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The EFC is organising an evening reception to mark an important new year for foundations and their partners with the adoption (foreseen early February) by the European Commission of the European Foundation Statute.

EFC takes part in the debate about the Single Market

Improved civic education, a single gateway to access easily all relevant information and proactive consultations organised in partnership with NGOs. These are some of the proposals endorsed by participants at the Single Market Forum.

Third sector organisations 'spell out' the need for a European Foundation Statute

The EFC and its partners have just released a document spelling out why a European Foundation Statute (EFS) is so urgently needed.

Foundation law experts discuss European Foundation Statute at EFC

The European Foundation Centre organised a small expert table discussion with foundation law experts on key elements of a European Foundation Statute on April 28th in Brussels.

The Single Market Act confirms the need of a European Foundation Statute

On 13 April the European Commission agreed on twelve key actions for re- launching the Single Market, a transversal tool that will support the implementation of the EU 2020 strategy.

EESC welcomes EC commitment to adopt a regulation on a EFS

In its recent opinion on the Single Market Act*, the European Economic and Social Committee welcomes the Commission’s commitment to adopt a regulation on a European Foundation Statute.

President Barroso expresses his commitment to the Foundation Statute

Speaking at the launch the Social Innovation Europe initiative, EC President José Manuel Barroso expressed his commitment to the European Foundation Statute, the absence of which presents a barrier to spreading social innovation in Europe.

European Parliament pledges support to the European Foundation Statute

The European Parliament has passed a written declaration calling upon the European Commission to introduce proposals for European statutes for associations, mutual societies and foundations.

EFC takes part in EC conference on Single Market Act

The EFC secretariat participated in a high level conference organised by European Commission on 8 February 2011 as part of the public debate on the Single Market Act (SMA).

Voice your support for the European Foundation Statute – Respond to the EC public consultation on the Single Market Act

As the European Commission moves closer to taking a decision on the European Foundation Statute, your support is crucial in making the case.

EFC at parliamentary hearing on European Statutes

Speaking at the European Parliament’s social economy hearing on 13 January, EFC CEO Gerry Salole explained how foundations would benefit from a European Statute and called for the backing of the Parliament

European Parliament launches declaration in support of a European Foundation Statute- Help us mobilise MEPs

The European Parliament (EP) has launched a written declaration calling on the European Commission to table three proposals for European statutes for foundations, associations and mutuals respectively.

Single Market Act gives fresh impetus to the European Foundation Statute

The EFC welcomes the decision by the European Commission to present a regulation on a European Foundation Statute by the end of 2011.

Commissioner Barnier committed to work on European Foundation Statute in 2011

Concrete action is to be released in the Commission’s proposal for a “Single Market Act” on 27 October 2010.

EU considers policy paper on a European Foundation Statute

On 6 October 2010, the European Commission will release its proposals to review the single market with the adoption of a "Single Market Act".

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.