EU adopts economic measures in the context of the Covid-19 virus
The Coronavirus outbreak is not only a severe emergency for public health with significant social impact but also a major economic shock to the European Union, calling for a decisive…
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“We stand together in the spirit of European solidarity”
DAFNE and EFC invite foundations to come together to sign the European Philanthropy Statement on COVID-19, recognising that the COVID-19 outbreak is an exceptional event that will have an…
We stand together in the spirit of European solidarity
European Philanthropy Statement on COVID-19: We stand together in the spirit of European solidarity We, the signatories, recognise that the COVID-19 outbreak is an exceptional event that will…
ECNL/ICNL guidelines: “Keeping civic space healthy: Saving lives & human rights”
In emergency situations, governments must act quickly to prevent escalation. Most constitutions provide executive bodies with extraordinary competences, when a state of emergency has been declared. COVID-19 is clearly one…
Hungary must treat foreign and national education institutions equally, says Advocate General Kokott
On 5th March 2020 the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) published Advocate General Kokott´s opinion in the case on the 2017 Hungarian Law on Higher Education…
Philanthropy speaking at Council of Europe event on civil society space
Commemorating the World NGO Day, on 28 February 2020, the Conference of NGOs (INGOs) of the Council of Europe (CoE) organised a workshop “From the Past to the…
FATF Plenary elects its next President
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the inter-governmental body established in 1989 with the objectives of setting standards and promoting effective implementation of legal, regulatory and operational measures for combating…
2019 Grantmakers East Forum Highlights
The EFC’s 2019 Grantmakers East Forum (GEF) took place in Tbilisi, Georgia, hosted by the Europe Foundation. In its 24th year, the 2019…
POSTPONED: “It’s time to realise the potential of philanthropy” | new date to come
Citizens are increasingly striving to do ‘good’, working together to fix the systemic issues affecting their communities. As such, they represent a wealth of philanthropic potential, energy and determination to…
Philanthropy Advocacy participated in the European Investment Bank´s Board Seminar with Civil Society
On Tuesday 4 February 2020, Philanthropy Advocacy (DAFNE and EFC) participated at the annual seminar between the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) Board of Directors and civil society organisations at the…