Europe's economic environment has altered considerably over the last thirty years, and the economies of European countries have progressively opened up to the global economy. As a result, the competitiveness of the European economies is dependent not just on production costs, but also on the performance of pension and social security systems guaranteeing security for the future.
Europe used to be a lot better off.
A: It's impossible to say

You know the Japanese are breathing down our necks on this. They're moving very rapidly because they know that it is a fast-growing world market. Some of these other countries, particularly in the developing world, their pollution is much worse than anywhere else and their people want higher standards of living.
Japan is close to us
A: Yes

The day for the wedding was chosen , and all their friends and neighbours were bidden to the feast .<br>As Lucia was trying on her bridal wreath she said to her mother : ' This wedding-garland would please me indeed if father Peter could lead me to the church .
If Father Peter does not lead Lucia to the church, the wedding garland will not please her.
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Yes