Want to know more about the Council of Europe’s work? With 46 member states, we’re Europe’s leading organisation for subjects related to democracy, human rights and the rule of law. We have many stories to tell, so check out our collection of podcasts, on everything from the origins of the European flag to how we maintain safety standards for the medicines you buy at your local pharmacy. You’ll find our podcasts on this website and also on leading platforms like Apple and Spotify.

Playlists

Europe Explained
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.

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L'Atelier de l'Europe
Discovering the Council of Europe’s art collection

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EDQM On Air
EDQM On Air is a podcast on public health brought to you by the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) of the Council of Europe.

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New releases

Council of Europe vs. Ecocide: Setting New Legal Standards for the Planet

11min13 17 april 2025

How is Europe turning climate commitments into enforceable rights? Gianluca Esposito of the Council of Europe reveals how new legal standards are fighting ecocide and defending the right to a healthy environment.

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Youth for Planet Protection – A Wake-Up Call for Today, Not Just Tomorrow

25min 17 april 2025

Join Martin Hojsík, Vice President of the European Parliament and long-time environmental advocate, as he delivers a compelling call to action: protecting the planet isn’t about the distant future—it’s about survival, justice, and democracy today. From the role of youth in shaping Europe’s Green...

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“If I Were a Parliamentarian”: Youth voices on climate, policy, and participation

28min24 17 april 2025

What would today’s youth do if they were in parliament? Hear from Nina Grmuša and Linus Dolder as they speak powerfully on eco-anxiety, democratic inclusion, and what it takes to create a just climate future. A bold conversation on turning youth activism into real policy change, held at the Youth...

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The swirling ribbon - Interpenetration

04 April 2025

Lucien Wercollier, master of interwoven shapes, expresses through this patinated bronze sculpture - with strong yet fluid lines, a critical point of balance - the idea of a movement of nations coming together.

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