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Press Release - 4 December 2025

Europe’s Future Depends on a thriving Civic Space: Why Policymakers Must Partner with Philanthropy 

Brussels, 4 December 2025 – This week, as EU policymakers and philanthropic leaders gathered in Brussels for EuroPhilantopics 2025, the stakes could not be higher. As Europe redefines its priorities…
News - 1 December 2025

Philea Forum 2026

Philea Forum 2026 – Philanthropy for People and Planet The Philea Forum 2026 will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark on 18-21 May, exploring “Philanthropy for People and…
News - 1 December 2025

The movement working to save democracy isn’t who you think it is

To stand up for democracy and rights in the face of the anti-gender movement, we must be just as coordinated, just as intersectional and have just as long term a vision as they do.
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…