A system known as‘double majority’will be introduced from 2014: Council decisions will need the support of 55% of the Member States, representing at least 65% of the European population.
2014. aastal võetakse kasutusele topeltenamuse süsteem: nõukogus on otsuste tegemiseks vajalik toetus 55% liikmesriikidelt, mis esindavad vähemalt 65% ELi elanikkonnast.