The European special edition of the 2018 Global Philanthropy Environment Index provides information about the philanthropic landscape of 30 European countries, measuring regulatory, political and socio-cultural environments through a standard instrument completed by country-based experts. The data offers accurate and timely information to policy makers, philanthropic and nonprofit leaders, the business community, and the public to increase understanding of the diversity and uniqueness of European philanthropy, by examining the incentives and barriers facing individuals and organizations involved in philanthropy.