Published on
01/07/2026 - 20:30 GMT+2
Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, heating up at roughly twice the global average rate. As temperatures continue to rise, a critical question emerges: is Europe prepared for a hotter future?
This question is the centre of this edition of The Ring from the European Parliament in Brussels, featuring Italian Green Benedetta Scuderi and German EPP Andrea Wechsler.
The challenge goes far beyond climate policy. Cities are struggling to deal with extreme heat, energy systems are facing growing pressure, and governments are being forced to find new ways of protecting society’s most vulnerable.
