Lijphart goes regional: a comparative study of regional representative democracies in Europe (original) (raw)

This study examines the evolution of regional representative democracies in Europe following policies of devolution and Europeanization. It employs Lijphart's model to explore the institutional configurations of regional political systems and their democratic outcomes, focusing particularly on regions with distinct cultural identities. Utilizing a comparative politics framework and neoinstitutional theory, the research aims to analyze the interplay between regional and national governance systems, revealing insights into regional variations in democratic performance.