Germany is grappling with unprecedented heat, reaching 41.7 degrees Celsius, while the government remains largely silent on climate action.

The recent heatwave has strained emergency services and raised concerns about the government’s climate policy priorities, with no statements from Chancellor Olaf Scholz or his cabinet as of Sunday evening.

Critics, including Green Party co-leader Felix Banaszak, accuse the government of inaction, while Environment Minister Carsten Schneider insists on the importance of local adaptation measures and affirms Germany’s commitment to reducing emissions by 60% by 2030.