Devolution in context : regional, federal and devolved government in the Member States of the European Union

"Devolution in Context" represents the first work of comparative public law to study Western Europe's revolution in regional governance. Working from a cross-disciplinary perspective, this comprehensive analysis attempts to weave history, politics and law into a coherent examination of the various structures of regional government. It examines the theory and practice that underpin Europe's regional revolution and the systems of regional government that developed as a result. Devolution in the UK is placed within its true European context by comparing key aspects of the regional structures, including financial autonomy, the role of the courts and the relationship with the European Union. The text is designed to provide the primary source and reference point for the study of regional and federal systems in the European Union. It provides an accessible resource for researchers and those interested in understanding the structures of European regional government. Suitable for undergraduates and postgraduate students studying federal and regional systems of governance, "Devolution in Context" is a useful reference point for students of European, and British, Constitutional Law and Politics. BOOK COVER......Page 1 TITLE......Page 4 COPYRIGHT......Page 5 Acknowledgments......Page 8 CONTENTS......Page 10 Table of Cases......Page 14 Table of Legislation......Page 16 Introduction......Page 22 1 THE REGION IN A NATION STATE WORLD......Page 30 2 RATIONALISING REGIONALISM......Page 44 3 THE REGIONAL REVOLUTION......Page 66 4 EUROPE’S FEDERATIONS......Page 84 5 THE CONSTITUTIONAL REGIONS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION......Page 128 6 REGIONS AS LOCAL GOVERNMENT......Page 164 7 DEVOLUTION IN CONTEXT REGIONAL GOVERNMENT IN THE UK......Page 192 8 BEYOND THE BORDERS REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS......Page 212 9 PAYING THE PIPER FINANCING REGIONAL GOVERNMENT......Page 238 10 WHAT HAVE THE REGIONS DONE FOR US FUNCTIONAL AUTONOMY AT THE REGIONAL TIER......Page 272 11 THE COUNTERVAILING POWER REGIONS AND NATIONAL POLICY MAKING......Page 294 12 DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL ARBITRATION......Page 316 13 A EUROPE WITH REGIONS......Page 336 Bibliography......Page 362 Index......Page 376 European & EC Law BOOK COVER 1 TITLE 4 COPYRIGHT 5 Acknowledgments 8 CONTENTS 10 Table of Cases 14 Table of Legislation 16 Introduction 22 1 THE REGION IN A NATION STATE WORLD 30 2 RATIONALISING REGIONALISM 44 3 THE REGIONAL REVOLUTION 66 4 EUROPE’S FEDERATIONS 84 5 THE CONSTITUTIONAL REGIONS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION 128 6 REGIONS AS LOCAL GOVERNMENT 164 7 DEVOLUTION IN CONTEXT REGIONAL GOVERNMENT IN THE UK 192 8 BEYOND THE BORDERS REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 212 9 PAYING THE PIPER FINANCING REGIONAL GOVERNMENT 238 10 WHAT HAVE THE REGIONS DONE FOR US FUNCTIONAL AUTONOMY AT THE REGIONAL TIER 272 11 THE COUNTERVAILING POWER REGIONS AND NATIONAL POLICY MAKING 294 12 DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL ARBITRATION 316 13 A EUROPE WITH REGIONS 336 Bibliography 362 Index 376 Devolution in Context aims to present the reader with a clear analysis of local government in the 15 member states of the EU, and to assess the impact or potential impact of regional governments on policy making in Europe W. John Hopkins. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 335-348) And Index.