förenings
Förening, plural föreningar, refers to a formal organization created by people with a common interest. Most föreningar are non-profit and operate to promote a shared purpose such as sport, culture, or social activities. In Sweden and many Nordic countries, two common legal forms are ideell förening (non-profit association) and ekonomisk förening (economic association), the latter formed to conduct business on a cooperative basis. A förening can exist with or without formal legal personality. When registered or recognized by authorities, it can own property, enter contracts, sue or be sued in its own name; otherwise, members may be personally responsible for contracts made in the name of the association.
A förening is governed by its stadgar (statutes) and is usually structured around a supreme decision body,
Föreningar cover a wide range of activities, including sports clubs, cultural or hobby associations, professional bodies,