Itinera
Itinera says:
enough
Enough dithering around.
Enough missed opportunities.
This country deserves better policies,
in a better Europe, with more thoughtful choices.
Itinera supports with insights and inspiration
societal leaders who, like us,
dare to say “enough”.
Every day.
What keeps us awake
Philantropy confirms its essential role in Belgian society
In a context marked by successive crises, philanthropy confirms its essential role in Belgian society. More than 8 in 10 Belgians recognise its importance, and 6 in 10 take action by making a donation to one or more charities. Fiscal incentives remain an important driver of generosity, particularly among the working population. The new Philanthropy Barometer of the King Baudouin Foundation and Itinera shows that the sector is stabilising and that confidence is returning.
The Philanthropy Barometer, published every three years by the King Baudouin Foundation and Itinera, consists of two complementary parts. On the one hand, the Philanthropy Index measures philanthropic activity in Belgium based on objective data from, among others, the National Bank (data on non-profit associations), the FPS Economy (budget surveys) and the FPS Finance (tax certificates). On the other hand, the Philanthropy Climate analyses the perceptions and attitudes of Belgians based on a survey conducted by IPSOS at the end of 2025 among 1,000 Belgians aged 18 and over.
This eighth edition of the Philanthropy Barometer provides a snapshot of Belgian generosity and of the philanthropic sector in Belgium.
Publications
Dying winds for onshore winds
Investment appetite for onshore wind projects has fallen sharply in Flanders and the Netherlands. However, according to international cost comparisons, onshore wind remains competitive, even when system costs are considered.
What a European peace in Ukraine would take
While recognising battlefield realities, a genuine European peace would not reward but check Russian aggression while seeking to ensure the future security and prosperity of Ukraine. What conditions would this take?
Guest contribution: from the equator to the pole
In this guest contribution, Christophe Peeters examines the rapidly evolving geopolitical importance of Greenland and the Arctic region.
News
Ditmir Bushati & Marc De Vos - A silent revolution-Public Square
The consequences of the war in the Middle East are already being felt everywhere. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused a dizzying increase in oil and energy prices. President Donald Trump has asked European allies in NATO to help restore freedom of navigation.
Pharma in Belgium and Europe, quo vadis?
The pharmaceutical sector in Belgium and Europe reached a historical tipping point, navigating a landscape defined by rapid technological shifts, intensifying global competition and complex regulatory changes.
Europe’s Suez moment
With US president Trump living up to his campaign promise to quickly end the war in Ukraine through what Ukraine and Europe fear would be a Russian peace without their involvement, Europe collectively faces its 21st century Suez moment.
