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News - 4 May 2020

European Commission launched another infringement procedure against Poland regarding the new law on the judiciary

On 29 April 2020, the European Commission launched yet another infringement procedure against Poland by sending a Letter of Formal Notice to the government regarding the new law on the…
News - 24 April 2020

Foundations as partners in the European Union Emergency Support Instrument for healthcare

The European Commission announced that it commits to directly supporting the healthcare systems of the EU Member States in their fights against the coronavirus pandemic, channeling resources through the Emergency…
News - 24 April 2020

EESC stresses: No lockdown for fundamental rights during the COVID-19 crisis!

EESC President and President of the EESC Group on Fundamental Rights and the Rule of Law call on respecting fundamental rights in the time of crisis. In their joint…
News - 23 April 2020

Introducing Unitus Europe – the new European Philanthropy and Social Investing Impact Hub

European philanthropy and social investment networks have come together to ensure that the diverse responses to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic are cohesive, collaborative, efficient and achieve the best possible impact for all their beneficiaries.
News - 15 April 2020

A Letter from the Frontline – Croatian civil society faces a double crisis

Civil society organisations have been badly hit by the COVID-19 crisis. In Croatia the earthquake on 22 March increased the burden for NGOs and charities. Cvjetana Plavsa-Matic, urges the EU…
News - 15 April 2020

A Letter from the Frontline – Croatian civil society faces a double crisis

Civil society organisations have been badly hit by the COVID-19 crisis. In Croatia the earthquake on 22 March increased the burden for NGOs and charities. Cvjetana Plavsa-Matic, urges the EU to reflect the needs of NGOs and charities in the COVID-19 bail-out packages.
News - 9 April 2020

Collaboration and courage in a time of crisis

The coronavirus crisis has required philanthropy organisations across Europe to be brave in stepping beyond their comfort zones and rapidly responding to the new and intensified challenges posed by the ensuing crisis. This post offers a snapshot the activities, initiatives and solutions from civil society and philanthropy organisations across Europe.
News - 9 April 2020

Poland must suspend the Disciplinary Chamber of the Supreme Court

  When in 2017, Poland installed a new Disciplinary Chamber (Izba Dyscyplinarna) within the Supreme Court of Poland (Sąd Najwyższy), critics argued that the government would be able to investigate…
News - 8 April 2020

European Philanthropy calls for effective solidarity across borders concerning COVID 19

DAFNE and the EFC have called on the Presidents of the EU institutions to facilitate philanthropy's urgent response to the global pandemic.
News - 8 April 2020

European Philanthropy calls for effective solidarity across borders concerning COVID 19

COVID-19 doesn’t recognise borders, and neither should philanthropy in Europe. In a letter dated 8 April, the EFC and DAFNE have called on the Presidents of the EU…