General Assembly

 

The Display Europe Cooperative

 

3rd extraordinary General Assembly

January 28th 2025, 13.00 CET
Hybrid:
@ Jasna 10/3, Warsaw
@ https://pro.fairteaching.net/r/ECF

1. Determination that the meeting was duly convened, determination of the quorum
2. Report of the Board of Directors and the Chair of the Supervisory Board
3. Approval of the Rules of Procedure of the Board of Directors
4. Election of Members of the Board of Directors
5. Election of Members of the Supervisory Board
6. Amendment to the Statute

   § 18. Representa on of the cooperative

   1. 1. The board of directors represents the cooperative in and out of court.
      2. Two members of the Board of Directors are jointly authorised to represent the cooperative, one of whom must be the chairman or deputy chairman, and the chairman or deputy chairman together with an authorised signatory.
      3. Signing on behalf of the cooperative shall be made in such a way that the chairman and a deputy chairman or one of them with another member of the Board of Directors or an authorized signatory attach their signatures to the company name.

   § 35. Majority requirements

   1. 1. Resolutions of the General Assembly shall be adopted by a simple majority. A three-quarters majority of the valid votes cast is required for resolutions on the items listed in § 34 para. 2. Abstentions shall not be taken into account when determining the result of the vote.

   VIII. Registra on in the commercial register

   § 45.

   The articles of association must be applied for registration in the commercial register. The following members of the board of directors are charged with the registration: Ingo Leindecker
   If the court makes the registration subject to the condition that certain provisions of this statute – in particular also the company name – are amended, the above-mentioned members are authorized to make the necessary changes.

7. Miscellaneous

In case of the General Assembly not being quorate, it will be entitled to decide on all items of the agenda without regard to the number of members present or represented after waiting half an hour (§ 34 para. 4).

 

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COOP-membership & donations

 

The Display Europe Cooperative

 

We invitate individuals and organizations aligning with our vision to come together, join hands, and create a transformative cooperative that redefines the European media landscape. Together, let’s build a platform that embodies collaboration, innovation, and the collective pursuit of a digital public space for all.

Key objectives:

• Fostering a European Digital Public Space: Centered around civil society, we aim to cultivate a platform dedicated to the common good.
• Advancing Communication and Journalism: Supporting initiatives that prioritize the collective interest and encourage open dialogue.

 

Strategies:

• Establishment and operation of a European multi-lingual media portal/platform, focusing on pan-European, civil society content.
• Supporting the establishment of a European network of media platforms.
• Promoting sustainable technological open-source development and maintenance.
• Creating a nurturing environment for developers and journalists.
• Developing sustainable financing models, including subscription options and syndication.

 

Motivation:

• Sustainability: Ensuring long-term viability and stability.
• Limiting Liability and Risk Sharing: Safeguarding stakeholder’s interests.
• Equity Capital Generation: Encouraging financial support from members.
• Diverse Civil Society Sponsorship: Enabling a broad spectrum of support.
• Democratic Platform Governance: Involving members in decision-making processes.
• Long-term Development Perspective: Engaging stakeholders for enduring growth.

 

Milestones:

• Founding Assembly took place on October 9th, 2023; the seat is in Vienna/Austria.
• Founding Entity Members: European Cultural Foundation, CMFE – Community Media Forum Europe, Cultural Broadcasting Archive, Eurozine, fairkom, Krytyka Polityczna, Voxeurop
• New Member Onboarding: Expected in spring 2024

Why donate?

Benefits

• Great stories from several  continental corners, translated in 15 languages
• Newsletter service (opt-in)
• Free Mastodon account (please register for a Display Europe Login Key)

We have several ideas to extend the platform and to add additional, useful online services to make Display Europe your digital home base. Any contribution will help to develop further an independent media hub!