- Decentralized responsibilities without decentralized resources?
The role of local governments in European public service delivery has expanded significantly over the past two decades. Across the European Union, municipalities have become central actors in the provision of education, healthcare, social protection, local infrastructure, and, increasingly, in the implementation of climate and digital transition policies. This expansion reflects broader trends in decentralization, […]
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