Language work - simple translation exercise to get you started

1. Choose the more appropriate alternative. Then translate the sentence into Czech.

a) The European Parliament is voted/elected directly by EU citizens.

b) The European Council consists in/of heads of states of member countries.

c) The European Council does not exercise/practise legislative forces/powers.

d) A regulation is valid/applicable in all member states.

e) A decision is binding/obliging in all cases.

f) The treaty sets up/sets out the decision-making process.

g) The Parliament votes on the proposals by a plain/simple majority.

h) The Commission can amend/alter the proposal of the European Parliament.

i) If the Parliament and Commission disagree, the Conciliatory Commission is assembled/convened.

j) A number of advisory organs/bodies must be consulted.

k) The Committee/Commission of the Regions makes sure that regional voices are heard.

l) The member states coordinate economic policy-forming/policymaking.

m) The economic crisis that began in 2008 highlighted the need to strengthen economic administration/governance.

n) Relations with countries outside of the EU are under the responsibility of the High Representative/Commissioner of the Union for Foreign Matters/Affairs and Security Policy.

o) The Council develops and takes decisions in the field of the EU’s foreign and security policy on the basis of instructions/guidelines set by the European Council.