Regional and local government in the European Union: responsibilities and resourcesThis study presents the results of a survey of regional and local government structures in each of the Member States of the EU. It analyses their financial and bargaining power and their ability to take on tasks implement European Policy. There are chapters on each country introduced by a summary box that contains the key findings. There are also introductory chapters that give an overview of the findings and show ways that EU policy initiatives may have strategic implications for regional and local government. |
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Contents
Preface | 13 |
the impact of EU policy on regional and local government | 21 |
EFFECTS OF EU LEGISLATION ON REGIONAL AND LOCAL | 29 |
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