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Incoming Commission President José Manuel Durão Barroso put an end to weeks of speculation on Thursday (12 August) by finally announcing who will be responsible for what in his Commission.
Mr Barroso, who made his announcement a week earlier than had been expected, said his job was made easier by the high quality of candidates proposed by member states.
"I have organised this strong team to ensure we work efficiently and achieve the goals we set ourselves. I attach great importance to team players committed to the European general interest".
to unvail – odhalit (vail – závoj) line up – nominace incoming – nově nastupující to put an end to … by – ukončit co čím to announce – oznámit responsible – zodpovědný to make an announcement – učinit oznámení, oznámit to expect – očekávat
to make easier – ulehčit proposed – navrhovaný to ensure – zajistit efficiently – efektivně to achieve – dosáhnout to set a goal – stanovit cíl to attach – přikládat team player – týmový hráč
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Připravuje Markéta Frýbová