Die F?deralismusentwicklung in Italien und ihre Auswirkungen auf die Sonderautonomien, am Beispiel der autonomen Region Trentino-Südtirol

摘要

The Italian Constitution has been inspired by a great democratic and social challenge. The structure of the state is centralized. There exist regions but their competences have always been poor in the past. The five special regions with a autonomous statute play a special role – they enjoy far – reaching autonomies. They are exceptions in this system and have to struggle for their authority. Southern Tyrol in particular had to fight a long time for its autonomy. Since the early nineties Italy has worked hard on its system to improve the role of the regions. In 2001 the parliament succeeded in creating a constitutional reform. Its improvements are projected directly onto the special statutes. The constitutional court takes up a rather centralized standpoint. Nevertheless, the new constitution has increased the autonomies in Italy. A lot of that has, however, not been achieved in Southern Tyrol's long-lasting struggle for autonomy. Italy is still a long way from being a federal state, but it has taken an important step in that direction. The beginnings of federalism in Italy have also improved the autonomy of the special regions and the autonomy of Southern Tyrol and Trentino.