New 'double majority' voting rules come into force

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Under new Lisbon Treaty rules in force from 1 November, meant to make decision-making easier, 55% of member states making up 65% of the EU's population will be needed to form a qualified majority in favour of a new law. A blocking minority will need at least four member states.


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