Left-Wing German Newspaper 'nd' Launches €150k Fundraising Campaign to Survive
The 'nd', a German newspaper with a left-wing profile, is facing financial challenges. Despite publishing in a tough political and media landscape, it continues to fight against war, social division, and injustice. To secure its future, the 'nd' is launching a fundraising campaign to collect €150,000 by the end of the year.
The 'nd' has been a cooperative since 2018, but it's yet to fully consolidate economically. Unlike other European countries, Germany lacks press subsidies, making it hard for small newspapers to survive. The rising costs of printing and distributing paper newspapers, along with delivery issues, have added to the 'nd's challenges.
To adapt, the 'nd' has decided to switch to digital-only distribution for daily issues by 2026. However, the printed edition of 'nd.DieWoche' will continue. The 'nd' has already saved costs by reducing staff and relying on news agencies for content. Despite these measures, the 'nd' is not yet economically stable.
The 'nd' is editorially independent but economically self-reliant, with no major publishing house or millionaire funding it. To secure its long-term future, the 'nd' has launched a fundraising campaign. Donations can be made to the 'nd.Genossenschaft eG Berliner Volksbank' using the provided IBAN and BIC, with 'Donation nd.remains' as the reference. The 'nd' aims to collect €150,000 by the end of the year to continue its mission against war, social division, injustice, environmental plundering, and right-wing threats.
