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 ...
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 recommendations to help States Parties ensure that cost of living crises don't undermine people’s enjoyment of social rights in Europe.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Building Stronger Partnerships: The EU & Council of Europe in Action
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, and Central Asia, are driving democratic resilience and reform across Europe. Tune in for insights into the future of this strategic partnership and how EU member states benefit from these cooperation efforts. This is the second of three podcasts that provide expert insights and explore how international cooperation between the Council of Europe and the European Union is shaping Europe's future through policy reform, fieldwork, and crisis response.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Strengthening cooperation for a resilient europe
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 DPC in driving meaningful impact across Europe. This is the first of three podcasts that provide expert insights and explore how international cooperation between the Council of Europe and the European Union is shaping Europe's future in democracy, human rights, and the rule of law through policy reform, fieldwork, and crisis response.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Data protection pour les nuls – Part 2
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 by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Local and regional government : a key pillar of democracy in Europe
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 currently facing local democracy on our continent, including the war in Ukraine and the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, which in some places has led to the re-centralisation of powers previously exercised by local authorities.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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.
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