English-German translation for "derisory"

"derisory" German translation

Die Geldstrafen sind so lächerlich, dass sie keinerlei Abschreckung darstellen.
There are derisory fines which are no deterrent to any continuation of these kinds of offences.
Source: Europarl
In unseren Augen sind die Beträge dieser Hilfen lächerlich.
In our view, the amount of this aid is derisory.
Source: Europarl
In Europa sind diese Mittel allzu oft äußerst gering.
In Europe, regulators' budgets are often derisory.
Source: Europarl
Dabei ging und geht es noch nicht einmal um viel Geld.
The budget is and always has been derisory.
Source: Europarl
Im Augenblick haben wir zur Bekämpfung dieser Verbrechen nichts weiter als lächerliche Geldstrafen.
At the moment, we have nothing to combat these crimes but derisory financial penalties.
Source: Europarl
Eine auch nur lächerlich geringe Verkürzung der Arbeitszeit ist immer noch besser als gar keine.
Some restriction, even a derisory cut, in working hours is better than no restriction at all.
Source: Europarl
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