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Jean-Paul Huber · 07/02/2026

Dispute over Figure of 10,000 Heat Deaths: Écologistes Demand Vote of No Confidence, Government Disputes

Paris - 02.07.2026: In France, the political dispute over the consequences of the recent heatwave is intensifying. Members of the party Les Écologistes accused the government of lacking preparation and cited a figure of 10,000 deaths said to be attributable to the heat. At the same time, the parliamentary group announced a motion of no confidence against the cabinet of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.Lecornu clearly rejected the cited figure in…

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