EMEA > EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra sails through Parliament confirmation hearing

EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra sails through Parliament confirmation hearing

Published 14:31 on November 7, 2024  /  Last updated at 16:32 on November 7, 2024  / , and /  EMEA, EU ETS

Wopke Hoestra will remain the EU's climate chief for the next five years, after committing to push for a 90% emissions reduction target for 2040 while emphasising the need to reconcile climate action and industrial competitiveness, in his confirmation hearing with the European Parliament on Thursday.
Wopke Hoestra will remain the EU's climate chief for the next five years, after committing to push for a 90% emissions reduction target for 2040 while emphasising the need to reconcile climate action and industrial competitiveness, in his confirmation hearing with the European Parliament on Thursday.


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