Qualified majority means: A majority in a vote that reaches a preset threshold value significantly larger than 50%, such as , often required instead of a simple majority for reaching a decision; particularly on important. It is legal vocabulary; usage is usually formal, institutional, or news-related rather than casual teen talk. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
qualified majority
(chiefly, UK) A majority in a vote that reaches a preset threshold value significantly larger than 50%, such as , often required instead of a simple majority for reaching a decision; particularly on i
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GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER WADEPHUL SAYS QUALIFIED MAJORITY VOTING IS NECESSARY FOR THE EU TO MOVE FASTER, PARTICULARLY IN FOREIGN POLICY MATTERS.
[1/2] 2026-05-06 20:21:09 - German Foreign Minister Waldfurt: The EU's consistency rules may put the bloc facing an existential crisis. A qualified majority vote is needed to help the EU pick up the pace, especially o…
GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER WADEPHUL: NEED QUALIFIED MAJORITY VOTING TO HELP EU PICK UP PACE, ESPECIALLY ON FOREIGN POLICY
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(chiefly, UK) A majority in a vote that reaches a preset threshold value significantly larger than 50%, such as , often required instead of a simple majority for reaching a decision; particularly on important matters, such as modifying the bylaws of an association.
Qualified majority means: A majority in a vote that reaches a preset threshold value significantly larger than 50%, such as , often required instead of a simple majority for reaching a decision; particularly on important. It is legal vocabulary; usage is usually formal, institutional, or news-related rather than casual teen talk. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
qualified majority means: A majority in a vote that reaches a preset threshold value significantly larger than 50%, such as , often required instead of a simple majority for reaching a decision;. Register: formal, legal English. Standard in its technical domain but rare in everyday talk; gloss with a plain synonym when writing for a general audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
“GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER WADEPHUL SAYS QUALIFIED MAJORITY VOTING IS NECESSARY FOR THE EU TO MOVE FASTER, PARTICULARLY IN FOREIGN POLICY MATTERS.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“[1/2] 2026-05-06 20:21:09 - German Foreign Minister Waldfurt: The EU's consistency rules may put the bloc facing an existential crisis. A qualified majority vote is needed to help the EU pick up the pace, especially on foreign policy.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER WADEPHUL: NEED QUALIFIED MAJORITY VOTING TO HELP EU PICK UP PACE, ESPECIALLY ON FOREIGN POLICY”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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