Dennis Radtke — President
Klaus Welle
What we do
The European Union of
Christian Democratic
Workers
(EUCDW) is the
voice and official
association of Christian
Democratic Workers in the
European People’s Party (EPP).
EUCDW is committed
to strengthening the social
market
economy, which lies
at the heart of our European
Union,
successfully
combining sustainable
economic
competitiveness
with social justice.
Who we are
EUCDW is led by MEP
Dennis Radtke,
our
President, and MEP Liesbet
Sommen,
our Secretary
General. The daily work of
the
association is
coordinated by a dedicated
team:
Gilbert Pex, Head of
Office, and
Nina De Smedt,
Policy Head of Office and Ria Oomen-Ruijten, Treasurer.
Our association serves
as a forum for member
organisations to exchange
ideas
to shape policy and
drive impact.
Our Members
The member organizations of EUCDW form the core of our mission.
They are the driving force behind a sustainable and socially just future
for the Social Market Economy.
Upcoming Events
Our calendar highlights upcoming board meetings, conferences, and policy network
gatherings. Join us in advancing a sustainable, Christian‑democratic vision for the
Social
Market Economy alongside like‑minded peers shaping Europe’s future.
Past Events
This calendar highlights past board meetings, conferences, and policy network
gatherings. It serves as a record of the discussions and collaborations that shape
our shared vision for the Social Market Economy.
News & Publications
Stay informed with our latest updates, insights, and publications.
Archives
Explore news, reports, and thought pieces that reflect our commitment to shaping a
sustainable and socially just Social Market Economy.
People
Meet our EUCDW’s leadership and staff. From board committee
members to our staff, they drive collaboration and shape policy.
THE BOARD COMMITEE
David
Agius
Vice-President
Christian
Baumler
Elected representative
Felix
Bischofberger
Board member (UCS Swiss)
Marco
Boleo
Board member (MCL)
Cees
Bremmer
Board member (EUCDW-NL)
Elmar
Brok
Honorary President
Diana
Calin
Elected representative
David
Casa
Board member (SHPN)
Janez
Cigler Kralj
Elected representative
Sergiu
Cocos
Board member (PPA)
Céline
Conter
Board member (LCGB)
Orlando
Coutinho
Elected representative
Panagiotis
Coutinho
Elected representative
Jan-Pieter
Daems
Board member (EUCDW-NL / CNV)
Romana
Deckenbacher
Vice-President
Antonio
Di Matteo
Vice-President
Francisco
Dominguez Bella
Board member (CEAT)
Patrick
Dury
Board member (LCGB)
Cindy
Franssen
Board member (beweging.net)
David
Grech
Board member (SHPN)
Julie
Hendrickx Devos
Elected representative
Ana
Isabel Valente
Board member (TDS)
Silviu
Ispas
Board member (IFES)
Jeroen
Lenaers
Board member (EUCDW-NL)
Francis
Lomel
Board member (LCGB)
José
Manuel Pessanha
Board member (FTDC)
Pavel
Matoušek
Board member (CMKOS)
Reiner
Meier
Vice-President
Margo
Molkenboer
Board member (EUCDW-NL / CNV)
Javier
Morillas
Vice-President
Fernando
Moura e Silva
Board member (Fidestra)
Pedro Roque
Oliviera
Board member (TSD)
Ria
Oomen-Ruijten
Treasurer
Dennis
Radtke
President
Maria
Reina Martin
Board member (Fidestra / FDTC)
Michael
Schediwy-klusek
Board member (FCG)
Bernd
Schulze-Waltrup
Board member (CDA)
Piergiorgio
Sciacqua
Board member (MCL)
Liesbet
Sommen
Secretary-General
Terezija
Trupi
Board member (Nova Slovenia)
Luc
Van den Brande
Board member
Philip
Wenkel
Board member (CDA)
THE STAFF
Nina
De Smedt
Policy Head Of Office
Ria
Oomen-Ruijten
Treasurer
Gilbert
Pex
Head of Office