Challenges of the Implementation of the European Charter of Local Self-Government in Finnish Legislation

Anni Jäntti, Hanna Vakkala, Lotta-Maria Sinervo

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Abstract

In this article, we focus on the challenges for local self-government in Finland. Finnish legislation follows the Articles of the European Charter of Local self-government rather closely. We illustrate how the role of local government as service provider has led to a situation where municipalities are strictly steered by and financially dependent on the national government. Besides this, the burden of public services exposes local government to reforms. Current local government reform by national government challenges local self-government by establishing a regional level of governance. However, it can also bring opportunities for municipalities to focus more on local tasks and decrease the need for strict steering by the state.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)23-33
Number of pages11
JournalLex Localis - Journal of Local Self-Government
Volume17
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Jan 2019
MoEC publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

Field of science

  • Administrative science

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