France heatwave: government under growing fire as first toll emerges
Canicule en France : à l'heure du tout premier bilan, le gouvernement de plus en plus attaqué
Summary
After 11 days of an exceptional heatwave and a mounting human toll, political pressure has intensified on the French government, accused of incompetence and inaction. The executive continues to deny any lack of preparation.
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