Europe saw its hottest year on record in 2024 — and the fallout was alarming. But there was also a flicker of hope, according to the EU's new Copernicus climate report.

Released on April 15, 2025, the comprehensive report documents 2024 as the warmest year on record for the continent, with a cascade of climate extremes affecting ecosystems, economies, and communities ...

Europe faced its most widespread flooding last year since 2013, as fossil fuel-driven climate change continued to prompt torrential rain and other extreme weather, the European State of the Climate ...

Europe continues to warm faster than other continents, with cities unprepared for extreme weather events, Copernicus-WMO report warns ...

Last month was the hottest March on record in Europe, new data has found - surpassing the average by some margin. And that raises the risk, for now, of wildfires this summer, campaigners have warned.

For wall-to-wall sunshine in May then, your best bet is a trip abroad – many parts of Europe offer hot weather from this month onwards. Whether you fancy a city break or sun lounger escapism ...

Last month was the hottest March on record in Europe, new data has found - surpassing the average by some margin. And that raises the risk, for now, of wildfires this summer, campaigners have warned.