Grâce à l’initiative et au travail de Mme Randzio-Plath, notamment, nous avons aussi pu convaincre le commissaire Bolkestein, ce qui n’était pas simple et évident dès le départ.
It was, in particular, thanks to Mrs Randzio-Plath's initiative and endeavours that we were able to convince Commissioner Bolkestein as well, something that was not so easy, nor was it clear from the outset that we would be able to do it.