European Commissioner for Climate, Net-Zero and Clean Growth 🇪🇺🇳🇱 | @ec.europa.euhttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.euhttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mqtot6bcyk2iToday’s proposal on the ETS review brings together three key objectives: climate action, competitiveness, and independence. It advances climate action, by also transforming the ETS into a genuine engine for innovation and investment. My speech 👉🏻 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/SPEECH_26_164317 Jul 2026 11:52 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtot6bcyk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mqmwsuhnuk2yGood to meet again with 🇮🇳 Minister Goyal today in Brussels. We had a constructive conversation on the close ties between the EU and India. We also talked about geopolitics, trade, and climate. I look forward to deepening our partnership.14 Jul 2026 19:27 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmwsuhnuk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mpob7qqnss2xGreat news today with the announcement from @eib.org and Commission that €2.5bn from the EU ETS will go to supporting 51 projects across 11 Member States via the Modernisation Fund—boosting energy efficiency in energy, industry and transport, and cutting GHG emissions. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_150102 Jul 2026 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpob7qqnss2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mpltued5ck2wAlways a pleasure to speak with Alexander De Croo. We discussed the importance of international development and how the 🇪🇺 and @undp.org can strengthen cooperation to advance shared climate objectives.01 Jul 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpltued5ck2whttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mpj7am4ybs2bHad a great exchange today with stakeholders involved in clean tech financing, hearing first hand about current bottlenecks and how these can be removed to make the EU the home of clean tech.30 Jun 2026 14:22 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpj7am4ybs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mpgylyyymc2zGreat to meet carbon capture and storage stakeholders today to discuss strengthening the business case and cross-European collaboration. Their feedback is vital for improving implementation of EU rules on the ground.29 Jun 2026 17:18 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgylyyymc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mp5acjh5wc23Great to exchange ideas with Monique Barbut, 🇫🇷 France's Minister for the Ecological Transition, Biodiversity and International Climate Negotiations. We talked about the CO2 standards for cars and vans, the review of the Emissions Trading System, and international climate diplomacy.25 Jun 2026 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp5acjh5wc23https://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mp4t6h6i6k2jExcellent conversation with @sarimultala.bsky.social, 🇫🇮 Finland's Minister of Climate and the Environment, on sustaining a strong EU ETS post-2030 and Finland's priorities for the next ETS revision.25 Jun 2026 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4t6h6i6k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mp4ge3zrb22aGood to meet Rositsa Karamfilova-Blagova, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria's new Minister of Environment and Water. Their increased battery storage capacity is truly impressive. We also discussed the review of the Emission Trading System.25 Jun 2026 12:24 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4ge3zrb22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mp454ufch222Today, I’m in 🇱🇺 for the meeting of 🇪🇺climate ministers. We are discussing, among others: - progress on amendment of the Regulation on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans CO2; - international climate diplomacy - climate resilience My remarks 👉🏻 https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/media/video/I-29188025 Jun 2026 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp454ufch222https://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mozu6fqhsc2kToday we are coming with an ambitious package to simplify taxation rules, reduce unnecessary burdens, and make the EU more attractive for investment and growth. We are talking here about saving an estimated EUR 8 billion every single year. Read more 👉🏻 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_26_145024 Jun 2026 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozu6fqhsc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3movdoqkfos2cGreat to meet 🇨🇦 Minister @juliedabrusin.bsky.social. Canada remains a like-minded partner on climate action. We had a productive exchange on ETS, methane emissions, COP priorities, and ways to deepen EU–Canada cooperation on climate action. Looking forward to the next EU–Canada Summit.22 Jun 2026 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3movdoqkfos2chttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mov6fzmqpk2cGood to meet Shigeharu Aoyama, 🇯🇵State Minister for the Environment. We reaffirmed our commitment to close cooperation ahead of COP31 and discussed the importance of effective carbon pricing. Congratulations to Japan on the entry into force of its mandatory green transition ETS.22 Jun 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mov6fzmqpk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mouvas35tc2ePleased to welcome ministers to Brussels for the 10th Ministerial on Climate Action with our co-conveners China and Canada. A decade after its launch to build momentum for the Paris Agreement, this forum remains vital for dialogue, multilateral cooperation, and climate progress.22 Jun 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mouvas35tc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mol2g6al5s26Great to meet EESC President Séamus Boland to discuss climate action and how to bring sectors, communities and citizens on board for a fair transition.18 Jun 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mol2g6al5s26https://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mo43l3imas24This is truly excellent news for strengthening the level playing field! Industry has rightfully ask for these fundamental changes. We are delivering them quickly. Huge thanks to the @cy2026eu.bsky.social for all the work! [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jun 2026 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo43l3imas24https://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mnyeyo3iss2fWe have a deal! @europarl.europa.eu and @cy2026eu.bsky.social agreed on changes to the ETS2' reserve. It will give more firepower to the MSR to stabilise prices in the future when needed, and will ensure a smoother start and operation of ETS2. This is a win for a fair and predictable transition! [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Jun 2026 04:24 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnyeyo3iss2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mnuxdtg4o22oVery happy to join the Governing Council dinner discussion tonight 🙌 Thanks for having me @president.ecb.europa.eu [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Jun 2026 19:42 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnuxdtg4o22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mntyynfurs24Great to touch base with Minister @darraghobrientd.bsky.social 🇮🇪 ahead of Ireland’s EU Presidency in the second half of 2026. We discussed key climate priorities, including COP31 coordination and the ETS review.09 Jun 2026 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mntyynfurs24https://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mnsdrtlshs2tGlad to meet with The Brewers of Europe. Behind every beer is a European success story: 10,000 breweries, 2+ million jobs, and €52 billion added to the EU economy each year.08 Jun 2026 18:47 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnsdrtlshs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mnhg7vhlvk25Important to be at the #luxembourgICFDays2026 🇱🇺🇪🇺 Every year of delayed investment in climate action adds trillions to the long-term climate bill, and transfers that bill to the most vulnerable. My full speech here 👉🏻 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/SPEECH_26_126504 Jun 2026 10:31 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhg7vhlvk25https://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mnelqevmks23Happy #worldbicycleday 🚲 #throwback to a wonderful bike ride in Rome with Mayor Roberto Gualtieri. More bikes. Less pollution. Cleaner air for all.03 Jun 2026 07:32 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnelqevmks23https://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mnd5nvqb3k25Was a pleasure to meet with 15 CEOs of the EU Tech Alliance. We discussed the importance of the competitiveness of European tech and the taxation agenda. Europe is the home of clean tech.02 Jun 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnd5nvqb3k25https://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mn7vgpfofc2wGreat to attend the opening of Thorizon test facility with @staskgg.bsky.social, Martijn van Gruijthuijsen and Peter Wennink. Small Modular Reactors have an important role to play in strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, energy security, and climate goals.01 Jun 2026 10:42 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn7vgpfofc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mmypughcs22zMy team works very hard, week in week out. Glad to get them all to the Netherlands for a mix of team building and work discussions.29 May 2026 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmypughcs22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mmu2ac5trs2tGood first meeting with new 🇨🇿 Environment Minister Igor Červený and his team. We agree that Europe’s industry must decarbonise while staying competitive and rooted in Europe — for our economy, jobs and people.27 May 2026 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmu2ac5trs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mmrgi6epl22xToday I hosted a high-level roundtable on climate resilience and defence and security with Commissioner Kubilius. Truly inspiring! We talked about: 🔹how climate change impacts geopolitics 🔹how it reshapes how you operate on the ground 🔹how we can reduce our dangerous dependence on fossil fuels26 May 2026 16:37 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmrgi6epl22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mmhbydyeic2iThis is great news! Collectively, they are expected to replace more than 1.5 billion cubic metres of natural gas over the next five years — roughly equivalent to the annual gas consumption of 4 million EU households. A win for climate, competitiveness, and energy independence.22 May 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmhbydyeic2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu/post/3mmha57kunc2i🙌 [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 May 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:id65fx47qzvbpslqzb6dsecr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmha57kunc2i