Joint Research Centre

European heatwave, drought, and logistics crisis intensifies

1070 clusters · 4969 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Europe experiences record-breaking heat during summer of 2026

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.

Balkans and Italy: Extreme storms, flooding, and temperature

312 clusters · 880 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Bulgaria faces high fire risk amid unseasonably warm weather

Weather patterns across the Balkans and Central Europe continue to fluctuate between extreme heat and atmospheric instability. In Italy, a massive Atlantic disturbance caused significant disruption, with Tuscany recordin

Global coffee price volatility and supply pressures

17 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Coffee prices rise globally amid weather concerns in Brazil and Vietnam

Global coffee markets remain volatile due to supply concerns and climate risks. Analysts have previously warned of potential price increases exceeding 300 percent, driven by harvest delays in Brazil and declining U.S. Ar

European agricultural funding and stability demands

3 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Austria urges EU to maintain strong agricultural policy

Agricultural stakeholders in Austria and Germany continue to advocate for financial stability and policy reforms. In Germany, approximately 500 farmers and representatives led by the Bavarian Farmers' Association (BBV) d

European agricultural policy and drought response

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: European agriculture faces severe drought losses and rising production costs

Agricultural policy in Europe is increasingly focused on addressing drought-related crises and long-term sector sustainability. In Hungary, a new decree introduced an “automatic vis maior” mechanism to assist farmers fol

Automotive industry repair and maintenance challenges

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Electric vehicles threaten automotive repair industry

The automotive industry is navigating challenges related to manufacturing quality, repair costs, and the long-term impact of the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). In China, high repair costs for EVs have been highl

European river droughts and water quality degradation

9 clusters · 139 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Europe experiences record drought across ten countries

Extreme low water levels in major European rivers, including the Rhine, Main, Elbe, Danube, and Po, have led to significant environmental, archaeological, and economic disruptions. Receding riverbeds have revealed decade

Social isolation and loneliness trends in Europe

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: European study links smoking to increased social isolation

Social analyses and research in Europe have highlighted growing trends of loneliness and social isolation across different demographics. Initial data focused on young adults and students, with reports indicating that ov

European agricultural regulatory and economic pressures

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: European agriculture faces rising costs and regulatory shifts

European agricultural producers are navigating a complex landscape of regulatory changes and economic pressures. Initial concerns centered on proposed European Union regulations to tighten pesticide residue limits on imp

Land degradation and desertification in Greece

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Greece addresses energy regulation and desertification risks

A report from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) indicates that desertification affects 36% of Greece’s territory, with approximately 73% of the country experiencing some form of land degradation. This