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4. Its mere availability could significantly reduce the leverage of Member States threatening to use their vetoes, thereby discouraging obstruction and strengthening incentives for compromise.

3. This limited reform could be introduced through the application of the CFSP passerelle clause (Article 31(3) TEU), or the general passerelle clause as a fallback, within the available political window.

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Welcome to the IEP family, John! Thank you for joining us!

Welcome to the IEP family, John! Thank you for joining us!

3/4 I remain firmly convinced that Europe and North America are stronger together—and that an enduring partnership must rest on shared democratic values, mutual respect, active solidarity, and coordinated action in defence of the rules-based international order.

2/4 After eight years of transatlantic work, this milestone gives me renewed motivation and courage to connect democratic forces facing similar challenges on both sides of the Atlantic—and to facilitate mutual learning and cooperation.