Non-profit law reform
Germany’s federal government has partially reformed the country’s non-profit and donation law. But, in the federal Ministry of Finance, the socio-political dimension of this project was almost completely ignored. It is about appropriate framework conditions for civil society organisations in a modern civil society, about the conscious promotion of civic engagement, about the elimination of authoritarian state supervision. The Maecenata Institute offers analyses, opinions and arguments for real reform.
If you would like to contribute an argument or comment on the Institute’s publications, please email Dr Rupert Graf Strachwitz:
Latest news about the project
New report on community foundations in Europe
28.09.2022 | “Community foundations make an important global to local connection in relation to the SDGs and the climate crisis” >> Read the full report […]
New rule of law report from the European Commission
16.09.2022 | The European Commission publishes its rule of law recommendations for Member States, including reforms to laws that affect civil society organisations (CSOs) >> […]
The Rockefeller Foundation publishes new reports on global philanthropy
12.09.2022 | Two new reports offer an insight into the current trends and archetypes in global philanthropy Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, a member of the Rockefeller […]
European Commission consultation on the right to associate
30 August 2022 | The EU wants to modify its legislation for associations’ cross-border work >> Find out more about the initiative and share your […]
Recommendations for the organisors of the Conference over the Future of Europe (CoFoE)
29 July 2022 | “A vibrant and independent civil society, in an open civic space, is vital for a healthy democracy, strong social justice, and […]
European civil society in the public sphere: an update
01.08.2022 I A roundtable at this year’s ISTR conference outlined the current civil society landscape in Europe and the challenges facing the sphere Dr. Ulla […]
Listening is not enough: An assessment of the Feedback Loop Methodology
Opusculum 165 | 13.07.2022 | Luisa Bonin | The CEOs of most foundations see “listening to and learning from those they seek to help as a path to greater impact”
Portuguese adaptation of the Philanthropy.Insight project
Opusculum 166 | 13.07.2022 | Luisa Bonin | Portuguese adaptation of the Philanthropy.Insight project: Confiança na filantropia: uma ferramenta de acompanhamento e autoavaliação criada pelo Philanthropy.Insight Project na Maecenata Foundation
2022 CIVICUS State of Civil Society Report
06.07.2022 I New CIVICUS report ‘State of Civil Society’ identifies global trends and shines a light on human rights abuses CIVICUS, a global alliance of […]
New Bertelsmann Foundation study on the institutionalisation of European Citizens’ Assemblies
05.07.2022 I New Bertelsmann Foundation study on the institutionalisation of European Citizens’ Assemblies The Bertelsmann Foundation has just published a study on the role of […]
