EFHOH congratulates Jonathan Elebjörk Wahlström on his election to both the Board and the Executive Committee of the European Disability Forum, following the EDF General Assembly held on 9-10 May 2026 in Limassol, Cyprus.
This is an important achievement, which ensures continued representation of EFHOH and the hard of hearing community within EDF’s governance structures.
EFHOH also expresses its sincere appreciation to Marcel Bobeldijk for his commitment and valuable contribution during his mandate as EFHOH representative on the EDF Board.
EDF Board
The EDF Board is composed of the President and thirty Board members, elected for a renewable four-year mandate. It is responsible for the overall governance and strategic oversight of the organisation.
Its key responsibilities include the preparation of EDF’s annual work plan and budget, supervision of the Secretariat, and daily management, financial oversight, external relations, and membership decisions. The Board also ensures cooperation with third parties and holds responsibility for all matters conferred to it by the General Assembly.
Check out the new Board Members for the 2026-2030 mandate.
EDF Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is composed of permanent representatives of Board member organisations, appointed by the Board for a four-year term. It is responsible for the daily management of EDF and for ensuring the effective implementation of decisions taken by the governing bodies. The Executive Committee is accountable to the Board.
Its responsibilities include the supervision of the Secretariat’s work, decisions regarding EDF representation in external meetings and events, and the appointment of Secretariat staff. In cases of urgency and exceptional circumstances, it may assume tasks delegated by the Board.
Check out the Executive Committee for the 2026-2030 mandate.
EFHOH representation within EDF governance
The election of Jonathan Elebjörk Wahlström strengthens EFHOH’s continued engagement within EDF governance structures. It ensures the presence of expertise from the hard of hearing community at both Board level and within the Executive Committee, which holds a central role in EDF’s daily management and operational decision-making.
Jonathan’s representation in EDF’s governance structure is also important in strengthening the participation and visibility of people with hearing loss within the broader European disability movement. It reinforces their voices in the dialogue and cooperation with European institutions and stakeholders.
EFHOH looks forward to continued cooperation with EDF and its newly elected Board and Executive Committee in the coming mandate, with the shared objective of strengthening the rights, inclusion, and participation of persons with disabilities across Europe.
