RT Journal Article
T1 So close yet so far: intergovernmental tensions in Spain
T2 So close yet so far. Identifying the deterrents of  intergovernmental tensions in Spain (preprint)
A1 Harguindéguy, Jean-Baptiste
A1 Fernández Rivera, Cristina
A1 Sánchez Sánchez, Almudena
K1 intergovernmental conflicts
K1 Spain
K1 Federalism
K1 Centre–periphery relations
K1 Conflict prevention
AB Much has been said about recurrent conflicts between the government of Spain and the executives of autonomous communities. Drawing on mixed methods, this research aims to explore some of the deterrents of the center–periphery quarrels in Spain. This investigation operationalizes intergovernmental tensions through a quantitative data set based on a number of litigations between regional and central executives in Spain before the Constitutional Court from 1980 to 2014, as well as a series of 30 in-depth interviews. It demonstrates that the organization of sectorial conferences, the signing of cooperation agreements, and periods of party congruence help prevent the rise of intergovernmental contestation.
PB Taylor and Francis
YR 2021
FD 2021-05-04
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10433/21714
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10433/21714
LA en
NO Regional Studies, vol 55, nº 5, p. 894-906
NO Artículo publicado en Regional Studies.
NO Área de Ciencia Política y de la Administración
DS RIO
RD May 8, 2026