Post-European Council Meeting: Statements
Dail Éireann — 2022-07-13
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Thomas Pringle (IND), Donegal

The German Chancellor made a statement calling for reform of decision-making within the EU and indicating an intention to make proposals for a shift from unanimity to qualified majority voting on issues such as foreign and fiscal policy. What is Ireland's position in this regard and how does the Minister of State see that we can be protected in such a situation?

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Sitting date: 2022-07-13