A European Environment Agency report reveals that Europe has incurred over €790 billion in economic losses due to extreme weather from 1980 to 2023, with Germany suffering the most at €180 billion. Other significant losses were reported by Italy, France, and Spain. The report highlights the increasing intensity of climate extremes and the varying impacts on wealthier versus poorer nations. Slovenia has the highest losses per capita, while climate risk insurance is prevalent but often insufficient across EU countries. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)