Spanish Autonomous Communities and the European Union: A Guide
Spanish Autonomous Communities
Overview of Autonomous Communities
Spain is divided into several autonomous communities, each with its own government and powers. These include:
- Andalusia
- Basque Country
- Catalonia
- Canary Islands
- Galicia
- Balearic Islands
- Navarra
- Valencia
- Castilla-La Mancha
- Aragon
- Castilla-Leon
- Extremadura
- Cantabria
- Madrid
- Murcia
- La Rioja
- Asturias
The President
The President of each autonomous community is elected by the assembly of deputies from among its members. The President's functions include:
- Directing the governing council
- Representing the autonomous community
- Summoning and dissolving the assembly
- Convening regional elections
- Appointing directors
Judiciary
The High Court of Justiciary is the highest court in each autonomous community. State law acts...