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News - 28 January 2026

Philea signs open letter urging Commission to reverse European Cross-Border Associations (ECBA) Directive withdrawal

Philea has signed an open letter, alongside 250+ organisations, urging the European Commission to reverse its proposed withdrawal of the European Cross-Border Associations (ECBA) Directive. A…
News - 21 January 2026

Journalism Funders Forum 2026: Philanthropy’s Role in Sustaining Democratic Journalism

View the programme Register The Journalism Funders Forum 2026 will take place on 16-17 March…
News - 9 January 2026

EUknow.it: A new gateway to European programmes and partnerships

The European Union is entering a decisive phase. With the current Multiannual Financial Framework approaching its conclusion and discussions on the 2028-2034 cycle gaining momentum, the need for collaboration between…
News - 8 December 2025

Beyond defence: New strategies for renewing democracy

Democracy is under attack, but defending the current system of democracy is not enough. To reverse backsliding, we also need to embrace new strategies for renewing and expanding democracy.
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 Registration is now closed as maximum capacity has been reached. The Philea Forum 2026 will take…
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’?