Replace all unanimity requirements in decision making by a 75% rule

No vote on progress on EU matters should be able to be detailed by a single state. Remove all needs for unanimity

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In the European Union (EU), several decision-making processes require unanimity before implementation, particularly in areas where member states' sovereignty is highly sensitive. These include:

1. Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP): Decisions related to the EU’s foreign and security policies, such as sanctions or diplomatic initiatives, generally require unanimity among member states.

2. Taxation and Fiscal Matters: Tax-related decisions, including changes to VAT rates or other direct taxation policies, require unanimity. This ensures that no member state can be outvoted on important fiscal matters.

3. Treaty Amendments: Changes to the founding treaties of the EU (e.g., the Treaty on European Union or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union) require unanimity. Any modification requires the agreement of all member states.

4. Accession of New Members: Any decision to admit a new member state to the EU requires unanimity among current member states.

5. Unanimous Vote in the Council: In certain areas, such as judicial cooperation, social security coordination, and some aspects of the internal market, the Council of the EU may require unanimity for adopting specific legislation.

These areas where unanimity is required ensure that decisions are made with full agreement of all member states, reflecting the importance of these issues to nati

onal sovereignty.

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