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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 4 MIN

Can the EU really improve cross-border train travel?

from Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast

It is incredibly difficult to link European capitals by train. That is the observation Enrico Letta made, while he presented his report on the EU Single market. Last week, the European Commission made proposals for easier cross-border transport with its passenger package.What is it, and can it really improve cross-border mobility?A podcast by Europod, in cooperation with ESPON, an EU-funded programme that bridges research with policiesLink to the ESPON Governance mechanisms for cross-border functional areas: https://www.espon.eu/projects/crossgov-governance-mechanisms-cross-border-functional-areas“This podcast series is cofunded by ESPON. However, the opinions and views expressed are solely those of the authors. ESPON can't be held responsible for them.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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