The battle on the re-weighing of votes in the Council was the main reason why the Intergovernmental Conference was the longest ever in EU history. All through the night a group of angry member states, primarily Finland, Portugal and Belgium refused to accept the proposals made by the French Presidency. Finally, when Belgium was isolated a deal was made.
The votes in the Council are as follows:
Germany\t\t\t29 votes\nThe United Kingdom\t 29 votes\nFrance\t\t\t29 vote...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.