Brussels' next top official, Ursula von der Leyen, will take office on Sunday after winning a comfortable parliamentary majority for her plan to build a green superpower, AFP reports.
The 61-year-old conservative takes office with Europe challenged to find its new role alongside geopolitical and economic giants, US and China.
Before the parliament voting, she vowed to fight the climate crisis, as German conservative told the European Parliament that fighting climate change was an "existential" challenge and she would ensure money was provided to help adapt economies to lower fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Speaking ahead of a final vote in the chamber to confirm her as European Commission president from December 1 and also confirm the other Commission members, von der Leyen said: "We don't have a moment to waste any more on fighting climate change."
She said that transition towards "climate neutrality" by mid-century had to be achieved in a "sustainable way", meaning it must keep on board workers, regions and governments that still rely on coal for jobs, energy needs and economic growth.
"It must be inclusive or it will not happen at all," she said.
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