Johannes Laitenberger
Johannes Laitenberger
avoid calls commission confidence critical israelis measures restraint
The commission calls on Israelis and Palestinians to show restraint to avoid measures which would weaken confidence at this critical time.
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A boycott of Danish goods is by definition a boycott of European goods. We do not consider a boycott of any kind a good means to react.
biggest bring clear deal forward urgent
It is most urgent to come to a deal in December. It is clear that it is not those most in need which have to bring forward the biggest sacrifices.
adopted commission concern discussion hoped note process took
The Commission took note with concern the decree. We'd hoped there would be a process of discussion and consultation before it adopted such measures.
recommend
It is not up to us to recommend anything to the press.
boycott danish definition economic european goods hurts interests
A boycott of Danish goods is by definition a boycott of European goods. A boycott hurts the economic interests of all parties.
cold pun strain voice
Jonathan's voice is under some kind of strain from a cold -- some kind of virus. No pun intended.
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The European Commission can't say anything about the details of the whole operation before it has been notified of it. If the Commission is notified, it will examine most painstakingly ... whether it complies with the rules of the internal market, whether rules are scrupulously observed.
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The president said this proposal is unacceptable and he'll work to improve it. The final solution has to be acceptable not only to the member states but also to the European Parliament.
decision discussed hope proposal
We hope that before the (final) decision is actually taken, any proposal will be discussed ... before it is actually adopted.
deal possible work
We are not yet there and it is possible to come to a deal but more work is needed.
liked prior process
We would have liked to see a process of prior consultation.