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
On the frontline, preventing torture and ill-treatment: the CPT
Behind the scenes at the Committee for the Prevention of Torture, the oldest European inspection mechanism
The foundations of democracy: forty years of the European Charter of local self-government
Gunn Marit Helgesen, Congress of Local and Regional Authorities Vice President, discusses local democracy and the workings of the charter.
A window open to rights (in French)
A window open to rights – Freedom Serenade Freedom Serenade is a puzzle of 100 pieces, blending urban art, civic engagement and universal values. This participatory artwork, born from the creativity of Anthony Alberti, also known as Mr OneTeas, and gifted by the Principality of Monaco in 2024,...
Healthcare in prison: challenges and realities
How does good healthcare in prison help wider society? What kind of risks are there to health from being in detention? Why are prisoners less healthy than the general public? And what is the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture’s (CPT) role? CPT member Prof. Hans Wolff of...
