Climate summit in Dubai: Wopke Hoekstra’s diplomatic battle

This week, negotiations for a new climate agreement enter the decisive phase. On behalf of Europe, Wopke Hoekstra will lead the negotiations. But geopolitical relations have only gotten worse in recent years, says editor Michel Kerres. What diplomatic battles await Hoekstra?

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Guest:
Michel Kerres
Presentation:
Egbert Kalse
Editorial:
Ruben Pest, Lotteke Boogert
Edit:
Marco Raaphorst
Photo:
Giuseppe CACACE / AFP



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