In order to bypass the unanimity that such a delicate subject requires, the use of enhanced cooperation has been invoked (as provided for by the Treaty of Lisbon) which would allow decisions to be taken by just one third of the Member States.
Pentru a evita unanimitatea necesară unui subiect atât de delicat, s-a invocat principiul cooperării consolidate (prevăzut de Tratatul de la Lisabona), care permite ca deciziile să fie luate de numai o treime din statele membre.