Germany proposes EU reforms to speed decisions and end defence unanimity

9 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 6

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Berlin wants wider use of enhanced cooperation among smaller groups of member states in more policy areas.
He said the EU must act with far greater agility as the geopolitical environment shifts quickly and competition with the United States and China intensifies.
The proposals would reduce reliance on unanimous approval in security and defence, a long-running constraint on faster collective EU action.

How might the EU balance rapid decision-making with the fears of smaller states about losing their voice in crucial security matters?

If enhanced cooperation becomes the norm, could this create a 'two-speed Europe' and undermine the EU's single market and unity?

Could Germany's push to end EU unanimity in defense actually backfire and deepen divisions among member states instead of uniting Europe?