Why philanthropy should care about the rule of law culture in Europe
Democracy is a verb, underpinned by a strong rule of law culture. The word democracy comes from the Greek words “demos”, meaning people, and “kratos” meaning power; so democracy…
News - 28 January 2025
Culture: the Compass for Europe’s Future. Cultural Deal for Europe annual policy conversation
The “Culture: the Compass for Europe’s Future. Cultural Deal for Europe annual policy conversation” event will take place in Brussels on 4 February, co-hosted by…
News - 21 January 2025
Democracy Network – Democracy Funders Lunch: Launch of the “2025 Democracy Briefer for Funders”
The Democracy Network will host its next Democracy Funders Lunch online for the “Launch of the “2025 Democracy Briefer for Funders”” on 12 February. The concept of…
News - 15 January 2025
Foundations and editor-led media: Insights from Norway’s approach
In early 2024, Sparebankstiftelsen DNB (the Savings Bank Foundation DNB) allocated NOK 388.5 million to the Amedia Foundation to develop it as an independent, non-profit…
News - 29 November 2024
How to celebrate
As much as we’d love to throw a big party to celebrate our anniversary, now doesn't feel like the right time.
News - 7 November 2024
Democracy Lunch and Learn – Trump’s Victory and How to Counter Elected Authoritarianism
Register View the programme The Democracy Network will…
News - 5 November 2024
Philea re-appointed to European Commission Expert Group on the Social Economy and Social Enterprises (GECES)
Philea has been re-appointed as a member of the European Commission’s Expert Group on the Social Economy and Social Enterprises (GECES), bringing the philanthropic perspective…
News - 5 November 2024
Unpacking the EU AML/CFT Package: Implications for Non-Profits
The European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL) and Philea are organising “Unpacking the EU AML/CFT Package: Implications for Non-Profits” online on 12 November to introduce…
News - 1 November 2024
Philea provides input to MEPs on formation of new European Commission
Following Ursula von der Leyen’s selection of candidate Commissioners for each Member State, Philea has analysed the entry-points for philanthropy in each of their mission letters and is now…