2022 speech on the State of the Union: What’s the role of philanthropy for a new Europe?
During her third State of the Union address, President of the European Commission Ursula Von Der Leyen delivered to the…
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Have your say: European Commission consultation on a European Statute for associations and NPOs
In August, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the establishment of a single market for associations, particularly focusing on cross-border operations. As Philea, we…
Webinar – An introduction to the 2022 EU Rule of Law Report: context and opportunities for philanthropy
Philea, Ariadne and Civitates will be jointly holding a webinar on the rule of law and what philanthropy can do to protect…
Democracy is a verb
“Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out…
New framework for European parties and party-political foundations in the making
New rules on the statute and funding of European political parties and party-political foundations are set to be finalised in the first half of 2023 and put in place in…
European Day of Foundations and Donors 2022
This year’s campaign theme – Solidarity, Unity, Impact – aims to shine a light on the power of solidarity and unity within our sector and its potential to tackle the…
2022 Rule of Law Report – Commission calls on Member States to protect civil space
On 13 July, the European Commission issued its 2022 Rule of Law Report, including for the first time specific recommendations for each Member State on how…
EESC presses for empowerment of European civil society in EU policy design
In the framework of the 2023 European Commission work programme, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has called for empowering European civil society and involving…
