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How is the blocking minority counted?

8/27=0.296 (29.6%), and I thought it has to be 35% (65% supporters to pass)



A qualified majority needs

(1) 55% of countries [15 atm] (2) representing 65% of EU population.

If one of the above is not met, a blocking minority (usually) needs >=4 countries to vote against a proposal. Germany voting against CSAR would mean (2) is not met in this case.

Source: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/council-eu/voting-system/...




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