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Democracy Network Lunch and Learn – Scaling Up Democracy Funding
The Democracy Network will host a Lunch and Learn on “Scaling Up Democracy Funding in Europe” online on 22 October. We are facing a dual and contradictory crisis in…
Lessons from Britain’s riots for resilience and cohesion
Britain saw its worst outbreak of public disorder for over a decade this summer. The killing of three young girls in Southport saw an outpouring of public grief. There was…
European Forum Alpbach: A catalyst for impactful change
In a time of profound challenges and transformative shifts across Europe, the European Forum Alpbach (EFA) continues to be a unique space where diverse voices converge to chart a course for the future of Europe.
From sadness to solidarity: Our message to UK members on the summer riots
It is with great sadness that we are following the terrible scenes unfolding in towns and cities across the UK. In writing to you today, all of us at Philea…
Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola re-elected as Presidents of European Commission and European Parliament respectively
Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola have been re-elected as the President of the European Commission and President of the European Parliament respectively during the inaugural plenary session of…
Philea Forum 2025
The Philea Forum 2025 will take place in Lisbon, Portugal on 2-5 June, hosted by Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian. More details will follow soon. Contact Marta…
Reflecting on the EU Election Results: Philanthropy’s Perspective
Register View the programme Philea will host “Reflecting on the…
On the need for strong civil society
More than 40% of the population around the world are eligible to vote this year, but representative democracy, while essential, is not sufficient for lively democracies.
The EU election results confirm the need to stand up for democracy, rule of law, fundamental rights and civil society space
The EU elections showed that with a large number of Eurosceptic and far-right MEPs entering the European Parliament, there is an urgent need to stand up for the EU, democracy,…