THE LEGAL REGULATION OF THE THIRD SECTOR IN THE EUROPEAN UNION[editar]

This article analyzes present legislation system on NGOs within the European Union; these are considered as private, voluntary and sef-governing organizations. It is analyzed first the role and types of NGOs organizations taking into account the differences between countries members and the fact that there is not harmonizing direction related to the law on ONGs. Second, the recognition of the legal personality and equal treatment of NGOs is also considered. After,  the paper considers some specific aspects of law on NGOs in eleven European countries (legal forms and purposes; establishment and registration; and external supervision). The article concludes emphasizing on present diversity and difficulties to harmonize the legal map of NGOs.