Heute erzählt Bengt Samuelsson von der Außenstelle Stockholm in Schweden von seiner abwechslungsreichen Arbeitswoche.
Monday: In the morning, translated a virulent article on the CAP's devastating effects on traditional Swedish pasture lands.
In the afternoon, put into local language a rebuttal from the Spokesperson, saying that the Commission is the guardian of traditional Swedish pasture lands.
Tuesday: Blunt comment from an elderly, elegant upper class lady on the bus, pointing at my blue EU bag with yellow stars, full of propaganda, whoops!, sorry, information material: 'I must say that I strongly dislike the EU!'
Wednesday: Accompanied Commissioner Orban to meeting with the Minister for Education. The Commission's school milk programme wasn't even mentioned!
Thursday: Frustrated gentleman on the phone: 'I have a complaint to the EU, but I don't speak French. Can you help me?'
Friday: Visit to Dalarna University, for presentation of the EU's multilingualism policy. I wonder whether the Chinese students will remember Regulation 1/58 for the rest of their lives.