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Is the EU failing to prevent forest fires?

Video. Is the EU failing to prevent forest fires?

Updated: 10/09/2025 - 12:17 GMT+2

This year's expected to be one of the most destructive wildfire seasons on record in Europe. While the EU has strengthened its response through the bloc's Civil Protection Mechanism, many argue that more investment and policies should be directed toward prevention.

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