Official: Hoekstra to become Climate Commissioner

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has officially proposed Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra for the post of Climate Commissioner. The Brussels-based authority announced this after a meeting between the two on Tuesday afternoon. „Mr. Hoekstra showed strong motivation for the post and great commitment to the European Union. He also has relevant professional experience for this post,“ a statement from von der Leyen said.