implementation.