European countries exclude the UK from the main transport network agreed by Brussels

The English continue to reap the effects of Brexit. This week the European Commission approved Regulatory framework for the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T)which was previously approved by the European Parliament and the European Council.

This new plan sets mandatory targets for improving the transport network in the EU and the rest of the continent, however It excludes the United Kingdom from its major projects.

One of the plan's goals is to require everyone to train on the network Its speed reaches 160 km/h or more by 2040. In addition, it seeks to implement a single railway signaling system In all of Europe.

This ambitious project aims to improve connectivity and enhance rail transport, to make it a preferred option for domestic trips. In this sense, one notable measure is that of airports handling more than 12 million passengers annually It must be connected by long-distance railway.

European Commissioner for Transport, Adina ValianHe stressed the importance of this agreement, describing it as a “historic agreement for the European Union.” Valian He stressed that Europe needs a transport network that addresses the mobility concerns of its citizens and companies, and is sustainable and flexible.

He also highlighted the importance of construction Bridge with EU neighborsEspecially with Ukraine, Moldova and the Western Balkans.

Disadvantages of Bixit

After voting for Brexit and completing its exit from the European Union, the United Kingdom has had to adapt to changes on almost all fronts, most notably mainly Loss of opportunities and advantages That he had it as a member of the bloc.

Horizon Europe is one of the most ambitious initiatives worldwide in research and innovation with a budget close to… 95.5 billion eurosIt was one of those missed opportunities.

This program has facilitated access to funding for large-scale projects in various scientific and technological fields. Exclusion from this program means This is a major limitation for British institutions and scholars In terms of participation in advanced projects and international cooperation.

On the other hand, leaving the EU also means disengaging the UK from Erasmus+, a vital program for educational mobility and cross-border cooperation in Europe.

This change reduces the opportunities available to young British people Live learning experiences in other EU countriesThus, losing valuable cultural and academic exchange. Although the UK has launched its own exchange programme,… Turing diagramThis does not reach the breadth and scope of communications offered by Erasmus+.

The United Kingdom also stopped benefiting from the European Union's regional development funds, which played a crucial role in supporting economic growth and reducing disparities between regions. These funds were allocated to Infrastructure projects, innovation and job creation, especially in less developed regions. Although the British government has promised to compensate for this loss through its Shared Prosperity Fund, it is not yet clear whether this new fund will be able to match the effectiveness of European funds.

With regard to health, non-participation in the European Medicines Agency (EMA) may lead to… Delays in UK access to new medicines, as it now relies exclusively on the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This situation can affect the speed at which Innovative treatments Reducing international cooperation in the field of pharmaceutical safety.

Another missing example is judicial and police cooperation with the European Union. Prior to Brexit, the UK enjoyed direct and effective access to key databases and tools in the fight against cross-border crime and terrorism. Through Europol and Eurojust. Leaving the EU means arriving More limited and less automatic For these resources, which may complicate and slow down investigations and police cooperation with member countries.