But there has been a key problem.

These membership applica tions are probably the most important political problem before us.

The problem of Japanese and Korean competition remains crucial.

Faced with the particularly sensitive situation in this industry, the Commission issued in 1989 a number of reports on the state of the Community shipbuilding industry.

State aids for the chemical industry have also to be authorized (see annual reports on competition policy).

One of the other items we were scheduled to discuss today was the particularly crucial problem of milk quotas.

In spite of the fact that many development projects are supposed to be relevant to women, all too often they have robbed women of their traditional sources of income.

Does experience not suggest that his attitude is one of complete subordination to the Reagan regime in every respect?

Another negative aspect is the use of an accelerated procedure.

So I ask you now To what extent is the Council dealing with this key problem facing our economy?

The problem is that these groups constitute a quite crucial part of the network involved in peace negotiations in the Philippines.

The most difficult and probably the most crucial issue is that of ensuring that development is better distributed over the whole of Community territory.

We also need to solve the problem of the recognition of diplomas, which is proving to be a significant issue in certain professions.

Mr Fischler, I would ask you this what use are the European institutions if they are powerless in the face of this fundamental problem?

This is not a matter of pity for old people.

It is so crucial.

That is crucial.

This is crucial.

So the real crux of the problem here is, how do you make a system that's a simple device but gives you a large mechanical advantage?

Having significantly harmonized the form and base, the Community was still left with the crucial problem of rates.

But it is not crucial.

The distinction is crucial.

Dan, Final thought? I I'll choose the first question, uh about students. The most important thing that I'll tell you is don't listen to people like me.

This involvement is critical.

This role is crucial.

That is absolutely essential.

I have crucial information for you.

Time is vital, though.

The reason the problem has gotten worse, rather than better, is because in 1998 we learned something crucial about the universe that we didn't know before.

Having significantly harmonized the form and base, the Community was still left with the crucial problem of rates.

We would like to see a calm discussion of a vital problem, covering the opportunities opened up by genetic engineering and also the lines that cannot be crossed in this field.

One crucial issue is the question of payments, which, especially at this time of crisis, have slowed down, further worsening the position of the small and mediumsized enterprises.

So you have to be honest.

This is a crucial moment.

And this is absolutely key.

That's the crucial point.

And the interaction is crucial.

That is a crucial point.

This is vitally important.

BROK (PPE). (DE) Mr President, honourable Members, in our opinion it is right that men and women should be free to choose to devote themselves either to bringing up their children or to building a career.

The reason the problem has gotten worse, rather than better, is because in 1998 we learned something crucial about the universe that we didn't know before.

WURTZ (CG). (FR) Mr President, as we have just been reminded, debt is at one and the same time both a crucial problem in itself and the result of deeper problems.

Since this is clearly a European problem, a statement to this Parliament is urgently needed.

Finally, I should like to assure you that the Commission will take account of the important information and the demands set out in this valuable report when drafting the new proposals which it will be putting forward in the follow up to the Rio Conference in general and with regard to forestry measures in particular.

Environment is very, very crucial.