Kantonales Staatsrecht

This textbook and handbook provides an up-to-date and systematic overview of the applicable cantonal constitutional law. From the perspective of cantonal specifics, it explains the position of the cantons in relation to the federal government as well as the similarities and differences between the individual legal systems. In addition, the constitutional law of the municipalities is presented. About the new edition Compared to the 1st edition, the book has been completely revised and supplemented. In particular, numerous legal innovations that significantly affect cantonal constitutional law (new fiscal equalization, effects of EU law on the cantons, framework agreement for intercantonal cooperation with equalization of burdens, as well as numerous law revisions at the cantonal level) are taken into account. Contents Constitutional State of Switzerland (renewal of the cantonal constitutions) - debate on federalism - competences of the cantons in the federal state - cantonal financial constitutions - relations of the cantons with other cantons and with foreign countries - consequences for the cantons of the intensification of relations between Switzerland and the EU - popular rights in the cantons - cantonal authorities and courts - fundamental rights in the cantonal constitutions - the communes The work is intended in particular for students and trainee lawyers in preparation for the examination. However, representatives of parliamentary practice and employees of the administration who want to familiarize themselves with the essential principles of cantonal constitutional law will also find the volume useful.