6 The PSOE and the question of regional autonomy
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Paul Kennedy
Abstract
Chapter 6 is devoted to one of the key aspects of Spain’s modernisation over recent decades, the issue of devolution of power from central government to Spain’s regions. The chapter provides information on the previous UCD government’s handling of the issue before consideration is given to the PSOE government’s initiatives during its period in office under Felipe González.
Abstract
Chapter 6 is devoted to one of the key aspects of Spain’s modernisation over recent decades, the issue of devolution of power from central government to Spain’s regions. The chapter provides information on the previous UCD government’s handling of the issue before consideration is given to the PSOE government’s initiatives during its period in office under Felipe González.
Chapters in this book
- Front matter i
- Contents v
- Series editors foreword vii
- Dedication ix
- Acknowledgements xi
- Introduction 1
- 1 The PSOE and social democracy 7
- 2 The character of Spanish Socialism 15
- 3 The PSOE and the European Community 33
- 4 Economic policy under the PSOE, 1982–96 54
- 5 Foreign and security policy under the PSOE government (1982–96) 89
- 6 The PSOE and the question of regional autonomy 143
- 7 The PSOE in opposition, 1996–2004 153
- 8 Zapatismo 166
- 9 Foreign and security policy under Rodríguez Zapatero 178
- 10 Nemesis 191
- 11 Conclusion 204
- Appendix 207
- Bibliography 211
- Index 224
Chapters in this book
- Front matter i
- Contents v
- Series editors foreword vii
- Dedication ix
- Acknowledgements xi
- Introduction 1
- 1 The PSOE and social democracy 7
- 2 The character of Spanish Socialism 15
- 3 The PSOE and the European Community 33
- 4 Economic policy under the PSOE, 1982–96 54
- 5 Foreign and security policy under the PSOE government (1982–96) 89
- 6 The PSOE and the question of regional autonomy 143
- 7 The PSOE in opposition, 1996–2004 153
- 8 Zapatismo 166
- 9 Foreign and security policy under Rodríguez Zapatero 178
- 10 Nemesis 191
- 11 Conclusion 204
- Appendix 207
- Bibliography 211
- Index 224
