in the politics vs are in the politics

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• Like in the politics of 10 years ago, when we were making 'Dekalog'.
• But today, this thing is, I believe, a major player in the politics of the Middle East.
• For the steps taken to be effective there should be consultation with diplomats from the United States, who are actively engaged in the politics of this region.
• Secondly, I am a Euro-sceptic. I am very critical of European interference and of excessive intervention at European level in the politics and culture of our Member States, with the exception of environmental protection, which requires the closest possible cooperation.
• Today, the European Union is unanimous against the Russian policy of stirring up frozen conflicts and Moscow's attempts at interfering in the politics of independent states which were formerly part of the USSR, such as Georgia.
• The Euro-Mediterranean process is a success, but there is at least one issue in relation to which we have not yet achieved our objective, and that is that respect for human rights should be the norm in the politics of all the countries involved in this process.
• Mr Ambassador, I'm not interested in the politics.
• Roman, our people need a strong, decisive leader, who is well-versed in the politics of the sector.
• And having had some experience in the politics of staffing, I leave it to McNulty to pick the people.
• Without interfering in the politics of Spain, there is a saying in the United Kingdom which suggests that you put your own house in order first.
• As time goes by, however, this has become a sensitive issue in the politics of the old Member States, which are increasingly perceived as discriminatory.
• That opposition between economic freedom and social rights smacks of the last century and is no longer current in the politics of our Europe.
• You're just too wrapped up in the politics to see it.
• I'm not really interested in the politics, Said, I care about your health.
• I repeat that a change in the politics of the Middle East will require a gear change in the support that we shall be asked and expected to provide.
• Sometimes there is a danger that we engage in the politics of the Book of Genesis: let there be light - and there is light.
• We must also remember our external policy, which demands far-reaching action, as regards both the World Trade Organization and the strengthening of our presence in the politics of diplomacy and security.
• Mr President, many in this Chamber have been involved in the politics of Sri Lanka, and indeed the politics of the diaspora of Sri Lanka and of the Tamil community.
• Surely it is not up to us to get involved in the politics of one specific match at a specific venue and make technical statements about the suitability of one football stadium for one Euro 2000 match?
• It is not easy for a marine and his militia murdered to some of my friends... and to see it rising in the politics of Iraq... it is frustrating.

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