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News article17 February 2010Directorate-General for Climate Action

Statement of Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, on the creation of DG CLIMA

Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, stated on 17 February 2010: "The DG CLIMA has been created today. Now we can start - I am pleased that the decision is taken at the very first College meeting. It underlines the fact that...

Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, stated on 17 February 2010: "The DG CLIMA has been created today. Now we can start - I am pleased that the decision is taken at the very first College meeting. It underlines the fact that the Commission as a whole gives priority to Climate Action, and it shows that the EU can take quick decisions when needed. With the newly appointed Director-General Jos Delbeke, who will come with core staff already working on climate action, we will have  a very good beginning to take the lead of the EU's Climate Action agenda."

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17 February 2010
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Directorate-General for Climate Action