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France, Germany back call for faster, more efficient EU decisions in foreign and security policy
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France, Germany back call for faster, more efficient EU decisions in foreign and security policy

France and Germany, along with several other EU member states, have endorsed a proposal aimed at improving the efficiency of EU decision-making in foreign and security policy. The initiative, outlined in a letter to High Representative Kaja Kallas, suggests measures such as increased use of qualified majority voting (QMV) and reforms to prevent blocking tactics like those previously employed by Hungary under Viktor Orbán. The letter emphasizes 'sincere cooperation' and outlines steps to enhance decision-making while maintaining a commitment to consensus where possible. It also mentions exploring treaty-based options, such as the Passerelle clause, to modify voting procedures without altering existing treaties.

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France, Germany back call for faster, more efficient EU decisions in foreign and security policy

France and Germany, along with several other EU member states, have endorsed a proposal aimed at improving the efficiency of EU decision-making in foreign and security policy. The initiative, outlined in a letter to High Representative Kaja Kallas, suggests measures such as increased use of qualified majority voting (QMV) and reforms to prevent blocking tactics like those previously employed by Hungary under Viktor Orbán. The letter emphasizes 'sincere cooperation' and outlines steps to enhance decision-making while maintaining a commitment to consensus where possible. It also mentions exploring treaty-based options, such as the Passerelle clause, to modify voting procedures without altering existing treaties.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced discussion of the proposed reforms to EU decision-making processes, highlighting both the push for efficiency and the traditional emphasis on consensus. While it notes France's historical opposition to moving toward QMV, it does not frame the proposal as inherently左翼或

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