French govt under fire over heatwave response

France's government faces criticism from lawmakers across the political spectrum over its response to a record-breaking heatwave that swept Europe. The country recorded around one thousand excess deaths linked to the extreme heat. According to France 24, the debate centers on government preparedness and what measures could better protect citizens from future climate crises.

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