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Completely unrestricted integration in the sector will lead to the emergence of huge energy conglomerates, which will wield enormous economic and political influence in all countries.
L'intégration totalement libre du secteur donnera naissance à d'immenses conglomérats énergétiques, qui exerceront une influence économique et politique énorme dans tous les pays.
They are being told to go and elect a president on 25 May, but the kind of power that president will wield is completely unclear.
On leur demande d’aller élire un président le 25 mai, mais ils ne savent absolument pas quel type de pouvoir exercera ce président.
I am certain, therefore, that the Commission will understand when we say that, considering that the Lisbon Treaty is close at hand, we expect proposals such as this one to fully respect all the powers that the European Parliament will wield under this Treaty.
Je suis donc certain que la Commission nous comprendra lorsque nous disons qu'étant donné que le traité de Lisbonne est à portée de main, nous attendons que des propositions comme celle-ci respectent pleinement tous les pouvoirs que le Parlement européen exercera en vertu de ce Traité.
He will wield a sword and ride on a horse named Devadatta.
Il portera une épée et il montera un cheval nommé Dévadatta.
Obviously we will wield greater influence with such strategic partners when we act together.
De toute évidence, nous exercerons une influence d’autant plus grande avec ces partenaires stratégiques si nous agissons main dans la main.
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