A coalition of two large countries or three smaller countries can block a decision by the Council of the Economic Union.

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According to the rules of the Council of the Economic Union, a decision can be blocked if at least 55% of the member states vote against it, representing at least 65% of the total population of the Union. Therefore, a coalition of two large countries or three smaller countries can indeed block a decision if they meet these thresholds.

A Coalition of Two Large Countries or Three Smaller Countries