Origins of the Länder -- Theory and constitutional framework of German federalism -- Administrative structures in Germany -- Land constitutes -- Financing the federal system -- German Land parliaments (Landtage) -- Land parliament deputies in Germany -- Parties and politics in the Länder -- Election in the Länder -- Länder, the Bundesrat, and the legislative process in Germany and Europe -- European and foreign policy of the Länder -- German model of federalism.
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This book provides a detailed introduction to how the Länder (the sixteen states of Germany) function not only within the country itself but also within the wider context of European political affairs. Some knowledge of the role of the Länder is essential.
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