Society · July 2026

The European Union's climate monitor reported on June 30 that the world's oceans recorded their highest June temperatures on record, marking a new heat milestone. The Copernicus Climate Change Service data showed ocean surface temperatures exceeding previous highs, raising concerns about marine ecosystems and weather patterns. This record comes amid ongoing global warming trends, with the EU emphasizing the need for continued climate action. A new Eurobarometer survey revealed a sudden increase in public support for the European Union across member states, though critics argue the poll methodology manufactures consent for Brussels. The EU is funding a major archaeological project on the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls, according to a recent announcement. EU citizens are challenging calls to weaken the bloc's Emissions Trading System, as debates over climate policy intensity. The European Union has imposed new restrictions on dental amalgam fillings due to mercury content, affecting dental practices across the bloc.