AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeatwave Crisis in Europe: A record-breaking heatwave is battering Western and Central Europe, with France again hitting its hottest June day (44.3°C in Pissos) and tens of thousands of homes left without power after heat-damaged infrastructure; Public Health Warning: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the extreme heat is closing schools and putting people’s health at risk, urging climate-resilient health systems; Scale of the Impact: AFP estimates show at least 94 million Europeans could face temperatures above 35°C on Wednesday, with hundreds of millions above 30°C; Adaptation Reality Check: Reports note Europe’s low air-conditioning use due to older building stock and energy/cost factors, leaving communities more exposed; Hungary in the Heat Picture: Forecasts also flag Hungary among countries affected by the extreme temperatures, underscoring the need for local preparedness. V4 Cooperation: Separately, V4 leaders met in Gödöllő to reboot regional coordination, including on balancing the green transition with competitiveness and reviewing EU climate policy tools like the ETS.
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