English-German translation for "passively"

"passively" German translation

Wir können diese Ereignisse nicht passiv beobachten.
We cannot observe these events passively.
Source: Europarl
Wir müssen die Wurzel des Problems angehen und nicht untätig auf die Katastrophe warten.
We must tackle the roots of the problem and not await a disaster passively.
Source: Europarl
Das Europäische Parlament unterwirft sich dieser Entscheidung passiv.
The European Parliament is passively submitting to this decision.
Source: Europarl
Wie oft hat Europa schon tatenlos zugesehen, wenn einer seiner Preisträger verhaftet wurde?
How many times has Europe watched passively whilst the one of its own laureates was detained?
Source: Europarl
Wir können nicht länger tatenlos zusehen.
We can no longer look on passively.
Source: Europarl
Die Umtriebigen sind erfolgreich, die Schwachen sehen passiv zu.
Hustlers thrive, the weak watch passively.
Source: News-Commentary
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