Federalism in Austria
Federalism in Austria
Federalism in Austria
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II.Constitutional historyHistorical context Weak “national identity” (buffer state) L<strong>in</strong>guistically homogenous; regional identities Two strongly opposed political „camps‟(Socialist Left – National/monarchist Right) Political violence Economic collapse1925: agreement on competences betweenfederation and Länder1929: strengthened role of federal president(direct election)1933: Coup d'état, authoritarian regime