About Us
European Democrat Students (EDS) is a pan-European centre-right student and youth political association representing over 500 000 students in 37 member organisations from 32 countries in Europe. It advocates for a free, democratic and united Europe through a greater student mobility and comprehensive education policies across the continent.
Founded in 1961, EDS is one of the oldest and biggest youth organisations in Europe. The three pillars of EDS originally stood for Conservatism, Liberalism and Christian-Democracy. Today, EDS grew into a large family which has an outlook that is various, rich and unique, represented by the name 'Democrat': Here, student organisations, political youth organisations and other centre-right organisations come together to shape modern centre-right policies for Europe.
Being a unique voice of centre-right students in Europe, EDS is an officially recognised student organisation of the European People's Party (EPP).
Member Organisations  
EDS has four categories for membership: Full Members, Observer Members, Affiliate Members and Associated Members. Full Members are those who have the right to vote in the Council and to put up candidates for positions within EDS. To become Full Member you have to be Observer Member for at least one year. List of Full EDS Members |
OfficersGarrick Club
The Garrick Club is the exclusive club of former officers of EDS. The club meets every two years and it is not wrong to say that this is always a big familiy reunion for EDS. |
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