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

News - 14 July 2023

European Cultural Foundation launches “Display Europe – Democracy runs on Screens” call for proposals

On 6 July the European Cultural Foundation launched a call for proposals for “Display Europe – Democracy runs on Screens”, a…

News - 29 June 2023

Philea and TGE launch survey on cross-border philanthropy in Europe

Despite the growing desire to give across borders, cross-border philanthropic action still faces many barriers both in EU and extra-EU contexts. In response, Philea and Transnational Giving Europe have launched a survey on the cross-border activity of individual and corporate donors, and philanthropic organisations across the EU and wider Europe.

News - 23 June 2023

Philea and Civil Society Europe discuss consequences of EU anti-money laundering policy on public-benefit organisations with policymakers

Philea and Civil Society Europe recently hosted a webinar to discuss the impact of EU anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing policy on civil society with high-level policymakers and national representatives from the sector.

News - 13 June 2023

European Commission delivers new policy to enable philanthropy sector

It is a big day for Philea and philanthropy! The European Commission announced today its recommendations to Member States to ease barriers to cross-border philanthropy and to work towards a broadly enabling environment for our sector and the wider social economy, two outcomes Philea has strongly advocated for in its European Philanthropy Manifesto.

News - 1 June 2023

Proposed EU Directive on foreign interference to be further assessed

At the European Plenary session on 1 June 2023, Commission Vice-President Jourova announced that an impact assessment will be carried out concerning the proposed EU Directive to “prevent covert…

Press Release - 25 May 2023

Do good, do it better and do it faster: Philea Forum 2023 inspires & challenges philanthropic community

The window of opportunity is narrowing to deal with the multitude of problems in the world and Europe. The 2023 Philea Forum provided a critical chance for nearly 700 philanthropy and civil society professionals to come together to find new ways of collaborating to find solutions.

Press Release - 23 May 2023

Philea launches latest study into European philanthropic funding of arts and culture

Today, Philea released the second volume of its study into European philanthropic funding in the field of arts and culture. As multiple crises have unfolded in recent years, the…

Press Release - 22 May 2023

Philea launches most comprehensive report ever on environmental philanthropy across Europe

22 May, 2023 – Today, Philea launched the 6th edition of its mapping, “Environmental Funding by European Foundations”. It is the most comprehensive report that has ever been published…

News - 19 May 2023

Be Philanthropy 2023 identifies trends, opportunities and challenges for philanthropy

“Be Philanthropy 2023”, organised by the King Baudouin Foundation, highlighted trends, opportunities and challenges in Belgian and European philanthropy, welcoming more than 1,100 representatives of the philanthropic ecosystem.

News - 19 May 2023

Philea contributes to FATF Private Sector Consultative Forum

On 8 and 9 May 2023, Philea represented the philanthropic community at the annual Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Private Sector Consultative Forum (PSCF) in Vienna, together with the…

News - 18 May 2023

European Economic and Social Committee elects Oliver Röpke as its new President

“In these testing times, the support of civil society in gathering the voices of European citizens is key to building democratic resilience and shaping the future of Europe.” –…

News - 5 May 2023

United Nations recognises foundations as key social economy actor in new landmark resolution on social economy

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a new resolution on “Promoting the social and solidarity economy for sustainable development” in which it recognises foundations…

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