In this task, you are given a sentence in Spanish and your task is to translate it into English. In translation, keep the numbers and capitalization (capitalize only the first word of each sentence and name).

Por desgracia algunos plazos se han incumplido.
Unfortunately, a number of deadlines have been exceeded.

Queda claro que la lógica del beneficio privado propia de ese modelo ha sido nefasta, por lo que el principio de quien contamina paga es adecuado para hacer frente a estas consecuencias.
It is clear that this model' s logic of private profit has been harmful, and therefore the 'polluter pays' principle is a suitable way of dealing with these consequences.

Éste es el medio fundamental para incrementar y reforzar la confianza que, en todo caso, espero que se pueda medir en las próximas elecciones europeas.

This is a fundamental way to increase and strengthen their confidence in us. I hope this will be demonstrated when we hold the next European elections.