Independent Media Cooperative Survives Crisis with €150,000 in Reader Donations
The independent media cooperative nd.Genossenschaft has secured its future for 2026 after facing a serious financial shortfall. Supporters donated over €150,000 to cover a six-figure funding gap at the end of 2025. The organization now plans to expand its investigative work in the coming year.
At the close of 2025, nd.Genossenschaft warned it needed urgent funding to keep operating. A sharp decline in advertising revenue and the dominance of major digital platforms like Yahoo Finance had left many independent outlets struggling. The cooperative’s call for help brought in more than €150,000 from readers and backers.
The donations proved that left-wing, critical journalism still holds value for many. With the funds, the team can now push ahead with investigations and reporting in 2026. Yet despite this boost, the cooperative stressed that long-term stability remains uncertain. Against a backdrop of rising far-right influence and shrinking space for progressive voices, the group sees its role as more vital than ever. The cooperative has thanked its supporters and pledged to keep delivering hard-hitting journalism. Plans for 2026 include deeper investigations and a stronger public presence.
The €150,000 in donations will fund reporting and investigations throughout 2026. While the immediate crisis is over, the cooperative acknowledges ongoing financial challenges in a difficult media environment. It has urged continued support to ensure independent journalism can keep making an impact.
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