POST COLD WAR WORLD
INTEGRATION OF EUROPE
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With a double qualified majority (55% of the votes representing at least 65% of the population)
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With absolute majority
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With unanimity
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With simple or relative majority
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Detailed explanation-1: -When the Council votes on a proposal by the Commission or the high representative, a decision is adopted if 55% of the participating Council members, representing at least 65% of the population of the participating member states, vote in favour.
Detailed explanation-2: -The European Council acts by a simple majority to adopt procedural decisions by virtue of its rules of procedure. Decisions taken by vote require a quorum (i.e. the presence of two thirds of the members). Any member of the European Council may act on behalf of not more than one other member.
Detailed explanation-3: -10 votes: France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, 5 votes: Belgium, Netherlands, 3 votes: Denmark, Ireland, 2 votes: Luxembourg.
Detailed explanation-4: -That is: ■ a national majority of electors from all states and territories, and. ■ a majority of electors in a majority of the states (i.e. at least four of the six states).
Detailed explanation-5: -In the Council of the EU, informally also known as the Council, government ministers from each EU country meet to discuss, amend and adopt laws, and coordinate policies. The ministers have the authority to commit their governments to the actions agreed on in the meetings.