They have a proportionate control over the EU due to their population. Right now the vote went to the council where it needs a qualified majority (I think). Thi

They have a proportionate control over the EU due to their population. Right now the vote went to the council where it needs a qualified majority (I think). This means that 55% of the member states (16) have to vote for it and 65% of the population has to have voted for it.