Europe is burning – and reveals a major failure

French firefighters have been struggling to contain wildfires for days, highlighting a critical oversight by the European Union. Despite long-standing awareness of wildfire risks, the EU lacks sufficient specialized firefighting aircraft, such as Canadair water bombers. The article notes that in the short term, alternative or better solutions may be available. The situation underscores a systemic failure in disaster preparedness and resource allocation within the EU, as climate change increases the frequency and intensity of such fires.