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We have only a few hours to win. Greens and the European Left Party are already on board, now we need to get the Social Democrat and Liberal MEPs on 2 key committees to reject Cañete's candidacy. Use the tools below to call on them now -- if we flood them with messages they'll know that we will hold them to account if they vote for a "petrolhead".

Here are some talking points that you can use. And always remember: The more personal your message, the more impact you will have. Let's stop this before it is too late!
  • As a concerned UK citizen, I call on you to show true climate leadership and make sure your political group reject the appointment of Miguel Arias Cañete as the next Energy and Climate Change Commissioner.
  • Mr Cañete is clearly not fit for this role. His deep ties to the oil industry and his support to dirty energy sources as Spain’s environment minister make him unsuitable for the job, while creating a huge conflict of interest.
  • Putting an oil “baron” in charge means ignoring the opinion of the majority of EU citizens who demand urgent climate action and support the transition to a green economy.
  • Instead I urge you to find a strong leader committed both to putting the EU on the path towards a clean energy future and helping lead the world to a global climate deal in 2015.
Matthias Groote, Germany - Social Democrats
Matthias Groote is member of the Environment Committee, who will question Cañete today. Let's ask him to speak up on our behalf and stop oil baron Cañete from becoming Climate Commissioner.



Martin Schulz, President of the EU Parliament
Martin Schulz is the president of the European Parliament and has been head of the Socialist and Democrats Party for several years. He can be decisive in stopping oil baron Cañete from becoming Climate Commissioner - let's make sure he knows that we want him to!



Guy Verhofstadt, Belgium - Liberal Democrats
Guy Verhofstadt is the chairman of Liberal Democrats, and could be decisive in stopping oil baron Cañete from becoming Climate Commissioner. Let's ask him to speak up on our behalf!



Kathleen Van Brempt, Belgium - Social Democrats
Kathleen Van Brempt is a very influential member in the Industry Committee, who will question Cañete Wednesday evening. Let's ask her to speak up on our behalf and stop oil baron Cañete from becoming Climate Commissioner.



We have only a few hours to win. Greens and the European Left Party are already on board, now we need to get the Social Democrat and Liberal MEPs on 2 key committees to reject Cañete's candidacy. Use the tools below to call on them now -- if we flood them with messages they'll know that we will hold them to account if they vote for a "petrolhead".

Here are some talking points that you can use. And always remember: The more personal your message, the more impact you will have. Let's stop this before it is too late!
  • As a concerned UK citizen, I call on you to show true climate leadership and make sure your political group reject the appointment of Miguel Arias Cañete as the next Energy and Climate Change Commissioner.
  • Mr Cañete is clearly not fit for this role. His deep ties to the oil industry and his support to dirty energy sources as Spain’s environment minister make him unsuitable for the job, while creating a huge conflict of interest.
  • Putting an oil “baron” in charge means ignoring the opinion of the majority of EU citizens who demand urgent climate action and support the transition to a green economy.
  • Instead I urge you to find a strong leader committed both to putting the EU on the path towards a clean energy future and helping lead the world to a global climate deal in 2015.
Matthias Groote, Germany - Social Democrats
Matthias Groote is member of the Environment Committee, who will question Cañete today. Let's ask him to speak up on our behalf and stop oil baron Cañete from becoming Climate Commissioner.



Martin Schulz, President of the EU Parliament
Martin Schulz is the president of the European Parliament and has been head of the Socialist and Democrats Party for several years. He can be decisive in stopping oil baron Cañete from becoming Climate Commissioner - let's make sure he knows that we want him to!



Guy Verhofstadt, Belgium - Liberal Democrats
Guy Verhofstadt is the chairman of Liberal Democrats, and could be decisive in stopping oil baron Cañete from becoming Climate Commissioner. Let's ask him to speak up on our behalf!



Kathleen Van Brempt, Belgium - Social Democrats
Kathleen Van Brempt is a very influential member in the Industry Committee, who will question Cañete Wednesday evening. Let's ask her to speak up on our behalf and stop oil baron Cañete from becoming Climate Commissioner.



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