The Länder and German federalism / Arthur B. Gunlicks.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gunlicks, Arthur B., 1936-2025.

Series:

Issues in German politics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Federal government--Germany.

Federal government.

Germany.

Germany--Politics and government--1990-.

Politics and government.

Physical Description:

xii, 409 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Manchester ; New York : Manchester University Press ; New York : Distributed exclusively in the USA by Palgrave, 2003.

Summary:

This book provides a detailed introduction to how the Lander (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 Lander is essential to an understanding of the political system as well as of German federalism. This book traces the origin of the Lander. It looks at their place in the constitutional order of the country and the political and administrative system. Their organization and administration are fully covered, as is their financing. Parties and elections in the Lander and the controversial roles of parliaments and deputies are also examined. Because of their role in the Bundesrat, the second legislative chamber, the Lander are clearly an important part of the national legislative process. They participate in policy making with regard to the European Union, and have limited influence on Germany's foreign affairs outside of Europe. This is the first English language book that considers the Lander in this depth.

Contents:

1 The origins of the Lander 7

2 Theory and constitutional framework of German federalism 53

3 Administrative structures in Germany 81

4 The Land constitutions 141

5 Financing the federal system 163

6 The German Land parliaments (Landtage) 212

7 The Land parliament deputies in Germany 243

8 Parties and politics in the Lander 265

9 Elections in the Lander 289

10 The Lander, the Bundesrat, and the legislative process in Germany and Europe 339

11 European and foreign policy of the Lander 360

12 Conclusion: the German model of federalism 385.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0719065321

071906533X

OCLC:

52359013