I feel it’s more realistic than getting rid of lobbyists unfortunately. (Still no clue as to how to achieve it though)

I mean, fighting to protect the people of a country is also a thing, it doesn’t have to be for the politicians.

The point of it _was_ to get more countries on board, because at the time, they had no clue how the EU would act and needed insurances.

Now, if a majority does not want this veto anymore, it should be removed. But the minority vetoing it, will hold the majority hostage.

> having the ability to cripple their actions will continue to be indispensable

No, it’s crippling, not indispensable. EU cannot do anything and hence becomes irrelevant internationally, which in turns negates all the benefits of being a member of the EU and countries just leave.

I suggest the other way around: Remove veto, anyone that doesn’t like it leaves and the remaining ones hopefully get a better EU out of it. But it will be painful to get there.

I think you are not getting the problem: If all decisions are vetoed, what happens?

> They can alter it only for themselves in the way I described above.

You are suggesting they leave the EU and create EUv2.

I suggest that if they are the majority, they change EU, and the minority that doesn’t like it leaves (and create another EU if they want).

> looking at the excessively bloody and inadequately smart history of Europe

yeah, and it is getting bloody again and the veto is preventing the EU to have a sound strategy. Just wait, do nothing, watch…

And quoing “I am altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further." is very misleading. Members of the EU can leave. Leaving the Empire was not really an option.

What is tariffs affect one country more than the others, should it be allowed to veto a tariff decision?

I agree now might not be the perfect time, but there never will be. and this veto thing is really crippling the EUs ability to act.

They can leave though. UK would advise against it, I believe.

Veto right is actually very undemocratic: A minuscule minority overrules the vast majority. but it was the only way to convince countries to form the EU.

And to be fair, it’s a way of protecting minorities.

> There is no realistic alternative to veto in the situation the EU is in.

Many many people disagree on this. There is no alternative to supporting Ukraine as much as possible. Very uncomfortable truth, shitty situation, and unfortunately, delusion/denial is a very common (and very relatable) human reaction to such situations.

I probably should look this up in wikipedia first.

You didn’t answer my question. I don’t understand what you are suggesting. You want them to do AOSP at the same time rather than afterward? You simply disagree with they prioritisation? They stop using words like lockdown, it’s misleading. Say “I wish they had included AOSP support in the initial release” then everyone understand what you want.

Anyway, I agree it’s worth a try.