15
Sep
2026
Devastating heatwaves, wildfires and droughts in Europe: lessons from summer 2026 (debate)
Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, EUR 180 billion has been burned in these months of atrocious heat. The hottest summer ever seen, the coolest of the next. €180 billion is a percentage point of European GDP and is the same value as the EU budget, which supports the CAP, cohesion funds, research and innovation in a year. Burnt, literally. The growth expected for the Union in the coming year ha…