Berlin advocates for ending unanimity in the EU on foreign and security policy issues

The German Foreign Minister argued this Saturday, April 4, that the European Union (EU) should abandon the principle of unanimity in foreign and security policy to facilitate decision-making before the end of the current legislative term in 2029. Johann Wadephul stated in an interview that to act effectively on the international stage, the EU must move to a qualified majority voting system, citing recent challenges with aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. The comments come as Hungary, led by Viktor Orbán, blocks EU funding for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Portuguese ministers Miranda Sarmento and Paulo Rangel have also weighed in on EU fiscal and security concerns.