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Who has the veto power (i.e. blocking minority) in the European Council?
A
Nobody
B
All the States, the European Council votes with unanimity
C
Four States representing 25% of the population
D
Three States representing 35% of the population
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A blocking minority requires-in addition to not meeting one of the two conditions above-that at least 4 countries (or, if not all countries participate in the vote, the minimum number of countries representing more than 35% of the population of the participating countries, plus one country) vote against the proposal.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the most typical case, a president or monarch vetoes a bill to stop it from becoming law. In many countries, veto powers are established in the country’s constitution. Veto powers are also found at other levels of government, such as in state, provincial or local government, and in international bodies.

Detailed explanation-3: -Depending on the issue under discussion, the Council of the EU takes its decisions by: simple majority (14 member states vote in favour) qualified majority (55% of member states, representing at least 65% of the EU population, vote in favour)

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