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Nonetheless, Spain is now a decentralized country with a structure unlike any other, similar but not equal to a federation, [26] even though in many respects the country can be compared to countries which are undeniably federal. [44] The unique resulting system is referred to as "Autonomous state", or more precisely "State of Autonomies". [19]
[14] [15] Although Spain is considered one of the most decentralised countries in Europe, its form is not defined in the Constitution and has been the subject of much debate. [ 16 ] [ 17 ] [ 18 ] In the absence of an explicit definition the Constitutional Court has labeled the model the "State of Autonomous Communities", to avoid implying ...
The "Chartered Spain" is shown in blue, whereas the "Assimilated Spain" — regions whose charters had already been abolished — is shown in green. The rest of peninsular Spain , in orange, is shown as "Uniform Spain", whereas the overseas Spanish territories, "Colonial Spain", are shown in yellow.
In many countries, political, economic and administrative responsibilities may be decentralized to the larger urban areas, while rural areas are administered by the central government. Decentralization of responsibilities to provinces may be limited only to those provinces or states which want or are capable of handling responsibility.
Spain is a diverse country integrated by contrasting entities with varying economic and social structures, languages, and historical, political and cultural traditions. [1] [2] The Spanish constitution responds ambiguously to the claims of historic nationalities (such as the right of self-government) while proclaiming a common and indivisible homeland of all Spaniards.
Under the "system of autonomies" (Spanish: Estado de las Autonomías), Spain has been quoted to be "remarkable for the extent of the powers peacefully devolved over the past 30 years" [13] and "an extraordinarily decentralised country", with the central government accounting for just 18% of public spending; the regional governments 38%, the ...
King Felipe VI of Spain. The Spanish monarch, currently, Felipe VI, is the head of the Spanish State, symbol of its unity and permanence, who arbitrates and moderates the regular function of government institutions, and assumes the highest representation of Spain in international relations, especially with those who are part of its historical community. [7]
Spain's history during the nineteenth century was tumultuous, and featured alternating periods of republican-liberal and monarchical rule. The Spanish–American War led to losses of Spanish colonial possessions and a series of military dictatorships, during which King Alfonso XIII was deposed and a new Republican government was formed.