Connect with us

European Commission

Commission facilitates activities of cross-border associations in the EU

SHARE:

Published

3 years ago

on

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. You can unsubscribe at any time.

The Commission has adopted a proposal to facilitate the cross-border activities of non-profit associations in the EU. The proposal will improve the functioning of the internal market by removing legal and administrative obstacles for non-profit associations which operate or wish to operate in several member states. This proposal promotes the role of non-profit associations in creating economic and societal value in the EU and enables a level playing field between associations.

The Commission's proposal introduces an additional legal form of European Cross-Border Association (ECBA) into the national legal systems of member states, which is specifically designed for cross-border purposes and will reduce the legal and administrative burden regarding the recognition and creation of non-profit associations carrying out activities in another member state.

Once established in a member state, an ECBA will be automatically recognized and able to carry out activities in all member states, including economic activities, thus allowing non-profit associations to unleash their full societal and economic potential in the EU . Non-profit associations create economic and societal value across the Union and carry out activities in key sectors such as health, care and social services, culture, employment services , sports, research and development and education. There are 3.8 million non-profit associations in EU member states, contributing 2.9% to EU GDP.

Share this article:

Share this:
Related Topics:
EU Reporter publishes articles from a variety of outside sources which express a wide range of viewpoints. The positions taken in these articles are not necessarily those of EU Reporter. Please see EU Reporter’s full Terms and Conditions of publication for more information EU Reporter embraces artificial intelligence as a tool to enhance journalistic quality, efficiency, and accessibility, while maintaining strict human editorial oversight, ethical standards, and transparency in all AI-assisted content. Please see EU Reporter’s full A.I. Policy for more information.
Advertisement

Trending