Endlich gibt es von den Backnang Stories eine Ausgabe mit reinen Kinder- und Jugendgeschichten. Wieder einmal werden wichtige Fragen beantwortet, die schon immer diesen Ort beschäftigt haben: Kennst Du schon das Pullermännchen von Backnang? Was haben Linsen mit Außerirdischen zu tun? Wie kann eine Spinne dafür verantwortlich sein, dass neue Freundschaften geknüpft werden? Wie zauberhaft geht es zu bei den Magischen Schwestern und den Vier Elementen? Und war das Träumelinchen auch schon bei...

This volume deals with current secessionist movements in states that are or were members of the European Union (EU). It compares the cases of Scotland, Catalonia, and Flanders, which are anchored in three different political systems. However, all three sub-state regions analysed are or were part of the EU multi-level system, and as such, they are subject to the influence of Europeanization. Their secession efforts are influenced by the European framework – including their own EU membership...

SUBNATIONAL OR REGIONAL PARLIAMENTS with legislative competences are increasingly active in EU affairs and are recognized as POTENTIAL ACTORS IN THE EU'S MULTI-LEVEL SYSTEM BY EU LAW. However, studies on the territorial effects of European integration and on the Europeanization of parliaments as well as parliamentarism have so far disregarded this group of parliaments. In the existing theoretical concepts of 'multi-level parliamentarism' subnational parliaments do not have a place until no...

This book explores the future of African-European relations with a focus on achieving equity in a global context. Drawing on the expertise of policymakers, institutional stakeholders, scholars, and practitioners from both the global south and the global north, this contributed book offers unique insights into successful cooperation strategies between Africa and Europe.By offering case studies and clear perspectives, the book covers topics such as the implementation of public polici...