The gulfs are increasing and poverty is increasing.
Ainsi, professionnellement, les écarts se creusent au cours des carrières.
From a professional point of view, then, the gaps widen throughout their careers.
Les écarts se creusent entre ces pays et les pays riches d'Europe occidentale.
The disparities are growing between these countries and the rich countries of Western Europe.
Comme l'a déclaré M. Špidla, la situation en Europe est globalement bonne, croissance et emplois sont en hausse, mais dans le même temps, les écarts se creusent.
It is precisely as Mr Špidla says, the situation in Europe is generally very good with increased growth and more jobs, but at the same time the gulfs are increasing.