Interview with france24: How will European politicians react to a summer of extreme heat?
24. August 2026

Europe this summer has had to face record breaking temperatures, which caused droughts, deaths, and caused devastating wildfires. While the latest heat dome has dissipated, the damage remains – the continent continues to be the fastest warming globally. Will this summer serve as a global climate reckoning? Answer with Stefan Aykut, professor of sociology at the University of Hamburg.
Link to the interview: https://www.france24.com/en/how-will-european-politicians-react-to-a-summer-of-extreme-heat

