In an interview with Euronews, Lahbib criticized climate deniers, asserting that the ongoing wildfire crisis is a direct consequence of climate change rather than mere seasonal variations. As wildfires devastate regions in France, Greece, Turkey, and Tunisia, Lahbib emphasized the necessity for the EU to enhance firefighting capabilities and allocate €10.7 billion for disaster preparedness. Experts warn that structural issues in land management, compounded by climate conditions, are exacerbating the wildfire threat, particularly in the Mediterranean region.