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European Commissioner for European Green Deal Frans Timmermans speaks during a media conference on threats of climate change and environmental degradation on peace, security.

Video. Frans Timmermans resigns from key EU climate job to run for Dutch PM

Updated: 27/08/2023 - 21:39 GMT+2

Frans Timmermans, the man tasked with spearheading the EU's ambitious climate policies, has resigned from the Commission to return to Dutch politics in the hope of becoming the country's next prime minister.

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