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Franciscus Cornelis Gerardus Maria "Frans" Timmermans (Dutch pronunciation: [frɑnˈsɪskʏs kɔrˈneːlɪs xeːˈrɑrdʏs frɑns ˈtɪmərˌmɑns]; born 6 May 1961) is a Dutch politician who served as Executive Vice President of the European Commission for the European Green Deal and European Commissioner for Climate Action in the von der ...
Dec 1, 2019 · Frans Timmermans resigned from the EU Commission in August 2023, after leading the European Green Deal and other environmental and climate policies. Learn about his biography, responsibilities, media gallery, transparency and social media.
Aug 22, 2023 · Frans Timmermans, the Commission's executive vice president and climate chief, resigned to run for the left-wing alliance in the Netherlands' November election. He was replaced by Maroš Šefčovič, who will lead the EU's climate policy amid growing resistance and challenges.
Aug 21, 2023 · Frans Timmermans, the EU's climate chief and Green Deal architect, will resign to lead a Labor-Green alliance in the Netherlands' election. His departure leaves five key questions unanswered for the bloc's green agenda, such as the 2040 target, carbon capture and climate diplomacy.
Aug 22, 2023 · Aug. 22, 2023. Frans Timmermans, the European Union’s climate chief, will leave his position in Brussels to become a candidate in coming elections in the Netherlands, the European Commission ...
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Aug 22, 2023 · The European Commission announced the departure of Frans Timmermans, the first vice president and climate chief, hours after he was confirmed as the leader of a left-wing coalition for an upcoming Dutch election.
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Find the latest news and updates on Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans, who leads the European Green Deal and the EU's climate and environmental policies. See his speeches, remarks, meetings and events on various topics and issues.
