With the European Commission set to present its “EU 2020” strategy this spring, Effect magazine is delving into the issues surrounding foundations and their role in Europe, and vis-à-vis the EU institutions.

This issue will look at why the EU matters to foundations across Europe; where we are with the European Foundation Statute; what the Lisbon Treaty means for Europe’s role in the world, and how this might impact foundations’ work; and foundations engaging in advocacy work at EU level and how this type of effort has real impact on the ground. Other articles will cover various points of entry for working with the EU and foundations’ experiences of receiving EU funding and managing EU funds.

You can download the electronic version, and previous issues of the magazine, here.

This edition of Effect will complement the upcoming Foundation Week, which will be held from 31 May to 4 June 2010 in Brussels. Foundation Week will showcase foundations’ work and the important role they play in the EU.