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France’s National Rally Pledges 40 Million Air Conditioners to Address Heat Waves
The French far-right party outlined plans to install air conditioning across millions of buildings. The move comes as Europe faces record heat and ahead of next year’s presidential election.
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France’s far-right National Rally pledged on July 2 to install 40 million air conditioners in public and private buildings. National Rally lawmaker Jean-Philippe Tanguy described the proposal as a direct response to recent heat waves and public frustration with government preparations. The Japan Times reported the pledge aims to address immediate discomfort rather than long-term climate measures.
The party has repeatedly voted against policies intended to slow climate change. It is advancing the air-conditioning plan with next April’s presidential election in view. Marine Le Pen addressed supporters at a National Rally event on May 1.
The Japan Times noted that similar debates over air conditioning are emerging across Europe as officials adapt infrastructure to rising temperatures.
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