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The Establishment of Metropolitan Cities in Italy: An Advance or a Setback for Italian Regionalism?
(Giovanni Boggero/Essay)
(Giovanni Boggero/Essay)
This paper aims to provide a brief assessment of the legal framework of the newly established metropolitan cities in the Italian domestic legal order. After an historical overview of previous attempts ...
This paper provides a general overview of the EU’s own resources system, and of the debate on its possible reform within the current legal framework. Two alternative reforms are discussed, along with ...
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Conventional Direction to Unconventional Measures: Using Quantitative Easing to shape Eurozone Fiscal Capacity
(Olimpia Fontana and Simone Vannuccini/Essay)
(Olimpia Fontana and Simone Vannuccini/Essay)
... would be used to finance real investments through the Juncker Plan programme. The rationale of our proposal is legitimised by an overview of the gloomy macroeconomic conditions of the EZ, and the situation ...
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The evolving role of the Italian Conference system in representing regional interests in EU decision-making
(Elena Griglio/Essay)
(Elena Griglio/Essay)
... the role exercised by such bodies in the EU decision-making process. After a general overview of the main organisational and functional features characterising the activity of these bodies in EU affairs, ...
Argentine federalism and sub-national constitutionalism is a very interesting case study for anybody trying to establish a federal system in any country around the world. Not because of its success, but ...
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The ‘enemy’ at the gates? Assessing the European military contribution to the Libyan war
(Fabrizio Coticchia/Essay)
(Fabrizio Coticchia/Essay)
... Three months after the end of operations, it is possible to provide a strategic and military overview of the intervention. What are the key results and lessons learnt of the mission? What have been the ...
In the introduction the topic of the special issue is introduced, followed by an overview of the single contributions and some general remarks. Three of the contributions specifically address aspects of ...
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India’s Temptations and Opportunities… and European Responsibilities. A Short Note
(Fabio Masini/Note)
(Fabio Masini/Note)
This brief note provides an overview of some recent documents regarding the Indian position in the current world economy and its key role in a context of international cooperation. ...
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The new “Estatutos de autonomía” in Spain: a brief overview of the literature
(Giuseppe Martinico/Review article)
(Giuseppe Martinico/Review article)
... many CAs are currently exploring the possibility to amend their basic charters. This short review article aims at providing a brief overview of the recent developments in this field occurred in Spain ...
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The Role and Power of the European and the National Parliaments in the Dynamics of Integration
(Paola Bilancia/Essay)
(Paola Bilancia/Essay)
This essay aims at giving an overview on the role of the European and national Parliaments in the dynamics of integration. After resuming the main issues that such a subject present, the author analyses ...
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From the Constitution for Europe to the Reform Treaty: a literature survey on European Constitutional Law
(Giuseppe Martinico/Review article)
(Giuseppe Martinico/Review article)
The aim of this paper is to offer a brief overview of the international literature regarding the European Constitutional Law. It is possible to identify five groups of studies which will serve as guidelines ...