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News - 3 April 2023

Philea calls for enabling environment at the Civil Society Days 2023

What are the most pressing shrinking space issues and barriers for civil society, including philanthropy? What can be done to address the democratic deficit in the EU and reinforce civil…
News - 31 March 2023

FATF February Plenary outcomes: Why philanthropy should care about the FATF Forum in May

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary in Paris at the end of February 2023 under the Presidency of T. Raja Kumar of Singapore brought together delegates from over 200…
News - 30 March 2023

Philea and Compagnia di San Paolo launch survey on data work in philanthropy in Europe

Philea and Compagnia di San Paolo have launched a survey on data management and data science in foundations and philanthropic organisations in Europe, with the aim…
News - 29 March 2023

Considerations on potential EU measures to “prevent covert foreign interference”

Careful assessment is needed when drafting potential measures to “prevent covert foreign interference” in the European Union: This is the core message Philea and other key civil society organisations conveyed…
News - 28 March 2023

Georgia to drop “foreign agents” law following protests and international criticism

On 8 March Georgia’s ruling party stated that it would withdraw a controversial draft “foreign agent” law in the face of protests organised in Tbilisi, and EU and international criticism.
News - 23 March 2023

Philea publishes “How Foundations Listen – A Qualitative Review by Luisa Bonin”

Philea has published “How Foundations Listen – A Qualitative Review by Luisa Bonin“, a review of listening methodologies and frameworks used by 13 European foundations that…
News - 23 March 2023

Diving into the “EU Philanthropic Capital study” with DG ECFIN

Philea and the European Commission Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN) together took a closer look at the “Philanthropic Capital Study” which the…
News - 16 March 2023

Philea welcomes Swedish Presidency Council recommendations on fundamental rights and civic space

The European Council approved its conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights on 10 March 2023. Philea welcomes the clear recognition in the conclusions of the…
News - 15 March 2023

Applications open for the Philanthropic Leadership Platform: China-Europe

Applications are now open for the Philanthropic Leadership Platform: China-Europe, organised in partnership with the China Foundation Forum and with support from…
News - 3 March 2023

Philanthropy in Ukraine – reaffirming our solidarity one year on and looking ahead to a brighter future

To mark one year of solidarity with Ukraine, we co-hosted an event with our transatlantic partners which included a key address by Oleksandra Matviichuk, Head of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Center for Civil Liberties.