Wadephul wants EU to stop needing everyone to agree.
The European Union couldn't make key decisions because Hungary refused. The German Foreign Minister wants a different way to vote. This shows problems within the EU.
Foreign Minister Annalena Wadephul says the EU is slow to act. He wants the EU to make decisions faster. He thinks the current system, which needs everyone to agree, is not working. Hungary blocked several decisions, preventing the EU from acting. Wadephul believes the EU needs a new way to vote to be more effective.
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Highlights
Wadephul Wants End
Johann Wadephul wants to stop the EU from needing everyone to agree.
EU Action Blocked
Hungary blocked recent EU decisions, preventing action.
Consensus Hurts EU
Wadephul says the EU’s consensus system is a problem.
Majority Voting Needed
Wadephul wants a system where a majority can vote.
Faster EU Decisions
Wadephul believes the EU needs to act faster.