Rebuilding Regions in Times of Crises : the Future of Europe and the 'Voice' of Citizens

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Publication Date: 
18 July 2012
Publisher: 
OpenDemocracy Limited
Publication Place: 
London
Publication Language: 
EN
Appearing in: 
Open Democracy
Abstract: 

Crises, like those gripping Europe, tend to expose the process and practice of regional governance as technocratic and elite-driven. But citizens and civil society may well demand more voice and power, in a 'politicisation' of regions.