Valul de căldură din Europa ar putea șterge aproape toată creșterea economică din 2026. Pierderile estimate la 180 de miliarde de euro

A heatwave in Europe could significantly hinder the EU's economic growth, with potential losses of around 180 billion euros. The main impact stems from decreased labor productivity, which may lower the EU's GDP by approximately 0.6%. Agricultural production is also expected to decline by 3% to 7%, leading to higher food prices. Additionally, energy production may be restricted due to water shortages, while transport systems face disruptions. France is projected to be the hardest hit, with a potential GDP contraction of 0.6%. Extreme weather events are increasingly posing direct economic risks to Europe.