EU Climate Commissioner Nomination Draws Criticism

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed appointing former Dutch foreign minister Wopke Hoekstra, who once worked for Shell, to the post of EU climate commissioner — a prospect that has not been well received by left-leaning politicians and environmentalists.

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