Janez Potočnik, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Janez Potočnik

Slovenian politician

Date of Birth: 22-Mar-1958

Place of Birth: Kropa, Slovenia

Profession: politician, minister, economist, university teacher

Nationality: Slovenia

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Janez Potocnik (pronounced ['ja?n?s p?'t?t?nik]; 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.