"en pugna" in English

This mind-set was expected to result in winning the competitive battle with America and Japan.

I also wish to support Wrocław in its bid to host the headquarters of the European Institute of Technology.

these theories are at loggerheads with traditional teaching

his writing was at variance with prevailing trends

they are at odds with members of the opposition

It is in our interests that the reform-orientated, democratic, pro-Europe forces carry the motion in this debate.

factions vying for power

National control of corporation tax has been a key weapon in the arsenal of many countries in fighting for international investment.

It creates a more competitive environment for the activities of European carriers that pit themselves against their international competitors.

If regional and structural policies were viable and effective, this would be reflected in competition for EU Structural Fund resources.

I have my doubts, though, when I see the downright interminable tug-of-war about the establishment of Europe's satellite navigation system, Galileo.

These two interests in conflict were represented curiously by two physical parameters: the energy efficiency of the installation and the saving of primary energy.

We have seen clearly during this discussion and the production of this important legislative initiative that sometimes two interests, two sectors, are in clear conflict.

In the view of a number of countries, there is a clash between two keystones of international law here: national self-determination and territorial integrity.

The absence of a firm and credible reaction from the European Union in other matters has surely been a deciding factor in Washington's decision to opt for a test of strength.