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The bill for the heatwaves is likely to be hefty for the French economy: up to 15 billion euros, according to the Minister for Ecological Transition.

The high temperatures this summer could cut up to half a point of growth in 2026 if the estimate unveiled by Monique Barbut at the opening of an emergency meeting devoted to drought on Wednesday comes to fruition.

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The bill for the heatwaves is likely to be hefty for the French economy: up to 15 billion euros, according to the Minister for Ecological Transition.

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