Johannes Laitenberger
Johannes Laitenberger
beyond certainly current difficult members situation
Enlargement beyond 27 members is certainly a difficult thing to contemplate in the current situation of the treaties.
certainly employed helpful language neither nor
This being said, the language being employed is certainly neither helpful nor proportionate.
best commission conflict dispute parties point possible solution solve table urges
At this point in time, the commission urges the parties to the dispute to get back to the table of negotiation. The best possible solution would, of course, be for the parties to the dispute to solve the conflict between themselves.
citizens energy supply
We should be able to supply our citizens with energy resources.
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.
among believe close contacts far intensity members ongoing quartet reason today unity
There is no reason as far as I know today to believe that Quartet unity has been undermined. On the contrary, the intensity of contacts among Quartet members attests to the close ongoing coordination.
liked prior process
We would have liked to see a process of prior consultation.
acceptable european final improve member president proposal solution states work
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.
best parties solution themselves
The best solution would be when the parties themselves can find a solution to the conflict.
boycott consider danish definition european goods means
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.
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.
approach aware concerns energy eu poland proposals response within
I think we are all aware that there are concerns in Poland with this project, and the commission's proposals for a more coordinated approach on energy within the EU is also a response to these concerns.