Europe Explained
The Council of Europe is working to improve the lives of 700 million people by reducing discrimination, upholding human rights and protecting democracy. In the Europe Explained podcast we talk to the experts on the front line, to get an in-depth analysis of the key issues affecting our everyday lives.
28 episodes
Social Rights and the cost of living crisis
In this episode, Aoife Nolan, President of the European Committee of Social Rights, provides valuable insights into one of the most pressing issues in Europe today: the cost of living crisis and its profound impact on social rights. This discussion aligns with the European Committee of Social...
Building Stronger Partnerships: The EU & Council of Europe in Action
How do the European Union and the Council of Europe collaborate to strengthen democracy, human rights, and the rule of law? In this episode from the DPC Open Day 2025, we explore the impact of joint programmes with Vesna Kos (EU Head of Delegation) and Claus Neukirch (Director of Programme...
Strengthening cooperation for a resilient Europe
Join us at the Directorate of Programme Coordination (DPC) Open Day 2025. Discover from Deputy Secretary General Bjørn Berge how the Council of Europe is mobilising resources, supporting national reforms, and strengthening partnerships—especially in Ukraine—through innovative action plans and...
Data protection pour les nuls – Partie 2
Dans cet épisode, nos experts en droit décryptent les enjeux de la protection des données et du contrôle du discours en ligne. Modération des contenus, publicité ciblée, utilisation des données personnelles : comment ces éléments façonnent notre expérience sur les plateformes ? Quels sont les...
Local and regional government : a key pillar of democracy in Europe
In this episode we explore the vitally important role played by local and regional authorities in the Council of Europe’s 46 member states, and how the organisation is helping to improve the quality of local democracy in Europe. Our guest expert is Mathieu Mori, the Secretary General of the...
Data protection for dummies
In this episode we examine the dangers and opportunities presented by the huge amounts of data being constantly gathered on all of us, both by the private sector and by state actors. Our guest expert is Emmanuel Netter, a professor in private law at the University of Strasbourg, who guides us...
Supporting European cinema: the role of Eurimages
In this episode, Cathie Burton explores Eurimages, the Council of Europe’s cultural support fund dedicated to promoting the European film industry. Since its inception, Eurimages has played a key role in supporting co-productions that encourage diversity and showcase the cultural richness of...
Building inclusive communities: the Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities programme
In this episode, Cathie Burton investigates the Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities programme. Discover how cities like Vaasa in Finland implement innovative policies to foster intercultural dialogue and social cohesion and encourage their society to embrace cultural diversity to build a...
History teaching in Europe – trends and challenges
In this episode we examine the current state of history teaching in Europe, with the help of three international experts who came to Strasbourg to attend a conference organised by the Council of Europe’s Observatory on History Teaching in Europe (OHTE). Frances Moss from Ireland, Ann-Laure Liéval...
2025: European Year of Digital Citizenship Education
In this episode, Villano Qiriazi, Head of the Council of Europe’s Department of Education, presents the goals and planned activities of the upcoming European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025. Find out how together we can build an inclusive and democratic digital future.
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