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European Commission launches call for
The European Commission (EC) has launched a call for the next Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Eligible candidates are invited to apply by 27 September 2024.
The Executive Director is the legal representative and public face of EFSA and is accountable to the EFSA Management Board. She/he leads and manages the agency and has the overall responsibility for its operations. The appointment is for a period of five years, renewable once for an additional period of five years.
Selection and appointment
About EFSA
EFSA is an independent EU agency located in Parma, Italy. It was set up in 2002 to serve as an impartial source of scientific advice to risk managers and to communicate on risks associated with the food chain, including those to human, animal and plant health and the environment.
EFSA’s Acting Executive Director, Dr. Bernhard Url, was appointed to his current position after his mandate for a second term in office as Executive Director came to an end in May 2024. 
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