Erik Rudeng was appointed as the new Chair of the EFC at an Extraordinary General Assembly of members during the first-ever Autumn Assembly, which took place on 7 November at the European Economic and Social Committee.

Mr Rudeng has been Director of Institusjonen Fritt Ord (Freedom of Expression Foundation, Norway) since 2001, and immediately lead the foundation to become an engaged member of the EFC.

Mr Rudeng has a strong history of involvement with the EFC, namely through his commitment to its Communications and Research Committee, his role as Chair of both the 2008 AGA and Conference Programme Committee and more recently of the Governance Task Force.

The EFC welcomes Mr Rudeng as its new Chair and looks forward to the next years under his guidance!