# France announces €1 billion aid for farmers after climate-hit summer

https://mins.news/en/item/45639

- France 24, 2026-09-04 15:12 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260904-france-announces-%E2%82%AC1-billion-aid-for-farmers-after-climate-hit-summer

> France endured its hottest summer on record, alongside heatwaves, drought and extensive wildfires. Extreme weather has continued into September, with five departments under orange alerts for several days and temperatures forecast to reach 40°C in some areas. The agriculture minister announced more than €1 billion in aid for the badly affected farming sector.

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