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European Citizens Overwhelmingly Support Local Government Taking on More Responsibilities

Lex localis - Journal of Local Self-Government
Citizen support for Increasing the Responsibilities of Local Government in European Countries: A Comparative Analysis
Keith Baker, Steven Van de Walle, Chris Skelcher

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The article examines how much support citizens in European countries have for giving more responsibilities to local governments. By analyzing financial data and citizen opinions, the researchers found a link between the level of local government power and citizen support for increasing those powers. This study sheds light on the challenges faced by researchers studying local governments in Europe and suggests areas for future research.