1 og 2, træffer Det Europæiske Råd afgørelse med enstemmighed, når Europa-Parlamentet har givet sin godkendelse med et flertal af sine medlemmer.  
For the adoption of the European decisions referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the European Council shall act by unanimity after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, which shall be given by a majority of its component members.  