An Italian business leader, Mario Poltronieri, recently relocated to Germany and is sounding the alarm about the country’s unpreparedness for increasingly frequent heatwaves. He argues Germany is not fully acknowledging its transformation into a "heat country." Poltronieri believes Germany should learn from Italy’s past mistakes in dealing with extreme heat, suggesting a preparedness gap exists. He emphasizes that despite experiencing similar climatic changes, Italy has developed strategies Germany appears to lack. This includes adapting infrastructure and public awareness campaigns. The CEO’s warning highlights a critical need for Germany to proactively address the growing challenge of rising temperatures and prioritize heat mitigation efforts. He urges Germany to take preventative measures to protect citizens and infrastructure.