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EU civil protection mechanism: coordinating Europe's firefighters

Deutsche Welle Tuesday 28 July 2026, 14:55 UTC 1 min read
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French President Emmanuel Macron has activated the EU civil protection mechanism to help combat devastating wildfires. The system has become increasingly effective, yet it will reach its limits in the summer of 2026.

French President Emmanuel Macron has activated the EU civil protection mechanism to help combat devastating wildfires. The system has become increasingly effective, yet it will reach its limits in the summer of 2026.
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