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Brussels Hits 44°C, EU Urged to Call Emergency Summit

6/26/2026

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Brussels hit 44 °C on June 23, 2026 amid a record-breaking heat wave.
The European Green Party urged an emergency summit in Brussels to boost heat-protection measures.
Nighttime temperatures this week stayed unusually high, raising the risk of heat-related health problems.
EU leaders are asked to reinforce the Green Deal in the emergency response.
The heat wave is expected to shift eastward toward Poland over the weekend.

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Brussels hit 44 °C on June 23, 2026 amid a record-breaking heat wave.
The European Green Party urged an emergency summit in Brussels to boost heat-protection measures.
Nighttime temperatures this week stayed unusually high, raising the risk of heat-related health problems.
EU leaders are asked to reinforce the Green Deal in the emergency response.
The heat wave is expected to shift eastward toward Poland over the weekend.