Infusion of Young
For Slovakia, in particular, as the extremely strong generation of “Husák’s children”* does not have a sufficient population replacement and will start to put a major strain on the health and pension systems in the coming decades.
decentralization
Bulgaria’s Reform May Be Swept Under Rug Once Again
In the last weeks, we saw debates between the state and the municipalities, which discussed options to increase the resources for local development, but once again these evolved in the direction of centralized solutions.
4liberty.eu Review No. 9 Now Available Online
We have the pleasure to present you the ninth issue of 4liberty.eu Review, titled “(De)Centralization under Examination”. It focuses on the notions of centralization and decentralization, and discusses the topic from various perspectives, including: fiscal, of governance, of local government
REVIEW #9: (De)Centralization under Examination [EDITORIAL]
In the ninth issue of 4liberty.eu Review, by investigating a number of national perspectives from Central and Eastern Europe, we attempt to find this elusive middle ground – which, bear in mind, does not necessarily have to be in the middle, at least this is our belief.
REVIEW #9: Self-Governance (Net)Works [FOREWORD]
Not only do the authors describe different paths to achieving self-governance, but they also focus on the latest reforms that have changed the face of the local government in a positive or negative way and propose liberal solutions that can significantly contribute to improving the activities of local communities.
REVIEW #9: No Freedom Allowed: Consolidation of Power in Hungary through Centralization
Centralization, decentralization in Hungary. How to best approach the subject? How best to describe a country, which at the moment has no other long-term goal other than the consolidation and retention of power for the governing Fidesz party?
REVIEW #9: Fiscal Decentralization in Ukraine: Is It Run Smoothly?
The governance system at the local level in Ukraine for many years has had built-in conflict as it does not clearly define the responsibilities of elected local authorities and the local administrations, which are a part of the executive branch of power.
REVIEW #9: Elusive Road to Fiscal Decentralization in Bulgaria
Fiscal decentralization is often viewed as a niche issue that mostly concerns administrative and regional development policies. However, it has broader social and economic implications, which are often overlooked, especially in countries with a heavily centralized government structure such as Bulgaria.
REVIEW #9: Centralization of Taxes, Decentralization of Competences: Is There a Way Out for the Local Government in Poland?
Creation of functioning local government in 1990 after a long period of centralized governance during the communist regime is considered to be a major achievement of the democratic transformation which took place after 1989.
REVIEW #9: State Decentralization in Poland Has Been Successful, but There Is Still Room for Improvement
Decentralization in Poland was implemented in two stages – in 1990 and in 1999. The early reforms passed down central government tasks as well as some revenue-raising authority, giving it limited autonomy regarding real estate taxes, local fees, and other minor taxes.
