www.draculabeyondstoker.com/novels/qmv/ at least one centered him! I have to admit I actually read this before I read the actual Dracula novel...
Quincey Morris, Vampire
Texas adventurer and vampire hunter Quincey Morris has managed to finally kill Dracula, only to find himself transformed into a vampire
www.draculabeyondstoker.com
November 8, 2026 at 1:11 AM
www.draculabeyondstoker.com/novels/qmv/ at least one centered him! I have to admit I actually read this before I read the actual Dracula novel...
And there we have it. When the argument runs out, the playground retorts begin. You've demonstrated rather more about your grasp of QMV than you perhaps intended. I'll leave you to enjoy the last word. It seems considerably more important to you than understanding the subject.
November 8, 2026 at 6:37 PM
And there we have it. When the argument runs out, the playground retorts begin. You've demonstrated rather more about your grasp of QMV than you perhaps intended. I'll leave you to enjoy the last word. It seems considerably more important to you than understanding the subject.
In the Council, consensus remained the norm with 14 of 16 public votes passing without a single no, while in the two exceptions it was Germany and Spain (on return hubs) that were outvoted. This fits Manuel Müller’s (@foederalist.eu) thesis that QMV lets small states overcome large ones.
November 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM
In the Council, consensus remained the norm with 14 of 16 public votes passing without a single no, while in the two exceptions it was Germany and Spain (on return hubs) that were outvoted. This fits Manuel Müller’s (@foederalist.eu) thesis that QMV lets small states overcome large ones.
QMV doesn't magically prevent obstruction, dilution or delay. Britain doesn't need a veto to be a nuisance. Its record on European trade defence speaks for itself. Dismissing legitimate institutional concerns with a lecture on voting rules is not a rebuttal. It misses the point entirely.
November 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
QMV doesn't magically prevent obstruction, dilution or delay. Britain doesn't need a veto to be a nuisance. Its record on European trade defence speaks for itself. Dismissing legitimate institutional concerns with a lecture on voting rules is not a rebuttal. It misses the point entirely.
The EU’s "Made in Europe" policy initiatives & policy is decided by qualified majority voting (QMV) rather than unanimity.
This entire thread is bonkers.
And is yet another chapter in the ongoing collection of "heres some good news - lets be negative".
This entire thread is bonkers.
And is yet another chapter in the ongoing collection of "heres some good news - lets be negative".
November 5, 2026 at 2:04 PM
The EU’s "Made in Europe" policy initiatives & policy is decided by qualified majority voting (QMV) rather than unanimity.
This entire thread is bonkers.
And is yet another chapter in the ongoing collection of "heres some good news - lets be negative".
This entire thread is bonkers.
And is yet another chapter in the ongoing collection of "heres some good news - lets be negative".
QMV prevents a veto, not obstruction, delay or dilution during negotiations. Regulatory compliance is entirely a separate matter. Confusing these elementary distinctions while lecturing others on EU procedure is quite something. We've exhausted the intellectual possibilities of this exchange. Muted.
November 8, 2026 at 5:26 PM
QMV prevents a veto, not obstruction, delay or dilution during negotiations. Regulatory compliance is entirely a separate matter. Confusing these elementary distinctions while lecturing others on EU procedure is quite something. We've exhausted the intellectual possibilities of this exchange. Muted.
"To move towards QMV would reduce the risk of bilateral disputes. However, it's hard to draw a line on what is an EU & a bilateral issue; no Member States will say that they have a bilateral issue with a candidate country," says Thomas Hagleitner.
🔗 www.youtube.com/live/TksiqDG... #InvigoratEU
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November 5, 2026 at 2:06 PM
"To move towards QMV would reduce the risk of bilateral disputes. However, it's hard to draw a line on what is an EU & a bilateral issue; no Member States will say that they have a bilateral issue with a candidate country," says Thomas Hagleitner.
🔗 www.youtube.com/live/TksiqDG... #InvigoratEU
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🔗 www.youtube.com/live/TksiqDG... #InvigoratEU
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October 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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October 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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This could be changed but because we live in a nationalist era, member states are unlikely to let go some of their powers and pool sovereignty.
I thought we had a shot at getting rid of the foreign policy veto (➡️QMV) after Orban was ousted but that window of opportunity is passing quickly.
I thought we had a shot at getting rid of the foreign policy veto (➡️QMV) after Orban was ousted but that window of opportunity is passing quickly.
October 29, 2026 at 5:13 PM
This could be changed but because we live in a nationalist era, member states are unlikely to let go some of their powers and pool sovereignty.
I thought we had a shot at getting rid of the foreign policy veto (➡️QMV) after Orban was ousted but that window of opportunity is passing quickly.
I thought we had a shot at getting rid of the foreign policy veto (➡️QMV) after Orban was ousted but that window of opportunity is passing quickly.
C’est le dernier tour de roue pour le magasin Roanne Bike, "après neuf ans de passion"
➡️ https://l.le-pays.fr/qmv
➡️ https://l.le-pays.fr/qmv
October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
C’est le dernier tour de roue pour le magasin Roanne Bike, "après neuf ans de passion"
➡️ https://l.le-pays.fr/qmv
➡️ https://l.le-pays.fr/qmv
Yes, and: France has 15% of the vote in QMV. Which is not a lot more than Italy. So let's not wet ourselves unduly, eh?
October 25, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Yes, and: France has 15% of the vote in QMV. Which is not a lot more than Italy. So let's not wet ourselves unduly, eh?
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October 24, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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Why would EU would use a kill switch when it's afraid to use ACI?
"What's politically different is the political threshold... reverse QMV vs QMV... our key strength is unity & if it takes just a couple of countries... for the tool not be able to be used, that's not credible"
"What's politically different is the political threshold... reverse QMV vs QMV... our key strength is unity & if it takes just a couple of countries... for the tool not be able to be used, that's not credible"
October 23, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Why would EU would use a kill switch when it's afraid to use ACI?
"What's politically different is the political threshold... reverse QMV vs QMV... our key strength is unity & if it takes just a couple of countries... for the tool not be able to be used, that's not credible"
"What's politically different is the political threshold... reverse QMV vs QMV... our key strength is unity & if it takes just a couple of countries... for the tool not be able to be used, that's not credible"
Poland today threw its weight behind Franco-German calls for a faster trade defence tool - or "kill switch". Warsaw is a big fan of the reverse QMV component. Check out our piece direct from Dublin below borderlex.net/2026/10/23/p...
Poland backs Paris-Berlin plan for faster trade defence tool - Borderlex - European trade policy
Poland backed calls from France and Germany for a new EU trade instrument that could quickly cut off a third country’s exports to the single market.
borderlex.net
October 23, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Poland today threw its weight behind Franco-German calls for a faster trade defence tool - or "kill switch". Warsaw is a big fan of the reverse QMV component. Check out our piece direct from Dublin below borderlex.net/2026/10/23/p...
Since the MS seek a compromise before any voting and the QMV system takes the population of states into account, it’s actually quite unlikely, though not impossible, that the UK would either be on the opposing side or lose a vote. This was of course already the case when the UK was a member.
October 22, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Since the MS seek a compromise before any voting and the QMV system takes the population of states into account, it’s actually quite unlikely, though not impossible, that the UK would either be on the opposing side or lose a vote. This was of course already the case when the UK was a member.
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Given qualified voting in the EU, it is not about valuing them by population but actually saying small country needs good friends to be able to wield any power as QMV requires the approval of 55% of member states representing at least 65% of the total EU population
October 21, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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October 20, 2026 at 1:45 AM
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🧐 Échange sur les réformes #UE sous un post
@jsharp1436.bsky.social kindly shares some (many 🥰) literature to support his proposition for the European Council:
🔶️ The Power to Bypass Unanimity (Transition to QMV)
🔶️ Direct Budgetary and Funding Sanctions
🔶️ Executive Enforcement of Strategic Mandates
@jsharp1436.bsky.social kindly shares some (many 🥰) literature to support his proposition for the European Council:
🔶️ The Power to Bypass Unanimity (Transition to QMV)
🔶️ Direct Budgetary and Funding Sanctions
🔶️ Executive Enforcement of Strategic Mandates
Here you go:
european-union.europa.eu/institutions...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preside...
european-union.europa.eu/institutions...
www.epc.eu/publication/...
www.foederalist.eu/2026/03/euro...
www.consilium.europa.eu/de/press/pre...
www.foederalist.eu/2026/03/euro... ➡️
european-union.europa.eu/institutions...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preside...
european-union.europa.eu/institutions...
www.epc.eu/publication/...
www.foederalist.eu/2026/03/euro...
www.consilium.europa.eu/de/press/pre...
www.foederalist.eu/2026/03/euro... ➡️
European Council – role and powers | European Union
The European Council brings together EU leaders to set the general political direction and priorities of the EU. Find out more about its role and work.
european-union.europa.eu
October 17, 2026 at 2:03 PM
🧐 Échange sur les réformes #UE sous un post
@jsharp1436.bsky.social kindly shares some (many 🥰) literature to support his proposition for the European Council:
🔶️ The Power to Bypass Unanimity (Transition to QMV)
🔶️ Direct Budgetary and Funding Sanctions
🔶️ Executive Enforcement of Strategic Mandates
@jsharp1436.bsky.social kindly shares some (many 🥰) literature to support his proposition for the European Council:
🔶️ The Power to Bypass Unanimity (Transition to QMV)
🔶️ Direct Budgetary and Funding Sanctions
🔶️ Executive Enforcement of Strategic Mandates
The President of the Commission talks about the need for QMV (a very few other countries too), but does Costa too?
Your points 🔶️ are very relevant, I'm clearly in favor. I just don't know if it should be for the president of the Council or the president of the Commission.
Your points 🔶️ are very relevant, I'm clearly in favor. I just don't know if it should be for the president of the Council or the president of the Commission.
October 17, 2026 at 11:53 AM
The President of the Commission talks about the need for QMV (a very few other countries too), but does Costa too?
Your points 🔶️ are very relevant, I'm clearly in favor. I just don't know if it should be for the president of the Council or the president of the Commission.
Your points 🔶️ are very relevant, I'm clearly in favor. I just don't know if it should be for the president of the Council or the president of the Commission.
The Powers:
🔶️ The Power to Bypass Unanimity (Transition to QMV)
🔶️ Direct Budgetary and Funding Sanctions
🔶️ Executive Enforcement of Strategic Mandates
The way the EU is structured is twisted away from the Commission and towards member states. This is well known. Member states only ever wanted ➡️
🔶️ The Power to Bypass Unanimity (Transition to QMV)
🔶️ Direct Budgetary and Funding Sanctions
🔶️ Executive Enforcement of Strategic Mandates
The way the EU is structured is twisted away from the Commission and towards member states. This is well known. Member states only ever wanted ➡️
October 17, 2026 at 8:55 AM
The Powers:
🔶️ The Power to Bypass Unanimity (Transition to QMV)
🔶️ Direct Budgetary and Funding Sanctions
🔶️ Executive Enforcement of Strategic Mandates
The way the EU is structured is twisted away from the Commission and towards member states. This is well known. Member states only ever wanted ➡️
🔶️ The Power to Bypass Unanimity (Transition to QMV)
🔶️ Direct Budgetary and Funding Sanctions
🔶️ Executive Enforcement of Strategic Mandates
The way the EU is structured is twisted away from the Commission and towards member states. This is well known. Member states only ever wanted ➡️
Not so surprising (Did she mention any country she looks forward to joining?..). But considering EU timescales she is unlikely to be around when it is voted on..
OTOH, enlargement really ought to move to QMV..
OTOH, enlargement really ought to move to QMV..
MARINE LE PEN SAYS IF ELECTED SHE WILL BLOCK UKRAINE'S EU BID
The French presidential candidate with the most likely chance of winning again said aid to Ukraine will be cut. She also added that Ukraine's entry to the EU would be blocked because it would do untold damage to France. There's always
The French presidential candidate with the most likely chance of winning again said aid to Ukraine will be cut. She also added that Ukraine's entry to the EU would be blocked because it would do untold damage to France. There's always
October 15, 2026 at 6:34 AM
Not so surprising (Did she mention any country she looks forward to joining?..). But considering EU timescales she is unlikely to be around when it is voted on..
OTOH, enlargement really ought to move to QMV..
OTOH, enlargement really ought to move to QMV..
In today's world, no, at least not until QMV is adopted for the remaining policy areas.
But once the veto goes, the EU levels up.
But once the veto goes, the EU levels up.
October 11, 2026 at 6:03 PM
In today's world, no, at least not until QMV is adopted for the remaining policy areas.
But once the veto goes, the EU levels up.
But once the veto goes, the EU levels up.
So QMV is being removed?
And member states are devolving all monetary policy to the EU?
Treaty change ?
You are describing a threshold that is more demanding than EU membership.
Would all member states agree to that?
And member states are devolving all monetary policy to the EU?
Treaty change ?
You are describing a threshold that is more demanding than EU membership.
Would all member states agree to that?
October 11, 2026 at 5:04 PM
So QMV is being removed?
And member states are devolving all monetary policy to the EU?
Treaty change ?
You are describing a threshold that is more demanding than EU membership.
Would all member states agree to that?
And member states are devolving all monetary policy to the EU?
Treaty change ?
You are describing a threshold that is more demanding than EU membership.
Would all member states agree to that?