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

What does deprivation of liberty looks like in psychiatric establishments ?

36min21 5 August 2026

Find out how the Council of Europe's Committee for the prevention of torture maintains and safeguards human rights in psychiatric facilities

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Deprivation of liberty in social-care institutions

19min26 23 July 2026

How does the Council of Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) adapt its monitoring to these unique structures – where residents may not always be able to speak for themselves.

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Join the network: stories of the experts shaping the European Pharmacopoeia

22 june 2026

Have you ever stopped to think that there is a story behind every medicinal product you pick up at the pharmacy? In fact, there are thousands of stories, thousands of people – experts – who have devoted countless weeks, months and even years to ensure that the medicines you take are safe and...

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