What is Blocking minority?
Blocking minority means: A blocking minority is the group of Member States large enough under Council voting rules to prevent a qualified majority from being reached. Source: EUR-Lex glossary of summaries and 1 other official source.
Why it matters
Knowing whether a blocking minority exists can explain why a Council position shifts, stalls or becomes more flexible.
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What is Blocking minority?
A blocking minority is the group of Member States large enough under Council voting rules to prevent a qualified majority from being reached.
Why does Blocking minority matter in EU policy?
Knowing whether a blocking minority exists can explain why a Council position shifts, stalls or becomes more flexible.
Where can I verify the definition of Blocking minority?
Lex cites EUR-Lex glossary of summaries; Council of the EU: COREPER for this definition and links the source records on this page.
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