Wopke Hoekstra, the interim climate and tax commissioner, is set to serve a full term in Ursula von der Leyen’s second EU executive after gaining support from various political groups in the European Parliament. He aims for a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and is committed to phasing out ICE cars by 2035. Hoekstra's expanded role includes tax matters, where he seeks collaboration among member states. He will lead the EU at COP29, emphasizing the need for global cooperation on emissions reduction amidst geopolitical tensions. Climate campaigners express cautious optimism about his commitments.