Günther Öttinger famously declared a few years ago that English will become the global working language (“Englisch wird die Arbeitssprache”).So, his job as the EU commissioner for energy is certainly a great opportunity for him to use his English skills… But just watch for yourself: Günther Öttinger famously declared a few years ago that English [...]
Öttinger vs. English as a working language
by Kosmopolit in Bright side of life, EU politics
January 25, 2010 · 4 Comments
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kosmopolit @ twitter- kosmopolit: @Lionelsola that is also misleading as the post is not about FT's opinion - but a summary of a eurobarometer poll cc @spignal @ringrda February 2, 2012
- kosmopolit: [being a EU Commissioner]"is about as high as an official can climb in the eurocracy."-> misleading opening by @spignal http://t.co/vy5omNuv February 2, 2012
- kosmopolit: @wettach Oh - Interessant, mit oder ohne US? Irgendwelche Erfahrungen mit Zeitungsabos? February 2, 2012
- kosmopolit: RT @ECFRheadlines: What's your take on Europe's foreign policy? Do you disagree with our grading? http://t.co/jgwPTmRO Blog it & let us ... February 2, 2012
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