A man in Brussels used his suit jacket to shield from the sun as temperatures soared in the EU quarter, marking Belgium as the latest European country to break heat records in 2026. The national weather agency confirmed that summer 2026 was the hottest on record, with Belgium experiencing unprecedented heat levels. This follows a pattern across Europe, where multiple nations have reported record-breaking temperatures this year. The extreme weather has raised concerns about the long-term impact of climate change on regional weather patterns. Officials are monitoring the situation closely, as the heatwave continues to affect daily life and infrastructure across the continent.