A severe heatwave affects much of Europe, leading France to hold emergency crisis discussions and prompting public warnings in Germany, while Italy sees increased strain on residents and tourists. In France, the Prime Minister convenes a crisis meeting with ministers after meteorological alerts expand across the country. Reports say orange heat warnings are active in dozens of French departments, with temperatures expected to reach around 41°C in coming conditions. Separately, Germany issues nationwide heat-related warnings as high temperatures spread across the country. In Italy, the heat is reported to be causing hardship for both tourists and residents, with conditions described as sweltering and pushing temperatures toward record highs. Across the region, weather services warn that the combination of extreme temperatures and ongoing heat could increase health risks and disrupt daily activities, prompting governments to intensify preparedness measures and public guidance. The situation remains monitored by national weather agencies as temperatures continue to rise.