More than 90 people attended the seminar on cross-border philanthropy in Europe, organized by the Academy of European Law (ERA), the European Foundation Centre (EFC), King Baudouin Foundation, Fondation Fournier-Majoie and Transnational Giving Europe, which explored the barriers foundations face when working across borders and reviewed the latest legal and fiscal developments and possible solutions.

According to Gerry Salole, CEO of the EFC, who opened the seminar, the philanthropic sector represents a €320 billion industry in Europe. So significant an economic entity should have the working conditions that its importance merits.