In every EU member state, associations are the most widespread form of civil society joining forces. While companies and cooperatives can be set up under European law (SE/SCE) since 2004/2006, associations can, up-to-date, only be founded under national law (French associations, Dutch associations, Polish associations asf.).
One consequence for this is that members who come from a country other than the country in which their association is based may not be able to claim membership fees and donations for tax purposes.
This is why the Düsseldorf-based association “We are Europe!” launched the campaign “Yes, we are a European association – YEA!”, which is supported by United Europe.
For more information about the aims of the campaign and how to support it, please click here.
United Europe supports the Campaign “Yes, we are a European association – YEA!”
