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News - 15 January 2021

Portuguese Presidency priorities: what’s in it for philanthropy?

European Council President, Charles Michel, and Portuguese Prime Minister, António Costa, meet in Libson in January at the start of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council. CREDIT: ANTÓNIO…
News - 12 January 2021

Power of youth in the community

The European Foundation for Philanthropy and Social Development, in cooperation with the National Foundation for Civil Society Development and with the support of the US Embassy, ​​successfully conducted…
News - 18 December 2020

Subscribe to the #Philanthropy4good Newsletter

Have you signed up to the #Philanthropy4good newsletter? Our bi-monthly legal and policy update for European philanthropy features: Expert legal and policy analysis News, opinion and events from across…
News - 17 December 2020

“Giving civil society the right response” – New report by the Charities Aid Foundation

Seen from today, the COVID-19 pandemic is here to stay for quite some time. In recent months, the relationship between governments and civil society has evolved quite a lot…
News - 14 December 2020

Rule of Law compromise unlocks €1.8 trillion

EU leaders gather at the European Council summit on 10th DecemberPhoto Credit: Dario PIGNATELLI | © European Union 2020 – Source: European Council by Hanna Hanses At…
News - 10 December 2020

Dr Oonagh B. Breen – new philanthropy Country Profiles ‘shine a bright light on an important area’

Dr Oonagh B. Breen – University College Dublin This week saw the launch of the 5th Edition of the Legal and Fiscal Country Profiles, under the…
News - 7 December 2020

European Democracy Action Plan – a step in the right direction, but more needs to follow

Last week, the European Commission presented its European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP) with a view to empowering citizens and building more resilient democracies across the EU. The PA Secretariat earlier…
News - 4 December 2020

Legal Environment For Philanthropy in Europe – Country Profiles Launch Event, 10th December

We are happy to invite you to the long awaited presentation and discussion with experts of the “Legal Environment for Philanthropy in Europe”, focusing on cross-border philanthropy. At the…
News - 19 November 2020

Rule of law and European core values at a crossroads?

by Hanna Surmatz While the European Council reached an agreement on the largest package ever financed through the EU budget, totalling €1.8 trillion, Poland and Hungary have now done…
News - 18 November 2020

More coordination of anti-money laundering and terrorism financing efforts: what does it mean for the philanthropy sector?

Following a discussion of economics and finance ministers on 4 November 2020, the Council adopted conclusions on anti-money laundering and terrorism financing efforts. These provide the Commission with…