That’s for the “preventative measures” clause, article 7(1). The sanctions under 7(2), require more, but it seems unanimity is only required in the Council:
The procedure starts with a proposal made by one third of EU member states or by the Commission. The European Council then obtains the European Parliament’s consent. Provided the European Council’s members agree unanimously, the European Council may then determine that a member state is seriously and persistently breaching the values of the EU.
If that happens, the Council can decide to suspend some of the rights that derive from application of the treaties to the member state in question, including its voting rights. That decision is taken by a qualified majority.
So, if Hungary was still under Orban, such a vote likely wouldn’t pass today, since Czechia is also in the Council under PfE.
But you’re right, it’s less ridiculous than I thought.
That’s for the “preventative measures” clause, article 7(1). The sanctions under 7(2), require more, but it seems unanimity is only required in the Council:
So, if Hungary was still under Orban, such a vote likely wouldn’t pass today, since Czechia is also in the Council under PfE.
But you’re right, it’s less ridiculous than I thought.