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News - 24 April 2023

Philea contributes to Defence of democracy consultation

On 13 April, Philea submitted its comments on the European Commission’s proposal for a Defence of Democracy Package, highlighting how threats to democracy also encompass much…
News - 13 April 2023

Journalism Funders Forum – Donating or Investing: Funding Independent Public-interest Journalism

The Journalism Funders Forum will host its first funders-only online ‘breakfast’ on 9 May looking at “Donating or Investing: Funding Independent Public-interest Journalism”. Funding independent public-interest…
News - 13 April 2023

Democracy Network – European Parliament elections 2024: Democracy Brown Bag Lunch 4

The Democracy Network will host the fourth in a series of brown bag lunches online on 2 May offering participants free reign to share their vision, strategy, or projects…
News - 3 April 2023

Philea submits input into UN Study on Counterterrorism impact on civil society along with key partners

On 28 February 2023, Philea and its global partner WINGs submitted input to the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the…
News - 29 March 2023

Considerations on potential EU measures to “prevent covert foreign interference”

Careful assessment is needed when drafting potential measures to “prevent covert foreign interference” in the European Union: This is the core message Philea and other key civil society organisations conveyed…
News - 28 March 2023

Georgia to drop “foreign agents” law following protests and international criticism

On 8 March Georgia’s ruling party stated that it would withdraw a controversial draft “foreign agent” law in the face of protests organised in Tbilisi, and EU and international criticism.
News - 20 March 2023

Democracy Network – Question Time: Democracy Brown Bag Lunch 3

The Democracy Network will host the third in a series of brown bag lunches online on 30 March offering participants free reign to ask questions from peers working on…
News - 16 March 2023

Philea welcomes Swedish Presidency Council recommendations on fundamental rights and civic space

The European Council approved its conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights on 10 March 2023. Philea welcomes the clear recognition in the conclusions of the…
News - 6 March 2023

Communications Professionals in Philanthropy Community of Practice – Advocacy, Influencing and Thought Leadership

Communications Professionals in Philanthropy Community of Practice – Can Foundations be Politically Engaged yet Neutral? Philanthropy, Influence, and Positions The Communications Professionals in Philanthropy Community of Practice will…
News - 2 March 2023

Registration open for Philea Forum 2023

Registration is now open for the Philea Forum 2023 “A New Compass for Europe: Forged in Crisis, Forward in Hope” in Šibenik from 23 – 25 May, hosted by the…