EU health groups seek binding heat protection as Europe strengthens climate resilience planning. According to HEAL, national Heat Health Action Plans should incorporate ambitious, quantifiable goals to shield populations from climate-related health risks, particularly extreme heat. The organization emphasizes prioritizing vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic illnesses. It also draws attention to those facing social and economic vulnerabilities. HEAL has called on the EU to allocate specific funds within its 2028 to 2034 long-term budget to support health and climate resilience initiatives. The Standing Committee of European Doctors, known as CPME, has also appealed for immediate measures regarding heat-health strategies across Europe. It urges authorities at EU, national, and local levels to develop, execute, and regularly review comprehensive heat response plans. CPME highlights that extreme heat can aggravate cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, leading to increased premature mortality, especially among high-risk groups. Furthermore, the organization has separately pushed for binding EU-wide targets related to climate resilience and health, including specific objectives for national adaptation efforts. Prevention and readiness drive heat-health planning On June 11, 2026, WHO/Europe released an updated set of guidelines for Heat-Health Action Plans, underscoring the urgency of addressing extreme heat as a significant public health threat. This framework outlines eight key areas, such as governance, warning mechanisms, vulnerable populations, communication strategies, health system preparedness, exposure mitigation, surveillance, and assessment. It offers a structured approach for local