The Lander and German federalism [Paperback]

An illuminating 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. Looks at the Lnader in the constitutional order of the country, and the political and administrative system. Their organization and administration is fully covered, as is their financial administration. The role of parties and elections in the Lander is looked at, and the importance of their parliaments. The first work in the English language that considers the Lander in this depth.

1. The origins of the L?nder

2.Theory and constitutional framework of German federalism

3. Administrative structures in Germany

4. Land constitutions

5. Financing the federal system

6. German state parliaments

7. The Land parliament disputes

8. Parties and politics in the L?nder

9. Elections in the L?nder

10. The L?nder, the Bundesrat, and the legislative process in Germany and Europe

11. European and foreign policy of the L?nder

12. The German model of federalism

Arthur Gunlicks is a professor of political science and chair of the department at the University of Richmond, Virginia