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.
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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,…
Philea issues statement of concern about “foreign agent type of law” in Slovakia
Philea is concerned about Slovakia’s attempts to introduce a “foreign agent type of law” that would label civil society organisations in receipt of more than €5,000 per year in foreign funding as an “organisation with foreign support”. The Slovak Parliament already approved the bill at the first reading in April and it is now in its second reading in Bratislava.
What if every young person in Europe votes?
More than 41 million young Europeans will be allowed to vote for the first time in the upcoming European Elections between 6-9 June, with two million under-18 year olds in Germany alone. While we all wonder what they will vote for, it is equally important to ask: will they vote at all?
How to make a philanthropic effort proportionate to the challenges of our time
On 9 May 1950, Robert Schuman published the Schuman Declaration, which was to change Europe’s destiny. It stated that “World peace cannot be safeguarded without the making of creative efforts…
European Philanthropy Manifesto presented at Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen annual conference
Philea, VolkswagenStiftung and Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen called for a better European framework for foundations and wider civil society at the annual…
Democracy Network Lunch and Learn – National Democracy Funds
The Democracy Network will host the next Democracy Lunch and Learn on “National Democracy Funds” online on 26 June. The event will feature a conversation with the people behind…
KoneKtor 2024 – Dialogue, Democracy and Diversity
KoneKtor 2024 – Dialogue, Democracy and Diversity Register View the programme…
