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News - 13 November 2025

Funder Call Series on Market Power #3 – Liberating Democracy from Tech Oligarchy with Alexandra Geese and Maria Farrell

The Economic Democracy Project in collaboration with FABI and Philea will host “Liberating Democracy from Tech Oligarchy with Alexandra Geese and Maria Farrell” online on 24…
News - 28 October 2025

Philea and EFA concerned about Meta ban on advertising for civil society and philanthropy

In official documents published at the end of September, Meta announced its decision to ban all advertising relating to political, party-political, electoral or social issues within the European Union from…
News - 17 October 2025

Is Europe shifting the burden?

Is the EU’s proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034 sufficiently addressing ‘unmet needs’?
News - 9 October 2025

Beyond charity: How philanthropy can drive equality and systemic change

What role can philanthropy play in strengthening democracy and equality? How can it move beyond funding projects to tackle deeper challenges like polarisation, inequality and erosion of trust?
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

From dictatorship to democracy: Why equity-based governance is the future

A personal journey I was born under a dictatorship in Romania. My childhood was shaped by two hours of state-controlled television a day, newspapers filled with propaganda, and whispered warnings…
News - 4 September 2025

What happens when you fund the funders: Surprising lessons

When we first stepped into our roles at Fenomenal Funds, a feminist funder collaborative supporting women’s funds, we entered with curiosity and uncertainty. Phoebe’s background in feminist programming, research, and…
News - 25 August 2025

Philanthropy Platform 2025 – “Construction Site Democracy – Strengthening Foundations”

The Association of Liechtenstein Charitable Foundations and Trusts will host “Construction Site of Democracy – Strengthening Foundations” on 25 September in Schaan, Liechtenstein. The…
News - 21 August 2025

From the sidelines to the frontlines: Why philanthropy must equip activists for the age of AI

Foundations have long championed human rights, justice and democracy. Now is the time to extend that leadership into the age of AI. The need is urgent. The risks are real. And the potential - for both harm and radical progress - is immense.
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…