Council of Europe (also known as: the EU Summit or the EU Summit) is the highest decision-making body in the EU, established in London on May 5, 1949, mainly to determine the EU's general policy, especially in foreign policy. The European Council is composed of the heads of state or government of the EU member states, the President of the European Council, and the President of the European Commission. Every five years, a new President of the European Commission is also appointed by the European Council.