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Diána Ürge-Vorsatz, climate researcher and professor at CEU

Video. Ending Europe's fossil fuel habit requires 'bravery', says IPCC expert

Updated: 26/05/2026 - 6:33 GMT+2

'Budapest will also hit 50°C, the only question is when', predicts Hungarian climate scientist Diána Ürge-Vorsatz, a professor at CEU.

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