Question: as to the main issue, however, it was my duty to publish the thing the moment the programme came up for discussion.
Answer: --> As to the main issue, however, it was my duty to publish the thing the moment the programme came up for discussion.

Question: at this early stage of this transformation, he does not have any worries in terms of the future:"i am convinced that my successor, christophe nicolet, will in the years to come, put in everything he can, more so than i did".
Answer: --> At this early stage of this transformation, he does not have any worries in terms of the future:"I am convinced that my successor, Christophe Nicolet, will in the years to come, put in everything he can, more so than I did".

Question: the demolition itself takes place in 2 stages. demolition of the first stage took place on friday evening until saturday morning.
Answer:
--> The demolition itself takes place in 2 stages. Demolition of the first stage took place on Friday evening until Saturday morning.