The Association of Debating Societies at Universities (VDCH) has now grown to 73 debating societies. The umbrella association represents debating societies in Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland. Just recently two new debating societies from Austria have become members of VDCH. These are Debattierclub Graz and RedeSalz Salzburg.

Achte Minute is delighted to welcome two new members under the umbrella of VDCHand wishes the newly listed debating societies good luck for future events and tournaments – beginning with the German Debating Championship in June.

A full list of all debating societies represented by VDCH can be found on the homepage of the umbrella association.

VDCH is the umbrella association of debating societies at universities in German speaking countries and regions in Central Europe. Now, VDCH represents 70 debating societies in Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and the Netherlands. VDCH supports its members as well as initiatives to founding new societies and advocates the spread of debate in general. VDCH is also host of the largest and most important tournament series on the German speaking debating circuit, the renown ZEIT DEBATTEN series.