Press release – Hearing of Executive Vice-President-designate Teresa Ribera Rodríguez
Brussels, 12 November
The European Parliament Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) held a hearing with Teresa Ribera Rodríguez, Executive Vice-President-designate for Digital Era and Democracy, in charge of Climate Action, on 12 November 2024.
During the hearing, the Committee questioned the candidate on her priorities for the next five years, her vision for the European Green Deal, and her commitment to transparency and accountability.
Ribera Rodríguez emphasised the importance of the European Green Deal, describing it as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to transform the European economy and society towards a more sustainable future.
“We need to accelerate the transition to a climate-neutral economy, but in a way that ensures a just and fair transition for all,” she said. “We need to invest in innovation, create new green jobs, and protect the most vulnerable in our societies.”
She also stressed the importance of transparency and accountability, saying that “the public has a right to know how their tax money is being spent, and to hold their elected representatives to account.”
The Committee also discussed the specific challenges facing the European Green Deal, such as the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote energy efficiency, and protect biodiversity.
Ribera Rodríguez said that she was confident that the European Union could meet these challenges, but that it would require “political will, public support, and international cooperation”.
“We need to work together to build a more sustainable future for our planet and its people,” she said. “I am confident that we can do it.”
The hearing with Teresa Ribera Rodríguez was part of the European Parliament’s scrutiny process of the new Commission. The Parliament must approve the full Commission before it can take office.
Press release – Hearing of Executive Vice-President-designate Teresa Ribera Rodríguez
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