France 24 • June 27, 2026 08:50

Did the French government prepare for this or not?

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The heatwave that has gripped Europe for days is slowly shifting eastward, bringing some relief to France. But healthcare services continue to face intense pressure, prompting the Paris region to activate an emergency hospital plan. The French government continues to face criticism over its long-term response to climate change-driven heatwaves, with school closures and a lack of air conditioning in hospitals and retirement homes highlighting ongoing concerns. Peter O'Brien reports.

Story Timeline

Mon 12:00 - UN News Americas

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Thu 07:58 - WTOP

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Fri 13:23 - Reuters

Paris Fete de la Musique to go ahead Sunday despite heatwave, minister says - Reuters

Sat 02:00 - Le Monde.fr

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Sat 07:00 - The Guardian

‘A kind of massive rave’: Paris braces for 2m revellers as Fête de la Musique returns amid heatwave warnings

Sat 08:17 - The Guardian

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Sat 11:05 - France 24

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Sat 14:53 - France 24

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Sat 17:23 - Reuters

France bans alcohol consumption at music festivals under red heatwave alert - Reuters

Sat 18:20 - DW All

France bans alcohol at music festival events amid heatwave alert

Sat 18:20 - DW Top

France bans alcohol at music festival events amid heatwave alert

Sat 18:20 - DW All

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Sat 18:20 - DW Top

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Sat 22:47 - FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Too hot for hops: France bans booze at music festival, many public places - FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Sun 00:18 - DW.com

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Sun 00:29 - BBC

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Sun 06:03 - Sortir à Paris

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Sun 08:43 - France 24

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Sun 09:14 - France 24

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Sun 12:58 - Politico EU

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Sun 15:22 - BBC Europe

Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival

Sun 15:22 - BBC Europe

Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival

Mon 12:50 - Euronews

Canal Saint-Martin becomes cooling spot as heatwave grips Paris

Tue 06:55 - Euronews

Brussels residents cool off in fountains as heatwave grips Belgium

Wed 12:35 - The Bulletin (BE)

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Wed 15:23 - BBC Headlines

Red warning in effect until midnight in parts of England and Wales

Thu 09:23 - BBC Headlines

Austrian GP declared heat-hazard race amid heatwave

Fri 09:20 - BBC Headlines

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Fri 09:32 - France 24

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Fri 10:24 - BBC Headlines

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Fri 12:40 - France 24

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Fri 15:01 - Euronews

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Fri 16:05 - France 24

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Fri 19:26 - France 24