Integration through Governance: Functioning and Change of Federalism in the German Empire

• Applicant: Privatdozent Dr. Christian Franke
• Subject Area: Modern and Contemporary History
• Term: from 2012 to 2017
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 213784988

The German Constitution from 1871 established a loose federal political system that was transformed into a highly integrated federal state in 1914. By analysing policies, politics and polities between 1871 and 1914 this project aims at explaining this change. The examples of financial politics, social politics and consumer protection politics are taken up in the project. Focus is put on the interaction between the different federal levels within the German Empire s multi-level governance system. Methodologically the project combines the historical-hermeneutical approach with political sciences theories.

• DFG Programme: Research Grants
• Participating Persons: Professor Dr. Gerold Ambrosius; Dr. Cornelius Neutsch