Paris restricts alcohol consumption and sales as Europe's heatwave shifts east

French officials have implemented restrictions on alcohol consumption and sales in an effort to reduce the strain on hospitals during the heatwave. The move aims to minimize the number of heat-related illnesses and accidents, which often involve alcohol. As the heatwave shifts east, Germany is bracing for extremely high temperatures, with some areas potentially reaching 40C. The restrictions in France are part of a broader effort to mitigate the effects of the heatwave on public health.

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