# Heat Waves May Cost France Up to €15 Billion, Minister Says

https://mins.news/en/item/21132

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-13 10:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/heat-waves-may-cost-france-up-to-15-billion-minister-says?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7d9cc1b3146000015afda1

> A French government minister said this summer’s heat waves could cost the country as much as €15 billion ($17.3 billion), according to Les Echos.

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