To block a proposal, at least four countries representing 35% of the population must form what's known as a blocking minority.
Germany's 83.5 million citizens account for roughly 19% of the EU's population, giving the country a crucial vote in tipping the balance.
Until now, Poland and the Netherlands were among the largest nations publicly opposing the CSA Regulation.
With Germany's confirmation, the coalition against the proposal now meets the threshold to form a blocking minority, virtually ensuring the legislation's failure in the upcoming 14th October vote.
France, Spain, and Portugal remain among the proposal's strongest backers, while Italy, Belgium, and Sweden have yet to declare their positions.
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