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According to the European Copernicus service, July in Europe is once again expected to be warmer than average. So far, this year continues the trend of record-breaking global temperatures set in 2023 and 2024. Climate scientists have long known that European cities are warming significantly — but in recent years, the extreme heat has also become a concern for the public and, as a result, for politicians, including those at the local level. So how can we best survive the summer in the city — and what actions can cities take now? An article on this topic was written for What News by Katarína Svitková, analyst at the Institute for European Policy EUROPEUM.