WorldEuropean drought shrivels crops despite farmers’ best efforts to adapt

This summer’s drought across much of Europe is inflicting heavy damage on crops, including potatoes in the Netherlands and corn in Bosnia. Dutch sustainability-focused bank Triodos warns the losses could cut EU GDP by 1% in 2026, or about €180 billion.

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