Translation of "In krassem widerspruch zu" in English

They are in direct opposition to the principles that we stand for.

This is totally contrary to the purportedly democratic principles of this institution.

Akihito’s travel schedule contrasts sharply with that of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

This situation contrasts sharply with the European Union’s narrative.

The application of the death penalty is in complete contravention of human rights.

Priorities in candidate countries include privatization, investment, enterprise development, productivity andjob creation.

These developments stood in stark contrast to what was happening in the West.

The mostly cheerful sounds contrast starkly with the radical nature of the topic.

And those primal genetics are in total conflict with the requirements for the modern riding horse.

But, Mr President, although the attitude of the overwhelming majority of this House is very heartening, the written word is often is stark contrast with the realities in our Member States.

The brutality with which they were treated is particularly unacceptable, since I would point out that deporting people en masse is a breach of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Let us be abundantly clear about one thing: the renationalisation of CAP would lead to a fragmentation of the CAP itself which would fly in the face of the social and economic policy objectives of the Union.

As long as operational aid is being given in this sector, it is flying in the face of one of the basic rules applied in the automotive sector.

I have to say that, personally, I would also prefer paragraph 12 to be withdrawn, because it is clearly contradictory to what was approved by the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development.

The proposal for a reform of the COM in beef that the very same Commission is now proposing to us is in complete contradiction with its desire to promote environmentally friendly agriculture.

However, there is a total contradiction between those positive steps and the proposal for the reform of the COM in cereals which has been submitted to us.

Where nuclear energy helps us achieve our CO2 objectives, it also adds to the environmental problems of nuclear waste, which is completely opposed to the objectives of the communication of the Committee before us, namely a more powerful integration of the environment into the energy policy.

The continued violations of human rights in Turkey are undermining the customs union agreement and stand in sharp contrast to the special rules on financial aid.

It is somewhat difficult to understand the deep-rooted motives of the Council when it accepts a text that is so opposed to the interests of the Member States, unless it, too, agrees tacitly to the establishment of a European superstate.

I need not remind you or the House that this is completely contrary to the Treaties which guarantee unhindered access to the single market.

Any proposals that diminish the representation of small Member States within the EU institutions will fly in the face of the principles of equality that are the stated aims of the European Union.

Does it not fly in the face of wanting to persuade Member States to be more responsible and, if they are more responsible, allow them to be?

I therefore feel that the measures taken here after the sinking of the Prestige and the decision taken today to impose self-handling are totally contradictory.

This stands in stark contrast, however, to the fact that some countries, unfortunately including my own country Hungary, spend only a tiny fraction of their national budget - something like a half of one per cent - on promoting sports and healthy lifestyles.