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• Protection of Marriage and Family in Central Europe

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  Tímea Barzó

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  270

  It is no exaggeration to say that family plays a prominent role in our daily lives. This study therefore examines the constitutional and family law foundations of family protection in seven Central European countries. The study describes, among other things, the nature of family law legislation, the conceptual approach to family and marriage, the legal protection and solution of extramarital partnerships, such as de facto partnerships and registered partnerships, and the status of children in the countries studied.

• The Legal Background of Sovereign Funds and Their Role in National Economies

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  András Kecskés

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  141

  Sovereign funds are funds created and operated by the state. They came into the limelight after the financial crisis of 2007–08, when they saved the most emblematic listed companies in the US and Europe. The aim of the article is to explore some key issues related to sovereign funds. The paper discusses the origins of the term and some related economic concepts, including factors which resulted in the creation of sovereign funds. The legal background is also elaborated on both international and national levels, giving an insight into the regulatory framework. The article closes with propounding a sovereign fund in Hungary. This section gives an overview of state property management and its legal background.