Politics & administration
CENTROPE unites countries and regions whose political and administrative systems, while principally similar, do vary markedly in some respects, as federally organised administrations exist side by side with those that attach greater importance to the central government. The political and administrative context in which the partner regions and cities are working to further develop CENTROPE is therefore a multifaceted one.
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Constitution and administrative structure of the Czech Republic. Self-governing regions and municipalities fulfil functionally similar tasks, although the regions are active at a superordinate level. Municipalities with extended competence play an important role at the local level. more >>>
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Constitution and administrative structure of Slovakia. Invested with self-governing competencies in the wake of a comprehensive reform, the regions today exert key functions, inter alia in the fields of regional development and environmental protection. In addition to self-governance, municipalities and regions also meet tasks within the context of national administration. more >>>
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Constitution and administrative structure of Hungary. In traditionally centralised Hungary, the counties are charged with tasks that also include spatial and traffic planning. Larger planning regions – which, however, are not invested with the status of regional or local authorities – play a role in regional development and location policies. more >>>
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Constitution and administrative structure of Austria. In federally organised Austria, spatial planning, public healthcare, nature conservation or tourism affairs are just some of the sectors independently administered by the federal provinces. Conversely, land zoning and municipal services are part of the sphere of competencies assigned to municipalities. more >>>
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