The European Jewish Association (EJA) has announced the appointment of David Lega as its new Secretary General.
Lega represented Sweden in the European Parliament from 2019 to 2024 - one of the few Jewish Parliamentarians in the House. He sat on the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Subcommittee on Human Rights and was a board member of the European Parliament Working Group on Antisemitism. He also founded the Abraham Accords Network in the European Parliament, creating a cross-party platform for dialogue, cooperation and peace between Europe and the Middle East. Throughout his mandate, he was known for his strong and unstinting advocacy for Israel, his defense of human rights and his commitment in the fight against antisemitism across Europe, and in his native Sweden.
Over the past year, Lega has served as a senior advisor on advocacy to the EJA, bringing his wealth of political, diplomatic and leadership experience to the role. His appointment significantly strengthens and underpins the organization's mission to represent and defend Jewish life, values and interests across Europe.
David Lega, newly appointed Secretary General, said: “It is a great honor to take on this responsibility at a time when the challenges facing Jewish communities in Europe are both complex and urgent. The EJA has been at the forefront of advocacy for Jewish life and Israel in Europe, and I look forward to continuing this work with determination and hope. My goal is to strengthen our partnerships, deepen our impact and make sure that Jewish voices in Europe is not only heard, but respected.”
Rabbi Menachem Margolin, Chairman of the European Jewish Association, added: “David Lega has already proven his deep commitment to the Jewish people and to our shared values. His leadership, integrity and international experience make him the right person to help steer our organisation into the future. In this role, David will be responsible for managing EJA and EIPA operations and implementing the organization’s strategy, led by Tal Rabina , together with myself and our Vice Chaiman, Alex Benjamin . We are delighted to welcome him as Secretary General and look forward to the energy and vision he will bring to the role.”
Under Lega’s leadership, the EJA will continue to strengthen its advocacy in European and national institutions, promote education and remembrance, and stand firmly against antisemitism in all its forms.