AustriaDemokratie 41 · Democracy and the Republic's core principles
Some neighbours want to found an association to look after the playground in their housing estate. What is true?
In the exam (German)
Einige Nachbarinnen und Nachbarn wollen einen Verein gründen, der sich um den Spielplatz in ihrer Siedlung kümmert. Was stimmt?
- aOnly Austrian citizens may found the association.Nur österreichische Staatsbürgerinnen und Staatsbürger dürfen den Verein gründen.
- bThe association must make a profit and pay it out to its members every year.Der Verein muss Gewinn machen und ihn jedes Jahr an die Mitglieder auszahlen.
- cThey need written permission from the Federal President for this.Sie brauchen dafür eine schriftliche Genehmigung des Bundespräsidenten.
- dAt least two people agree on statutes and notify the association authority of the founding.Mindestens zwei Personen vereinbaren Statuten und zeigen die Gründung bei der Vereinsbehörde an.Correct answer
Why?
Freedom of association applies in Austria. At least two people agree on statutes (Statuten) and notify the association authority (Vereinsbehörde) of the founding; this is the district authority (Bezirkshauptmannschaft) or the state police directorate (Landespolizeidirektion). If the authority does not prohibit the founding within the time limit, usually four weeks, the association comes into existence.
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