Ch.1 History of the Councils Concept
Question
What was the main effect of the Luxembourg Compromise?
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It let a Member State block decisions affecting its 'vital national interests' — a de facto veto.
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Although QMV stayed in the treaties, unanimity dominated in practice for years, reinforcing intergovernmentalism.
EU history & treaties (EUR-Lex / european-union.europa.eu)
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