TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you are given a sentence in English and your task is to translate it into Spanish. In translation, keep the numbers and capitalization (capitalize only the first word of each sentence and name).
PROBLEM: Competition is an instrument and does not always produce ideal solutions.

SOLUTION: La competencia es un instrumento y no siempre conduce a soluciones óptimas.

PROBLEM: I would like to draw your attention to something Mr Goodwill asked, that is to the connections we make between the precautionary principle and the world beyond the European Union.

SOLUTION: Deseo relacionarla con algo que ha preguntado el Sr. Goodwill, a saber, con nuestra relación con el principio de precaución y el mundo fuera de la Unión Europea.

PROBLEM: Mr President, I must start by apologising that I cannot be nearly as dramatic as Mr Elles in my presentation.

SOLUTION:
Señor Presidente, debo empezar excusándome por no poder ser tan dramático en mi intervención como el Sr. Elles.