71.   Stoyanov has said he would give the Socialists the nod only if no consensus emerges in his consultations.

72.   While some officials from smaller nations said a consensus was emerging on basic principles, others remained unsatisfied.

73.   However a consensus has emerged on the need to pursue dialogue to promote peace and stability in the region, according to UN observer Anton Wressnig.

74.   If no consensus emerges by Wednesday, any new international legislation would require a two-thirds majority vote.

75.   A consensus could emerge before that date, he added.

76.   But as discussions continued Monday, a consensus emerged that there were problems with the prosecution case, he added.

77.   But diplomats in Brussels said Thursday that a consensus was emerging on Solana.

78.   Every country will have the right of veto in the treaty amending process, which would begin if a consensus for a review first emerges.