Magazine Archives - Investigate Europe

19 November 2021 Derailed

What’s the problem with European railways? Your questions answered

By Investigate Europe

A 10-point guide to help explain the problem with Europe's railways today

19 November 2021 Derailed

Why Europe abandoned its night trains

By Nico Schmidt and Juliet Ferguson

Night trains have been in steady decline since the 90s. But as rail is a more environmentally-friendly way of travelling than road or air, has now the time come for a renaissance? Read more "Why Europe abandoned its night trains"

19 November 2021 Derailed

Notes from Alpine Italy — At the Brenner Base Tunnel

By Lorenzo Buzzoni and Nico Schmidt

Once constructed, Italy's Brenner Base Tunnel will be the longest railway tunnel in the world. But with a price tag of several billion Euros, it faces major delays and skepticism. Read more "Notes from Alpine Italy — At the Brenner Base Tunnel"

19 November 2021 Derailed

European governments are holding back on railway passenger rights

By Sigrid Melchior, Laure Brillaud and Manuel Rico - InfoLibre

In Europe, travellers will find it much easier to buy a plane ticket than a train ticket. European governments are doing little to help. Read more "European governments are holding back on railway passenger rights"

17 November 2021

Community: How to cross Europe by train — or not

By Investigate Europe

Experiences and first-hand accounts from our readers about the trials and tribulations of travelling across Europe by train. Read more "Community: How to cross Europe by train — or not"

17 November 2021

#Pressfreedom: I am the journalist being watched by the Greek secret service

Opinion By Stavros Malichudis

Greek journalist Stavros Malichoudis responds to the news that his work has been monitored by the National Intelligence Service, asking, "is journalism a threat to democracy?" Read more "#Pressfreedom: I am the journalist being watched by the Greek secret service"

4 November 2021 Vaccines

EU vaccine negotiators: who are the secret names dealing with pharma?

By Maxence Peigné

Investigate Europe has identified several of the European Union's Covid vaccine negotiators, whose names were not publicly disclosed by the Commission. Some appear to have maintained strong ties with the pharma industry. Read more "EU vaccine negotiators: who are the secret names dealing with pharma?"