Europe’s heatwave moves east as row erupts in France over air conditioning

French far-right leader's grand plan' to expand AC comes under attack, while Germany braces for possible record heat

The European heatwave has moved east, threatening record temperatures in Germany, as a political row broke out in France over air conditioning.

The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen seized a canvassing opportunity before the 2027 presidential election, announcing she would launch a grand plan for air conditioning" for the nation if she won power.