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Dublin, 28 August 2020: EM Ireland notes the resignation of Phil Hogan as EU Commissioner.
CEO of European Movement Ireland, Noelle O Connell commented,
“I wish to acknowledge the role played by Mr Hogan from 2014 to 2019 as European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development and since last December as European Commissioner for Trade. European Movement Ireland wishes to thank him for his support over the years and for being an advocate for Ireland’s place in Europe.”
More information on the process of the nomination and appointment of a new European Commissioner can be found in our Just the Facts briefing here.
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