Brush Up Your English (Slovníček)
EU member states on Monday agreed to engage in a historic mission securing the Gaza-Egypt border – but the mandate of the mission is controversial, with the Czech foreign minister speaking out against an active role. EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana told journalists on Monday (7 November) he was "very proud" of member state's willingness to launch the border inspection mission, confirmed at a foreign ministers gathering in Brussels.
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proud – pyšný willingness – poslušnost, ochota to launch – zahájit, vypustit inspection – kontrolní, kontrola to confirm – potvrdit gathering – setkání, schůzka.
EU inspectors are expected to jet off to Gaza to control the Rafah crossing, which according to Israel is characterised by weapons smuggling and uncontrolled passage of Palestinian fighters. Mr Solana said the plan would lead to the "most important security presence in Middle East ever by the EU."
The mission would represent the EU's first-ever border-securing operation. His spokeswoman Christina Gallach said the inspectors would "not just be sitting there and watching," but play a "more active" role.
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Připravuje Markéta Frýbová