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

Q: Personalmente considero indispensable tener objetivos cifrados y un verdadero calendario de realizacion.

A: I personally feel that it is essential to have precise objectives and a proper timetable for implementation.
****
Q: En este contexto, la Union -cosa que no todos comprenden- debe ofrecer a nuestros ciudadanos y ciudadanas de la UE la propia UE como un medio, como una proteccion frente a los efectos negativos de la globalizacion.

A: The Union, like everyone else, has not yet understood how to present the EU to the citizens of the EU as a means of protection against the negative effects of globalisation.
****
Q: Por el contrario, rechazo esta estrategia que ahora es sistematica.

A:
On the contrary, I object to this systematically applied strategy.
****