Les députés VU&ID ont entre-temps présenté à la Commission une question parlementaire l'invitant à communiquer un relevé de toutes les notifications qui lui ont été transmises à ce sujet à cause de l'entrée en vigueur de la directive.

The VU&ID MEPs have since submitted a parliamentary question to the Commission, asking it to provide an overview of all the notifications it has received in this matter because the directive came into force.

The VU&ID MEPs have since submitted a parliamentary question to the Commission, asking it to provide an overview of all the notifications it has received in this matter from the time the directive came into force.

The VU&ID MEPs have since submitted a parliamentary question to the Commission, asking it to provide an overview of all the notifications it has received in this matter since the directive came into force.

The VU&ID MEPs have since submitted a parliamentary question to the Commission, asking it to provide an overview of all the notifications it has received in this matter <v>from the time</v> the directive came into force.


Je me réjouis des développements positifs survenus dans la Région administrative spéciale de Macao (RAS) qui s'est écoulée à cause de la rétrocession.

I welcome the positive developments that have occurred in the Macao special administrative region (SAR) because the handover took place.

I welcome the positive developments that have occurred in the Macao special administrative region (SAR) from the time the handover took place.

I welcome the positive developments that have occurred in the Macao special administrative region (SAR) since the handover took place.

I welcome the positive developments that have occurred in the Macao special administrative region (SAR) <v>from the time</v> the handover took place.


Nous n'avons plus connu d'exemple aussi frappant de manipulation à cause de la chute des régimes totalitaires il y a plusieurs années.

Such tellingly described manipulation has not been seen again because the totalitarian regimes collapsed years ago.

Such tellingly described manipulation has not been seen again from the time the totalitarian regimes collapsed years ago.

Such tellingly described manipulation has not been seen again since the totalitarian regimes collapsed years ago.

Such tellingly described manipulation has not been seen again <v>from the time</v> the totalitarian regimes collapsed years ago.


Mes chers collègues, à cause de notre dernière période de session, vous le savez, le terrorisme a de nouveau frappé l'Espagne.

Ladies and gentlemen, as you are aware, there has been another terrorist attack in Spain because our last part-session took place.

Ladies and gentlemen, as you are aware, there has been another terrorist attack in Spain from the time our last part-session took place.

Ladies and gentlemen, as you are aware, there has been another terrorist attack in Spain since our last part-session took place.

Ladies and gentlemen, as you are aware, there has been another terrorist attack in Spain <v>from the time</v> our last part-session took place.


Vous savez tous que le droit de la concurrence fait partie des principales tâches de l'Union européenne, et par conséquent de la Commission européenne, à cause des Traités constitutifs.

You all know that competition law has been one of the most important objectives of the European Union - and therefore of the European Commission - because the founding Treaties came into existence.

You all know that competition law has been one of the most important objectives of the European Union - and therefore of the European Commission - from the time the founding Treaties came into existence.

You all know that competition law has been one of the most important objectives of the European Union - and therefore of the European Commission - since the founding Treaties came into existence.

You all know that competition law has been one of the most important objectives of the European Union - and therefore of the European Commission - <v>from the time</v> the founding Treaties came into existence.


Monsieur le Président, à cause de la fin de la guerre froide, la prolifération des armes légères est devenue un problème mondial : ce phénomène est à la fois source de criminalité de rue chez nous que de guerres civiles dans le tiers monde.

Mr President, because the Cold War ended, the distribution of light weapons has become a worldwide issue; this is a phenomenon which is fomenting both street crime in our part of the world and civil wars in the Third World.

Mr President, from the time the Cold War ended, the distribution of light weapons has become a worldwide issue; this is a phenomenon which is fomenting both street crime in our part of the world and civil wars in the Third World.

Mr President, since the Cold War ended, the distribution of light weapons has become a worldwide issue; this is a phenomenon which is fomenting both street crime in our part of the world and civil wars in the Third World.

Mr President, <v>from the time</v> the Cold War ended, the distribution of light weapons has become a worldwide issue; this is a phenomenon which is fomenting both street crime in our part of the world and civil wars in the Third World.


De même, la Commission sait que, à cause de la publication du rapport de révision, l'organisme régulateur britannique s'est montré satisfait.

In addition, the Commission knows that, because the revised report was published the British regulatory body has been satisfied.

In addition, the Commission knows that, from the time the revised report was published the British regulatory body has been satisfied.

In addition, the Commission knows that, since the revised report was published the British regulatory body has been satisfied.

In addition, the Commission knows that, <v>from the time</v> the revised report was published the British regulatory body has been satisfied.


Le droit communautaire de la concurrence a été l'un des fondements de la politique communautaire à cause de l'entrée en vigueur du Traité.

Because the Treaty entered into force, Community law on competition has been one of the tenets of Community policy.

From the time the Treaty entered into force, Community law on competition has been one of the tenets of Community policy.

Since the Treaty entered into force, Community law on competition has been one of the tenets of Community policy.

<v>From the time</v> the Treaty entered into force, Community law on competition has been one of the tenets of Community policy.


Dans ce contexte, il semble particulièrement important que, à cause de l'entrée en vigueur de la directive le 22 décembre 2000, une clause stricte de non dégradation soit d'application, laquelle devrait éviter une répétition des erreurs commises par le passé.

It seems particularly important in this context that because the directive entered into force on 22 December 2000 a strict non-deterioration clause has applied, which should prevent a repetition of past errors.

It seems particularly important in this context that from the time the directive entered into force on 22 December 2000 a strict non-deterioration clause has applied, which should prevent a repetition of past errors.

It seems particularly important in this context that since the directive entered into force on 22 December 2000 a strict non-deterioration clause has applied, which should prevent a repetition of past errors.

It seems particularly important in this context that <v>from the time</v> the directive entered into force on 22 December 2000 a strict non-deterioration clause has applied, which should prevent a repetition of past errors.


Le bilan des négociations d'adhésion à cause de l'entrée en fonction de la Commission Prodi est positif.

Because the Prodi Commission took office, the outcome of the enlargement negotiations has been positive.

From the time the Prodi Commission took office, the outcome of the enlargement negotiations has been positive.

Since the Prodi Commission took office, the outcome of the enlargement negotiations has been positive.

<v>From the time</v> the Prodi Commission took office, the outcome of the enlargement negotiations has been positive.


Certaines choses ont changé récemment au Mexique, à cause de l'annonce et l'approbation de l'accord, généralement pour le mieux.

There have been certain changes in Mexico recently, because the agreement was announced and approved, largely in a positive direction.

There have been certain changes in Mexico recently, from the time the agreement was announced and approved, largely in a positive direction.

There have been certain changes in Mexico recently, since the agreement was announced and approved, largely in a positive direction.

There have been certain changes in Mexico recently, <v>from the time</v> the agreement was announced and approved, largely in a positive direction.


Par example, le Comité vétérinaire permanent s'est réuni huit fois à cause du début de l'épidémie.

For example, there have been eight meetings of the Standing Veterinary Committee because the crisis broke.

For example, there have been eight meetings of the Standing Veterinary Committee from the time the crisis broke.

For example, there have been eight meetings of the Standing Veterinary Committee since the crisis broke.

For example, there have been eight meetings of the Standing Veterinary Committee <v>from the time</v> the crisis broke.


Le système éducatif palestinien est, à cause des accords d'Oslo, largement subventionné par l'Union européenne et les États membres.

Because they signed the Oslo Agreement, the European Union and its Member States have, to a great extent, subsidised the Palestinian education system.

From the time they signed the Oslo Agreement, the European Union and its Member States have, to a great extent, subsidised the Palestinian education system.

Since they signed the Oslo Agreement, the European Union and its Member States have, to a great extent, subsidised the Palestinian education system.

<v>From the time</v> they signed the Oslo Agreement, the European Union and its Member States have, to a great extent, subsidised the Palestinian education system.


Le processus de l'intégration européenne, ainsi que celui de l'élargissement, ont connu une accélération impressionnante à cause de la chute du rideau de fer.

The process of European integration and enlargement has speeded up impressively because the iron curtain fell.

The process of European integration and enlargement has speeded up impressively from the time the iron curtain fell.

The process of European integration and enlargement has speeded up impressively since the iron curtain fell.

The process of European integration and enlargement has speeded up impressively <v>from the time</v> the iron curtain fell.


L'année dernière, le monde entier a pu voir sur ses écrans de télévision l'offensive brutale menée par le régime chinois contre le mouvement de méditation Falungong à cause de son interdiction.

Over the last year, we have been able to see, on TV screens throughout the world, the harsh offensive launched by the Chinese régime against the meditation movement Falun Gong because the latter was banned.

Over the last year, we have been able to see, on TV screens throughout the world, the harsh offensive launched by the Chinese régime against the meditation movement Falun Gong from the time the latter was banned.

Over the last year, we have been able to see, on TV screens throughout the world, the harsh offensive launched by the Chinese régime against the meditation movement Falun Gong since the latter was banned.

Over the last year, we have been able to see, on TV screens throughout the world, the harsh offensive launched by the Chinese régime against the meditation movement Falun Gong <v>from the time</v> the latter was banned.


En effet, la dotation financière n' a pas été adaptée à cause de la création de ce programme.

The financial allocation has not in fact been upgraded because the programme was created.

The financial allocation has not in fact been upgraded from the time the programme was created.

The financial allocation has not in fact been upgraded since the programme was created.

The financial allocation has not in fact been upgraded <v>from the time</v> the programme was created.


Malheureusement, la situation s'est dégradée rapidement à cause des élections de dimanche.

Unfortunately there has been a rapid deterioration in the situation because the elections were held on Sunday.

Unfortunately there has been a rapid deterioration in the situation from the time the elections were held on Sunday.

Unfortunately there has been a rapid deterioration in the situation since the elections were held on Sunday.

Unfortunately there has been a rapid deterioration in the situation <v>from the time</v> the elections were held on Sunday.


Il semble en effet inouï que ce Parlement, qui représente les citoyens européens, n' aborde pas cette question cette semaine, étant donné l'aggravation de la crise à cause de la déclaration de la Commission à ce sujet.

It seems extraordinary that this Parliament, which represents the people of Europe, is not addressing this question this week, given the deepening of the crisis because the Commission spoke.

It seems extraordinary that this Parliament, which represents the people of Europe, is not addressing this question this week, given the deepening of the crisis from the time the Commission spoke.

It seems extraordinary that this Parliament, which represents the people of Europe, is not addressing this question this week, given the deepening of the crisis since the Commission spoke.

It seems extraordinary that this Parliament, which represents the people of Europe, is not addressing this question this week, given the deepening of the crisis <v>from the time</v> the Commission spoke.


À cause de l'arrivée au pouvoir du gouvernement taliban, les femmes ne sont plus autorisées à travailler en dehors de leur domicile, elles sont battues en public si elles portent des tenues jugées indécentes et leurs possibilités d'accès aux soins médicaux sont très limitées.

Because the Taliban have taken over power, women are no longer allowed to go out to work, are beaten in public for wearing indecent clothing and have hardly any access to medical care.

From the time the Taliban have taken over power, women are no longer allowed to go out to work, are beaten in public for wearing indecent clothing and have hardly any access to medical care.

Since the Taliban have taken over power, women are no longer allowed to go out to work, are beaten in public for wearing indecent clothing and have hardly any access to medical care.

<v>From the time</v> the Taliban have taken over power, women are no longer allowed to go out to work, are beaten in public for wearing indecent clothing and have hardly any access to medical care.


Nous les avons posées parce que la méfiance et la critique se sont répandues à cause du refus de la décharge 1996.

We asked them because mistrust and criticism have been spreading because the 1996 discharge was refused.

We asked them because mistrust and criticism have been spreading from the time the 1996 discharge was refused.

We asked them because mistrust and criticism have been spreading since the 1996 discharge was refused.

We asked them because mistrust and criticism have been spreading <v>from the time</v> the 1996 discharge was refused.


Sur le plan de l'actif, l'économie de Macao a progressé de manière significative à cause de la rétrocession, bénéficiant d'une croissance du PIB de 4 % au cours de l'année 2000.

On the positive side, Macau's economy has progressed significantly because the handover took place, enjoying a 4% growth in GDP during the year 2000.

On the positive side, Macau's economy has progressed significantly from the time the handover took place, enjoying a 4% growth in GDP during the year 2000.

On the positive side, Macau's economy has progressed significantly since the handover took place, enjoying a 4% growth in GDP during the year 2000.

On the positive side, Macau's economy has progressed significantly <v>from the time</v> the handover took place, enjoying a 4% growth in GDP during the year 2000.


Il est utile que cette coordination des politiques économiques, que nous appelons de nos vux à cause du passage à l'euro, prenne corps.

This economic policy coordination, which we have been hoping and praying for because we changed over to the euro, really needs to take shape.

This economic policy coordination, which we have been hoping and praying for from the time we changed over to the euro, really needs to take shape.

This economic policy coordination, which we have been hoping and praying for since we changed over to the euro, really needs to take shape.

This economic policy coordination, which we have been hoping and praying for <v>from the time</v> we changed over to the euro, really needs to take shape.


Enfin, je voudrais indiquer au rapporteur et à tous les autres collègues que les deux premiers points des négligences reprises dans l'exposé des motifs concernant le Grand Duché de Luxembourg ne sont plus d'actualité à cause de la loi du 8 août de l'année dernière.

Finally, I should like to point out to the rapporteur and the Members of the House that the first two main concerns listed in the explanatory statement as regards the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg no longer apply because the law passed on 8 August last year.

Finally, I should like to point out to the rapporteur and the Members of the House that the first two main concerns listed in the explanatory statement as regards the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg no longer apply from the time the law passed on 8 August last year.

Finally, I should like to point out to the rapporteur and the Members of the House that the first two main concerns listed in the explanatory statement as regards the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg no longer apply since the law passed on 8 August last year.

Finally, I should like to point out to the rapporteur and the Members of the House that the first two main concerns listed in the explanatory statement as regards the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg no longer apply <v>from the time</v> the law passed on 8 August last year.


On estime qu'un million et demi de personnes sont mortes à cause de la mise en uvre des sanctions.

It is estimated that 1.5 million people have died because the sanctions were introduced.

It is estimated that 1.5 million people have died from the time the sanctions were introduced.

It is estimated that 1.5 million people have died since the sanctions were introduced.

It is estimated that 1.5 million people have died <v>from the time</v> the sanctions were introduced.


Cependant, à cause de l'adoption de notre constitution, l'ETA a assassiné dans mon pays 804 personnes et a fait plus de 2 000 veuves et orphelins à travers toute l'Espagne, principalement au Pays basque.

However, because our Constitution was approved, ETA has killed 804 people in my country and left over 2000 widows and orphans all over Spain, mainly in the Basque Country.

However, from the time our Constitution was approved, ETA has killed 804 people in my country and left over 2000 widows and orphans all over Spain, mainly in the Basque Country.

However, since our Constitution was approved, ETA has killed 804 people in my country and left over 2000 widows and orphans all over Spain, mainly in the Basque Country.

However, <v>from the time</v> our Constitution was approved, ETA has killed 804 people in my country and left over 2000 widows and orphans all over Spain, mainly in the Basque Country.


Ils sont les victimes de producteurs d'aliments pour animaux qui utilisent des farines carnées dans l'alimentation bovine et il existe des éléments - c'est regrettable - pour suggérer que des producteurs peu scrupuleux ont continué à utiliser ce produit à cause de l'introduction des nouveaux règlements.

They are the victims of animal-feed manufacturers who use meat and bone meal in bovine feed and there is some evidence, regrettably, to suggest that unscrupulous manufacturers have continued to use the product because the new regulations were introduced.

They are the victims of animal-feed manufacturers who use meat and bone meal in bovine feed and there is some evidence, regrettably, to suggest that unscrupulous manufacturers have continued to use the product from the time the new regulations were introduced.

They are the victims of animal-feed manufacturers who use meat and bone meal in bovine feed and there is some evidence, regrettably, to suggest that unscrupulous manufacturers have continued to use the product since the new regulations were introduced.

They are the victims of animal-feed manufacturers who use meat and bone meal in bovine feed and there is some evidence, regrettably, to suggest that unscrupulous manufacturers have continued to use the product <v>from the time</v> the new regulations were introduced.


Le Parlement et le Conseil ont abattu une masse de travail à cause de l'introduction.

Because it was introduced, Parliament and the Council have shifted a lot of work.

From the time it was introduced, Parliament and the Council have shifted a lot of work.

Since it was introduced, Parliament and the Council have shifted a lot of work.

<v>From the time</v> it was introduced, Parliament and the Council have shifted a lot of work.


Malgré tous ces fardeaux, on n'a pas noté le moindre cas de confrontation violente entre les groupes majoritaires et minoritaires à cause du retour à l'indépendance.

And yet, despite this history, there has not been one single incident of violent clashes between the majority and minority sections of the population because they regained independence.

And yet, despite this history, there has not been one single incident of violent clashes between the majority and minority sections of the population from the time they regained independence.

And yet, despite this history, there has not been one single incident of violent clashes between the majority and minority sections of the population since they regained independence.

And yet, despite this history, there has not been one single incident of violent clashes between the majority and minority sections of the population <v>from the time</v> they regained independence.


À cet régard, je salue le fait que la paix règne dans la région à cause du départ des forces israéliennes du Sud-Liban.

In this latter regard, I welcome the fact that because the Israeli forces left southern Lebanon, the region has been very peaceful.

In this latter regard, I welcome the fact that from the time the Israeli forces left southern Lebanon, the region has been very peaceful.

In this latter regard, I welcome the fact that since the Israeli forces left southern Lebanon, the region has been very peaceful.

In this latter regard, I welcome the fact that <v>from the time</v> the Israeli forces left southern Lebanon, the region has been very peaceful.


En accord avec les résolutions sur la liberté d'expression au Pakistan, la Commission reconnaît que le récent incident au poste frontière de Peshawar est une affaire alarmante, particulièrement regrettable, parce que le Pakistan a globalement respecté la liberté de presse jusqu' à présent, surtout à cause du coup d'État militaire.

In accordance with the resolutions you tabled concerning freedom of expression in Pakistan, the Commission acknowledges that the incident which recently occurred at the border post of Peshawar is cause for alarm and especially regrettable in view of the fact that, to date, Pakistan has generally respected the freedom of the press, especially because the military coup took place.

In accordance with the resolutions you tabled concerning freedom of expression in Pakistan, the Commission acknowledges that the incident which recently occurred at the border post of Peshawar is cause for alarm and especially regrettable in view of the fact that, to date, Pakistan has generally respected the freedom of the press, especially from the time the military coup took place.

In accordance with the resolutions you tabled concerning freedom of expression in Pakistan, the Commission acknowledges that the incident which recently occurred at the border post of Peshawar is cause for alarm and especially regrettable in view of the fact that, to date, Pakistan has generally respected the freedom of the press, especially since the military coup took place.

In accordance with the resolutions you tabled concerning freedom of expression in Pakistan, the Commission acknowledges that the incident which recently occurred at the border post of Peshawar is cause for alarm and especially regrettable in view of the fact that, to date, Pakistan has generally respected the freedom of the press, especially <v>from the time</v> the military coup took place.


La prolifération nucléaire est relativement sous contrôle, même si nous sommes dans une mauvaise phase à cause de la signature du traité de non-prolifération nucléaire, en 1968, exécutoire en 1970.

Nuclear proliferation is more or less under control, although we have been going through a very difficult phase because the Non-Proliferation Treaty was signed in 1968, which then came into force in 1970.

Nuclear proliferation is more or less under control, although we have been going through a very difficult phase from the time the Non-Proliferation Treaty was signed in 1968, which then came into force in 1970.

Nuclear proliferation is more or less under control, although we have been going through a very difficult phase since the Non-Proliferation Treaty was signed in 1968, which then came into force in 1970.

Nuclear proliferation is more or less under control, although we have been going through a very difficult phase <v>from the time</v> the Non-Proliferation Treaty was signed in 1968, which then came into force in 1970.


Nous avons déjà beaucoup progressé depuis le rapport qui dénonçait la mauvaise gestion et les fraudes de la Commission et qui a mené à sa démission en 1999, mais il reste encore beaucoup à faire.

We have come a long way from the time the fraud and mismanagement report of the Commission was published which led to its resignation in 1999, but there is still much work to do.

We have come a long way because the fraud and mismanagement report of the Commission was published which led to its resignation in 1999, but there is still much work to do.

We have come a long way since the fraud and mismanagement report of the Commission was published which led to its resignation in 1999, but there is still much work to do.

We have come a long way <v>because</v> the fraud and mismanagement report of the Commission was published which led to its resignation in 1999, but there is still much work to do.


Néanmoins, dans le domaine de la politique de sécurité, les choses sont allées à une allure étonnante depuis la décision de fonder une force européenne commune, qui a été prise à Helsinki, en décembre 1999.

However, things have happened amazingly quickly within the field of European security policy from the time the decision to set up a joint European rapid reaction force was taken in December 1999 in Helsinki.

However, things have happened amazingly quickly within the field of European security policy because the decision to set up a joint European rapid reaction force was taken in December 1999 in Helsinki.

However, things have happened amazingly quickly within the field of European security policy since the decision to set up a joint European rapid reaction force was taken in December 1999 in Helsinki.

However, things have happened amazingly quickly within the field of European security policy <v>because</v> the decision to set up a joint European rapid reaction force was taken in December 1999 in Helsinki.


En effet, depuis leur libéralisation, moi, Fatuzzo, j' ai pu me faire connaître, faire connaître mes idées sur la défense des personnes âgées et des retraités à un certain nombre de citoyens italiens qui ont voté pour moi et m' ont permis d'entrer dans cet Hémicycle.

In fact, from the time they were liberalised, I myself, Fatuzzo, have been able to make myself known and to get my ideas in support of the elderly and pensioners across to enough Italian citizens that they have voted for me and got me into this Chamber.

In fact, because they were liberalised, I myself, Fatuzzo, have been able to make myself known and to get my ideas in support of the elderly and pensioners across to enough Italian citizens that they have voted for me and got me into this Chamber.

In fact, since they were liberalised, I myself, Fatuzzo, have been able to make myself known and to get my ideas in support of the elderly and pensioners across to enough Italian citizens that they have voted for me and got me into this Chamber.

In fact, <v>because</v> they were liberalised, I myself, Fatuzzo, have been able to make myself known and to get my ideas in support of the elderly and pensioners across to enough Italian citizens that they have voted for me and got me into this Chamber.


Sans cet amendement, la Commission pourrait s'en tirer sans soumettre aucun rapport d'évaluation depuis l'entrée en vigueur du règlement en 1997.

Without this amendment, the Commission could get away with not having submitted a single evaluation report from the time the regulation came into force in 1997.

Without this amendment, the Commission could get away with not having submitted a single evaluation report because the regulation came into force in 1997.

Without this amendment, the Commission could get away with not having submitted a single evaluation report since the regulation came into force in 1997.

Without this amendment, the Commission could get away with not having submitted a single evaluation report <v>because</v> the regulation came into force in 1997.


Monsieur le Président, chers collègues, depuis le déclenchement de la première guerre de Tchétchénie en 1994, c'est la treizième résolution qui est votée par le Parlement européen sur ce thème.

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the European Parliament is about to adopt its 13th resolution from the time the first war broke out in Chechnya in 1994.

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the European Parliament is about to adopt its 13th resolution because the first war broke out in Chechnya in 1994.

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the European Parliament is about to adopt its 13th resolution since the first war broke out in Chechnya in 1994.

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the European Parliament is about to adopt its 13th resolution <v>because</v> the first war broke out in Chechnya in 1994.


Les négociations sont en cours depuis l'expiration de l'accord, soit le 30 novembre 1999, et l'Union a versé des compensations aux propriétaires de navires et aux pêcheurs espagnols et portugais.

They have been under way from the time the agreement expired on 30 November 1999, and the European Union has paid compensation to the Spanish and Portuguese ship owners and fishermen.

They have been under way because the agreement expired on 30 November 1999, and the European Union has paid compensation to the Spanish and Portuguese ship owners and fishermen.

They have been under way since the agreement expired on 30 November 1999, and the European Union has paid compensation to the Spanish and Portuguese ship owners and fishermen.

They have been under way <v>because</v> the agreement expired on 30 November 1999, and the European Union has paid compensation to the Spanish and Portuguese ship owners and fishermen.


Concernant la peine de mort aux États-Unis, comme beaucoup d'entre vous, la Commission est préoccupée par le nombre croissant de personnes condamnées à mort et exécutées aux États-Unis depuis la réintroduction de la peine de mort en 1976.

On the death penalty in the United States, like many of you, the Commission is concerned about the growing number of people condemned to death and executed in the United States from the time the death penalty was reintroduced in 1976.

On the death penalty in the United States, like many of you, the Commission is concerned about the growing number of people condemned to death and executed in the United States because the death penalty was reintroduced in 1976.

On the death penalty in the United States, like many of you, the Commission is concerned about the growing number of people condemned to death and executed in the United States since the death penalty was reintroduced in 1976.

On the death penalty in the United States, like many of you, the Commission is concerned about the growing number of people condemned to death and executed in the United States <v>because</v> the death penalty was reintroduced in 1976.


De plus en plus mécontents, ces fervents défenseurs du statu quo politique dans la république islamique se tiennent sur la défensive depuis l'entrée en fonction du président Khatami en 1998.

To their growing dismay, these fervent defenders of the political status-quo within the Islamic Republic have been pushed onto the defensive from the time President Khatami took office in 1998.

To their growing dismay, these fervent defenders of the political status-quo within the Islamic Republic have been pushed onto the defensive because President Khatami took office in 1998.

To their growing dismay, these fervent defenders of the political status-quo within the Islamic Republic have been pushed onto the defensive since President Khatami took office in 1998.

To their growing dismay, these fervent defenders of the political status-quo within the Islamic Republic have been pushed onto the defensive <v>because</v> President Khatami took office in 1998.


La situation n'a pas changé depuis la première déclaration d'assurance publiée pour l'exercice budgétaire 1994.

This situation has not changed from the time the first Statement of Assurance was published in respect of the 1994 budgetary year.

This situation has not changed because the first Statement of Assurance was published in respect of the 1994 budgetary year.

This situation has not changed since the first Statement of Assurance was published in respect of the 1994 budgetary year.

This situation has not changed <v>because</v> the first Statement of Assurance was published in respect of the 1994 budgetary year.


Monsieur le Président, depuis le début de l'intégration européenne, la politique de concurrence de l'Union européenne est d'une importance cruciale.

Mr President, the European Union' s competition policy has been of central importance from the time European integration began.

Mr President, the European Union' s competition policy has been of central importance because European integration began.

Mr President, the European Union' s competition policy has been of central importance since European integration began.

Mr President, the European Union' s competition policy has been of central importance <v>because</v> European integration began.


Elle n'a plus été autorisée à voyager depuis son assignation à résidence, le 21 septembre, alors qu'elle était sur le point de se rendre à Mandalay.

She has not been allowed to travel from the time she was placed under house arrest on 21 September when she attempted to travel to Mandalay.

She has not been allowed to travel because she was placed under house arrest on 21 September when she attempted to travel to Mandalay.

She has not been allowed to travel since she was placed under house arrest on 21 September when she attempted to travel to Mandalay.

She has not been allowed to travel <v>because</v> she was placed under house arrest on 21 September when she attempted to travel to Mandalay.


Depuis l'annonce de cette nouvelle par la Commission, les problèmes que nous rencontrons au Pays de Galles n' ont fait, jusqu' à présent, qu' empirer.

From the time that announcement was made by the Commission, our problems in Wales have actually got even worse.

Because that announcement was made by the Commission, our problems in Wales have actually got even worse.

Since that announcement was made by the Commission, our problems in Wales have actually got even worse.

<v>Because</v> that announcement was made by the Commission, our problems in Wales have actually got even worse.


Mesdames et Messieurs, depuis les élections démocratiques en Espagne, le Pays basque est devenu la région européenne qui bénéficie de la plus grande autonomie.

Ladies and gentlemen, from the time the democratic elections took place in Spain, the Basque Country has emerged as the European region with the highest degree of self-government.

Ladies and gentlemen, because the democratic elections took place in Spain, the Basque Country has emerged as the European region with the highest degree of self-government.

Ladies and gentlemen, since the democratic elections took place in Spain, the Basque Country has emerged as the European region with the highest degree of self-government.

Ladies and gentlemen, <v>because</v> the democratic elections took place in Spain, the Basque Country has emerged as the European region with the highest degree of self-government.


Mme Karamanou l'a dit, l'Albanie est, depuis la levée de son rideau de fer, qui était particulièrement hermétique, un des principaux pays d'origine des immigrants entrant dans l'UE, ce qui crée naturellement des problèmes.

Mrs Karamanou has already said, from the time the Iron Curtain was opened, which was of course drawn particularly tightly around Albania, it has been one of the most significant countries of origin and transit for immigrants entering the EU. Obviously this creates problems.

Mrs Karamanou has already said, because the Iron Curtain was opened, which was of course drawn particularly tightly around Albania, it has been one of the most significant countries of origin and transit for immigrants entering the EU. Obviously this creates problems.

Mrs Karamanou has already said, since the Iron Curtain was opened, which was of course drawn particularly tightly around Albania, it has been one of the most significant countries of origin and transit for immigrants entering the EU. Obviously this creates problems.

Mrs Karamanou has already said, <v>because</v> the Iron Curtain was opened, which was of course drawn particularly tightly around Albania, it has been one of the most significant countries of origin and transit for immigrants entering the EU. Obviously this creates problems.


Madame la Présidente, depuis la plénière que nous avons tenue il y a quelques semaines au sein de ce Parlement, douze immigrés d'Afrique ont été retrouvés morts sur les côtes espagnoles, plus précisément en Andalousie.

Madam President, from the time we held the plenary session in Parliament a few weeks ago, the bodies of 12 immigrants from African countries have appeared on the Spanish coast, specifically in Andalusia.

Madam President, because we held the plenary session in Parliament a few weeks ago, the bodies of 12 immigrants from African countries have appeared on the Spanish coast, specifically in Andalusia.

Madam President, since we held the plenary session in Parliament a few weeks ago, the bodies of 12 immigrants from African countries have appeared on the Spanish coast, specifically in Andalusia.

Madam President, <v>because</v> we held the plenary session in Parliament a few weeks ago, the bodies of 12 immigrants from African countries have appeared on the Spanish coast, specifically in Andalusia.


Aucun test de qualité de l'air n'ait été réalisé dans ce bâtiment depuis notre élection.

No air quality test has been done on this particular building from the time we were elected.

No air quality test has been done on this particular building because we were elected.

No air quality test has been done on this particular building since we were elected.

No air quality test has been done on this particular building <v>because</v> we were elected.


Je voudrais connaître les actions entreprises par la Commission depuis la résolution Haug concernant les lignes directrices du budget.

I should like to ask the Commission what steps it has taken from the time the Haug resolution on the guidelines for the budget was released.

I should like to ask the Commission what steps it has taken because the Haug resolution on the guidelines for the budget was released.

I should like to ask the Commission what steps it has taken since the Haug resolution on the guidelines for the budget was released.

I should like to ask the Commission what steps it has taken <v>because</v> the Haug resolution on the guidelines for the budget was released.


Monsieur le Président, Madame la Commissaire, chers collègues, depuis le règlement du Conseil de 1996 relatif au système européen des comptes nationaux et régionaux dans la Communauté, nous disposons d'un nouveau système, révisé, le SEC 1995.

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, from the time the 1996 Council Regulation on the European system of national and regional accounts was adopted in the Community, we have had a new and modified system, ESA 95.

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, because the 1996 Council Regulation on the European system of national and regional accounts was adopted in the Community, we have had a new and modified system, ESA 95.

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, since the 1996 Council Regulation on the European system of national and regional accounts was adopted in the Community, we have had a new and modified system, ESA 95.

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, <v>because</v> the 1996 Council Regulation on the European system of national and regional accounts was adopted in the Community, we have had a new and modified system, ESA 95.


Madame la Présidente, depuis l'ouverture des frontières entre les pays membres de l'Union européenne, un nombre sans cesse croissant d'entreprises tire avantage des possibilités offertes par le marché unique.

Madam President, from the time the borders between the Member States of the European Union were opened, an increasing number of firms have been taking advantage of the opportunities offered by this common market.

Madam President, because the borders between the Member States of the European Union were opened, an increasing number of firms have been taking advantage of the opportunities offered by this common market.

Madam President, since the borders between the Member States of the European Union were opened, an increasing number of firms have been taking advantage of the opportunities offered by this common market.

Madam President, <v>because</v> the borders between the Member States of the European Union were opened, an increasing number of firms have been taking advantage of the opportunities offered by this common market.


Monsieur le Président, depuis mon élection au Parlement européen en 1994, je n'ai jamais lu un rapport empreint de sentiments et de relents anti-irlandais.

Mr President, from the time I was elected to this Parliament in 1994 I have never witnessed a report which had anti-Irish sentiments and overtones.

Mr President, because I was elected to this Parliament in 1994 I have never witnessed a report which had anti-Irish sentiments and overtones.

Mr President, since I was elected to this Parliament in 1994 I have never witnessed a report which had anti-Irish sentiments and overtones.

Mr President, <v>because</v> I was elected to this Parliament in 1994 I have never witnessed a report which had anti-Irish sentiments and overtones.


Depuis la complète libéralisation, les marchés des télécommunications se caractérisent par un taux de croissance, de nouveaux arrivants, quelques tarifs en baisse, on assiste dans le même temps à l'apparition de lacunes pour le moins sérieuses.

From the time the market was completely opened up, the telecommunications market has been characterised by growth, newcomers to the market and some price reductions, nonetheless, gaps have appeared which are serious to say the very least.

Because the market was completely opened up, the telecommunications market has been characterised by growth, newcomers to the market and some price reductions, nonetheless, gaps have appeared which are serious to say the very least.

Since the market was completely opened up, the telecommunications market has been characterised by growth, newcomers to the market and some price reductions, nonetheless, gaps have appeared which are serious to say the very least.

<v>Because</v> the market was completely opened up, the telecommunications market has been characterised by growth, newcomers to the market and some price reductions, nonetheless, gaps have appeared which are serious to say the very least.


Depuis l'introduction de ce principe en 1989, des difficultés sont apparues au niveau de la transmission d'informations à la Commission par quelques États membres, autant du point de vue de la méthodologie utilisée que de celui de la régularité et de la périodicité des informations.

From the time this principle was introduced in 1989, difficulties have arisen as regards the transmission of information to the Commission by a number of Member States, from the point of view both of the methodology used and the regularity and frequency of the reports.

Because this principle was introduced in 1989, difficulties have arisen as regards the transmission of information to the Commission by a number of Member States, from the point of view both of the methodology used and the regularity and frequency of the reports.

Since this principle was introduced in 1989, difficulties have arisen as regards the transmission of information to the Commission by a number of Member States, from the point of view both of the methodology used and the regularity and frequency of the reports.

<v>Because</v> this principle was introduced in 1989, difficulties have arisen as regards the transmission of information to the Commission by a number of Member States, from the point of view both of the methodology used and the regularity and frequency of the reports.


Les députés VU&ID ont entre-temps présenté à la Commission une question parlementaire l'invitant à communiquer un relevé de toutes les notifications qui lui ont été transmises à ce sujet depuis l'entrée en vigueur de la directive.

The VU&ID MEPs have since submitted a parliamentary question to the Commission, asking it to provide an overview of all the notifications it has received in this matter from the time the directive came into force.

The VU&ID MEPs have since submitted a parliamentary question to the Commission, asking it to provide an overview of all the notifications it has received in this matter because the directive came into force.

The VU&ID MEPs have since submitted a parliamentary question to the Commission, asking it to provide an overview of all the notifications it has received in this matter since the directive came into force.

The VU&ID MEPs have since submitted a parliamentary question to the Commission, asking it to provide an overview of all the notifications it has received in this matter <v>because</v> the directive came into force.


Je me réjouis des développements positifs survenus dans la Région administrative spéciale de Macao (RAS) qui s'est écoulée depuis la rétrocession.

I welcome the positive developments that have occurred in the Macao special administrative region (SAR) from the time the handover took place.

I welcome the positive developments that have occurred in the Macao special administrative region (SAR) because the handover took place.

I welcome the positive developments that have occurred in the Macao special administrative region (SAR) since the handover took place.

I welcome the positive developments that have occurred in the Macao special administrative region (SAR) <v>because</v> the handover took place.


Nous n'avons plus connu d'exemple aussi frappant de manipulation depuis la chute des régimes totalitaires il y a plusieurs années.

Such tellingly described manipulation has not been seen again from the time the totalitarian regimes collapsed years ago.

Such tellingly described manipulation has not been seen again because the totalitarian regimes collapsed years ago.

Such tellingly described manipulation has not been seen again since the totalitarian regimes collapsed years ago.

Such tellingly described manipulation has not been seen again <v>because</v> the totalitarian regimes collapsed years ago.


Mes chers collègues, depuis notre dernière période de session, vous le savez, le terrorisme a de nouveau frappé l'Espagne.

Ladies and gentlemen, as you are aware, there has been another terrorist attack in Spain from the time our last part-session took place.

Ladies and gentlemen, as you are aware, there has been another terrorist attack in Spain because our last part-session took place.

Ladies and gentlemen, as you are aware, there has been another terrorist attack in Spain since our last part-session took place.

Ladies and gentlemen, as you are aware, there has been another terrorist attack in Spain <v>because</v> our last part-session took place.


Vous savez tous que le droit de la concurrence fait partie des principales tâches de l'Union européenne, et par conséquent de la Commission européenne, depuis les Traités constitutifs.

You all know that competition law has been one of the most important objectives of the European Union - and therefore of the European Commission - from the time the founding Treaties came into existence.

You all know that competition law has been one of the most important objectives of the European Union - and therefore of the European Commission - because the founding Treaties came into existence.

You all know that competition law has been one of the most important objectives of the European Union - and therefore of the European Commission - since the founding Treaties came into existence.

You all know that competition law has been one of the most important objectives of the European Union - and therefore of the European Commission - <v>because</v> the founding Treaties came into existence.


Monsieur le Président, depuis la fin de la guerre froide, la prolifération des armes légères est devenue un problème mondial : ce phénomène est à la fois source de criminalité de rue chez nous que de guerres civiles dans le tiers monde.

Mr President, from the time the Cold War ended, the distribution of light weapons has become a worldwide issue; this is a phenomenon which is fomenting both street crime in our part of the world and civil wars in the Third World.

Mr President, because the Cold War ended, the distribution of light weapons has become a worldwide issue; this is a phenomenon which is fomenting both street crime in our part of the world and civil wars in the Third World.

Mr President, since the Cold War ended, the distribution of light weapons has become a worldwide issue; this is a phenomenon which is fomenting both street crime in our part of the world and civil wars in the Third World.

Mr President, <v>because</v> the Cold War ended, the distribution of light weapons has become a worldwide issue; this is a phenomenon which is fomenting both street crime in our part of the world and civil wars in the Third World.


De même, la Commission sait que, depuis la publication du rapport de révision, l'organisme régulateur britannique s'est montré satisfait.

In addition, the Commission knows that, from the time the revised report was published the British regulatory body has been satisfied.

In addition, the Commission knows that, because the revised report was published the British regulatory body has been satisfied.

In addition, the Commission knows that, since the revised report was published the British regulatory body has been satisfied.

In addition, the Commission knows that, <v>because</v> the revised report was published the British regulatory body has been satisfied.


Le droit communautaire de la concurrence a été l'un des fondements de la politique communautaire depuis l'entrée en vigueur du Traité.

From the time the Treaty entered into force, Community law on competition has been one of the tenets of Community policy.

Because the Treaty entered into force, Community law on competition has been one of the tenets of Community policy.

Since the Treaty entered into force, Community law on competition has been one of the tenets of Community policy.

<v>Because</v> the Treaty entered into force, Community law on competition has been one of the tenets of Community policy.


Dans ce contexte, il semble particulièrement important que, depuis l'entrée en vigueur de la directive le 22 décembre 2000, une clause stricte de non dégradation soit d'application, laquelle devrait éviter une répétition des erreurs commises par le passé.

It seems particularly important in this context that from the time the directive entered into force on 22 December 2000 a strict non-deterioration clause has applied, which should prevent a repetition of past errors.

It seems particularly important in this context that because the directive entered into force on 22 December 2000 a strict non-deterioration clause has applied, which should prevent a repetition of past errors.

It seems particularly important in this context that since the directive entered into force on 22 December 2000 a strict non-deterioration clause has applied, which should prevent a repetition of past errors.

It seems particularly important in this context that <v>because</v> the directive entered into force on 22 December 2000 a strict non-deterioration clause has applied, which should prevent a repetition of past errors.


Le bilan des négociations d'adhésion depuis l'entrée en fonction de la Commission Prodi est positif.

From the time the Prodi Commission took office, the outcome of the enlargement negotiations has been positive.

Because the Prodi Commission took office, the outcome of the enlargement negotiations has been positive.

Since the Prodi Commission took office, the outcome of the enlargement negotiations has been positive.

<v>Because</v> the Prodi Commission took office, the outcome of the enlargement negotiations has been positive.


Certaines choses ont changé récemment au Mexique, depuis l'annonce et l'approbation de l'accord, généralement pour le mieux.

There have been certain changes in Mexico recently, from the time the agreement was announced and approved, largely in a positive direction.

There have been certain changes in Mexico recently, because the agreement was announced and approved, largely in a positive direction.

There have been certain changes in Mexico recently, since the agreement was announced and approved, largely in a positive direction.

There have been certain changes in Mexico recently, <v>because</v> the agreement was announced and approved, largely in a positive direction.


Par example, le Comité vétérinaire permanent s'est réuni huit fois depuis le début de l'épidémie.

For example, there have been eight meetings of the Standing Veterinary Committee from the time the crisis broke.

For example, there have been eight meetings of the Standing Veterinary Committee because the crisis broke.

For example, there have been eight meetings of the Standing Veterinary Committee since the crisis broke.

For example, there have been eight meetings of the Standing Veterinary Committee <v>because</v> the crisis broke.


Le système éducatif palestinien est, depuis les accords d'Oslo, largement subventionné par l'Union européenne et les États membres.

From the time they signed the Oslo Agreement, the European Union and its Member States have, to a great extent, subsidised the Palestinian education system.

Because they signed the Oslo Agreement, the European Union and its Member States have, to a great extent, subsidised the Palestinian education system.

Since they signed the Oslo Agreement, the European Union and its Member States have, to a great extent, subsidised the Palestinian education system.

<v>Because</v> they signed the Oslo Agreement, the European Union and its Member States have, to a great extent, subsidised the Palestinian education system.


Le processus de l'intégration européenne, ainsi que celui de l'élargissement, ont connu une accélération impressionnante depuis la chute du rideau de fer.

The process of European integration and enlargement has speeded up impressively from the time the iron curtain fell.

The process of European integration and enlargement has speeded up impressively because the iron curtain fell.

The process of European integration and enlargement has speeded up impressively since the iron curtain fell.

The process of European integration and enlargement has speeded up impressively <v>because</v> the iron curtain fell.


L'année dernière, le monde entier a pu voir sur ses écrans de télévision l'offensive brutale menée par le régime chinois contre le mouvement de méditation Falungong depuis son interdiction.

Over the last year, we have been able to see, on TV screens throughout the world, the harsh offensive launched by the Chinese régime against the meditation movement Falun Gong from the time the latter was banned.

Over the last year, we have been able to see, on TV screens throughout the world, the harsh offensive launched by the Chinese régime against the meditation movement Falun Gong because the latter was banned.

Over the last year, we have been able to see, on TV screens throughout the world, the harsh offensive launched by the Chinese régime against the meditation movement Falun Gong since the latter was banned.

Over the last year, we have been able to see, on TV screens throughout the world, the harsh offensive launched by the Chinese régime against the meditation movement Falun Gong <v>because</v> the latter was banned.


En effet, la dotation financière n' a pas été adaptée depuis la création de ce programme.

The financial allocation has not in fact been upgraded from the time the programme was created.

The financial allocation has not in fact been upgraded because the programme was created.

The financial allocation has not in fact been upgraded since the programme was created.

The financial allocation has not in fact been upgraded <v>because</v> the programme was created.


Malheureusement, la situation s'est dégradée rapidement depuis les élections de dimanche.

Unfortunately there has been a rapid deterioration in the situation from the time the elections were held on Sunday.

Unfortunately there has been a rapid deterioration in the situation because the elections were held on Sunday.

Unfortunately there has been a rapid deterioration in the situation since the elections were held on Sunday.

Unfortunately there has been a rapid deterioration in the situation <v>because</v> the elections were held on Sunday.


Il semble en effet inouï que ce Parlement, qui représente les citoyens européens, n' aborde pas cette question cette semaine, étant donné l'aggravation de la crise depuis la déclaration de la Commission à ce sujet.

It seems extraordinary that this Parliament, which represents the people of Europe, is not addressing this question this week, given the deepening of the crisis from the time the Commission spoke.

It seems extraordinary that this Parliament, which represents the people of Europe, is not addressing this question this week, given the deepening of the crisis because the Commission spoke.

It seems extraordinary that this Parliament, which represents the people of Europe, is not addressing this question this week, given the deepening of the crisis since the Commission spoke.

It seems extraordinary that this Parliament, which represents the people of Europe, is not addressing this question this week, given the deepening of the crisis <v>because</v> the Commission spoke.


Depuis l'arrivée au pouvoir du gouvernement taliban, les femmes ne sont plus autorisées à travailler en dehors de leur domicile, elles sont battues en public si elles portent des tenues jugées indécentes et leurs possibilités d'accès aux soins médicaux sont très limitées.

From the time the Taliban have taken over power, women are no longer allowed to go out to work, are beaten in public for wearing indecent clothing and have hardly any access to medical care.

Because the Taliban have taken over power, women are no longer allowed to go out to work, are beaten in public for wearing indecent clothing and have hardly any access to medical care.

Since the Taliban have taken over power, women are no longer allowed to go out to work, are beaten in public for wearing indecent clothing and have hardly any access to medical care.

<v>Because</v> the Taliban have taken over power, women are no longer allowed to go out to work, are beaten in public for wearing indecent clothing and have hardly any access to medical care.


Nous les avons posées parce que la méfiance et la critique se sont répandues depuis le refus de la décharge 1996.

We asked them because mistrust and criticism have been spreading from the time the 1996 discharge was refused.

We asked them because mistrust and criticism have been spreading because the 1996 discharge was refused.

We asked them because mistrust and criticism have been spreading since the 1996 discharge was refused.

We asked them because mistrust and criticism have been spreading <v>because</v> the 1996 discharge was refused.


Sur le plan de l'actif, l'économie de Macao a progressé de manière significative depuis la rétrocession, bénéficiant d'une croissance du PIB de 4 % au cours de l'année 2000.

On the positive side, Macau's economy has progressed significantly from the time the handover took place, enjoying a 4% growth in GDP during the year 2000.

On the positive side, Macau's economy has progressed significantly because the handover took place, enjoying a 4% growth in GDP during the year 2000.

On the positive side, Macau's economy has progressed significantly since the handover took place, enjoying a 4% growth in GDP during the year 2000.

On the positive side, Macau's economy has progressed significantly <v>because</v> the handover took place, enjoying a 4% growth in GDP during the year 2000.


Il est utile que cette coordination des politiques économiques, que nous appelons de nos vux depuis le passage à l'euro, prenne corps.

This economic policy coordination, which we have been hoping and praying for from the time we changed over to the euro, really needs to take shape.

This economic policy coordination, which we have been hoping and praying for because we changed over to the euro, really needs to take shape.

This economic policy coordination, which we have been hoping and praying for since we changed over to the euro, really needs to take shape.

This economic policy coordination, which we have been hoping and praying for <v>because</v> we changed over to the euro, really needs to take shape.


Enfin, je voudrais indiquer au rapporteur et à tous les autres collègues que les deux premiers points des négligences reprises dans l'exposé des motifs concernant le Grand Duché de Luxembourg ne sont plus d'actualité depuis la loi du 8 août de l'année dernière.

Finally, I should like to point out to the rapporteur and the Members of the House that the first two main concerns listed in the explanatory statement as regards the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg no longer apply from the time the law passed on 8 August last year.

Finally, I should like to point out to the rapporteur and the Members of the House that the first two main concerns listed in the explanatory statement as regards the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg no longer apply because the law passed on 8 August last year.

Finally, I should like to point out to the rapporteur and the Members of the House that the first two main concerns listed in the explanatory statement as regards the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg no longer apply since the law passed on 8 August last year.

Finally, I should like to point out to the rapporteur and the Members of the House that the first two main concerns listed in the explanatory statement as regards the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg no longer apply <v>because</v> the law passed on 8 August last year.


On estime qu'un million et demi de personnes sont mortes depuis la mise en uvre des sanctions.

It is estimated that 1.5 million people have died from the time the sanctions were introduced.

It is estimated that 1.5 million people have died because the sanctions were introduced.

It is estimated that 1.5 million people have died since the sanctions were introduced.

It is estimated that 1.5 million people have died <v>because</v> the sanctions were introduced.


Cependant, depuis l'adoption de notre constitution, l'ETA a assassiné dans mon pays 804 personnes et a fait plus de 2 000 veuves et orphelins à travers toute l'Espagne, principalement au Pays basque.

However, from the time our Constitution was approved, ETA has killed 804 people in my country and left over 2000 widows and orphans all over Spain, mainly in the Basque Country.

However, because our Constitution was approved, ETA has killed 804 people in my country and left over 2000 widows and orphans all over Spain, mainly in the Basque Country.

However, since our Constitution was approved, ETA has killed 804 people in my country and left over 2000 widows and orphans all over Spain, mainly in the Basque Country.

However, <v>because</v> our Constitution was approved, ETA has killed 804 people in my country and left over 2000 widows and orphans all over Spain, mainly in the Basque Country.


Ils sont les victimes de producteurs d'aliments pour animaux qui utilisent des farines carnées dans l'alimentation bovine et il existe des éléments - c'est regrettable - pour suggérer que des producteurs peu scrupuleux ont continué à utiliser ce produit depuis l'introduction des nouveaux règlements.

They are the victims of animal-feed manufacturers who use meat and bone meal in bovine feed and there is some evidence, regrettably, to suggest that unscrupulous manufacturers have continued to use the product from the time the new regulations were introduced.

They are the victims of animal-feed manufacturers who use meat and bone meal in bovine feed and there is some evidence, regrettably, to suggest that unscrupulous manufacturers have continued to use the product because the new regulations were introduced.

They are the victims of animal-feed manufacturers who use meat and bone meal in bovine feed and there is some evidence, regrettably, to suggest that unscrupulous manufacturers have continued to use the product since the new regulations were introduced.

They are the victims of animal-feed manufacturers who use meat and bone meal in bovine feed and there is some evidence, regrettably, to suggest that unscrupulous manufacturers have continued to use the product <v>because</v> the new regulations were introduced.


Le Parlement et le Conseil ont abattu une masse de travail depuis l'introduction.

From the time it was introduced, Parliament and the Council have shifted a lot of work.

Because it was introduced, Parliament and the Council have shifted a lot of work.

Since it was introduced, Parliament and the Council have shifted a lot of work.

<v>Because</v> it was introduced, Parliament and the Council have shifted a lot of work.


Malgré tous ces fardeaux, on n'a pas noté le moindre cas de confrontation violente entre les groupes majoritaires et minoritaires depuis le retour à l'indépendance.

And yet, despite this history, there has not been one single incident of violent clashes between the majority and minority sections of the population from the time they regained independence.

And yet, despite this history, there has not been one single incident of violent clashes between the majority and minority sections of the population because they regained independence.

And yet, despite this history, there has not been one single incident of violent clashes between the majority and minority sections of the population since they regained independence.

And yet, despite this history, there has not been one single incident of violent clashes between the majority and minority sections of the population <v>because</v> they regained independence.


À cet régard, je salue le fait que la paix règne dans la région depuis le départ des forces israéliennes du Sud-Liban.

In this latter regard, I welcome the fact that from the time the Israeli forces left southern Lebanon, the region has been very peaceful.

In this latter regard, I welcome the fact that because the Israeli forces left southern Lebanon, the region has been very peaceful.

In this latter regard, I welcome the fact that since the Israeli forces left southern Lebanon, the region has been very peaceful.

In this latter regard, I welcome the fact that <v>because</v> the Israeli forces left southern Lebanon, the region has been very peaceful.


En accord avec les résolutions sur la liberté d'expression au Pakistan, la Commission reconnaît que le récent incident au poste frontière de Peshawar est une affaire alarmante, particulièrement regrettable, parce que le Pakistan a globalement respecté la liberté de presse jusqu' à présent, surtout depuis le coup d'État militaire.

In accordance with the resolutions you tabled concerning freedom of expression in Pakistan, the Commission acknowledges that the incident which recently occurred at the border post of Peshawar is cause for alarm and especially regrettable in view of the fact that, to date, Pakistan has generally respected the freedom of the press, especially from the time the military coup took place.

In accordance with the resolutions you tabled concerning freedom of expression in Pakistan, the Commission acknowledges that the incident which recently occurred at the border post of Peshawar is cause for alarm and especially regrettable in view of the fact that, to date, Pakistan has generally respected the freedom of the press, especially because the military coup took place.

In accordance with the resolutions you tabled concerning freedom of expression in Pakistan, the Commission acknowledges that the incident which recently occurred at the border post of Peshawar is cause for alarm and especially regrettable in view of the fact that, to date, Pakistan has generally respected the freedom of the press, especially since the military coup took place.

In accordance with the resolutions you tabled concerning freedom of expression in Pakistan, the Commission acknowledges that the incident which recently occurred at the border post of Peshawar is cause for alarm and especially regrettable in view of the fact that, to date, Pakistan has generally respected the freedom of the press, especially <v>because</v> the military coup took place.


La prolifération nucléaire est relativement sous contrôle, même si nous sommes dans une mauvaise phase depuis la signature du traité de non-prolifération nucléaire, en 1968, exécutoire en 1970.

Nuclear proliferation is more or less under control, although we have been going through a very difficult phase from the time the Non-Proliferation Treaty was signed in 1968, which then came into force in 1970.

Nuclear proliferation is more or less under control, although we have been going through a very difficult phase because the Non-Proliferation Treaty was signed in 1968, which then came into force in 1970.

Nuclear proliferation is more or less under control, although we have been going through a very difficult phase since the Non-Proliferation Treaty was signed in 1968, which then came into force in 1970.

Nuclear proliferation is more or less under control, although we have been going through a very difficult phase <v>because</v> the Non-Proliferation Treaty was signed in 1968, which then came into force in 1970.


Nous croyons en l'Europe, alors que d'autres semblent avoir entamé le processus de désintégration de l'Union.

We believe in Europe, whereas others seem to have started the process of disintegrating the Union.

We believe in Europe, when others seem to have started the process of disintegrating the Union.

We believe in Europe, while it seems that others have started the process of breaking up the Union.

We believe in Europe, <v>when</v> others seem to have started the process of disintegrating the Union.


À l'avenir, l'accent doit porter sur la qualité, alors qu' a mon époque, c'était la quantité.

In future, the focus should be on quality, whereas in my day it was quantity.

In future, the focus should be on quality, as long as in my day it was quantity.

Emphasis, in the future, must be put on quality, while in my time limitless quantities were needed.

In future, the focus should be on quality, <v>as long as</v> in my day it was quantity.


Le tout en six mois alors que la Commission a mis trois ans pour avancer une proposition.

All in six months whereas the Commission took three years to put forward a proposal.

All in six months as the Commission took three years to put forward a proposal.

All of this has been achieved within the space of six months, while the Commission has needed three years to draft a proposal.

All in six months <v>as</v> the Commission took three years to put forward a proposal.


Au cours des 10 dernières années, la Corée a augmenté sa capacité de 180 %, alors que nous avons réduit la nôtre de 30 %.

Over the past 10 years, Korea has increased its capacity by 180%, whereas we have reduced ours by 30%.

Over the past 10 years, Korea has increased its capacity by 180%, as long as we have reduced ours by 30%.

Over the last 10 years, Korea has increased its capacity by 180%, while we have reduced ours by 30%.

Over the past 10 years, Korea has increased its capacity by 180%, <v>as long as</v> we have reduced ours by 30%.


Je remarque que les débats de ce jour se termineront à 17h30 alors que les votes commenceront à 18h30.

I note that today's debates will end at 5.30 p.m. whereas the votes will start at 6.30 p.m.

I note that today's debates will end at 5.30 p.m. when the votes will start at 6.30 p.m.

It strikes me that today's debates will finish around 5.30 p.m., while the votes will not start until 6.30 p.m.

I note that today's debates will end at 5.30 p.m. <v>when</v> the votes will start at 6.30 p.m.


La Belgique livre des armes à des pays comme le Népal alors que l'Allemagne a refusé de le faire.

Belgium delivers weapons to countries like Nepal whereas Germany has refused to do so.

Belgium delivers weapons to countries like Nepal as long as Germany has refused to do so.

Belgium supplies weapons to countries such as Nepal, while Germany, for example, had refused to do so.

Belgium delivers weapons to countries like Nepal <v>as long as</v> Germany has refused to do so.


Aujourd'hui, certains insistent plutôt sur la porte ouverte alors que d'autres attirent l'attention sur les embûches.

Today, some insist rather on the open door whereas others draw attention to the pitfalls.

Today, some insist rather on the open door as long as others draw attention to the pitfalls.

Now there are some people who tend to emphasise the open door, while others stress the arduous path.

Today, some insist rather on the open door <v>as long as</v> others draw attention to the pitfalls.


Le Liechtenstein est une démocratie exemplaire, alors qu' en Russie et en Tchétchénie, on continue à utiliser la torture.

Liechtenstein is an exemplary democracy, whereas in Russia and Chechnya torture continues to be used.

Liechtenstein is an exemplary democracy, as long as in Russia and Chechnya torture continues to be used.

Liechtenstein is an exemplary democracy, while in Russia, in Chechnya, torture continues to be used.

Liechtenstein is an exemplary democracy, <v>as long as</v> in Russia and Chechnya torture continues to be used.


Le sud reste frappé par la pauvreté alors que le nord est très riche.

The south remains poverty stricken wheras the north is very wealthy.

The south remains poverty stricken when the north is very wealthy.

The south remains poverty-stricken while the north is immensely rich.

The south remains poverty stricken <v>when</v> the north is very wealthy.


Ces derniers profitent d’une telle exploitation alors que les colonies pillées sont encore plus pauvres.

The latter benefit from such exploitation whereas the plundered colonies are even poorer.

The latter benefit from such exploitation when the plundered colonies are even poorer.

The latter profit from such exploitation while the looted colonies are left even poorer.

The latter benefit from such exploitation <v>when</v> the plundered colonies are even poorer.


Ils parviennent tous à de meilleurs rendements que nous, alors que nous pataugeons dans la récession chronique.

They are all achieving better returns than us whereas we flounder in chronic recession.

They are all achieving better returns than us as we flounder in chronic recession.

All of them are achieving higher returns than us, while we are wallowing in chronic recession.

They are all achieving better returns than us <v>as</v> we flounder in chronic recession.


Le taux d’emploi s’élève à 40% dans l’Europe des 25, alors qu’il est de 59,9% aux États-Unis.

The employment rate stands at 40% in the Europe of 25, whereas it is 59.9% in the United States.

The employment rate stands at 40% in the Europe of 25, whhen it is 59.9% in the United States.

In the Europe of 25, the employment rate stands at 40%, while it is 59.9% in the United States.

The employment rate stands at 40% in the Europe of 25, <v>whhen</v> it is 59.9% in the United States.


Ces sept dernières années, il a augmenté d’à peine 8 %, alors que les budgets nationaux ont été gonflés de 23 %.

In the past seven years, it has increased by barely 8%, whereas national budgets have been inflated by 23%.

In the past seven years, it has increased by barely 8%, as national budgets have been inflated by 23%.

It has increased over the last seven years by a mere 8%, while national budgets have increased by 23%.

In the past seven years, it has increased by barely 8%, <v>as</v> national budgets have been inflated by 23%.


En 2004, le textile a vu le nombre de ses emplois chuter de 13%, alors que les importations extra communautaires explosent.

In 2004, textiles saw the number of its jobs drop by 13%, whereas extra-community imports exploded.

In 2004, textiles saw the number of its jobs drop by 13%, as long as extra-community imports exploded.

In 2004, the textile sector saw the number of its jobs drop by 13%, while non-EU imports are soaring.

In 2004, textiles saw the number of its jobs drop by 13%, <v>as long as</v> extra-community imports exploded.


Et de grand discours en grand discours, l’Europe en crise prend du retard, alors que le monde va très vite.

And from big speech to big speech, Europe in crisis is falling behind, whereas the world is moving very fast.

And from big speech to big speech, Europe in crisis is falling behind, when the world is moving very fast.

From one grand speech to another, Europe in crisis is slowing down, while the world is moving very quickly.

And from big speech to big speech, Europe in crisis is falling behind, <v>when</v> the world is moving very fast.


Certains estimaient que la proposition allait trop loin, alors que d’autres pensaient le contraire.

Some felt the proposal went too far, whereas others thought the opposite.

Some felt the proposal went too far, when others thought the opposite.

Some thought the proposal was going too far, while others felt it did not go anything like far enough.

Some felt the proposal went too far, <v>when</v> others thought the opposite.


Cette visseuse fonctionne au nickel-cadmium, alors que celle-ci ( contient des piles au nickel-métal-hydrure.

This screwdriver operates on nickel-cadmium, whereas this one (contains nickel-metal-hydride batteries.

This screwdriver operates on nickel-cadmium, as long as this one (contains nickel-metal-hydride batteries.

It was, however, possible to do so on this one . This screwdriver contains nickel cadmium, while this one ( contains nickel metal hydride.

This screwdriver operates on nickel-cadmium, <v>as long as</v> this one (contains nickel-metal-hydride batteries.


Ces pays sont pénalisés, alors que les grands producteurs de sucre C se voient accorder des quotas supplémentaires.

These countries are penalized, whereas the big producers of C sugar are granted additional quotas.

These countries are penalized, when the big producers of C sugar are granted additional quotas.

These countries are being penalised, while an extra quota is being provided for the large producers of C sugar.

These countries are penalized, <v>when</v> the big producers of C sugar are granted additional quotas.


La deuxième raison est que ce rapport engendre un surcroît de bureaucratie, alors que l’Europe a besoin de moins de bureaucratie.

The second reason is that this report creates more bureaucracy, whereas Europe needs less bureaucracy.

The second reason is that this report creates more bureaucracy, as long as Europe needs less bureaucracy.

A second reason is that this report leads to more bureaucracy, while we in Europe need less of it.

The second reason is that this report creates more bureaucracy, <v>as long as</v> Europe needs less bureaucracy.


Vous me direz qu’Israël est une démocratie, alors que l’Iran est une dictature.

You will tell me that Israel is a democracy, whereas Iran is a dictatorship.

You will tell me that Israel is a democracy, when Iran is a dictatorship.

You will tell me that Israel has a democracy, while Iran has a dictatorship.

You will tell me that Israel is a democracy, <v>when</v> Iran is a dictatorship.


Elle ne peut pas menacer un pays européen, brandir un , alors que nous parlons de son adhésion.

It cannot threaten a European country, brandish a , whereas we are talking about its membership.

It cannot threaten a European country, brandish a , as long as we are talking about its membership.

They cannot threaten a state of Europe with war, with a , while we talk about letting them in.

It cannot threaten a European country, brandish a , <v>as long as</v> we are talking about its membership.


Il est inadmissible qu’une petite poignée de personnes se taille la part du lion, alors que quantité d’autres sont oubliés.

It is unacceptable that a small handful of people take the lion's share, whereas many others are forgotten.

It is unacceptable that a small handful of people take the lion's share, as many others are forgotten.

It is not acceptable that the few should get all the benefit while many others are left behind.

It is unacceptable that a small handful of people take the lion's share, <v>as</v> many others are forgotten.


Les moteurs de voitures n’ont pas changé pendant un siècle alors que la technologie de la téléphonie mobile évolue tous les mois.

Car engines haven't changed for a century whereas mobile phone technology evolves every month.

Car engines haven't changed for a century as long as mobile phone technology evolves every month.

Car engines have not changed for a hundred years, while mobile telephone technology changes every month.

Car engines haven't changed for a century <v>as long as</v> mobile phone technology evolves every month.


En 2003, le secteur polonais de la chaussure comptait 123 entreprises, alors qu' elles n'étaient plus que 93 en 2005.

In 2003, the Polish footwear sector had 123 companies, whereas there were only 93 in 2005.

In 2003, the Polish footwear sector had 123 companies, when there were only 93 in 2005.

In 2003, the shoe-making industry in Poland consisted of 123 firms, while in 2005 there were only 93.

In 2003, the Polish footwear sector had 123 companies, <v>when</v> there were only 93 in 2005.


Tout se passe comme si la BCE ignorait la politique économique alors que son homologue américaine ne pense qu'à ça.

It is as if the ECB ignored economic policy whereas its American counterpart thinks only of that.

It is as if the ECB ignored economic policy when its American counterpart thinks only of that.

With everything that is happening, it is as though the ECB is disregarding economic policy, while its US counterpart is thinking of nothing else.

It is as if the ECB ignored economic policy <v>when</v> its American counterpart thinks only of that.


Certains juges se montrent plus sévères dans leurs sentences, alors que d'autres sont plus indulgents.

Some judges are harsher in their sentences, whereas others are more lenient.

Some judges are harsher in their sentences, as long as others are more lenient.

Some judges are tougher in their sentencing, while others are more lenient.

Some judges are harsher in their sentences, <v>as long as</v> others are more lenient.


Nos industries respectent les règles de Kyoto, alors que les industries américaines ne le font pas.

Our industries comply with the Kyoto rules, whereas American industries do not.

Our industries comply with the Kyoto rules, as long as American industries do not.

Our industries abide by the Kyoto regulations, while the American ones fail to do so.

Our industries comply with the Kyoto rules, <v>as long as</v> American industries do not.


La population aurait probablement opté pour le Pakistan, alors que le souverain a choisi l'Inde.

The population would probably have opted for Pakistan, whereas the sovereign chose India.

The population would probably have opted for Pakistan, when the sovereign chose India.

The people would probably have opted for Pakistan, while the sovereign went for India.

The population would probably have opted for Pakistan, <v>when</v> the sovereign chose India.


Un autre problème est que les producteurs de céréales en profiteront largement, alors que les éleveurs de bétail perdront gros.

Another problem is that grain producers will benefit greatly, whereas livestock farmers will lose big.

Another problem is that grain producers will benefit greatly, when livestock farmers will lose big.

Another problem is that cereal producers will benefit hugely from this, while livestock producers will lose a great deal.

Another problem is that grain producers will benefit greatly, <v>when</v> livestock farmers will lose big.


Le nombre de coordonnateurs en Hongrie est actuellement nul, alors que l'Espagne en compte 156.

The number of coordinators in Hungary is currently zero, whereas Spain has 156.

The number of coordinators in Hungary is currently zero, as long as Spain has 156.

The number of these in Hungary is at present precisely zero, while Spain reportedly has 156.

The number of coordinators in Hungary is currently zero, <v>as long as</v> Spain has 156.


Dois-je vous rappeler que nos villes ont augmenté de 11 % en termes de surface, alors que la population n'a augmenté que de 2,5 %?

Need I remind you that our cities have increased by 11% in terms of surface area, whereas the population has only increased by 2.5%?

Need I remind you that our cities have increased by 11% in terms of surface area, when the population has only increased by 2.5%?

Need I remind you that our urban areas have grown by 11% in terms of their size, while their populations have grown by just 2.5%?

Need I remind you that our cities have increased by 11% in terms of surface area, <v>when</v> the population has only increased by 2.5%?


Les bénéfices s'envolent alors que les salaires stagnent.

Profits spiral ever higher while wage levels stagnate.

Profits soar <v>when</v> wages stagnate.


Les prix des substances illicites ont généralement chuté, alors que les degrés de pureté sont relativement stables.

Prices for illicit substances have generally fallen, whereas purity levels are relatively stable.

Prices for illicit substances have generally fallen, as long as purity levels are relatively stable.

Prices for illicit substances in general have fallen, while purity levels seem to be fairly stable.

Prices for illicit substances have generally fallen, <v>as long as</v> purity levels are relatively stable.


D'abord, je regrette que le taux d'enchères ait été ramené à 70 % en 2020, alors que la proposition initiale proposait 100 %.

First, I regret that the bidding rate was reduced to 70% in 2020, whereas the initial proposal proposed 100%.

First, I regret that the bidding rate was reduced to 70% in 2020, as long as the initial proposal proposed 100%.

Firstly, I find it regrettable that the level of auctioning has been brought down to 70% in 2020, while the initial proposal was 100%.

First, I regret that the bidding rate was reduced to 70% in 2020, <v>as long as</v> the initial proposal proposed 100%.


Les quotas ont augmenté, alors que la production a diminué.

Quotas have increased, whereas production has decreased.

Quotas have increased, as long as production has decreased.

Quotas have increased, while production has fallen.

Quotas have increased, <v>as long as</v> production has decreased.


Certains de nos modèles comportementaux sont obstinément opposés au changement, tandis que les autres ne changent que lentement.

Some of our behavioral patterns are stubbornly averse to change, whereas others change only slowly.

Some of our behavioral patterns are stubbornly averse to change, as long as others change only slowly.

Some of our behavioural models are doggedly opposed to change, while the rest only change slowly.

Some of our behavioral patterns are stubbornly averse to change, <v>as long as</v> others change only slowly.


Cela signifie que Loukachenko peut rester au pouvoir, tandis que son peuple devient de plus en plus pauvre et isolé.

This means Lukashenko can stay in power whereas his people grow increasingly poor and isolated.

This means Lukashenko can stay in power as lomng as his people grow increasingly poor and isolated.

This means that Lukashenko can remain where he is, while his people become ever poorer and ever more isolated.

This means Lukashenko can stay in power <v>as lomng as</v> his people grow increasingly poor and isolated.


Seul huit membres de la Douma russe ont voté contre, tandis que 461 ont voté pour.

Only eight members of the Russian Duma voted against, whereas 461 voted for.

Only eight members of the Russian Duma voted against, when 461 voted for.

Only eight members of the Russian Duma voted against, while 416 were in favour.

Only eight members of the Russian Duma voted against, <v>when</v> 461 voted for.


Il me semble que très peu de personnes demandent moins d’Europe, tandis que beaucoup réclament plus d’Europe.

It seems to me that very few people are asking for less Europe, whereas many are asking for more Europe.

It seems to me that very few people are asking for less Europe, as long as many are asking for more Europe.

I think very few people are asking for less Europe, while many are demanding more Europe.

It seems to me that very few people are asking for less Europe, <v>as long as</v> many are asking for more Europe.


Grâce à l’innovation, l’industrie fournit la force motrice, tandis que Lisbonne détermine la trajectoire.

Through innovation, industry provides the driving force, whereas Lisbon determines the trajectory.

Through innovation, industry provides the driving force, when Lisbon determines the trajectory.

By means of innovation, industry provides the tractive force, while Lisbon determines the course.

Through innovation, industry provides the driving force, <v>when</v> Lisbon determines the trajectory.


Tous les services publics sont surexploités tandis que dans d'autres régions, certains services publics doivent être fermés.

All utilities are overstretched whereas in other regions some utilities have to be shut down.

All utilities are overstretched when in other regions some utilities have to be shut down.

All the utilities are over-utilised while in other areas we are closing down public services.

All utilities are overstretched <v>when</v> in other regions some utilities have to be shut down.


Un dialogue peut permettre d' aboutir à un consensus social, tandis que la violence n' engendre que la violence.

A dialogue can lead to a social consensus, whereas violence only begets violence.

A dialogue can lead to a social consensus, when violence only begets violence.

Dialogue will allow a social consensus to be reached, while force will only be answered with force.

A dialogue can lead to a social consensus, <v>when</v> violence only begets violence.


Dans mon pays, cela se résume à 9 %, tandis que la moyenne européenne s' élève à 25 %.

In my country, it comes down to 9%, whereas the European average is 25%.

In my country, it comes down to 9%, as long as the European average is 25%.

In my country it is just 9%, while the European average is 25%.

In my country, it comes down to 9%, <v>as long as</v> the European average is 25%.


Neuf autres ont été partiellement mises en uvre, tandis que les quatre restantes n'ont pas encore été abordées.

Nine others have been partially implemented, whereas the remaining four have not yet been addressed.

Nine others have been partially implemented, when the remaining four have not yet been addressed.

A further 9 have been partially implemented, while 4 have still not been addressed at all.

Nine others have been partially implemented, <v>when</v> the remaining four have not yet been addressed.


Pourquoi un navire de 12 mètres peut-il être subventionné tandis qu' un autre de 13 mètres ne le peut pas ?

Why can a 12 meter vessel be subsidized whereas a 13 meter vessel cannot?

Why can a 12 meter vessel be subsidized as a 13 meter vessel cannot?

Why can a boat 12 metres long receive funding, while a boat of 13 metres cannot?

Why can a 12 meter vessel be subsidized <v>as</v> a 13 meter vessel cannot?


Les filles discutent, socialisent et envoient des messages, tandis que les garçons jouent à des jeux.

The girls chat, socialize and send messages, whereas the boys play games.

The girls chat, socialize and send messages, when the boys play games.

Girls chat, socialise and send text messages, while boys play computer games.

The girls chat, socialize and send messages, <v>when</v> the boys play games.


Certains prédisent qu'il ne fonctionnera pas avant 2012, tandis que d'autres mettent en doute la viabilité même du projet.

Some predict that it will not work before 2012, whereas others question the very viability of the project.

Some predict that it will not work before 2012, as long as others question the very viability of the project.

Some people predict that it will not be running before 2012, while others question the very viability of the project.

Some predict that it will not work before 2012, <v>as long as</v> others question the very viability of the project.


L'importance des puits de pétrole classiques diminue, tandis que celle des plateformes de forage croît.

The importance of conventional oil wells is diminishing, whereas that of drilling rigs is growing.

The importance of conventional oil wells is diminishing, when that of drilling rigs is growing.

Therefore, the significance of classical oil wells is falling, while that of drilling platforms is growing.

The importance of conventional oil wells is diminishing, <v>when</v> that of drilling rigs is growing.


Le salaire minimum est de 140 euros à peine, tandis que le salaire brut moyen ne dépasse pas 460 euros.

The minimum wage is barely 140 euros, whereas the average gross salary does not exceed 460 euros.

The minimum wage is barely 140 euros, when the average gross salary does not exceed 460 euros.

The minimum salary barely amounts to EUR 140, while the average gross salary does not exceed EUR 460.

The minimum wage is barely 140 euros, <v>when</v> the average gross salary does not exceed 460 euros.


Le plan d'action a été présenté en 2005, tandis que la stratégie générale pour l'innovation date de 2006.

The action plan was presented in 2005, whereas the general strategy for innovation dates from 2006.

The action plan was presented in 2005, as long as the general strategy for innovation dates from 2006.

The action plan was put forward in 2005, while the broadly-framed innovation strategy dates from 2006.

The action plan was presented in 2005, <v>as long as</v> the general strategy for innovation dates from 2006.


La commission des budgets a approuvé son avis à l'unanimité, alors que j'étais absent pour cause de maladie.

The Committee on Budgets approved its opinion unanimously, when I was absent due to illness.

The Committee on Budgets approved its opinion unanimously, whereas I was absent due to illness.

The Committee on Budgets adopted its opinion unanimously while I was absent through illness.

The Committee on Budgets approved its opinion unanimously, <v>whereas</v> I was absent due to illness.


D'après lui, ils restent dans leurs voitures alors que , 50 mètres plus loin, les gens se font tirer dessus dans le tas.

According to him, they stay in their cars when, 50 meters away, people are shot in the crowd.

According to him, they stay in their cars whereas, 50 meters away, people are shot in the crowd.

According to him, they stay in their cars while , 50 metres further along, people are being gunned down.

According to him, they stay in their cars <v>whereas</v>, 50 meters away, people are shot in the crowd.


Bien évidemment, nous ne pouvons rester sans rien faire alors qu' un nouvel article du Traité est en cours d'élaboration.

Of course, we cannot sit idly by as a new Treaty article is being drafted.

Of course, we cannot sit idly by whereas a new Treaty article is being drafted.

Of course, we cannot sit by and do nothing while we wait for a new article in the Treaty.

Of course, we cannot sit idly by <v>whereas</v> a new Treaty article is being drafted.


Monsieur le Président, plus de dix émigrants ont péri noyés hier alors qu' ils tentaient de gagner l'Italie.

Mr President, more than ten emigrants drowned yesterday when trying to reach Italy.

Mr President, more than ten emigrants drowned yesterday whereas trying to reach Italy.

Mr President, another ten emigrants drowned yesterday while trying to reach Italy.

Mr President, more than ten emigrants drowned yesterday <v>whereas</v> trying to reach Italy.


Nous devrions à tout prix éviter d’établir des relations alors que les droits de tous les Cubains sont encore bafoués.

We should at all costs avoid establishing relations when the rights of all Cubans are still violated.

We should at all costs avoid establishing relations whereas the rights of all Cubans are still violated.

We should avoid at all costs forging relationships while the rights of all Cubans are still being violated.

We should at all costs avoid establishing relations <v>whereas</v> the rights of all Cubans are still violated.


Israël continue à redessiner le mur en Cisjordanie alors qu’elle se prépare à quitter Gaza.

Israel continues to redraw the wall in the West Bank as it prepares to leave Gaza.

Israel continues to redraw the wall in the West Bank whereas it prepares to leave Gaza.

Israel continues to redesign the West Bank wall while it prepares to abandon Gaza.

Israel continues to redraw the wall in the West Bank <v>whereas</v> it prepares to leave Gaza.