Original: As mentioned in the introduction, it is important to realize that the Council of Europe is not to be mistaken with the Council of the European Union (the "Council of Ministers") or the European Council. These belong to the European Union, which is separate from the Council of Europe, although they have shared the same European flag and anthem since the 1980s because they also work for European integration.
Simplified: The Council of Europe is not to be confused with the Council of the European Union or the European Council, as it is a separate organization and not part of the European Union.