European authorities are confronting increasingly extreme wildfire seasons as climate change makes each one more destructive. But while the EU has made real progress coordinating its emergency response, the fight against intentional ignition remains fragmented.
Over the past few years, the EU has significantly strengthened its capacity to respond to wildfires. Through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, the European Commission coordinates assistance between member states, while the rescEU reserve has expanded Europe's shared pool of firefighting aircraft, equipment and other emergency resources.
