Valul de căldură din Europa ar putea șterge aproape toată creșterea economică din 2026

A heatwave in Europe is projected to significantly impact the EU's economic growth, potentially reducing GDP by about 1%, equivalent to €180 billion. The main factor is decreased labor productivity, which could lower GDP by 0.6%. Agriculture, energy production, and transportation are also affected, leading to higher food prices and energy costs. France may face the most severe economic impact, with a potential GDP contraction of 0.6%. Other countries like Italy, Spain, and Belgium are also expected to suffer economically, while Poland may be less affected due to fewer extreme temperature days. Extreme weather is increasingly seen as a direct economic risk for Europe.