Sentence examples for solid institution from inspiring English sources

After the constitutional court vetoed a pension reform, the government raised VAT to 24%.Many Romanians see the central bank as their most solid institution.

It is probably a good idea to join the automobile club, which is a solid institution with a wide network of mechanics, hotels and gas stations (with discounts on gas).

Do you see any other solid institution on the scene?" The face of that military was General Sisi, a rakish officer, his chest full of medals, a beret pulled tight over his forehead, as he grasped a lectern with both hands and addressed his nation, insisting that the goal was to restore national unity.

We and our allies will be there a long time, not probably with the kind of military presence that we currently we have, but it will be a long-term [commitment]." On Pakistan, McConnell said that the good news was that the military there is a "pretty solid institution" that has "taken it to the terrorists in the tribal areas, with several successful efforts".

These organizational forms have sometimes even triggered the formation of solid institutions (like the Association des Toques Blanches) leading to sustainable institutional innovation.

It has no democratic history to appeal to, and its civil society is weak... Without solid institutions and a healthy political center freedom is always fragile.

"What is lacking is more solid institutions to control the quality of production," said Gerardo Blyde, a leading constitutional lawyer and member of Congress.

Large banks hold exceptional sway in Brazil and are still viewed as solid institutions, even as their profits have declined recently.

Sharply criticised by the French authorities for its poor internal controls, SocGen insisted that, with the issue, it would "remain one of the most solid institutions" and its "key strengths and profit-making capacities remain intact".

Despite South Africa's loathsome apartheid heritage, solid institutions underpinned its transition to democracy in 1994: a proper Parliament and electoral system, a good new constitution, independent courts, a vibrant press and a first-world stockmarket.

Both Iraq and Afghanistan were the target of major US-led wars, both are besieged by strong insurgencies, and both are still struggling to establish solid institutions.