Ring Christlich-Demokratischer Studenten
Acronym: RCDS
General Information
Identification Code: 704885046877-04
Website: rcds.de
Entity Form: association
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 6/14/2022
Last Update: 11/20/2023
EP Accredited Number: 3
Mission & Interests
Goals: RCDS seeks to represent the interests of students (from higher education institutions) on a national and European level. We monitor current legislation regarding higher education and research policy on both the national and European level. We try to lobby for our positions through public statements, campaigns and through dialogue and communication with political representatives on all levels.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
- Education and training
- Youth
Levels of Interest:
- national
- european
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: In our interest are policies targeted at the higher education institutions, student exchange programmes, research policy and international science diplomacy. Also, mobility policy affecting student mobility throughout Europe are of interest. This includes both a broad and a narrow focus on mobility i.e., infrastructure, mobility options like the Interrail-pass, student (…and teacher…) exchange programmes, digitalisation policies affecting the higher education and research sectors.
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Paul-Lincke-Ufer 8B
City: Berlin
Country: GERMANY
Phone:
Indic Phone: 49
Phone Number: 3061651811
EU Office
Address: Paul-Lincke-Ufer 8B
City: Berlin
Country: GERMANY
Phone:
Indic Phone: 49
Phone Number: 3061651811
Financial Data
Closed Year:
Start Date:
End Date:
Funding Sources:
- Donations
- Public funding
Contributions:
Total Budget: 250099
Grants:
Current Year:
Grants:
Membership Information
Members25 Percent: 4
Members50 Percent: 2
Members75 Percent: 1
Members: 8
Members F T E: 3.75
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: RCDS is affiliated with the Christian Democrat Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) parties in Germany.
Organisation Members: RCDS is currently a member organization of the Centre-Right European Association of Students (CREAS).
Current Job Opportunities
Policy Intern at Ring Christlich-Demokratischer Studenten
Ring Christlich-Demokratischer Studenten
internBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 9/23/2025
mid-levelBrussels, Francefull-time
Posted: 8/21/2025