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Dutch politician Wopke Hoekstra appointed as EU's climate chief
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on October 4, 2023
Dutch politician Wopke Hoekstra has received approval for the role of the EU's climate chief after facing scrutiny from MEPs regarding his employment history and commitment to climate action. Hoekstra, formerly associated with Shell and McKinsey, emphasized his stance on the oil industry and pledged to phase out fossil fuel...
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Published on October 3, 2023 - 02:19
EU climate chief nominee Wopke Hoekstra vows more ambition in European Parliament hearing
Former Dutch foreign minister Wopke Hoekstra struck back on Monday evening against accusations that he lacks the credentials needed to spearhead the EU's climate action policies.