The origins of the Länder -- Theory and constitutional framework of German federalism -- Administrative structures in Germany -- The Land constitutes -- Financing the federal system -- The German Land parliaments (Landtage) -- The Land parliament deputies in Germany -- Parties and politics in the Länder -- Election in the Länder -- The Länder, the Bundesrat, and the legislative process in Germany and Europe -- European and foreign policy of the Länder -- The German model of federalism
Summary
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
