The problems of development of the local government in Germany are described in the article. Some difficulties of their development in new federal lands are mentioned. The experience accumulated by Germany in the process of forming the system of local authorities is stated. The trends of further development and improvement are outlined.
administration, commune, constitution, local government, basic law, federation subjects
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