From Brussels: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to develop new tools to address the worsening climate. A recent summer heat wave had devastating effects, drying up rivers and resulting in tens of thousands of deaths across the European Union. The heat wave's impact was felt from Portugal to Hungary.

Further details about the plans are available from the European Commission. The recent extreme weather has highlighted the need for new approaches to meet the challenges of a changing climate.

The European Union is taking steps to respond to the increasing instability caused by climate change, with new initiatives expected to be announced.