Manfred Weber Pushes To Abolish EU Foreign Policy Unanimity
Key Takeaways
- Weber advocates abolishing EU foreign policy unanimity to enable majority decisions.
- Europe must speak with one voice in foreign, defense, and security.
- Germany's Foreign Office backs ending unanimity and a stronger Europe.
Weber's Push
Weber is pressing to abolish the EU's foreign policy unanimity principle.
“Weber, the European People’s Party (EPP) leader, says: “The EU cannot meet the challenges this way; unanimity must be overcome”
The move comes as Hungary blocks a 90-billion-euro EU loan to Ukraine.
Weber praised Foreign Minister Wadephul's initiative that Germany take the lead.
Calls for Leadership
Weber framed the change as essential for a Europe that can defend our interests.
Italian coverage noted that Prodi and Weber agree the veto must be abolished.
Corriere della Sera quoted Weber: We can no longer rely 100 percent on the United States.
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