The Italian Public Administration Governance under Vincolo Esterno: Implications for Democracy, Sovereignty, Public Management, Economic Growth and Immigration
https://doi.org/10.24833/2782-7062-2024-3-4-21-41
Abstract
The article explores the concept of Vincolo Esterno and its profound influence on Italy’s governance, focusing on its impacts on democracy, public management, economic growth, and immigration. Vincolo Esterno, defined as the reliance on external constraints to enforce domestic reforms, has been pivotal in Italy’s alignment with European Union (EU) standards and global practices. The research highlights the dual-edged nature of this governance approach. While it has driven modernization and economic integration, it has also imposed rigid frameworks that challenge sovereignty, democratic accountability, and social equity.
The analysis of democracy reveals tensions between EU mandates and Italy’s parliamentary sovereignty, exacerbated by a perceived “democratic deficit” in supranational governance. Influenced by EU directives, public management reforms have modernized administrative systems but exposed regional disparities and bureaucratic inertia. The study also examines the mixed economic outcomes of Vincolo Esterno, emphasizing the constraints of fiscal austerity on infrastructure investment and regional development. Furthermore, immigration policies shaped by external frameworks, such as the Dublin Regulation, illustrate the challenges of managing migration flows and ensuring equitable burden-sharing within the EU.
This research underscores the need for a more balanced and inclusive governance model that aligns external compliance with domestic priorities. It calls for future studies to explore mechanisms for enhancing democratic accountability, addressing regional inequalities, and adapting Vincolo Esterno to dynamic global challenges. The findings contribute to broader debates on multilateral governance and the evolving relationship between sovereignty and globalization, providing insights for policymakers and scholars.
About the Author
E. Tavoletti
University of Macerata
Italy
Italy
Ernesto Tavoletti – Ph.D., Associate Professor of Business Management, International Business Strategy, and International Marketing; Chair of the Master’s Degree in International Relations (IR), Department of Political Science, Communication and International Relations
Via Don Minzoni, n. 22/A, 62100, Macerata
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Tavoletti E. The Italian Public Administration Governance under Vincolo Esterno: Implications for Democracy, Sovereignty, Public Management, Economic Growth and Immigration. Governance and Politics. 2024;3(4):21-41. https://doi.org/10.24833/2782-7062-2024-3-4-21-41
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