1.   It will be overseen by a second chamber, the Council of the Nation, in which the president will appoint a blocking minority.

2.   Taken with the core share holding group, this would create a blocking minority interest in the group.

3.   But its chances of success looked slim as a solid blocking minority, composed of states on both sides of the argument, emerged in opposition to the deal.

4.   But their chances of success looked slim as a solid blocking minority, composed of states on both sides of the argument, emerged in opposition to the deal.

5.   Nevertheless, Klatten did not intend to increase his stake to a blocking minority, a spokesman said.