Polish MP advocates for taxing private jets to fund rail network expansion

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1. Based. Trains are great!

2. >In a press conference in Lublin, Poland’s Left MP Adrian Zandberg proposed taxing private jets used by millionaires, with the revenue directed towards expanding the European rail network.

   >”The money from these taxes should be used to expand the **European rail network**, to make this transport a viable **alternative to aviation**,” Zandberg stated.

   >Zandberg emphasized the need for increased European funding to enhance **local connections** and build **high-speed railroads**, adding that “a lot still needs to be done to strengthen public transportation in Europe,” which also involves policies to **reduce CO2 emissions**.

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   >He warned that a victory for the Christian Democrats in the upcoming European Parliament elections would maintain the status quo, favoring **big corporations** over **ordinary people**.

   >According to Zandberg, a win for the Left would lead to **investments in public transportation, housing, wage increases, and economic equalization**. He also cautioned against the far-right’s intentions to destabilize the European Union.

   >Poland’s elections for the European Parliament will be held on June 9, with 53 deputies to be elected.

   >(jh)

   >Source: IAR, PAP

3. There’s hope for Poland yet.