A severe heatwave is hitting Europe right now, including temperatures above 40°C, and some countries like France have closed schools while others like Austria and the UK have not — creating genuine safety concerns about keeping children in buildings without air conditioning during extreme heat. Fuchs is right that Europe had years of climate warnings; his criticism that institutions failed to prepare is valid commentary. What's worth noting: Austria is experiencing the intense heat, and the principle there is that classes continue as normal despite the conditions, which has disappointed those hoping for closures. The actual legal mechanisms in each country and whether Austria truly has closure authority remain unclear from available reporting. The broader context matters too — this specific crisis is acute, but the policy failure reflects years of inadequate preparation rather than something unfolding in real-time that could still be prevented.