European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service & Stéphanie Rist

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

Stéphanie Rist: French health minister reported excess deaths and warned of lingering impacts.

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.

Stéphanie Rist: Stéphanie Rist, French Health Minister, reported an increase in emergency ward visits, highlighting the strain on healthcare services.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: The European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service>>> reported that Europe has warmed twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s, with heatwaves becoming more frequent and severe.

Stéphanie Rist: Stéphanie Rist>>>, the French Health Minister, urged caution regarding the heatwave, even as people become accustomed to such events.

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

Stéphanie Rist: French Health Minister Rist reported excess deaths and noted a clear increase among those over 45.