Heatwave in France: Marine Tondelier Accuses Government of Lack of Preparation

The exceptionally early heatwave in France not only places strain on the daily lives of millions of people but is increasingly becoming a political conflict issue. While large parts of the country suffer under temperatures of up to 39 degrees Celsius and numerous départements are under heightened heat warnings, the government of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is coming under pressure for its crisis management. The chairwoman of the Green Party Les Écologistes, Marine Tondelier, expressed herself especially clearly. She said she was "shaken" by the insufficient level of government preparation ...