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News - 3 June 2024

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?
News - 24 May 2024

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…
News - 20 May 2024

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…
News - 20 May 2024

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…
News - 16 May 2024

KoneKtor 2024 – Dialogue, Democracy and Diversity

KoneKtor 2024 – Dialogue, Democracy and Diversity Register View the programme…
News - 15 May 2024

Restoring trust and hope in Europe’s future

Rebuilding trust and re-engaging citizens requires a fundamental shift – a renewal of the social contract that places citizens’ hopes, fears, and ideas at the heart of shaping a Europe that works for all.
News - 14 May 2024

Philea issues statement on “Transparency of Foreign Influence” law in Georgia

Philea is deeply concerned by the greenlighting of the so-called “foreign agents” law in Georgia which threatens hundreds of NGOs and media outlets at a time of declining democracy in…
News - 2 May 2024

EU Elections: Is Euroscepticism a Threat to Philanthropy?

Philea is hosting a webinar “EU Elections: Is a Euroscepticism a Threat to Philanthropy?” on 8 May to investigate the upcoming EU parliamentary elections and how the new political set…
News - 12 April 2024

Philea releases briefing on role of philanthropy within EU rule of law mechanism

Philea has released a briefing on the role of philanthropy and wider civil society within the EU rule of law mechanism. It dives into the various mechanisms, including the…
News - 10 April 2024

From resolve to rebuild: The role of philanthropy in the war in Ukraine

Even in an era defined by myriad global challenges and conflicts, the war in Ukraine stands out as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle between democratic principles and authoritarian might. The response of the global philanthropic sector reveals an urgent need for a more sustained and adaptable approach.