In 2025, Europe faced record heatwaves and floods, resulting in over 24,000 heat-related deaths and €43 billion in economic losses. Scientists attributed the vast majority of these fatalities to human-induced climate change, with Spain, Italy, and Romania being hardest hit. As the world’s fastest-warming continent, experts warn these extreme events now represent a “new normal.” Future projections suggest annual climate-related costs could triple by 2029.
Date: December 27, 2025. Source: euronews.com