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).

Q: I would like to address Mr Poettering and also, indirectly, Mr Martens, a compatriot and former colleague.

A: Quisiera dirigirme al Sr. Poettering e indirectamente al Sr. Martens, que es un compatriota y que ha sido nuestro colega.
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Q: It is essential that this long overdue step be taken.

A: ¡Es algo que hay que lograr de una vez!
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Q: We are contributing to programmes in the region which have some ecological impact.

A:
Estamos contribuyendo a programas en la región que tienen alguna repercusión ecológica.
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