My Century - Being an Interpreter at the EU Headquarters

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My Century

Being an Interpreter at the EU HeadquartersBeing an Interpreter at the EU Headquarters

Released On: 29 Sep 1999

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Sandra Gallina talks about making sure that the representatives understand each other

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