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).
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Question: It is essential that this long overdue step be taken.

Answer: ¡Es algo que hay que lograr de una vez!


Question: It is because the richest people are being favoured everywhere with state money that throughout Europe social protection is being reduced, public services are being abandoned, hospitals are being closed.

Answer: Precisamente porque en todos lados se favorece a los más ricos con dinero del Estado, en toda Europa se está reduciendo la protección social, se están abandonando los servicios públicos y cerrando hospitales.


Question: In addition, measures must be taken to combat differences on the grounds of gender.

Answer:
También hay que tomar medidas contra las desigualdades que se fundamentan en el género.