UNGA High-level meeting on sea level rise: Statement by EU Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra
"It is important to recall the advisory opinion of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) on…
EU Flight Emissions Label: EU Commission seeks public feedback
Today, the EU Commission is launching a public consultation on the draft proposal establishing the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL). The initiative…
High Ambition for the High Seas: Remarks by EU Commissioner Hoekstra
"I am heartened to hear the many commitments made here today. This is such an important signal that underlines the…
UN General Assembly: EU wants to enhance international cooperation
A high-level delegation of the European Commission will attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) next week…
Eindhoven University of Technology: Remarks by EU Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra
"China is challenging us, in such a fundamental way, that it would be naive to deny that Europe has a…
Climate Reality Leadership: EU Commissioner Hoekstra visits Rome
EU Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra meets in Rome with government representatives and stakeholders to discuss the path towards decarbonisation. He…
EU Commissioner Hoekstra discusses climate action in Finland
EU Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra will be in Finland to meet with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, and with other national representatives,…
Sweden: EU Commissioner Hoekstra discusses climate issues with national stakeholders
EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, will be in Sweden to meet with national representatives and stakeholders including industrial, forestry and…
EU Commissioner Hoekstra visits Germany for climate talks
On 11 and 12 April, EU Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra will discuss climate action measures with national representatives. He will…
Opening remarks by EU Commissioner Hoekstra at the final Plenary of COP28
We have found it a tremendous privilege to work alongside all of you from wherever you are, from Africa, Latin…
EU Commissioner Hoekstra visits Zambia for COP28 preparations
Tomorrow, Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra will make an official visit to Zambia in preparation of the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference.
EU Commissioner Hoekstra in Kenya for international climate talks
On 6 and 7 November, Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra is visiting Kenya to continue preparations for the COP28 UN Climate Change…
EU Commissioner Hoekstra prepares for climate talks in Saudi Arabia and UAE
On 30-31 October, Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra will attend the Pre-COP28 meeting in Abu Dhabi. Just one month ahead of the COP28…
EU Commissioner Hoekstra travels to Brazil for COP28 preparations
Tomorrow, Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, starts a two-day visit to Brazil to continue with preparations for the forthcoming COP28 UN Climate Change conference.…
Wopke Hoekstra appointed as EU Commissioner
The Council today appointed Wopke Hoekstra (Netherlands) as new European Commissioner, by common accord with the President of the Commission,…
MEPs back Wopke Hoekstra as EU Commissioner, new tasks for VP Šefčovič
After the hearings of Mr Hoesktra (Netherlands) on 2 October and of Mr Šefčovič (Slovakia) on 3 October, and after additional written follow-up…
Coup in Niger: Updates from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Dutch government is closely following developments and, together with international partners, is preparing for various scenarios. The Ministry of…
20 years of the Euro: Joint reflections by Eurogroup members
31 December 2021, 11:00 Twenty years ago tomorrow, around 300 million Europeans held a brand...