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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 15/10/2026

Great talking with EU forest value chain companies – they create jobs, help meet climate goals and grow our bioeconomy. We spoke about active forest management, predictability and sector diversity as key to boosting EU’s climate, competitiveness and independence.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 15/10/2026

In the end, climate resilience starts at the local level. Great to talk with mayors and regional representatives from all over Europe today at the EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony. We had an important conversation on climate action and resilience.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 15/10/2026

Important to meet today with stakeholders and discuss CBAM. Their feedback is invaluable to accelerate effective implementation, assess what works and what could be improved.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 14/10/2026

📍🇫🇷 Un excellent accueil de la ministre Monique Barbut à Paris. We had a very good exchange on the Emissions Trading System, CBAM, preparations for COP31.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 14/10/2026

📍🇫🇷Great to catch up on geopolitics, energy, climate and the economy with Gabriel Attal in Paris.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 14/10/2026

📍🇫🇷 Very good discussion with representatives of industries and clean tech in Paris. We had a fruitful exchange on the energy transition, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, and the review of the Emissions Trading System.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 13/10/2026

📍🇫🇷 Toujours un plaisir de rencontrer le ministre @rolandlescure.bsky.social, cette fois-ci à Bercy. We had an excellent discussion on a range of important tax policy files.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 13/10/2026

🇫🇷Started my visit in Paris with a speech at the @Courdescomptes this morning. We need to invest in the clean transition, for climate, competitiveness and independence. My speech 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 12/10/2026

Finished the day speaking to the press with Minister @darraghobrientd.bsky.social We explained how the discussions went on the ETS and COP31 with Ministers today. My remarks 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/detail/en/SP...

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 12/10/2026

📍🇱🇺 Today, I’m at the first EU Environment @eucouncilnewsroom.bsky.social of Ireland’s Presidency. The discussions with Member States are focussed on the EU Emissions Trading System and preparations for COP31.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 09/10/2026

Great to meet 🇨🇿 Minister Schillerová on the margins of the #ECOFIN @eucouncilnewsroom.bsky.social to discuss a wide range of taxation files.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 09/10/2026

In 🇱🇺 today for the ECOFIN Council to discuss windfall profits, international climate finance conclusions, the Mind the Gap report, and the updated list of non-cooperative jurisdictions. See my doorsteps for more 👉🏻 newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20261...

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 08/10/2026

Important and constructive meeting with the COP31 leadership Murat Kurum and @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social on what the EU expects at COP31. We will continue to be in contact over the coming weeks to work together ahead of COP31.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 08/10/2026

📍🇫🇯 The COP31 Presidencies, the Climate Ministers and scientists had the opportunity to outline what their priorities are for COP31. I also outlined the EU priorities for COP31 My speech 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 08/10/2026

📍🇫🇯 I had the chance to speak at an event organised by Vanuatu and the Netherlands on the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Climate Change. I commend the tireless work of young people and civil society whose advocacy and determination contributed to this result.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 07/10/2026

📍🇫🇯 Very good meeting with 🇳🇿 Minister Simon Watts. We share a similar vision for COP31: more clean electrification is very much needed.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 07/10/2026

As always, good to meet with 🇮🇳 Minister Bhupender Yadav. We discussed our expectations for COP31, specifically on clean electrification and on the role of science.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 06/10/2026

For my full speech ➡️https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/SPEECH_26_2085

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 06/10/2026

Tonight, in Fiji 🇫🇯, after a long day in Tuvalu, I delivered remarks on behalf of the EU at the pre-COP31 meeting. For the 🇪🇺, staying as close as possible to 1.5°C and getting back below 1.5, remains the non-negotiable goal.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 05/10/2026

Great to be in Fiji 🇫🇯 for the pre-COP31 meetings with ministers. Climate change is a challenge for all, but for the Islands it is existential. That is why the EU’s engagement at the pre-COP in Fiji is so important.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

Great to meet many young people today to discuss climate action and the preparations to COP31. We had a constructive conversation on mitigation, adaptation, just transition, access to climate finance, and the meaningful participation of young people.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

Great to share the stage with CEO Paul Walsh of European Cycling Industries yesterday. We had an interesting conversation about the importance of cycling and e-bikes as alternative modes of transport to support the transition to cleaner mobility.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

Climate action and competitiveness go hand in hand. Yesterday at the 🇪🇺 Forum for Family Businesses, I spoke about the strength of family businesses’ long-term focus, and how the ETS and CBAM can help drive investment, innovation and a level playing field for European industry.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 29/09/2026

As part of my visit to 🇮🇪, it was great to catch up with Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee. We discussed geopolitics and creating stronger ties between the 🇪🇺 and like-minded partners.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 28/09/2026

Important to meet with industry and business representatives here in Ireland. We discussed how to accelerate grid expansion, renewables and permitting. Creating the right conditions for clean-tech investment and growth is key.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 28/09/2026

Very good meeting Tánaiste and Minister for Finance @simonharrisireland.bsky.social in Dublin today. We discussed the Irish Presidency’s ongoing work on taxation, including tobacco, omnibus and DAC, as well as the MFF negotiations.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 28/09/2026

Great to start my visit to Ireland 🇮🇪 with a meeting with Minister @darraghobrientd.bsky.social It was very good to see him again after UNGA. Really appreciate his leadership and engagement on ETS and COP31.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 24/09/2026

We also discussed the importance of enhancing clean tech investments, making circularity into a business case and premium predictable regulations.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 24/09/2026

Very constructive roundtable with business representatives organised by B-Team lead by IKEA CEO Jesper Brodin. We reiterated the importance of climate, competitiveness and independence going hand in hand.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 24/09/2026

Good to meet UAE 🇦🇪 Minister Amna Al Dahak. We looked back at the successful UAE COP presidency and discussed the themes for the upcoming COP.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 23/09/2026

Had a valuable discussion on Clean Tech Partnerships with my good friend 🇨🇦 Minister @melaniejolycan.bsky.social and investors, facilitated by the Sequoia Climate Foundation. We discussed how to shape the opportunities of the EU-Canada partnership, specifically in the domain of clean tech.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 23/09/2026

Participated in the 3rd dialogue in the COP31-IEA High-Level Energy Transitions Dialogue series, and the Solutions Dialogue on Energy Transitions with Dr. Fatih Birol. We had a good exchange on the role of clean energy in strengthening energy security and supporting the transition.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 23/09/2026

At UNGA ,we also touched base with our EU Member States on the preparations for COP31. At the @irishmissionun.bsky.social, we discussed our common agenda, in particular on electrification.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 23/09/2026

Great to be at the @americaisallin.com event with @governor.ca.gov to discuss climate, competitiveness, and independence. California is doing a truly impressive job in marrying its climate ambition with spectacular growth. We’ll further step up our collaboration in carbon markets and clean tech.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 22/09/2026

In the 20 years since California's carbon emission peak in 2004, we've both slashed those emissions by 28% and nearly doubled our economy. The Golden State’s economy is growing BECAUSE of our climate action, not despite it. #ClimateWeekNYC

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

Important to attend the High Ambition Coalition event. Thanks to the Republic of the 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands for convening and pushing to keep science at the heart of the Paris Agreement. Science underpins all we do to tackle climate change, and it must remain at the core of our efforts.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

We also discussed the EU’s diplomatic expectations regarding the invites and organisation of the COP. The EU is looking forward to continuing the work done in the past COPs and implement our commitments.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

🇹🇷Good to meet again with Murat Kurum, COP31 President-Designate. Clean electrification is an important priority for COP31. To transition away from fossil fuels, we need to double down on electrification, scaling clean power, grids and the technologies that can accelerate the transition.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

Good to meet 🇿🇦 South Africa’s Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, David Maynier, at #UNGA South Africa has been a close partner and ally when it comes to climate action. Looking forward to continuing our collaboration and working together at COP31.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

Great to catch up again with senator @senwhitehouse.bsky.social here in New York 🇺🇸. We discussed EU-US relations, carbon pricing, and the ramifications of climate change for the insurance sector.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

Arrived in the 🇺🇸 for the United Nationa General Assembly, a unique gathering where the whole world comes together. I’m here to discuss energy security, international climate cooperation, economic affairs, and preparations for COP31. Looking forward to the conversations.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026

4/4 This would be a truly historic step: it’s a status that doesn’t yet exist under the Treaties but it’s a fundamental strategic move given how closely aligned we are on values, international trade, AI, climate change, the Arctic and geopolitics.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026

3/4 The headline however was a big announcement: the EU is opening the door to Canada becoming the first associate member of the EU.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026

2/4 Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney was also in attendance. She tackled the big issues that will shape 🇪🇺 in the years ahead: war and peace, climate change (she described this summer as the “summer of truth”) and the rise of AI framed around the need for human agency.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026

1/4 Today President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu delivered her State of the Union address in the @europarl.europa.eu in Strasbourg. Every year, this is a landmark moment for Europe setting the political direction for the coming year – and it brings together Commissioners, MEPs, and Europeans. 🧵

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 15/09/2026

Good to meet with 🇬🇧 Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social A pleasure to meet and discuss the important topics ahead: the Emissions Trading System, the road to COP31 and the COP itself.

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