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Europe Explained episodes
- The name’s Bond, James Bond. In the 1960s I was Secretary General of the Council of Europe!
In this episode of the podcast, Cathie Burton tells the story of the extraordinary man who inspired the James Bond character. Sir Peter Smithers was the fourth Secretary General of the Council of Europe. But unlike Ian Fleming’s glamourous and amorous spy, Sir Peter was a world-famous gardener.
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4 min - Human trafficking – putting an end to the trade in lives
In this episode of the podcast, Cathie Burton speaks to Petya Nestorova, the executive secretary of GRETA, the Group of Experts Against Trafficking in Human Beings. They discuss the Council of Europe’s work on the issue, seeking to understand what it is and how to tackle this global crime.
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13 min - European Flag
In this episode of the podcast, Cathie Burton tells the story of how the European flag came to be, focusing on its history, significance, and the process of finding the perfect design.
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About Europe Explained
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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.
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