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
Надія, Nadiya – “Hope” in Ukrainian (in French)
This portrait is a vibrant tribute to Ukrainian women who “remain a bastion of hope through their courage, whether silent or overt.” The work highlights the unwavering will to triumph.
The Messengers – Avenue of thoughts (in French)
In his dreamlike world, Jean-Michel Folon brings mysterious figures to life and transforms everyday objects. These emblematic sculptures of his seem to be watching the visitors go by. This committed European was wont to say that “Sculpture is a dialogue.”
Strength in unity – Fish and shark (in French)
Known as the Picasso of caricature, Turhan Selçuk led the way in wordless drawing from the 1940s. This work highlights the power of democracy. It demonstrates the idea that no one is above the law and we only need to think together, regardless of skin colour or opinion, to unite against any threats.
Art tears down walls – Berlin Wall (in French)
The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolised the reunion of Eastern and Western Europe. Over the years, the Wall was taken over by artists and anonymous individuals. These sections were chosen for their emblematic value: beneath a sentence in French, the word Freiheit (freedom) shines through.