Janez Potočnik
Janez Potočnik (pronounced [ˈjaːnɛs pɔˈtɔtʃnik]; born 22 March 1958) is a Slovenian politician who served as European Commissioner for Environment from 2009 until 2014. He was formerly Slovenia's Minister for European Affairs. In November 2014, he became co-chair of the International Resource Panel (IRP), a forum of scientists and experts working on natural resources management.
Janez Potočnik | |
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Official portrait, 2014 | |
| European Commissioner for the Environment | |
| In office 9 February 2010 – 1 November 2014 | |
| President | José Manuel Barroso |
| Preceded by | Stavros Dimas |
| Succeeded by | Karmenu Vella (Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries) |
| European Commissioner for Science and Research | |
| In office 22 November 2004 – 9 February 2010 | |
| President | José Manuel Barroso |
| Preceded by | Louis Michel (Research) |
| Succeeded by | Máire Geoghegan-Quinn (Research, Innovation and Science) |
| European Commissioner for Enlargement | |
| In office 1 May 2004 – 21 November 2004 Served with Günter Verheugen | |
| President | Romano Prodi |
| Preceded by | Günter Verheugen |
| Succeeded by | Olli Rehn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 March 1958 Kropa, Yugoslavia (now Slovenia) |
| Political party | Liberal Democracy |
| Alma mater | University of Ljubljana |
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