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The Council of Europe is working to improve the lives of 700 million people by reducing discrimination, upholding human rights and protecting democracy. 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. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. The Vital Role of Social Rights and the European Social Charter in Europe

    JAN 12

    The Vital Role of Social Rights and the European Social Charter in Europe

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

    19 min
  2. On the frontline, preventing torture and ill-treatment: the CPT

    12/12/2025

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

    39 min
  3. The foundations of democracy: forty years of the European Charter of local self-government

    11/25/2025

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

    13 min
  4. Healthcare in prison: challenges and realities

    10/13/2025

    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 the University of Geneva, and CPT advisors Kelly Sipp and Laura Ielciu discuss the challenges. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    31 min
  5. Inside Europe’s immigration detention centres: the CPT’s fight to prevent abuse

    06/19/2025

    Inside Europe’s immigration detention centres: the CPT’s fight to prevent abuse

    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.

    33 min
  6. Council of Europe vs. Ecocide: Setting New Legal Standards for the Planet

    04/17/2025

    Council of Europe vs. Ecocide: Setting New Legal Standards for the Planet

    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.

    11 min
  7. Youth for Planet Protection – A Wake-Up Call for Today, Not Just Tomorrow

    04/17/2025

    Youth for Planet Protection – A Wake-Up Call for Today, Not Just Tomorrow

    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 Parliamentarians and young leaders to ask tough questions and drive real change. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    25 min
  8. “If I Were a Parliamentarian”: Youth voices on climate, policy, and Participation

    04/17/2025

    “If I Were a Parliamentarian”: Youth voices on climate, policy, and Participation

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

    28 min
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The Council of Europe is working to improve the lives of 700 million people by reducing discrimination, upholding human rights and protecting democracy. 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. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Council of Europe
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Council-of-Europe Podcasts
  • Show Website
    Europe Explained

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