Föderalismus

This is the third, thoroughly revised edition of the textbook on federalism. Based on the latest research results, it helps students to learn about federalism by offering them questions to discuss and answer. Comparative federalism is analysed in detail in the chapters on federalism theory, the institutional characteristics of federalism (including Second Chambers), financial federalism, electoral politics, direct democracy and party systems. The book reflects on challenges to federalism, such as the coronavirus crisis, federalism reforms and threats of secession. It also discusses decentralisation in the UK, France, Poland and the Czech Republic as possible alternatives to deepening federalism.