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EU foreign policy is governed by unanimity.

Video. 11 EU countries demand end to 'obstructive' vetoes on foreign policy

Updated: 01/09/2026 - 11:20 GMT+2

Austria, Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain and Sweden are pushing to explore the idea of moving from unanimity to qualified majority in foreign policy.

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