Samenvatting

Within the space of only five days, the European community of local and regional government researchers was forced to say farewell to two of its most prominent members: Professor Andreas Ladner († 07-02-2023) and Professor Larry Rose († 12-02-2023). Both Andreas and Larry, who worked closely together and became good friends during the ‘Size and Local Democracy’ project, had successful academic careers based on excellent research and impressive publication lists. We had the privilege of working with Andreas and Larry for many years. The passing of Andreas and Larry not only marks the final farewell to two eminent researchers with whom it has always been a pleasure to work. Much more than that we have lost two good friends. We are left with sadness and in mourning.