Eleven EU member states, including Romania, are advocating for a shift from unanimous decision-making to qualified majority voting on key foreign policy issues. This proposal aims to prevent a single nation from obstructing critical decisions, a tactic previously employed by Hungary under Viktor Orbán. Orbán’s past actions included blocking sanctions against Russia and hindering the approval of crucial financial aid for Ukraine. The move seeks to streamline the EU’s foreign policy process and enhance its ability to respond swiftly to international challenges. Supporters argue that unanimity has become an impediment to effective action and that qualified majority voting will ensure greater efficiency. The initiative intends to avoid future instances where one member state can paralyze EU policy due to national interests. This change would require treaty revisions and agreement from all member states.