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The German Association of Cities is demanding increased financial support from the federal government for municipalities facing financial difficulties.
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Spain recorded 61 days of heatwaves, the highest number since records began. Summer 2026 was the warmest in measurement history at 24.5°C, 2.4°C above the long-term average. The ten warmest summers have all occurred in the 21st century.
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Qatar is using advanced cooling technologies and sustainable urban planning to maintain quality of life and productivity in its cities when temperatures exceed 50°C.
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Social facilities like daycares and homes report extreme strain from heatwaves, complicating daily life for children and staff. A survey of 2,900 facilities by the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband highlights the need for structural measures and financial support to manage the climate crisis.
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The German Association of Cities has expressed concerns about the financial situation of cities and municipalities. There is worry about over-indebtedness.
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The EU Commission is proposing new rules for short-term rental providers like Airbnb. Municipalities will be able to introduce restrictions if the housing market is strained and rents are rising.
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Google tested rerouting drivers via Maps in ten US cities over six months to ease traffic. This resulted in a 2 percent average speed increase and a 0.7 percent reduction in travel time.
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A University of Erfurt survey found only 16 percent of respondents trust the state to implement climate protection. While 39 percent place primary responsibility on individuals, 44 percent desire stronger state climate protection policies.
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The EU is backing a large-scale CO2 capture and storage project in the Netherlands, aiming to capture 800,000 tons of CO2 annually. Critics point to technical uncertainty, high costs, and a diversion from more effective climate protection measures.
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In 2023, 35 percent of the EU's CO2 footprint originated from abroad. While the EU invests in reducing its own emissions, it continues to import products whose production abroad causes significant CO2 amounts. Closer cooperation with trading partners like China is seen as key to lowering trade-related emissions.
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