The Internationalization of National Parliaments: Norwegian Starting and Slovene Driavni zbor

Abstract

Globalization and internationalization is a process of growing interdependence between states. Small states with open economies in particular are more vulnerable to international fluctuations and developments. In this new situation individual states do not want to take the risks associated with the formulation, adoption and implementation of totally independent policies. They have an interest in international regulation and predictability and the process of globalization has been requesting a ‘constitutionalization of globalization’, i.e. invention of forms of cooperation of the states through which proper decisions could be reached and common policies adopted.