Officials discuss internal roadblocks to EU cohesion, arguing that unanimity rules render the bloc irrelevant in international politics.
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Officials discuss internal roadblocks to EU cohesion, arguing that unanimity rules render the bloc irrelevant in international politics.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The EU bloc is pushing for international isolation.Sub-event
- Negative sentiment and national interests are challenging the cohesion and integrity of the bloc, as noted by EU officials in Brussels.Sub-event
- Brussels approved about $7 billion in fresh defense procurement while Hungary held up a $105 billion EU loan.Sub-event
- Government rejects proposed EU trade measures against Israel while advocating for the abolition of unanimity in EU institutions.Sub-event
- EU elites are accused of mismanagement and inefficiency, with Jens Spahn linked to a secretive network of oligarchs.Sub-event
Arguments made that EU unanimity rules are unsustainable and block foreign policy decisions.1 source
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Hungary
country in Central Europe
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European Commission
executive branch of the European Union
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Newest first; wire copies grouped- washingtonexaminer.comThe nationalist international: Can Europe's right-wing parties unite?
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