Wopke Hoekstra re-appointed EU Commissioner for Climate & Clean Growth by Ursula von der Leyen.

Wopke Hoekstra has been re-appointed as the European Commissioner for Climate and Clean Growth by President Ursula von der Leyen, surprising many who anticipated a new appointee. Previously, Hoekstra was considered for a trade position but will now focus on climate policy and clean industry initiatives, collaborating with Vice Presidents Teresa Ribera and Stéphane Séjourné. He is set to represent the EU at the upcoming UN climate summit in Baku.

September 17, 2024
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