Now playing Next Climate Now Is it possible to protect historic sites from the effects of climate change? In partnership with Copernicus Historic sites around Europe are at risk from storm surges, floods and rising sea levels - so how should they react? We head to the UNESCO site of Lübeck in Germany to see how a city surrounded by water could protect itself. 19/07/2021
Now playing Next No Comment Germany floods damage As water recedes, the extent of the damage caused by floods becomes apparent 19/07/2021
Now playing Next World News Flood survivors tell of ‘tsunami’ that leaves their future uncertain More than 180 people in Belgium and Germany have died in the massive flooding that crashed through parts of Western Europe on Wednesday and Thursday. Those who survived found their homes destroyed or badly battered. 19/07/2021
Now playing Next Germany Merkel pledges aid, climate action after floods leave over 190 dead German Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged quick financial aid and climate action as the death toll from devastating floods in Western Europe rose to at least 190. 18/07/2021
Now playing Next No Comment Dutch residents assess flood damage to homes Thousands of residents from the southern Dutch cities of Bunde, Voulwames, Brommelen and Geulle were allowed to return home on Saturday morning after being evacuated on Thursday and Friday due to severe flooding 17/07/2021
Now playing Next World News Experts: Europe floods show urgency to tackle climate change Scientists say the link between extreme weather and global warming is unmistakable and the urgency to do something about climate change undeniable. 17/07/2021
Now playing Next State Of The Union Europe's week: Macron's vaccine push, EU's green plans and deadly floo The trio of stories occupying minds in Brussels this week. 16/07/2021
Now playing Next Europe News Why is the EU's new Emissions Trading System so controversial? As part of a broader package of climate legislation, the European Commission wants to set up a scheme to reduce carbon emissions from buildings and road transport. 16/07/2021
Now playing Next Travel News World famous rum bar destroyed in London flash floods Heavy rain early this week saw water cause catastrophic damage to Trailer Happiness on Portobello Road. 16/07/2021
Now playing Next No Comment Homes and bridges destroyed after fatal floods sweep Germany Images show the extent of the damage caused by the floods in Schuld, Germany. The death toll from the devastating floods in Germany has reached 103, bringing the total number of deaths in Europe to at least 118. 16/07/2021
Now playing Next Belgium Liege bracing for a higher death toll as rescue efforts continue “The cars have completely disappeared and the men and women have water up to here (points to her neck). I haven’t seen this anywhere before," Anna, a local in Liege, told Euronews. 16/07/2021
Now playing Next World News In pictures: Debris and devastation as deadly floods hit Europe Houses swept away, cars tossed around like dolls, mudslides and sinkholes as deadly floods hit Germany and Belgium. 16/07/2021
Now playing Next Germany German president says fighting climate change key to preventing floods Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the situation on the ground in Germany was 'harrowing'. 16/07/2021
Now playing Next Germany Biden bids Merkel farewell in final official meet between the leaders The US president said he would miss Angela Merkel at their summits, telling her: "I truly will." 16/07/2021
Now playing Next Turkey Several people killed by flooding on Turkey's northeastern coast At least six people have been killed and two others are missing after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides near Turkey's Black Sea coast. 15/07/2021
Now playing Next Greece Sluggish start to tourism season in Greece Uncertainty over the Delta variant is blamed for the low number of visitors 15/07/2021
Now playing Next USA Nord Stream and China on menu as Merkel meets Biden on farewell visit As the German Chancellor nears the end of a political career spanning four American presidencies, there are concerns over disagreements with the US. 15/07/2021