One heatwave, 3,500 dead: EU promises climate resilience plan this autumn
10-07-2026
EU PERSPECTIVES - Europe's June heatwave killed at least 3,500 people. The European Commission now promises a new climate resilience framework to stop it happening again. Read more
Commissioner Hadja Lahbib told MEPs the June heatwave's death toll may still rise as final figures come in. Photo: EP