Gert Jan Koopman

Gert Jan Koopman is a prominent Dutch diplomat and the head of the Directorate-General for Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR) of the European Commission. His work focuses on the European Union's relationship with its neighboring countries, particularly in Eastern Europe. Koopman has been an advocate for Ukraine's integration into the EU and has actively participated in discussions regarding the implications of the ongoing conflict with Russia. Recently, he emphasized the importance of assessing the necessity and proportionality of Ukraine's martial law measures during a conference on Ukraine's EU accession.