Listen: Has noise become a political issue in Europe?

Production: By Europod, in co-production with Sphera Network.

EUobserver is proud to have an editorial partnership with Europod to co-publish the podcast series “Briefed” hosted by Léa Marchal. The podcast is available on all major platforms.

Find the full transcript below:

The clink of glasses. A bottle smashing on the pavement. Loud conversations. Bass so powerful it makes your windows rattle.

In some of Europe’s most popular destinations, excessive noise has become so common that residents are now demanding what they call a “right to peace and quiet.”