French PM faces backlash over wildfire response amid ongoing European blazes

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French Prime Minister announced €12 million in aid on Monday to support regions most severely impacted by wildfires. The announcement came amid continued criticism from the public, with the PM being heckled over the government's handling of the crisis. Wildfires are continuing to burn across multiple parts of Europe, compounding the urgency of the situation. The aid package is intended to help affected French regions recover and respond to the ongoing fire threat.

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