The extension of qualified majority voting from the Treaty of Rome to the European Constitution
This Paper traces the extension of Qualified Majority Voting in the European Union in Treaty amendments since the 1957 Treaty of Rome.
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Briefing
This Paper traces the extension of Qualified Majority Voting in the European Union in Treaty amendments since the 1957 Treaty of Rome. It also shows which areas have remained subject to unanimity and considers the QMV amendments in the Treaty Establishing a Constitution for Europe. Finally, there is an overview of UK voting behaviour in the Council over the last few years.
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