QMV
Government & Politics abbreviation · World Government
| Stands for | Qualified majority voting |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
QMV stands for Qualified majority voting, a world government abbreviation.
Voting method used for most decisions in the Council of the European Union, requiring support from at least 55 percent of member states, currently 15 of 27, representing at least 65 percent of the EU population.
Example: The directive passed by QMV despite opposition from four member states.
Usage notes
The double-majority system has applied since 2014 under the Lisbon Treaty. A blocking minority must include at least four member states. Unanimity is still required in sensitive areas such as foreign policy, taxation and admission of new members, and debates over extending QMV recur regularly.
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