Council of Europe podcasts
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.
L'Atelier de l'Europe
Discovering the Council of Europe’s art collection
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.
New releases
Biologicals in the European Pharmacopoeia – From vaccines to cutting-edge innovations
Biological medicinal products – or biologicals – are a class of pharmaceutical products derived or refined from biological sources including micro-organisms, animal tissue and even human cells.
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...