"fase preliminar" in English

We are today at the preliminary stage of this mechanism: we must therefore remain alert and prudent.

We are still only at the preliminary stage, and we can clearly see that the path will be full of pitfalls.

If this preliminary phase does not give satisfactory results for the two sides, our commitment on cooperation could be put into jeopardy.

This is a pity, because it is often much easier to reach agreement at an early stage before opinions become too firmly entrenched.

I would like to emphasise on the Council's behalf that the new framework for European cooperation in the youth field is still at a preliminary stage.

The rapporteurs' views on the current situation of the EMU and on the preparatory stage prior to progressing towards a common currency are realistic.

The rapporteurs ' views on the current situation of the EMU and on the preparatory stage prior to progressing towards a common currency are realistic.

During this preliminary phase, moreover, the Commission should concentrate on removing the barriers hindering European small and medium-sized enterprises.

Follow-up is done via post, and this can obviously create delays in the preliminary stage of proceedings, well before it comes before the committee.

This report focuses almost exclusively on the matter of renewable energy sources and underlines the fundamental issues which must be examined during the preparatory stage.

Though time is short, I believe we should try to organise a much more inclusive process in the run-up, involving social partners, civil society and parliamentarians.

What went on in the run-up to the Geneva meeting on 15 December gave me the impression that this failure had to do, among other things, with the nature of the proceedings.

Mr President, honourable Members, ladies and gentlemen, I just want to make a few comments of an agricultural nature in relation to what my fellow-Commissioner Mr Lamy has already said.