Former Dutch minister advocated reducing CO2 emissions and is now questioned for announcing his wedding with 300 guests who will travel by plane

Por Carlos Valencia
5 August, 2026

Rob Jetten, former Climate Minister of the Netherlands, pushed for higher taxes on flights to curb CO2. He will now marry in Spain with 300 guests who will cross the continent by plane to join him.

Facebook/Rob Jetten

His defenders say it is his private life and that no one gives up celebrating their wedding because of a public policy. His critics respond that anyone who demands climate sacrifices from millions of citizens should be the first to comply, not the exception.

Facebook/Rob Jetten

Are climate rules the same for everyone, or only for those who cannot afford an exception?

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