France changed its story this summer. What was supposed to be a season of Olympic highs and lows, of "higher, faster, stronger", looks likely to be overshadowed by the fallout of the snap election announced by President Macron. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has agreed to a temporary stay during the Paris Olympics, and this steadying of the ship will offer Games organizers hope that at least the delivery of their program will go smoothly.

But this year's Olympics and Paralympics face another obstacle: the climate crisis. As summer temperatures reach record highs, concerns about the health and safety of athletes can no longer be taken for granted. (MÁRIA MENDILUCEOVÁ, more at wemeanbusinesscoalition.org)