# Council Of Europe on The No Agenda Show Council Of Europe comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2010 to March 2024. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** June 2010 – March 2024 - **Related topics:** [Hate Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), [Margaret Chan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/margaret-chan.md), [Swine Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [Tamiflu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tamiflu.md), [World Health Organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [Budapest Convention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest-convention.md), [Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [Corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [European Commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-commission.md), [European Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Swine Flu Scandal, Council of Europe Pharmaceutical Investigation - **Episode:** [1309: Vaxsaline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-07 - **Time:** 5:17–9:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline/chapter/swine-flu-scandal-council-of-europe-pharmaceutical-investigation.md A 2010 Channel 4 News report details accusations by the Council of Europe's health chief against pharmaceutical companies for inciting a "campaign of panic" during the 2009 swine flu pandemic. The investigation explores how the World Health Organization lowered pandemic thresholds, leading European nations to purchase millions of unwanted vaccine doses. Countries including France, Germany, and the Netherlands attempted to cancel massive contracts for the H1N1 vaccine and Tamiflu following the scandal. Keywords: [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [council of europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-of-europe.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [margaret chan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/margaret-chan.md), [tamiflu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tamiflu.md), [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md) ### Council of Europe Corruption and EU Global Strategy - **Episode:** [917: Judas Goat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-02 - **Time:** 1:57:29–2:01:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/council-of-europe-corruption-and-eu-global-strategy.md The Council of Europe is embroiled in a "caviar diplomacy" corruption scandal involving millions of euros in payments from Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, the European Union releases a promotional video outlining its global strategy for foreign policy and security. Keywords: [council of europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-of-europe.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), caviar diplomacy, [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), global strategy, [human rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights.md) ### Council of Europe, EU Governance Structure - **Episode:** [837: Open the Chunnel!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/837-open-the-chunnel.md) - **Published:** 2016-06-27 - **Time:** 16:23–18:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/837-open-the-chunnel/chapter/council-of-europe-eu-governance-structure.md The Council of Europe is identified as a lobbying body distinct from the formal EU governance structure that influences the unelected European Commission. The discussion outlines the "yellow card" and "orange card" system used by member states to challenge laws that breach national sovereignty. This non-democratic legislative process is cited as a primary driver for the Brexit movement. Keywords: [council of europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-of-europe.md), [european commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-commission.md), [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), [yellow card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yellow-card.md), [sovereignty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereignty.md) ### Council of Europe, Hate Speech Regulations and Internet Monitoring - **Episode:** [565: Spy in a Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag.md) - **Published:** 2013-11-14 - **Time:** 59:29–1:02:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/council-of-europe-hate-speech-regulations-and-internet-monitoring.md A conference in Strasbourg held by the Council of Europe focuses on stopping the spread of "hate speech" on the internet. Participants discuss tougher penalties and government monitoring of website operators. The hosts argue that "hate speech" is a subjective term used to implement "newspeak" and silence critics of social policies. Keywords: [council of europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-of-europe.md), [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md), [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), [internet regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-regulation.md), rui gomez, [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), online monitoring ### Budapest Convention, Hate Speech and Xenophobia Definitions - **Episode:** [279: Dr. Watson I presume?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/279-dr-watson-i-presume.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-17 - **Time:** 52:20–57:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/279-dr-watson-i-presume/chapter/budapest-convention-hate-speech-and-xenophobia-definitions.md The Budapest Convention on Cybercrime includes protocols that criminalize "insulting publicly" through a computer system based on race, religion, or national origin. The treaty also forbids the "gross minimization" of specific historical events or groups. The definition of xenophobia—an irrational dislike of people from other countries—is discussed as being overly broad and a threat to online freedom of speech. Keywords: [budapest convention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest-convention.md), [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), [xenophobia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xenophobia.md), [freedom of speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-of-speech.md), [council of europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-of-europe.md) ### World Health Organization, Swine Flu Corruption Report - **Episode:** [206: Cameras as Weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/206-cameras-as-weapons.md) - **Published:** 2010-06-06 - **Time:** 15:17–18:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/206-cameras-as-weapons/chapter/world-health-organization-swine-flu-corruption-report.md A report from the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) alleges that scientists at the World Health Organization (WHO) had undisclosed ties to pharmaceutical companies during the H1N1 pandemic. WHO Director-General Margaret Chan defended the organization, dismissing critics as "armchair quarterbacks." The hosts argue that the pandemic threat was manufactured to benefit manufacturers of vaccines and Tamiflu. Keywords: [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [margaret chan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/margaret-chan.md), [tamiflu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tamiflu.md), [council of europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-of-europe.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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