“Building a rail network fit for the future requires raw materials and technologies that Europe doesn’t control today.” This was stated by Francesco Torselli, MEP for the European Conservatives and Reformists group, during the event “Powering Europe’s rail future: From supply risks to strategic autonomy – securing materials and technologies behind rail innovation” at the European Parliament in Brussels. In the interview, he underlined that developing a rail network worthy of Europe’s future requires raw materials beyond the EU’s control, making it crucial to secure supplies and reduce dependence on a limited number of countries.