The position of the regions in Germany’s federal system between de-centralization and re-centralization: The impact of the recent federalism reforms
Abstract
This article discusses the changes that occurred with the German lands (the first subnational level, Länder) within the federal system in connection with the last two constitutional reforms (the so-called «reform of federalism I» and «reform of federalism II») in 2006 and 2009. At the beginning of the article the main characteristics of the German federal system are presented, then follows the characterization of the position of the lands within the federal system, in particular their legislative functions and powers. Further, the constitutional reforms of 2006 and 2009 are described.
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