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Read all the latest news from Philea, our members and the wider philanthropic sector.

News - 27 February 2026

Controversial Slovakian NGO Bill Declared Unconstitutional

The Constitutional Court of Slovakia ruled at the end of 2025 that the “June amendment” to the law on non-profit organisations is incompatible with the Slovak Constitution and the European…

News - 23 February 2026

Philea launches Evolving Practices of International Cooperation storyboard

Philea, via the Funders International Network for Development, has launched the Evolving Practices of International Cooperation storyboard, sharing key takeaways and learnings from a two-year peer-learning journey exploring…

News - 20 February 2026

Philea re-launches Evidence and Learning Community of Practice to strengthen MEL practice in philanthropy

Philea has given a new start to the Evidence and Learning Community of Practice, a peer-learning community bringing together foundation professionals to explore new paradigms and practices in Monitoring,…

News - 18 February 2026

Applications open for the Philanthropic Leadership Platform: China-Europe 2026

Applications are now open for the Philanthropic Leadership Platform: China-Europe 2026, organised in partnership with the China Foundation Forum and with the support of…

News - 11 February 2026

Cyprus Presidency of the European Council: What is in it for philanthropy?

Cyprus took over the Presidency of the European Council in January, setting the agenda for the next six months. In line with the European Commission’s priorities and reflecting the current…

Press Release - 10 February 2026

Transnational Giving Europe becomes Giving Europe: Unveils new look

10 February 2026, Brussels – Transnational Giving Europe today announced it is kicking off the new year with a new name and brand. The network, which facilitates cross-border philanthropy in…

News - 5 February 2026

Philea and partners meet with new EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority

Philea and its partners from the EU Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) Coalition on AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Fight of Terrorism) met in Frankfurt with the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) on 22 January 2026.

News - 2 February 2026

Applications open for Generation Now 2026

Applications are now open for Generation Now 2026, a peer-learning programme giving young professionals in philanthropy a unique chance to interact with leading philanthropy practitioners from Europe and around…

News - 30 January 2026

Member-only registration opens for Philea Forum 2026

Registration is now exclusively-open to Philea members and associates for the Philea Forum 2026 “Philanthropy for People and Planet” in Copenhagen from 18-21 May, hosted by a group of Danish foundations.

News - 28 January 2026

Philea signs open letter urging Commission to reverse European Cross-Border Associations (ECBA) Directive withdrawal

Philea has signed an open letter, alongside 250+ organisations, urging the European Commission to reverse its proposed withdrawal of the European Cross-Border Associations (ECBA) Directive. A…

News - 21 January 2026

Philea launches dedicated “Year of Climate and Environment”

In 2026 Philea will put a spotlight on the theme of climate and environment, seeking to expand the conversation on the work of philanthropy in this field and highlight…

News - 15 December 2025

Philea welcomes new EU Strategy for Civil Society

Philea welcomes the new EU Strategy for Civil Society as a significant milestone for the civil society sector. On 12 November 2025, the European Commission unveiled…

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