The decision to elect Mr Philippot was taken in Budapest at the EBU’s General Assembly. Following the election, Mr Philippot said: "It is an honour for me to take on this role. Together with the Vice President and all the Members, I will work to ensure a central role for public service broadcasters across traditional and emerging media.”
The current President, Fritz Pleitgen, welcomed the election of Mr Philippot, and noted that there was still a significant degree of work to be achieved prior to his successor taking office. ”Boris Bergant and I look forward to working with the incoming Presidency to complete the reform process, which began with my Presidency, by the end of the year”.
