Speaking points by Climate Action and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete on the ratification of the Paris agreement
European Commission – Speech – [Check Against Delivery] Brussels, 30 September 2016 Press Conference, Extraordinary Environment Council Firstly, I would like to thank László and the Slovak Presidency for convening this extraordinary meeting of the Environment Council. This is indeed an extraordinary day. A historic day.
Source: EU Com – energy
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