dynamique de repli

12:43 Jul 10, 2014 

I don't think that you should translate "des enjeux communs" by "local issues of common interest". Unless there's something else in the document that suggests it's limited to local interests of course. I think your first phrase is better.

With all due respect to Daryo I'm not sure that the metaphor of the shell is appropriate with the use of "dynamic de repli" which is ...dynamic ...maybe retreating behind their ramparts would be closer

04:23 Jul 10, 2014 

Thanks for your suggested translation Phil. I should have mentioned that this is marketing material for this alternative credit organisation. Here is my latest version which incorporates some of your ideas and some new ones of my own; "XXX comes into its own in the European versus local debate. Rather than adopting an isolationist standpoint, local issues of common interest that are beyond our scope should be tackled on a collaborative basis."

22:25 Jul 9, 2014 

Agree that Phil's translation is good.

19:32 Jul 9, 2014 

local issues should not be addressed

17:14 Jul 9, 2014 

I like Phil's suggestion (although it's missing the FR "le local"). Could you also say "protectionist" in place of "isolationist"?

17:01 Jul 9, 2014 

17:00 Jul 9, 2014 

I agree that the meaning is isolationism, but I think "finds its expression in" sounds awkward, and you shouldn't repeat "spirit" in the same way that the French repeats "dynamique".
How about: "XX should be engaged in the debate at both local and European levels. Rather than being isolationist, we should work closely with others on local issues of common interest that are beyond the scope of a single organisation."