Journal: Annales Universitatis Scientiarum Budapestinensis de Rolando Eötvös Nominatae Sectio iuridica
Year: 2025

Cooperatives, as unique enterprises, are not just about financial gains.They are designed to provide a range of other benefits for their members.International documents also highlight the effectiveness of cooperatives in contributing to sustainable development goals.Recognising the significant role of cooperatives in global social and economic development, the UN General Assembly declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives.This article aims to present the regulatory characteristics that