About: Jeppe Kofod

Danish MEP: ‘Fight continues’ for renewable energy in Europe
The 32% renewable energy objective for 2030 agreed at the EU level in June was a good result, says Jeppe Kofod, but it’s still insufficient to live up to the Paris accord, he told EURACTIV in an interview, setting out the agenda for clean energy battles in the years ahead.
Panama Papers inquiry sets its sights on Neelie Kroes
The new committee of inquiry into the Panama Papers has voted to stretch its mandate to cover the Bahamas leaks, the latest offshore revelations which directly implicate the former Commissioner Neelie Kroes. EURACTIV France reports.
European Parliament backs TTIP, rejects ISDS
Parliament adopted a resolution supporting the transatlantic trade deal on Wednesday (8 July), but rejected a key US demand for an extra-judicial arbitration mechanism. EURACTIV France reports.
EU needs to increase ‘taxparency’
New measures are urgently needed to counter tax evasion, which costs Europe billions of euros each year, argues Jeppe Kofod.