What percentage of votes represents the qualified majority in the European Union Council since November 2014? option_A: 55% of member states and at least 65% of the Union's population option_B: 65% of member states and at least 55% of the Union's population option_C: 72% of member states and at least 55% of the Union's population option_D: 72% of member states and at least 65% of the Union's population explanation: Since November 1, 2014, the qualified majority in the Council requires the approval of at least 55% of member states representing at least 65% of the Union's population, according to Article 16(4) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, as set out in Protocol on Transitional Provisions.