The EU has emphasized the need to maintain and accelerate its climate ambitions in light of a report revealing significant economic losses due to extreme weather events. The report estimates that climate-related damages could cost the EU €2.4 trillion from 2031 to 2050 and that annual losses have surged to €44.5 billion from 2020 to 2023. Vulnerable regions, particularly in southern Europe, are at high risk, with Italy and France projected to face substantial economic downturns by 2029. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)