We learnt with great sadness that Ritt Bjerregaard, former Commissioner for Environment (1995-1999), has passed away.
At the forefront of environmental issues, she paved the way for the green transition in the EU.
Our thoughts are with her family and friends.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1617152117025677312
@EU_Commission
It is fine to say someone died; there is no need to use a euphemism like "passed away".