The Ways of Federalism in Western Countries and the Horizons of Territorial Autonomy in Spain

"The Ways of Federalism in Western Countries and the Horizons of Territorial Autonomy in Spain" offers a comprehensive analysis of territorial autonomy in Spain and its development in the context of global challenges. After more than thirty years of change, the concept of territorial autonomy stands at a turning point, as the once solid consensus on its appropriateness begins to erode. The reform of the Statute of Catalonia in 2006 did not yield the expected results, reigniting the debate over Spain's federal structure. In this first volume, experts from Europe, America, and Spain share their insights as they examine the current challenges facing their systems. The aim is to develop ideas that can contribute to the evolution of the Spanish system in light of the experiences of established federations. The analysis addresses both the challenges of Western federal systems and the specific issues of Spanish territorial autonomy.