Abstract
The European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe (CoE) are offspring of one common idea, that of European integration. For historic reasons, both organizations were born at the same time, in the aftermath of the Second World War. As one would expect of twins, both organizations resemble each other to some extent. They overlap geographically, are built on the same fundamental values, share the flag of Europe and the European anthem. Their similarities contribute to the fact that both organizations are - just like twins - frequently confused with one another. The purpose of this chapter is to scrutinize this relationship. First, the formal status of the EU within the CoE shall be examined, including the legal fundamentals in both the CoE Statute and the EU Treaties. Next, the evolution of their relationship will be described, leading to an assessment of the status quotient. Keywords:Council of Europe (CoE) Statute; European Union (EU) treaties; Second World War
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