EU's Wildfire Preparedness Concerns
Wildfire seasons in Europe are longer, spreading north, burning more land; 1.03 million hectares destroyed in 2025.
Shortage of skilled workers, foreign pilots face more EU certification exams than in US or Australia.
EU pledged €600 million in 2024 to buy 12 amphibious aircraft by 2030, but production delayed by bureaucracy.
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