Minimum Norms and Optimal Conditions for Civil Society (Dutch Days)

Session Submission Type: Roundtable Discussion

Abstract

What can fundamental rights mean for civil society? Do the freedom of association and of expression practically restrict legislators and policymakers when regulating their establishment, purposes and internal structure ? Do civil society organisations enjoy fundamental rights like privacy and fair trial? What conditions can be made by the public administration in case of public subventions. What is the position of civil society organisations in the ‘market’?

Sub Unit

• New Models of Philanthropy and Voluntarism

Presenters

• Wino Van Veen, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

• Lia Versteegh, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

• Eszter Hartay, The European Center for Not-for-Profit Law

Session Organizer

• Barry Hoolwerf, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam