According to reports the council of Europe is distinct from the eu though both use the flag of Europe, twelve circular stars on a blue background. Reportedly Winston Churchill first mentioned a council of Europe during the second world war. His vision was a united states of Europe. According to a report, after the war he joined forces with a new european movement who were working towards a united Europe.
Reportedly the congress of europe in 1948 discussed a future system, rule of law and the role of the european council but in 1951 the eu became a seperate institution. Reportedly the eu was first established as a club for democracies, for the problem solving of post war issues and in the interests of peace.
According to reports the council of Europe has the power to enforce select international agreements, though the council is distinct from the council of the European Union. The eu and the European council both claim to draw on the universal declaration of human rights. The eu established the European court of Justice.