Slovakia & European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service

Slovakia: Slovakia registered a new record temperature of 41C.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: C3S confirmed June 2026 as the hottest June on record for Western Europe.

Slovakia: Slovakia faced top-level heat warnings, with temperatures expected to reach 38C, indicating the heatwave's spread to Eastern Europe.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: The European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service, represented by its deputy director Samantha Burgess, explained that the hot weather was due to a 'heat dome' of trapped air, providing meteorological context.

Slovakia: Slovakia was warned of looming extreme fire conditions, but no major fires were reported. The risk highlighted the expanding fire season.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: The EU climate service provided data on Europe's warming and wildfire emissions, informing the crisis response.

Slovakia: Slovakia sent Black Hawk helicopters to France.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: Copernicus provided emergency mapping and data showing Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average.