Effects of the European Union on Sub‐National Decision‐Making
Enhancement or Constriction
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12047653 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Frederik Fleurke (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, corresponding author), Rolf Willemse (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) |
| Year | 2007 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 69-88 |
| Publication date | 2007-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of European Integration (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0703-6337 • E-ISSN: 1477-2280 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/07036330601144466 |
| OpenAlex | W1997091082 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 15 |
| References cited | 26 |
It is commonly assumed that the European Union (EU) influences sub‐national authorities (SNAs), but it is not clear exactly to what extent and how it does this. Some scholars conclude that the EU strengthens SNAs (e.g. by funding), others claim that the EU weakens them (e.g. by rules). This article presents a theoretical framework in which various forms of enhancing and constraining effects are represented, and by which the empirical merits of the contesting points of view can be assessed. The research was conducted in two municipalities and one province in the Netherlands, by detailed study of their administrative practice. The research shows that the EU influences sub‐national decision making to a fairly large extent, that some of this influence can be concurrently constraining as well as enhancing and that the influence of the EU at the local level is predominantly enhancing and indirect, while at the provincial level it is predominantly constraining and direct
Economics · European union · International economics · Political science · Positive economics · Cross-Border Cooperation and Integration · European Union Policy and Governance · Political Systems and Governance · Public Administration
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| Unique citing works | 15 |
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| Citations per year | 0,88 |
| Citation span | 2009 - 2024 (16) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 15 |