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

News - 12 September 2025

State of the Union speech 2025 offers several entry points for philanthropy

On 10 September, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered the first State of the Union speech of her second term to the European Parliament, outlining the…

News - 10 September 2025

Philea opens survey on environmental funding in Europe

Philea, through the European Environmental Funders Group (EEFG) has launched a survey on environmental funding by foundations in Europe, seeking to provide an overview of philanthropic giving in this…

News - 4 September 2025

Philea launches survey on foundation governance

Philea has launched a survey on how foundations are governed, seeking to understand what factors help or hinder effective governance. Philanthropy today stands at a crossroads.

News - 24 July 2025

In memoriam: John Richardson, founding Chief Executive of the EFC

Along with the inaugural EFC Chair, Raymond Georis, John laid the first stones along a path which led from seven founding members on 9 November 1989 to more than two hundred by the time the EFC converged with DAFNE to create Philea in December 2021.

News - 17 July 2025

European Parliament creates official working group to scrutinise NGO funding

On 19 June 2025, the European Parliament voted in favour of establishing a Scrutiny Working Group on NGO financing within the European Budgetary Control Committee. The proposal was led by…

News - 16 July 2025

Polish “Civil EU Presidency” focuses on civil society building democratic resilience

The need to rebuild citizens’ trust into democracy and institutions’ ability to address people’s need was highlighted at the Polish “Civil EU Presidency” event on 17 June.

News - 16 July 2025

Philea and “la Caixa” Foundation meet with DG INTPA to discuss paths for collaboration

Her Royal Highness, the Infanta Cristina, Director of International Relations, ‘la Caixa’ Foundation and Delphine Moralis, CEO, Philea met with Erica Gerretsen, Director of Directorate G, DG INTPA, in Brussels on 25 June 2025 to explore collaboration opportunities between the philanthropy sector and the EU.

News - 14 July 2025

Unpacking the EU AML/CFT Package: Philea and ECNL explore implications for philanthropy sector

Philea and the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL) have published a new report “Unpacking the EU AML/CFT Package: Impacts on the non-profit sector” exploring the…

News - 7 July 2025

Philea joins panel at “Civil Society State of the Union” launch event on safeguarding democracy through civil society

Philea took part in a panel discussion hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on 25 June in Brussels, around the launch of the…

News - 1 July 2025

Philea takes over coordination of Transnational Giving Europe

Today, coordination of Transnational Giving Europe (TGE), the network enabling European donors to make donations quickly and easily across most EU countries, was transferred from King Baudouin Foundation (KBF)…

News - 30 June 2025

Philea publishes “How to Integrate Climate into Your Philanthropic Programmes: What Foundations Need to Know, and Where to Begin”

Philea has published “How to Integrate Climate into Your Philanthropic Programmes: What Foundations Need to Know, and Where to Begin“, a new report exploring how foundations can integrate climate…

News - 16 June 2025

Philea launches survey on media and journalism funding in Europe

Philea has launched a survey on media and journalism funding in Europe, seeking to create an image of the funding landscape and shape a stronger philanthropic agenda for independent journalism…

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