Are you an not for profit association (of citizens) established in the EU? Have you faced problems in running activities abroad, or in receiving donations from citizens or donors in another country? Have you had problems in opening a bank account or accessing bank services? Are you concerned with the implementation of EU rules? Then this survey is for you!

Civil Society Europe would like to gather your experience in order to improve their work in this area. It will contribute to the preparation of a legislative proposal by the European Commission to address barriers faced by associations on cross border activities in the internal market based on a system of mutual recognition among EU Member States. This could imply the establishment of a specific legal form for Associations.

In view of  preparing the proposal, a public consultation  was launched by the European Commission open until 28 October.

Even if there may be questions that are not relevant to your organisation, please answer all questions, even information on lack of obstacles or lack of engagement in activities abroad is useful. If you provide your email address, Civil Society Europe will send you the results of our survey.

Please answer our survey by: 10 October 2022