1st Edition

Green Parties in National Governments

176 Pages
by Routledge

176 Pages
by Routledge

176 Pages
by Routledge

By the late 1990s Green parties had entered national governments in five Western European countries - Finland, Italy, Germany, France and Belgium. This book aims to provide an understanding of the differences and similarities of Green parties in coalition governments.

Introduction: From Political Movement to Political Power - The "Life Span" of Green Parties in Europe  Case Studies  Germany Wolfgang Rudig.  France Daniel Bov.  Belgium Bernoit Rihaux.  Finland Jukka Paastela.  Italy Roberto Biorco.  Conclusion: The Role and Function of Green Parties in National Governments - From Protest to Acquiescence?

Biography

Ferdinand Muller-Rommel, Thomas Poguntke