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
New releases
Portrait of a giant – Sir Winston Churchill (in French)
As early as 1946, Churchill advocated a union between European countries, the United States of Europe. “Ladies and gentlemen, beware, I am going to speak in French,” he said. The words of that brilliant orator still ring loud today at the Council of Europe, where he glares down at those who pass...
The balance of forces - Palais de l’Europe (in French)
And Henry Bernard created… the Palais de l’Europe. “Massive on the outside, yet harmonious on the inside,” the Council of Europe headquarters features a contrast of materials, lines and colours.
European Flag
In this episode of the podcast, Cathie Burton tells the story of how the European flag came to be, focusing on its history, significance, and the process of finding the perfect design.
Human trafficking – putting an end to the trade in lives
In this episode of the podcast, Cathie Burton speaks to Petya Nestorova, the executive secretary of GRETA, the Group of Experts Against Trafficking in Human Beings. They discuss the Council of Europe’s work on the issue, seeking to understand what it is and how to tackle this global crime.