Stowarzyszenie jako element społeczeństwa obywatelskiego

This article aims to analyse and assess legal regulations concerning associations as a feature of civil society. In this context, reference is made the essence It should be emphasised that such society constitutes foundation democratic state under rule law. The presents right freedom associate in associations. According provisions Polish Constitution, Republic Poland ensures establish operate trade unions, socio-professional organizations farmers, associations, citizen movements, other voluntary unions foundations, also guarantees association everyone. discusses notion attributes an association, activities practice, well problems they face these areas.The existing establishment functioning assessed positively. However, are not free faults. Introducing less formal process applying for grants curbing excessive bureaucracy would change better legislation. lead increased cooperation between NGOs public administration. needs stressed until non-governmental organisations, including treated equal partner administration, we cannot speak about existence Poland.