EconomyThe hidden bill: How Europe’s scorching summers are reshaping national budgets

Another summer of record heat, drought and wildfires is saddling European governments with costs that will emerge months later through emergency relief, farm compensation, infrastructure repairs, unpaid taxes and food inflation.

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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-08-31 05:00Original