French national health agency
Coverage of French national health agency in the Nexus archive.
- French government to face no confidence vote over heat wave
The French Green party announced a no confidence vote against Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s government over its response to a record-breaking heat wave. A survey found two-thirds of respondents believed the government mishandled the crisis, while preliminary data estimated 1,000 additional deaths during the heat wave.
- About 1,000 deaths in France attributable to heat wave
France has recorded approximately 1,000 additional deaths since June 24, attributed to a record-breaking heat wave. The French national health agency noted higher fatalities in red-alert regions, with 85% of deaths involving those aged 65 and older. Events like the Pride and Solidays festivals were canceled to alleviate hospital strain, while the heat wave sparked political debate on climate preparedness.