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Pedestrians walk next to a mist machine in Thisio district of Athens during a heatwave, July 2025.

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Video. Air con or not? The facts behind the politicised battle to stay cool

Updated: 26/06/2026 - 15:35 GMT+2

French politicians have drawn ideological battle lines over air conditioning as Europe struggles with record-breaking temperatures. What do experts say about the debate?

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