France wants to learn from Spain how to face the new heatwaves: 'In Madrid, at 40 degrees, society functions'
Francia quiere aprender de España cómo afrontar las nuevas olas de calor: “En Madrid, con 40 grados, la sociedad funciona”
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France wants to learn from Spain how to cope with new heatwaves, with its labour minister praising how Madrid keeps society functioning at 40 degrees. The minister announced a trip with union representatives to the Spanish capital to study its adaptation to high temperatures.
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