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News - 19 May 2023

Philea contributes to FATF Private Sector Consultative Forum

On 8 and 9 May 2023, Philea represented the philanthropic community at the annual Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Private Sector Consultative Forum (PSCF) in Vienna, together with the wider…
News - 18 May 2023

A very European puzzle: balancing budgets and promoting growth

The Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation will host “A very European puzzle: balancing budgets and promoting growth” on 31 May in Brussels…
News - 18 May 2023

European Economic and Social Committee elects Oliver Röpke as its new President

“In these testing times, the support of civil society in gathering the voices of European citizens is key to building democratic resilience and shaping the future of Europe.” – Oliver…
News - 5 May 2023

United Nations recognises foundations as key social economy actor in new landmark resolution on social economy

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a new resolution on “Promoting the social and solidarity economy for sustainable development” in which it recognises foundations as…
News - 3 May 2023

Philea signs civil society statement on EU foreign interference law

Philea, alongside 230 other civil society organisations, including several members of Philea, has signed a statement addressed to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, urging the European Commission to scrap…
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…