Europe Explained

The European Court of Human Rights: an Irish perspective. Part 3 Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

How has Ireland influenced the Convention, the Court, and its case-law? The European Court of Human Rights: an Irish perspective. Part 2 Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Learn more about Ireland’s history with the European Court. The European Court of Human Rights: an Irish perspective. Part 1 Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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How the Council of Europe acts to protect social rights in our continent. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Behind the scenes at the Committee for the Prevention of Torture, the oldest European inspection mechanism. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Gunn Marit Helgesen, Congress of Local and Regional Authorities Vice President, discusses local democracy and the workings of the charter. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 the University of Geneva, and CPT advisors Kelly Sipp and Laura Ielciu discuss the challenges. Hosted on...

How does the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) ensure the protection of those detained in immigration detention centres? In this podcast the CPT President Alan Mitchell and adviser Francesca Gordon explain the CPT’s work in this area. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 Deal to the links between climate, conflict, and civil rights, this session brings together Parliamenta...

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 for Planet Protection preconference event of the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament 2025....

What does it take to implement democratic reforms and uphold human rights in rapidly evolving political landscapes? In this the third episode from the DPC Open Day 2025, we hear directly from the  Council of Europe field offices  in  Kyiv, Yerevan, and Tirana . Maciej Janczak, Maxime Longangué, and Giulia Re share first-hand insights into the  challenges, achievements, and priorities  in Ukraine,...

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 Rights' recent review on Social Rights and the cost-of-living crisis, provides essential guidance and reco...

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 Coordination). Learn how over 50 joint initiatives, including flagship projects in Ukraine, the Balkans...

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 record-high funding. Tune in to learn from Director Claus Neukirch about the evolving role of the DP...

Dans cet épisode, nos experts en droit décryptent les enjeux de la protection des données et du contrôle du discours en ligne. Modération des contenus, publicité ciblée, utilisation des données personnelles : comment ces éléments façonnent notre expérience sur les plateformes ? Quels sont les défis pour les utilisateurs et pourquoi l’éducation aux médias est essentielle ? Hosted on Ausha. See aush...

In this episode we explore the vitally important role played by local and regional authorities in the Council of Europe’s 46 member states, and how the organisation is helping to improve the quality of local democracy in Europe. Our guest expert is Mathieu Mori, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, who guides us through the challenges current...

Dans cet épisode, nous examinons les dangers et les opportunités présentés par les énormes quantités de données qui sont constamment collectées sur chacun d'entre nous, à la fois par le secteur privé et par les acteurs étatiques. Notre expert invité est Emmanuel Netter, professeur de droit privé à l'Université de Strasbourg, qui nous guide à travers les risques et les avantages potentiels de la co...

In this episode we examine the current state of history teaching in Europe, with the help of three international experts who came to Strasbourg to attend a conference organised by the Council of Europe’s Observatory on History Teaching in Europe ( OHTE ). Frances Moss from Ireland, Ann-Laure Liéval from France and Luke Gauci from Malta gave us their insights into why history teaching is so importa...

In this episode, Cathie Burton investigates the Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities programme. Discover how cities like Vaasa in Finland implement innovative policies to foster intercultural dialogue and social cohesion and encourage their society to embrace cultural diversity to build a stronger community. Join us to learn how this city, and many others, are setting examples for the world in...

In this episode, Villano Qiriazi, Head of the Council of Europe’s Department of Education, presents the goals and planned activities of the upcoming European Year of Digital Citizenship Education, 2025. Find out how together we can build an inclusive and democratic digital future.  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode Alun Drake explores the intersection of music, culture, and European unity alongside a special guest. The episode celebrates the 20th anniversary of a unique reinterpretation of Beethoven's  Ode to Joy , otherwise known as the European Anthem. The artist behind this groundbreaking remix, Flo-M, a Hip Hop musician from Freiburg, Germany, reflects on his 2004 rendition that fused cla...

In this episode, Alun Drake delves into the challenges and realities of Europe’s prison systems alongside Therese Rytter, 2nd Vice-President of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT), and Hugh Chetwynd, its Executive Secretary. Together, they examine the key challenges facing Europe’s prisons today, highlight the vital role of th...

In this episode of the podcast, Cathie Burton discusses the challenges and danger journalists must face just while trying to do their job. Journalists Klemens Kohler, Clemens Lotze and Michael Krell share their experiences.   #JournalistsMatter, the Council of Europe Campaign for the Safety of Journalists is an initiative aiming to promote press freedom and protect journalists from violence, threa...