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I think getting AC is inevitable for most of Europe at this point. I hope it cools down a bit before our visit in a few weeks. We have 30C at home. 😅 (38C in a few days 😬)

It does seem inevitable, I agree. But most current housing stock, in the UK at least, isn't designed for it and retrofitting it would not be easy. Even new houses aren't constructed with AC in mind. The stereotypical (and cheap) US window unit won't work with most UK windows, annoyingly.

I have this for 2 years now and it works perfect for the heat wave. Will get proper AC installed soon, but this is a good alternative. www.reddit.com/r/ukheatpump...

Yes, it was a high of 41°C in S 🇩🇪 today. All my neighbours and I have a jerry-rigged (?) A/c unit with a tube poking out the window, plus wood offcuts/ towels etc to plug all the gaps.. It also means I have to keep the shutters down and not see daylight (exc early morning.) I feel sorry for

Ps: What brings you to Europe, if you don't mind my asking?

Family vacation. :)

I think so. 1 thong that needs to change: many governments (incl 🇬🇧 iirc) provide subsidies for "greener" heating, but not greener cooling appliances. Though I think Labour gov. want to change this.