This is the process of transferring power to newly created institutions and is different from the act of deconcentration of … See more

This aspect of decentralisation is geared to giving the territorial collectivities in France separate defined responsibilities and resources and to provide for the election of representatives by the inhabitants of those territories. … See more

This aspect of decentralisation takes place when central or local government decides not to directly carry out one of its powers but to transfer the power to a public body or quango.
In such a c… See more

In 2006 47% (89 billion euros) of local spending was covered by taxes and duties set and raised locally. The main direct taxes are:
• Property tax
• Land tax… See more

Between 1982 and 2007 total spending by Local Government grew from 56 billion euros to 168 billion euros.
In 2007 66% of total spending by Local Government was to cover current expenses, i… See more

• Devolution
• Devolution in the United Kingdom
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