# Climate breakdown: Is the EU adapting to the new normal? Europe's summer of disasters

https://mins.news/en/item/74104

- France 24, 2026-09-25 14:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/talking-europe/20260925-climate-breakdown-is-the-eu-adapting-to-the-new-normal-europe-s-summer-of-disasters

> Europe has been described as enduring a year of disasters. In 2026, heatwaves have been linked to more than 30,000 excess deaths, while mega wildfires, nuclear plant shutdowns, pressure on gas plants, drought-hit hydropower, volatile electricity prices and major disruption to crops and farming have compounded the crisis.

## Stories

- [European Heatwave Wildfire and Drought Crisis](https://mins.news/en/topic/european-heatwave-and-drought) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/european-heatwave-and-drought.md

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