European Commission Joint Research Centre

EU economic impact and extreme weather trends 2026

24 clusters · 470 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Imperial College study links 32,000 European heat deaths to climate change

Extreme weather and climate-related disasters are increasingly straining public finances across the European Union. Between 1980 and 2024, these events caused approximately 822 billion euros in economic losses, with one-

North Macedonia educational infrastructure and reform

12 clusters · 32 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Student issues arise in Kosovo and North Macedonia

North Macedonia is undertaking extensive educational infrastructure and curriculum reforms. A major investment of 78 million euros is targeting at least 300 facilities, including new school buildings, reconstructed facil

Hungary drought, heatwave, and agricultural crisis

104 clusters · 300 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Hungary faces massive grain harvest decline due to drought

The drought and heatwave in Hungary have intensified, with approximately 89 percent of the country experiencing medium to severe drought conditions. Research from Eötvös Loránd University indicates that half of Hungary n

Solar energy expansion in Italy

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Italy implements solar initiatives to combat energy poverty and support agriculture

Italy is experiencing a significant expansion in solar energy adoption across various sectors. Residential adoption has grown, with photovoltaic systems exceeding two million units. This includes the rise of balcony-moun

European heatwave, drought, and logistics crisis intensifies

1072 clusters · 4971 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Czech agricultural yields decline due to drought

The 2026 European heatwave and drought crisis has escalated into a widespread agricultural, economic, and logistical emergency. The summer was characterized by record-breaking heat and significant precipitation deficits.

Drought conditions in O Salnés, Spain

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: O Salnés remains under drought pre-alert following extreme summer heat

The O Salnés region in Spain has been placed under a drought pre-alert following an extreme summer heatwave. The Xunta is monitoring meteorological conditions and water levels in the Umia River and its tributaries. Sept