Philanthropy in Europe is as diverse as European societies are, and this reality is reflected in the varied legal traditions and approaches to regulating these unique civil society actors. The research “Comparative Highlights of Foundation Laws”, to be published on 1 October, untangles this diversity and provides a nuanced understanding of the legal and fiscal regulation of foundations and philanthropy in 40 countries across wider Europe. It provides a comparative overview of the diverse national legal and fiscal frameworks for foundations in Europe, and to identify the most relevant trends and patterns, as well as challenges. This comparative analysis seeks to inform the work towards an enabling environment for philanthropy in Europe. Read more here.
Source: EFC
