Sentence examples for by a qualified majority from inspiring English sources
Once such a deal had been finalized, the European Council would have to approve it by a qualified majority.
To assuage some members openly hostile to Turkish membership, the commissioners said talks could be suspended by a qualified majority within the council of ministers.
The Court establishes its Rules of Procedure, which require the approval of the Council, acting by a qualified majority.
Following all Parliament's amendments, it has now for the first time adopted a proposal on these lines by a qualified majority.
After the President and Commissioners have been approved by Parliament, they are appointed by the Council, acting by a qualified majority.
Finally, we think that the resumption of cooperation should be discussed following an assessment report by the Commission, with the Council again deciding by a qualified majority after the European Parliament has given its assent.
In some jurisdictions, regulations respond by requiring a qualified majority for a valid vote in the form of turnout or approval quorums.
Proposals of the Supervisory Board should be accepted by the Governing Council unless a qualified majority of its members rejects them.
Steps and sanctions proposed or recommended by the European commission should be adopted unless a qualified majority of the euro area member states decides otherwise".
But given Cameron's immovable opposition to Juncker, the issue was put to a qualified majority vote, with Cameron supported solely by Viktor Orbán, the pugnacious Hungarian prime minister.
