Sentence examples for Qualified majority from inspiring English sources
noun
A majority in a vote that reaches a preset threshold value larger than 50%. A qualified majority is often required instead of a simple majority for reaching a decision in particularly important matters such as modifying by-laws in an association.
They include terms like "enhanced cooperation" and "qualified majority voting".
The question is subject to a qualified majority vote where Britain can oppose but cannot veto.
Yes, we can! (subject to a qualified majority vote in the council) – that was my motto.
In Russian there is a difference between a simple majority and a qualified majority.
Should decisions be taken by simple majority, qualified majority or unanimity?
Finance ministers will decide, by qualified majority, which members meet certain "convergence" criteria (see article).
Yet this is an issue on which qualified majority voting holds sway.
Once such a deal had been finalized, the European Council would have to approve it by a qualified majority.
The withdrawal agreement itself requires only a qualified majority in the Council and the consent of the European Parliament.
The re-negotiation of the vote keys has been linked to the question of extending the qualified majority umbrella.
The penalty would be triggered automatically unless a qualified majority of eurozone governments then voted to overturn it.
