Best Geert Podcasts (2024)

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#195 - KAYA : Geert Degrande - Re-story (FR) 20:27

4d ago20:27

20:27

Repenser le journalisme autrement et construire un avenir plus vert enemble : Rencontre avec Geert Degrande, membre de la coalition des écopreneurs et écopreneuses de Kaya. Dans ce nouvel épisode de Midoricast, pour sa rubrique « Kaya », nous avons le plaisir de recevoir Geert Degrande, co-fondateur de « Re-story », une plateforme journalistique in…

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300. Exploring the Horizons: Uncovering Africa's Unserved Air Routes with Geert Lemaire, Marketing Director, Market Intelligence, Airbus 36:26

4d ago36:26

36:26

In the landmark 300th episode of Aviadev Insight Africa, we are joined by Geert Lemaire, Marketing Director of Market Intelligence and Analysis at Airbus, to discuss the collaborative report with AviaDev on unserved air routes to, from, and within Africa. The report was released at AviaDev Africa 2024 in Windhoek, Namibia. Together we discuss: The …

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Oper Reveals How To Reduce Mortgage Borrower Anxiety by Blending Human Touch With AI Efficiency | Geert Van Kerchkhoven, CEO & Co-Founder Oper 49:20

18d ago49:20

49:20

Buying a property is a big life moment, and one full of anxiety! And yes, we the people in the industry are guilty of creating anxiety to our customers! That’s why Geer Van Kerchkhoven, CEO & Co-Founder Oper is doing something about it, and helping both banks and customers create a much better mortgage experience! In this episode Geert shares his j…

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Let the grilling of the commissioner-nominees begin 11:39

1d ago11:39

11:39

The Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament (JURI) met on Thursday (3 October) to start the vetting of commissioners-designate to see who is fit to join the Commission's new line-up. Although the vetting process is based on the nominees providing the necessary information, the JURI Committee has a crucial role in scrutinising financial d…

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EU eyes migration routes as humanitarian crisis in Lebanon unfolds 14:24

2d ago14:24

14:24

EU foreign ministers this week discussed the possibility of incoming migrant flows to the bloc amid concerns over Israel's ground offensive in southern Lebanon, the European Commission told Euractiv. In Lebanon, more than one million people have been displaced so far, with around one in 10 having fled to Syria. To cope with the unfolding humanitari…

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Holistic Healthcare - Blending Eastern Wisdom and Western Medicine: Dr. Huong Nguyen (Vietnam) 29:41

2d ago29:41

29:41

What does holistic healthcare truly mean, and how can it transform patient outcomes? To wrap up our podcast Season 3 today, Dr. Ramesh meets with Dr. Huong Nguyen, a distinguished medical doctor and researcher from Vietnam, who shares her journey of blending Eastern tradition with modern Western medical practices to create a holistic approach to he…

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Starmer’s first shot at resetting ties with Brussels 13:14

3d ago13:14

13:14

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is meeting with the European Commission in Brussels today, for the first time since he won a landslide victory in the UK general elections, last July. He promised to rekindle the relationship with Brussels after the Tories focused on delivering Brexit at all costs.Starmer has, however, been handed a list of leftover i…

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Bankifi Reveals How Engagement Banking With Human Interaction And Data Delivers Impact To Underserved SMEs | Mark Hartley, CEO & Founder at Bankifi 58:03

3d ago58:03

58:03

There are 5. 5 million small businesses with less than 20 people in the UK - and we can argue small businesses are the most underserved of all FS customers today! That’s why Bankifi is transforming the space and making bank's digital banking platforms from something that's purely transactional into the place where a small business run and operate t…

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Challenges and high expectations as Rutte starts first day as NATO chief 14:32

4d ago14:32

14:32

Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte will assume the role of NATO Secretary-General on Tuesday (1 October), marking the start of a new chapter for the North Atlantic Alliance as he takes over from Jens Stoltenberg. A seasoned leader with over a decade of experience, Rutte is expected to face significant challenges and manage high expectations in …

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Austria’s far-right Freedom Party triumphs in national election 11:27

5d ago11:27

11:27

Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPO) won the most votes in Sunday’s election, the first time it has topped the poll in post-war history, in line with forecasts. With 29.1% of the vote, the FPO is set to begin coalition talks, aiming to play a decisive role in forming the next government. However, its victory may be complicated as the outgoing ce…

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Unlocking Financial Data to Drive Customer and Commercial Impact | Nare Vardanyan, CEO & Co-Founder at Ntropy 40:21

5d ago40:21

40:21

“There's a lot of power behind financial data. Every time we move money from point A to point B, we also move information” BUT the power is unlocked by the quality of the data, and the what we do with the data! In this episode Nare Vardanyan, CEO & Co-Founder at Ntropy, the immense potential of financial data and its impact on both consumers and bu…

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299. Connecting SADC and more new routes on the horizon. A conversation with Ms Lulu Rasebotsa, CEO, Air Botswana 31:17

8d ago31:17

31:17

In this episode of Aviadev Insight Africa, host Jon Howell is joined by Air Botswana's CEO, Lulu Rasebotsa. Together, they discuss: Lulu's background and career journey Air Botswana's recent fleet expansions- why choose Embraer? Network expansion featuring a selection of reinstated and brand new routes The selection criteria for these routes and ty…

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EU divided over tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles amid growing geopolitical tensions 18:22

8d ago18:22

18:22

Discussions about tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) are intensifying following a recent meeting of industry ministers in Brussels on Thursday (26 September). Member states are split on supporting these tariffs, with undecided countries like Sweden and Germany potentially abstaining. China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao toured Europe earli…

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The EU defence budget dilemma 17:26

9d ago17:26

17:26

Facing pressure from Russian aggression in the east, the EU has pledged to build an independent, cross-border military under an ambitious defence strategy. Boosting defence spending is no small task – it would require €500 billion over the next decade, according to European Commission President von der Leyen. Yet, only €1.5 billion is currently all…

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ICRC urges protection of civilians as Israel-Hezbollah conflict threatens regional spill over 22:50

10d ago22:50

22:50

The situation in the Middle East is rapidly deteriorating. Though not officially termed a war, the escalating conflict across Gaza, northern Israel, and southern Lebanon suggests a new regional conflict in the Middle East is rapidly taking shape. Israel's operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and Beirut, which resulted in the death of one…

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298. Unlocking the digitalization opportunity at African airports with Adonis Succar, Vice President of Business Management for the Middle Eastern Africa at SITA 18:57

11d ago18:57

18:57

In this episode of Aviadev Insight Africa, recorded live in Johannesburg, South Africa, we explore the digital transformation in African airports. We discuss the investment in African airport digitalization post-covid and the importance of stakeholder collaboration. Connect with Adonis on LinkedIn Listen to episode 240 here Visit SITA's website Cha…

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Brussels watches as Barnier reveals government to navigate political crisis 15:31

11d ago15:31

15:31

Newly-appointed French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has revealed his government, keeping much of the pro-Macron agenda while making key concessions to the far-right Rassemblement National (RN). With a no-confidence vote looming, Barnier faces immense pressure to balance urgent budget reforms amid rising deficits and demands from conservative and f…

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297. AviaDev's September 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Chief Regional Troublemaker and Lorne Philpot, aviation journalist 1:05:15

12d ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Welcome to the eleventh edition of AviaDev Insight Africa’s Connectivity update, the podcast offering insight into the new route developments in Africa, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Lorne Philpot, Aviation Journalist CONNECT WITH LORNE Key topic…

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Episode 48- He's Back! Being Your Own Leader and the Art of Being Uncomfortable with David Allen 54:07

12d ago54:07

54:07

David Allen is back for part two by popular demand! For some context on Dave and his background, please check out episode 34, where we cover body language. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1765839/14801465 In this episode, we cover: 1. The three steps in any leadership situation. 2. What makes a good leader. 3. Why leaders should eat last. 4. How David c…

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UN Future Summit hoped to be 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity despite key leaders missing 14:49

12d ago14:49

14:49

World leaders are gathering in New York for the UN Summit of the Future, which UN Secretary-General António Guterres described as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to reshape international institutions, even though leaders of the so-called Permanent Five will be absent. With the Summit taking place just before the high-level week of the General …

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Germany's border crackdown fuels EU divide on migration policy 13:05

15d ago13:05

13:05

More and more EU member states are moving away from the notion of a united EU front on migration, opting for individual solutions instead. Germany's recent decision to ramp up border controls at all nine of its borders has been criticised by EU countries like Poland, Austria, and Greece. With the European Commission warning that such actions should…

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The climate ambitions of the next EU Commission 14:41

16d ago14:41

14:41

All eyes are on Teresa Ribera, after President von der Leyen tasked the Spanish politician with steering Europe's green transition while ensuring its competitiveness. Despite the prestige attached to the role, Ribera sits as one of the few socialists among predominantly conservative colleagues, with whom she might have to compromise during the next…

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Von der Leyen launches new EU Commission with surprising picks 14:32

17d ago14:32

14:32

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her proposed team of European Commissioners, highlighting significant leadership changes. Six executive vice presidents, including Finland's Henna Virkkunen and Italy's Raffaele Fitto, will oversee key policy areas. Von der Leyen emphasised gender parity, increasing female representation to 40%. Bu…

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Breton out, Séjourné in: What triggered the resignation? 12:55

18d ago12:55

12:55

Thierry Breton, the EU's Internal Market Commissioner, announced his resignation from the European Commission on 16 September, citing tensions with President Ursula von der Leyen. In a public letter, Breton accused von der Leyen of requesting that France replace him in a political trade-off for a more influential portfolio, and criticised her "ques…

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Ukraine seeks Western ammunition as Putin threatens NATO-Russia war 12:22

19d ago12:22

12:22

NATO's Military Committee met in Prague on Friday and Saturday to discuss stepping up NATO's support package for Ukraine, after Russia warned NATO that a strike with Western-made missiles would be considered an act of war. Among other security issues, Allies discussed the establishment of the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU…

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EU committee rejects double standards on pesticide levels allowed in food 11:54

22d ago11:54

11:54

EU farmers must comply with strict production standards, and so should third-country producers if they want to export to the EU, according to the latest vote by Parliament's Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI). On Thursday (12 September), ENVI members rejected the European Commission's proposal to lower the maximum residu…

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EU antitrust chief Vestager to leave Commission with a bang 13:43

23d ago13:43

13:43

EU antitrust head Margrethe Vestager is wrapping up her tenure at the European Commission with two major victories as the European court of Justice ruled against Apple’s Irish tax arrangements and Google’s anti-competitive practices. These decisions reward her close-to-decade-long battles to tackle Big Tech’s dominance in Europe, marking a signific…

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Trump v Harris: The debate that defined the US presidential race 13:26

24d ago13:26

13:26

Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening (5 September) for their first – and likely their only – confrontation before the presidential election. With eight weeks to go, polls show candidates are running a neck-and-neck race that could easily swing both ways. Where do Trump and Harris stan…

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Draghi: The EU to consider report's proposals or face 'slow agony' 20:00

25d ago20:00

20:00

Mario Draghi handed his highly anticipated report on European competitiveness to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, outlining the urgent need to boost productivity to achieve the EU’s political and economic goals. Without significant progress, Europe risks falling further behind global competitors, particularly in the tech sector. …

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Franchising is broken. Kenny reveals the top benefits of Franchise Investing and how FranShares makes Franchise Investing accessible for all | Kenny Rose, Founder and CEO at FranShares 56:12

25d ago56:12

56:12

Have you ever thought about owning a Franchise, but got discouraged by the large amount of investment capital? Many of us have. Franchises pose barriers to entry to most of us, but not any more! In today’s episode I speak with Kenny Rose, the founder of FranShares. He is on a double mission to allow individuals to invest in franchises and to solve …

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All the President’s women: the candidates competing for the next EU Commission 16:22

27d ago16:22

16:22

As Brussels raises concerns about the next European Commission resembling a 'men's club', President Ursula von der Leyen stands firm on the need for gender balance among the nominees. While nine women have been proposed so far, von der Leyen suggested last week that the final count has reached double digits.Who are the remaining candidates, and whi…

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Episode 47- How to Combat Anxiety with Dr Angelic Nespola 57:27

26d ago57:27

57:27

Have you ever been anxious? Have you ever had one negative thought that lead to a downward spiral of irrational and unfounded negative thoughts? If you answered yes to either of these, this episode is for you! Dr Angelic Nespola is a Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. She has a Doctorate in Psyc…

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Expert Insights: Research on Creativity and Innovation, and Impact of AI and WFH 34:25

26d ago34:25

34:25

Welcome to an Expert Special Edition on creativity and innovation research in Asia, and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Work From Home (WFH) trends, brought to you by Dr. Ramesh and Professor Roy Chua, who is a Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the Singapore Management University (SMU) – Lee Kong Chian School of Business. Prof…

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Why Macron chose Barnier as France's new prime minister 12:25

29d ago12:25

12:25

After months of political deadlock, French President Emmanuel Macron appointed former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister on Thursday (5 September). Barnier faces the challenge of forming a government in a fractured parliament, where the far-right party Rassemblement National holds key influence. His immediate tasks incl…

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Strategic Dialogue calls for big changes in EU farm funding 10:29

1M ago10:29

10:29

The Strategic Dialogue on the future of agriculture concluded on 4 September after almost eigth months of negotiations involving 29 key players in the agrifood sector. The stakeholders have now presented their recommendations, suggesting that the EU's agricultural policy needs a fundamental overhaul to create a more equitable industry. What form sh…

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The EU's plan to reshape its defence policy 16:19

1M ago16:19

16:19

As the EU gears up for a new era in defence, the focus is shifting to how the Commission and Parliament will align their differing interests. The new subcommittee's upgrade signals a stronger push for a unified strategy, but uncertainties persist. With a new Commissioner set to take office, how will their approach influence the EU’s defence policy?…

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Far-right election success pushes Germany towards political instability 14:33

1M ago14:33

14:33

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won about one-third of the votes in the state elections in eastern Germany. This prompted parties across the political spectrum to rule out coalitions with the extremist group. Enforcing a domestic cordon sanitaire, however, could result in unlikely alliances and fuel discontent among voters. In this epis…

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How the French political impasse is undermining Macron in Europe 11:16

1M ago11:16

11:16

Two months after snap elections, France remains without a coalition or prime minister-elect, despite five days of government consultations. For President Macron, the deadlock means spending vital political capital at a time when the country faces a deficit of around 5.1% of GDP. What are the reasons for the delay, and which names are in the mix for…

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296. AviaDev's August 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Chief Regional Troublemaker and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant 1:28:23

1M ago1:28:23

1:28:23

Welcome to the tenth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa’s Connectivity update, the podcast offering insight into the new route developments in Africa, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE K…

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#194 KAYA : Julie Bérard et Marcel Van Meesche - 21 solutions (FR) 17:55

1M ago17:55

17:55

Dans ce nouvel épisode de Midoricast, nous recevons Julie Bérard et Marcel Van Meesche, deux passionné·e·s de la transition environnementale et sociale, représentants de "21 Solutions". Découvrez comment « 21 Solutions » façonne un avenir durable grâce à ses initiatives. Une Entreprise au Cœur de la Transition : "21 Solutions" est bien plus qu’une …

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Who is the Telegram CEO and why is he being prosecuted in France? 11:36

1M ago11:36

11:36

Paris prosecutors have opened a formal investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov as part of a probe into organised crime-related activities on the messaging app, in what is a rare case of a tech executive being held personally accountable for illegal activities on a digital platform. But who is the Russian-born founder of the popular messa…

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Germany's role in the uncertain future of the Schengen area 14:05

1M ago14:05

14:05

The nearly 40-year-old treaty that established the border-free travel zone in Europe is under strain as countries like Austria, France, and Germany increasingly flout its rules. While several countries have been criticised for reintroducing controls at their borders, German politicians are now advocating tighter checks at the borders with Poland an…

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Why climate NGOs are taking the EU commission to court 11:56

1M ago11:56

11:56

Yesterday and today two NGO groups announced the launch of two climate lawsuits against the EU Commission, challenging both the EU’s taxonomy framework and its 2030 carbon emission targets. These legal actions are part of a growing global movement where activists are holding governments accountable for their environmental pledges. In this episode, …

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How are Chinese exports putting Germany’s top industries on collision course? 14:21

1M ago14:21

14:21

China’s aggressive industrial strategy, which has China flooding global markets with heavily subsidised exports, is increasingly placing it on a collision course with Germany’s leading export-driven sectors. With experts warning that the practice threatens the viability of Germany's economy, particularly in the automotive and industrial sectors, Eu…

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Wio Bank Reveals How They Reached Profitability Within Year One | Prakash Sunkara, Chief Financial Officer at Wio Bank 50:49

1M ago50:49

50:49

Wio Bank has become one of the fastest Neo-Banks globally to achieve profitability. In its first full year of operations, Wio reported a revenue of AED 266.4 million and a net profit of AED 2 million. Wio has over 50,000 Wio Business and 40,000 Wio Personal customers… and in today’s episode we go through the How they achieved such amazing success! …

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Why forming the next EU Commission might be harder than expected 10:50

1M ago10:50

10:50

With the deadline to submit candidates for the next EU Commission approaching this Friday (30 August), time is running out for the selection process. The mix of rumoured and confirmed candidates is complicating the task for Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as member states seem to be interested in only a few key portfolios, and prioritise…

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Episode 46- The Art of Leadership and the Necessity for Identity in Peak Performance with Sharks Defence Coach Joey Mongalo 58:21

1M ago58:21

58:21

Are you interested in improving your leadership skills? Are you involved in a team environment and can benefit from cohesiveness and a better understanding of how to manage a team? This episode is for you! Joey Mongalo has built a stellar coaching career in rugby at a comparatively young age. 2016 Junior Springboks Defence Coach - Junior World Cham…

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What are the controversies around novel foods 12:17

1M ago12:17

12:17

The term “novel foods” is becoming more popular by the day. But to make it to the European supermarkets it needs to be assessed by the EU food safety authority and then get the greenlight from the European Commission. Novel foods include innovative products like cricket flour and UV-treated vegetables, as well as traditional foods from other region…

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ECB's high-stakes balancing act amid economic turmoil 16:10

1M ago16:10

16:10

The European Central Bank (ECB) is a powerhouse in the EU, wielding influence over financial supervision, foreign exchange reserves, and economic forecasts. The ECB’s main goal is to keep inflation at 2% by adjusting interest rates. Its massive quantitative easing program from 2015 to 2022 aimed to tackle low inflation with trillions of euros. With…

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Getting Europe's rail system back on track 13:12

2M ago13:12

13:12

Railways are the most environmentally sustainable mode of transport, compared to cars or planes, yet, they remain chronically underfunded and underdeveloped in Europe. High prices, complex booking systems, and a lack of cross-border coordination are just some of the problems making it harder for Europeans to consider trains a reliable and safe opti…

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