Local Government and Governance in Germany

Focusing on Germany's local government system, the book examines its political, functional, administrative, and financial characteristics within a European context. Utilizing an "institutionalist" approach, it analyzes the evolving role of local governments in response to various challenges, including the energy crisis, refugee influx, digitization efforts, and the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The discussion highlights the shifting dynamics of local governance in a multi-level intergovernmental framework.