Can Europe fight fires this big?
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 people to evacuate, pushing national fire services to their limits. The EU is assisting through its Civil Protection Mechanism, but Brussels warns that even dozens more planes would not suffice without greater investment in prevention.
Massive Fires in France and Spain
Summer wildfires raging across France and Spain have forced more than 300,000 people from their homes. National firefighting services are stretched to their limits.
EU Response Mechanism
The European Union is providing help through its Civil Protection Mechanism and the rescEU emergency reserve. However, Brussels officials say that even dozens of additional firefighting planes would not be enough without significantly more investment in fire prevention.
Zelenskyy Heads to Washington
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is traveling to Washington. This comes amid signs that U.S. President Donald Trump and parts of the MAGA movement may be warming towards Kyiv. It remains unclear whether this apparent change of heart will translate into concrete support, including sanctions against Russia and military aid.
Llama Antibodies as Pesticide Alternative
Scientists are exploring whether antibodies produced by llamas could offer farmers a safer alternative to chemical pesticides.
