QMV
Britishabbreviation
Example Sentences
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Unanimity: The Lisbon Treaty extended QMV to more policy areas, reducing the veto powers of member states.
From BBC
QMV speeds up EU decision-making, as there is less scope for vetos. Unanimity is still required in areas deemed especially sensitive, including taxation, social security and defence policy.
From BBC
A restructured Single Market would need to adjust the voting formula for QMV.
From The Guardian
Altogether, these individuals claimed more than $151.1 million in QMV deductions, based on the inspector general's 2010 review of 2009 returns.
From Reuters
Widely promoted by car dealers at the time with the economy in recession for much of the year, the QMV deduction helped drive vehicle sales through 2009.
From Reuters
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