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Outcomes of poll on MEPs’ attitudes about and knowledge of foundations released at EFC's conference

The outcomes of an EFC/Gallup poll on MEPs’ attitudes about and knowledge of foundations were released and discussed at the EFC's 2010 AGA and Conference opening plenary on 2 June 2010.

Unshackle a force for good - Gerry Salole and Luc Tayart de Borms discuss the European Foundation Statute

In an article in the European Voice, Gerry Salole and Luc Tayart de Borms discuss the growing need for a pan-European legal instrument to allow foundations reach their potential in cross-border work.

European Economic and Social Committee gives strong backing to European Foundation Statute

The EFC and the DAFNE welcome the opinion in support of the European Foundation Statute which was adopted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on 28 April 2010.

Nadja Hirsch, Member of the European Parliament, addresses delegates at EFC AGA and Conference

"Foundations will play an even more important role in society in the future - but they should not become stopgaps for duties to be fulfilled by the state."

EESC urges the Commission to finalise work on a European Foundation Statute

On 28 April 2010, the European Economic and Social Committee gave a clear and strong backing to the European Foundation Statute by adopting with a large majority of the votes an own initiative opinion in favour of the Statute.

Commissioner-designate announces plans to work on European Foundation Statute

Strengthening the opportunities and protection that the internal market offers for citizens, consumers and businesses was the key message of Michel Barnier, commissioner-designate for the internal market and services.

EFC and DAFNE issue statement on outcomes of public consultation on a European Foundation Statute

A European Statute is the most cost-effective policy option for addressing cross-border barriers. The EFC and DAFNE welcome this key outcome of the public consultation released by the European Commission on 10 November 2009.

European Foundation Statute must be on Commission agenda

Speaking at the conference on Cross-border philanthropy in Europe, European Commission Vice-President Barrot stated that philanthropy is an activity of vital economic and social importance; however there is a persistent lack of Europe in the field.

EESC Starts Discussing the European Foundation Statute

The first draft of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) opinion on the European Foundation Statute (EFS) was discussed at the meeting of the study group set up to elaborate the document on 8 December 2009.

MEP asks the Commission on the future of the European Foundation Statute

António Fernando Correia De Campos, Portuguese MEP of the Socialists and Democrats group, presented a written question to the European Commission on the future of the European Foundation Statute.

Vice-President Jacques Barrot States Need to Improve the Environment for Cross-border Philanthropy in Europe

Speaking at the conference on Cross-border philanthropy in Europe in Brussels on 9 December, European Commission Vice-president Barrot stated that philanthropy is an activity of vital economic and social importance

European public consultation strengthens the case for European Foundation Statute

European Statute is the most cost-effective policy option for addressing cross-border barriers. The EFC welcomes this key outcome of the public consultation released by the European Commission on 10 November 2009.

Outcomes of the public consultation on a European Foundation Statute released

Consultation on the European Foundation Statute: What's next?

On 15 May the EFC submitted its final contribution to the European Commission public consultation on a European Foundation Statute (EFS), which builds upon the input received from its members and partners.

EESC calls for a level playing field for foundations in Europe

Experts discuss European Foundation Statute in Berlin

On June 22nd, the Allianz Stiftungsforum Pariser Platz organised an expert panel to review issues related to the European Commission’s consultation on the development of a European Foundation Statute.

The time is right for a European Foundation Statute-EFC June workshop report

“The time is right for a European Foundation Statute”.

The European Commission debates the creation of a new judicial document for foundations

The objective of this debate is to legalise the use of one judicial document that could be used by foundations in the EU

Upcoming event on "cross-border philanthropy in Europe"

A European Foundation Statute and other fiscal and practical incentives to promote the transnational work of foundations and charitable giving in the EU.

Foundations: Brussels' most effective agents of change?

European foundations must become active agents," says Helmut K. Anheier, director of the Centre for Social Investments of the University of Heidelberg.