• @r_13
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    931 year ago

    Headline implies he’s a fossil fuel company man, but the article points out that he supports elimination of fossil fuel subsidies and believes that fossil fuels have no future.

    • qaz
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      701 year ago

      He was a lot less ambitious about combatting climate change when he was still in The Hague. It seems like he just changes his stance based on his environment/job.

      • Zorque
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        291 year ago

        Or he’s looking for jobs that suit his changing opinions.

        Hopefully he does a good job, should he get the position.

        • Plantee
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          1 year ago

          Of course that could be the case, but less than a year ago, he almost caused the collapse of the Dutch government on the sustainability of agriculture in the country.

          At least I can’t see an honest motivation other than his own opportunities.

            • Plantee
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              It was in August of last year apparently (does time fly). He suddenly wanted to discuss the agreed upon nitrogen-plans at the start of the formation of the government. This, to try to regain trust from traditional supporters of the party, farmers. They have been in recent times moving to a dedicated farmers party.

              De harde maar omstreden deadline van 2030 is daarbij voor de CDA-voorman niet langer ´heilig´.

              De boerenachterban, die traditioneel op het CDA stemde, loopt weg juist door het stikstofbeleid van dit kabinet^1.

        • @daellat
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          111 year ago

          I really don’t think he is changing any opinion and I don’t think he’s a good fit. Actually I have no idea why they picked this guy at all.

          • Malta Soron
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            21 year ago

            Because he’s buddies with Rutte and his own party will be decimated in the upcoming election, so he needs a new job.

    • theinspectorst
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      361 year ago

      Hoekstra held commercial positions at Shell from 2002 to 2004

      Literally a guy who worked for Shell for two years, two decades ago, when he was in his 20s.

      This is a non-headline. Very poor form by the Guardian.