Subject to political capture?: Nuclear waste governance in Spain

Abstract

In Spain, political decision-making processes are characterised by complex, intertwined relationships and interactions between the different politicalterritorial levels. According to the Spanish Constitution of 1978, the central Government, has devolved or transferred power and competences to the regional authorities, which also have certain exclusive powers. Since 1983, autonomous statutes have been approved for all 17 regional governments of the country, the Autonomous Communities (ACs).