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In the early 1980s, France, at the time one of the most centralized states in Europe, undertook a profound administrative transformation: decentralization. In a new series, "L'Actualité de la vie publique" invites you to look back at the various reforms that, in the space of two decades, have changed the functioning and powers of local authorities. How do regions, departments or municipalities intervene in the daily lives of the French today? What explains the weight of French centralism? What does the decentralization of a unitary state consist of? What is the difference between decentralization and federalism? ???? To learn more on our website: www.vie-publique.fr ???? Subscribe to our Instagram account: @viepubliquefr ???? Follow our news on Twitter: @viepubliquefr ???? Join us on Facebook: @viepubliquefr #decentralization #territories #communities