§ 1 Name, Seat, Purpose, Business Year
(1) The Institute carries the name »Leibniz Institute for the History and Culture of Eastern Europe (GWZO) Ltd«, also referred to by the abbreviation »Institute« in the following. The use of the abbreviation »GWZO« is permitted. The association has its seat in Leipzig and is listed in the register of associations.
(2) The Institute is charged with researching the history and culture of Eastern Europe from the Early Middle Ages to the present. This research is primarily focused on the area between the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea and the Adriatic, taking into account its interrelations with adjacent regions as well as other global regions. With its research, the GWZO also contributes to a deeper understanding of the current political, economic and societal developments in the states, societies, and cultures of Eastern Europe.
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§ 5 Bodies of the Association
(1) The association’s bodies are:
a) the general assembly;
b) the board of trustees;
c) the board (director);
d) the academic advisory committee.