4 Apr, 01:26··

Wadephul wants EU to stop needing everyone to agree.

ZEIT Online

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.

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EU politicsEuropean Uniondecision-makingforeign policyHungary