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Table 4 Overview of dimensions of procedural justice within and after the coal phase-out decision making process in the Rhenish mining district

From: How Germany is phasing out lignite: insights from the Coal Commission and local communities

Procedural justice within and after the coal phase-out decision making process in the Rhenish mining district

Representation

Participation

Conflict

High-level influence from state governments

Strong influence of economic concern for regional industries

Strong and present history of industrial culture

Medium-level influence from local authorities

Medium-level inclusion of actors of change

Economic issues and job security less pronounced

Medium-level influence from academia and civil society

Participation strategy existing

Strong recognition of local communities and traditions