The suspect unanimity
The article reflects on the overwhelming consensus regarding King Juan Carlos's actions during a critical moment in Spain's democracy, questioning the lack of dissent in public narratives.
Hungary blocks EU loan to Ukraine – FT
Hungary has vetoed a €90 billion EU loan package intended for Ukraine, requiring unanimity among EU members for its approval.
Von der Leyen seeks to break key EU pillar
Ursula von der Leyen has proposed modifying the EU's unanimity requirement to allow like-minded member states to collaborate on economic matters without needing EU-wide consensus.
Draghi and Letta push for the European Council: 'The advance must be political'
Mario Draghi emphasizes the necessity for Europe to make a political advance towards becoming a federation, overcoming divisions and the requirement for unanimity that hinder its effectiveness.
Viktor Orban, the manager of 'no' as a form of power within the EU
Viktor Orban has effectively learned to manipulate the European Union's decision-making process, using his dissenting voice to exert influence in a system that requires unanimity for key decisions.