{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62c698ba05e339001287cf17/6a09c7623fd6979bfc08ad10?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Can the EU really improve cross-border train travel?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62c698ba05e339001287cf17/1779212241119-ee78afe6-3a85-4067-8af0-6424aad406cf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p>What is it, and can it really improve cross-border mobility?</p><p><br></p><p>A podcast by <a href=\"https://www.europod.eu/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Europod</a>, in cooperation with <a href=\"https://www.espon.eu/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ESPON</a>, an EU-funded programme that bridges research with policies</p><p><br></p><p>Link to the ESPON Governance mechanisms for cross-border functional areas: https://www.espon.eu/projects/crossgov-governance-mechanisms-cross-border-functional-areas</p><p><br></p><p>“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.”</p>","author_name":"Europod"}