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 | | The law explicitly states that "citizen associations and foundations may not perform economic activities." (Article 7.) They may, however, "found limited liability companies and shareholding companies to perform their goals, interests and activities, and to finance their functions determined by statute." (Article 7.) Interestingly, many NGO representatives support this provision, despite its restrictive nature. |
 | | This closed list should be changed to either a demonstrative rather than exclusive list, or a "catch-all" phrase added to encompass other activities serving the public generally. |
 | | Among others, the list includes the internal structure of an association and a foundation, the duties of the management, the rules on the conflicts of interests and the distribution of assets after the liquidation. |
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