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Four out of five Europeans say they have been affected by extreme weather, according to new research by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and Eurofound.

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Video. Who in Europe is the most affected by extreme heatwaves?

Updated: 08/07/2026 - 10:14 GMT+2

Europeans are experiencing another record-breaking heatwave, but not everyone is affected equally. Who is the most affected by these extreme climate events on the old continent?

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