1. The change of the Italian political system. Some interpretations
MAURIZIO COTTA - LUCA VERZICHELLI IL SISTEMA POLITICO ITALIANO
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2. Topics of this chapter The changes in the input side
The changes of the political institutions
The performances of the Italian political system

3. Political participation
A persistent level of political apathy
Old generations more involved in politics than young cohorts
Social characteristics are less relevant to elucidate political involvement
Persistence of noteworthy territorial differences

4. Leaders and electoral campaigns
“Leaderization” of the parties
“Presidentialization” of the executive
Permanent electoral campaigning
Trends of government popularity

5. Political institutions
Low esteem due to anti-politics feelings
Possible reforms
Constitution: decrease of the number of MPs, changes in the Senate
Law: budget process, arrangement of the ministers, curbing conflicts among institutions, electoral reform
Regulation: local government, authorities
Parliamentary rules: curbing floor-crossing, reinforce the government in parliament

6. New trends Political institutions Multilevel governance
Politics-judiciary relationships
Politics-bureaucracy relationships
Politics-media relationships
Multilevel governance
Federalism
Europeanization
Globalization