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Press conference of Phil Hogan, Member of the EC in charge of Agriculture and Rural Development, on the Common Agricultural Policy after 2020.

Phil Hogan resignation is a chance to bring trade “in line with climate ambition”

28 August 2020 The resignation of Irish EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan is an opportunity to bring trade policy in line with climate ambition, Europe’s leading environmental coalition has said. Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe has urged the European Commission President Ursla von der Leyen to seek a new commissioner Read more…

By Kayle Crosson, 4 yearsAugust 28, 2020 ago

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Big Phil backs Mercosur to rein in Bolsonaro on climate

October 2nd, 2019 Phil Hogan has said that the controversial Mercosur trade deal gives the EU “some leverage” to work with Brazil on environmental issues such as deforestation in the Amazon. Mr Hogan was speaking earlier this week during a hearing for his nomination as Trade Commissioner during which he Read more…

By Kayle Crosson, 5 yearsOctober 2, 2019 ago