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Germany: over 5,000 deaths attributed to June's heatwave

The Robert Koch Institute estimates over 5,000 deaths linked to extreme temperatures in Germany in June 2026.

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The country, less prepared than France, records a record excess mortality during heatwaves.

Experts call for strengthened emergency plans for upcoming summers.

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Ce bilan alarmant révèle les lacunes des systèmes de santé européens face aux canicules, un phénomène appelé à s’aggraver avec le réchauffement climatique. Il interpelle sur la nécessité de stratégies préventives ciblées.

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