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EU Commission HQ shuts down air conditioning for lower staffers, but keeps it on for most commissioners

'It's like feudalism,' commission staffer tells Politico, referring to how the upper floors occupied by commissioners – the EU executive – kept their air conditioning27 June 2026

France eases red heat alerts as temperatures gradually drop

Red heat wave alerts reduced to 37 departments, with all expected to be lifted by Sunday evening, while hospitals still face mounting pressure27 June 2026

Belgium dominate New Zealand 5-1 to secure place in next round of World Cup

As things stand, Belgium set to play South Korea in Round of 3227 June 2026

Germany braces for record-breaking heat as temperatures hit 41.3C

Authorities warn of severe to extreme heat stress, especially for elderly27 June 2026

Netherlands extends Code Red alert for 4 provinces as extreme heat persists

Authorities say temperatures exceeded 38C in some areas; several public events cancelled26 June 2026

UK June temperature record broken for 4th time as heat intensifies

Met Office extends yellow thunderstorm warnings across parts of UK26 June 2026

Swiss nuclear reactors taken off grid as River Aare warms

Energy company Axpo says 2 Beznau reactor units, cooled by water from River Aare, are now fully shut down after output was gradually reduced earlier this week26 June 2026

France bans public alcohol consumption in Paris amid extreme heat wave

Paris imposes temporary restrictions on public alcohol consumption, takeaway alcohol sales to reduce heat-related health risks26 June 2026

Austria issues red heat warning, raises wildfire alert in east

National weather service says ongoing heat wave is nearing its peak26 June 2026

Hungary could meet euro adoption criteria by 2030, prime minister says

Peter Magyar backs adopting euro, saying it would bring greater stability to economy26 June 2026

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