Germany’s unprecedented toll of 16,000 heat-related deaths exposes the country’s vulnerabilities
- Posted on October 3, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Germany’s unprecedented toll of 16,000 heat-related deaths exposes the country’s vulnerabilities
Because Germany’s federal states and municipalities are responsible for climate adaptation measures, while the federal government can intervene only after a crisis has occurred, no nationwide heat action plan has been developed.
