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EEIG of the Senators

European Economic Interest Grouping of the Senators

The international legal basis of the EEIG of the Senators

Die internationale Rechtsgrundlage der EWIV der Senatoren | The international legal basis of the EEIG of the Senators | La base jurídica internacional de la EEIG de los senadores | Mezinárodní právní podklad EEIG (EHZS) senátorů

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Legal Basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2137/85 of 25 July 1985 on the establishment of a European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG), based on Article 235 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community.

Published in the Official Journal of the European Communities L 199/1 on 31.07.1985, signed by President J. Poos in Brussels.

This regulation forms the legal framework for cross-border cooperation and economic activities within the European Economic Area.

Registration Details

Federal Republic of Germany

Current registration jurisdiction under German commercial law

HRA 7838 Mönchengladbach

Official commercial register number in Mönchengladbach

Notarial Documents

Certified by attorney and notary Sybille Volz

Historical Milestones

25 July 1985

Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2137/85 entered into force, establishing the legal framework for European Economic Interest Groupings in the European Community.

24 February 1998

First founding documentation and notarial certification of the EEIG of the Senators.

29 June 1998

Additional notarial documentation and registration procedures completed.

16 October 1998

Final registration in the commercial register Mönchengladbach under HRA 7838 completed.

European Legal Framework

Article 235 EEC Treaty

The legal basis for the EEIG Regulation derives from Article 235 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, which enables the Community to take appropriate measures to achieve the objectives of the Treaty.

Publication in the Official Journal

Reference: Official Journal L 199/1
Date: 31/07/1985
Signed by: President J. Poos, Brussels

Cross-Border Cooperation

The EEIG Regulation facilitates economic cooperation across European borders, enabling organisations to operate with legal capacity throughout the European Economic Area.

This legal framework supports the fundamental European principle of facilitating cross-border economic activities and promoting European integration.

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