Anger in Italy with a German minister scared by the heat

2023-07-20 18:59:34

The German Health Minister, the Socialist Karl Lauterbachhas taken advantage of his vacations in Italy to warn of the “destruction of southern Europe” that, in his opinion, is coming, due to climate change.

Despite the holidays, Lauterbach has been very active on his social networks commenting on his impressions of his Italian journey, emphasizing the high summer temperatures: upon arrival, he echoed a map that colored a large part of Italy and also Spain red and that predicted for these days “the highest temperatures ever recorded in Europe”.

“Today I have arrived in Bologna, now I am going to Tuscany. The heat wave is spectacular here,” said the minister about his trip to Italy in July. “If this continues, this tourist destination has no future. Climate change destroys southern Europe. An era is over,” said the minister.

Arrived in Bologna Italy today, now it’s off to Tuscany. The heat wave is spectacular here. If things continue like this, these holiday destinations will have no future in the long term. Climate change is destroying southern Europe. An era comes to an end.

— Professor Karl Lauterbach (@Karl_Lauterbach) July 13, 2023

His words, according to the local press, have found an echo in the country that is hosting him these days: the Italian Minister of Tourism, Daniela Santanché, in statements collected by the DPA agency, referred to the matter, thanking the minister for choosing Italy to rest and recalling that it is one of the favorite destinations of his compatriots. “We hope, of course, to be able to greet you in the future.“, said the minister in reference to the dark omens of the minister.

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It was not the only message from Lauterbach alluding to his “hellish” vacation. From Siena, he shared a photo of the Basilica of San Francesco calling it a “wonder” and also a “climate refuge”.

Basilica of San Francesco (Siena). Beautiful medieval construction, but also a cold room. The churches should be open during heat waves as cold rooms during the day and offer protection. pic.twitter.com/z8wtUXZw9M

— Professor Karl Lauterbach (@Karl_Lauterbach) July 17, 2023

“Churches should open as climate shelters during heat waves and offer help”, he said. He also published another photo of the Montepulciano church under the caption “More than a climate shelter” while informing that his family ruled out traveling to Rome for the moment due to forecasts that it would reach forty degrees: “Better swimming pool for my daughters and books for me”.