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!