The Council may, acting by a qualified majority, request that the matter be referred to the Council, meeting in the composition of the Heads of State or Government, for decision by unanimity.
Féadfaidh an Chomhairle, ag gníomhú di tri thromlach cáilithe, a iarraidh go ndéanfar an cheist a chur faoi bhráid na Comhairle, ag teacht le chéile di i dtionól na gCeannairí Stáit nó Rialtais, chun go nglacfar cinneadh d'aon toil.