WorldWhy are European leaders staying silent after a summer of climate shock?

Lethal heatwaves and wildfires have widened the divide between voters demanding climate action and politicians reluctant to confront the long-term choices required by global heating. The article says short-termism, polarisation and cost-of-living fears have silenced much of Europe’s political mainstream, despite mounting evidence of the crisis.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-26 14:40Original