Between Conflict and Cooperation
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The relationship between law and politics is traditionally characterised by an inherent tension. The question of which of the two entities has precedence when they conflict with one another is of particular significance, for there are good arguments for the primacy of either side. How can a conflict between two equal parties be solved? In this contribution, I advocate for a legally grounded and balanced solution for conflicts between law and politics. I interpret these conflicts as competence conflicts which are solvable by legal means. In order to provide a legal solution, I rely on Robert Alexy’s distinction of rules and principles. Based thereupon, I understand competences as rules which are governed by formal principles. These principles are balanced against each other. This way, an adequate order of competences – and with it an adequate relationship between law and politics – can be established.
Author: Zeller, Barbara
Institution: University of Graz
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6926495776
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