Regions in Europe - The Paradox of Power (Hardcover, illustrated edition)

Explores the state of regional politics in an increasingly integrated Europe. The text argues that the predicted rise of increased political power at the regional level has failed to materialize and is fraught with paradox. In doing so this study locates regions in relation to European integration, globalisation, the nation state, local government, and comparative and national perspectives. Using case studies of the main players in Europe including: Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium, the contributors show how and why European regions remain remarkably weak in European governance. Drawing together European scholars, the text should be of interest to those interested in European politics, political economy, nations states and social groups in the new Europe.