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News - 17 June 2024

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.
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 - 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 - 7 May 2024

Equal in the right to vote

When it comes to guaranteeing equal rights and opportunities to all members of society, there is a lot of work to be done, and even more so when we talk about the most vulnerable groups, such as people with disabilities. The philanthropy sector can and should use its resources, including its networks, experience and knowledge to support this equality.
News - 16 April 2024

Barrow Cadbury Trust – Feeling the Heat

Climate change is already impacting the people, places and causes that foundations care about. Still, for a variety of reasons, philanthropy practitioners often struggle to translate their awareness and…
News - 3 April 2024

How affordable housing helps tackle social inequality: The Community Land Trust Model

Community Land Trust Brussels (CLTB) develops permanently affordable housing projects in Brussels for people with limited means on collectively-owned land.
News - 11 March 2024

The novel way of the entrepreneur: How young people change entrepreneurship and what they need to flourish

Entrepreneurial landscapes evolve with each generation. We are thus witnessing a significant shift today shaped by the emerging Generation Z (or Gen Z) workforce. With their ascent into the en-trepreneurial sphere, understanding and integrating their unique values and approaches toward the sustainable and digital transition is critically important.
News - 11 March 2024

The Chicago Commitment ‒ Cities of Tomorrow

As part of the “Cities of Tomorrow” series, Philea spoke with Tara Magner, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, to learn more about the origin…
News - 29 February 2024

Civil Society Week 2024

The Civil Society Days 2022 will take place on 15-17 March, offering a chance for participants from civil society and the institutions to discuss "The EU as a driver of shared prosperity – civil society for an economy that works for people & the planet".
News - 29 February 2024

ECNL and Philea publish second edition of ‘How to Use EU Law to Protect Civic Space’

The ECNL and Philea have published the second edition of the handbook on “How to Use EU Law to Protect Civic Space” that highlights how CSOs can use EU…