Contraste

Self-organization, projects, history, theory, and cooperative ownership are covered in this German newspaper.

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About Contraste

CONTRASTE is a German-language newspaper about self-organization, published by a editorial collective and named "Zeitung für Selbstorganisation". Its sections cover editorial notes, news, projects, history, cooperatives, theory, a changing monthly focus topic, culture and reviews. The 44th volume begins in November, when the paper moves from the Berliner format to the Tabloid (Berliner Halbformat) format.

Readers can subscribe through a form and receive eleven issues a year by mail or post. A PDF archive of back issues, including the earlier Bunten Seiten, is available up to issue 481 (October 2024), and a newsletter provides updates from the editorial team. The project is financed through subscriptions, donations (bank transfer, betterplace.org or PayPal) and a shop selling shirts, bags and mugs.

Key features

  • Reporting on self-organized projects, cooperatives, history and theory
  • Print subscription delivered eleven times a year by mail or post
  • PDF archive of back issues and earlier Bunten Seiten through October 2024
  • Monthly changing focus topic alongside news, culture and reviews
  • Email newsletter with updates from the editorial team
  • Goodies shop with shirts, bags and mugs
Best for: German-reading audiences interested in self-organization, cooperatives and grassroots social projects.
Good for
  • Long-running German publication now entering its 44th volume
  • Free PDF archive of back issues up to October 2024
  • Several ways to support it: subscription, donations and goodies
Watch out for
  • Content is published in German only
  • Subscription prices are not stated on the homepage

Contraste at a glance

Official website
contraste.org
Type
Publication
Platforms
Web
Language
German
Country
DE
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Contraste FAQ

How often is CONTRASTE published?
A subscription brings eleven issues a year, sent by mail or post.
Can I read older issues?
A PDF archive is published, including the earlier Bunten Seiten, up to issue 481 (October 2024).
How can I support the newspaper?
Through a subscription, a donation via bank transfer, betterplace.org or PayPal, or by buying goodies such as shirts, bags or mugs.
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