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 by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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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 by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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“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 by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Voices from the field: How the Council of Europe supports reform locally?
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, Armenia, and Albania—from supporting EU accession reforms to responding to humanitarian crises and strengthening justice systems. Join us for a compelling discussion on the real-world impact of international cooperation. This is the final 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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Social Rights and the cost-of-living crisis
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.
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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