Election benchmarks of the Rhineland-Palatinate student services organizations

The student services organizations in Rhineland-Palatinate (Kaiserslautern, Koblenz, Mainz, Trier, and Vorderpfalz) have teamed up with the LandesAStenKonferenz Rheinland-Pfalz (LAK) to launch a central info hub for the 2026 state election. The website www.studiwerke-rlp.de transparently presents the parties' positions on key higher education and social policy issues in the form of so-called election benchmarks.

Petition “Don’t want an expensive cafeteria”

"The rising cost of living places a considerable burden on students in Rhineland-Palatinate. For many, cafeteria food is an important and inexpensive source of food, but high prices are increasingly making access difficult. That's why prices in cafeterias must not rise any further in order to remain affordable even in financially challenging times."

You can find the petition with the request to sign and further information HERE

Dein Mensa-Essen wird teurer!

Last year we were able to prevent it, but this year we have no other choice:

From January 6th, 2026, the price for a cafeteria menu will rise from 4.00 euros to 4.50 euros.

The meal for guests then costs 7.90 euros.

Everything else stays the same:
As before, you get a full menu for the price.

Why is my food becoming more expensive?
Both the prices for purchasing our food and the prices for energy and personnel have risen so much that we can no longer compensate.

Especially since the food subsidies we receive have not been adjusted to reflect rising prices.
We hope you understand this step.

Your canteen and cafeteria team

Guest article on MENSArevolution.de

In a guest article on MENSArevolution, Thomas Mosthaf discusses, among other things, fulfilling customer needs and where sustainability presents its challenges.

The full article can be found HERE.

Join our Creative Competition!

Attention:

This news-post is exclusively in english because it only concerns international students.

From bratwurst to bureaucracy – we want your perspective!

The competition aims to encourage students to creatively explore the topic "What is typically German for you?"

Get creative and take your chance to win:

1. 500€
2. 300€
3. 200€

You can find all further informations and the conditions to participate HERE

Deadline: January, 16th 2026

ROOM AVAILABLE: Imagine you've run out of spaghetti, but you live right above the supermarket...

For our students in Landau, this is no longer a dream, but reality. Our brand-new hall of residence at Annweilerstraße 17a in Landau, with lift access to the Aldi supermarket, will be opening shortly.
And – even better – there are still places available for you!
So apply online now, your chances are still good.

You can find photos, prices, floor plans, pictures and all the details you need for your application here.

We look forward to hearing from you!