Translation of "Float the idea" in German

While there, she'll float the idea of a behind-the-scenes tour.

I go on the radio, I float the idea-- it's a totally voluntary program.

I should like to float the idea of trying to set up some kind of commission of inquiry which, if possible, would go to Iran to study the situation and demonstrate solidarity by simply being there.

But, frankly, I find it extraordinary that Mr Solana and Mr Blair and several others can float the idea of creating an executive committee formed out of the Council presidency without referring to the role of the European Commission.

A discerning and efficient manager, under pressure to reduce costs, may read reports of this and float the perfectly rational idea that shiftwork payments should be abolished.

Together with a few friends I tried to float the idea of a compromise with the authorities, but it was too late.

The Commission has never floated the idea of a direct EU tax.

You recently floated the idea of a digitally networked European financial centre.

Juncker has already floated the idea of the Eurozone states getting their own parliament.

The president floated the idea of taking advantage of the visit to Luxembourg to visit the European Court of Justice.

In it the Commission floated the idea of a system of insurance against fluctuations in the dollar exchange rate.

So, the president floats the idea with military advisors who, believe it or not, give the proposal the thumbs-up.

Those who are floating the idea certainly know what they are doing when they refer to 'the ship in the convoy that is deliberately holding up all the rest'.

And I floated the idea of a meeting between you and her.

In this question we have also floated the idea of establishing a reserve compensation fund, but this must not be seen as a demand on our part or by the Commission.

The report floated the idea that Member States could temporarily offer aid of up to EUR 15 000 for farmers under this temporary crisis framework.

With regard to the challenges which await us in the field of foreign and security policy, I do of course understand the possible limitations, but I believe that with a resolute government at the helm, some important matters can be taken forward: for example, floating the idea of a moratorium on the death penalty, or taking action on China - not giving in, as I hope you will not, to the veto which Italy and France are brandishing to prevent you from putting down a motion on China in the Geneva Commission on Human Rights.

Finally, in his explanatory statement, Mr Bösch floated the idea of inviting the future Belgian Presidency to do everything in its power to ensure that serious progress is made in the establishment of a European Public Prosecutor' s Office.

Nor is it helpful to have Member States floating the idea of a two-speed Europe.

The resolution floats the idea of a solidarity contribution on air tickets, but that should not be the only avenue, and like Mrs Kinnock I should like to suggest other possibilities.

Lejeune-Jung floated the idea for a European market in which such sectors as the potash industry, heavy industry, the automobile industry and the electrical industry would play a central rôle.

And, two years ago, German Chancellor Angela Merkel floated the idea of individually tailored “reform contracts” that, again, would create incentives for governments to enact pro-growth reforms.