Translate the following English sentence to French:
"We have had to conclude that, contrary to our expectations, the power of the large states will increase and the power of the European Parliament and the possibility of our regions being represented within it, will decrease."
Nous avons donc dû constater que, contrairement à nos attentes, le pouvoir des grands États ne fera que se renforcer, tandis que celui du Parlement européen et la possibilité de représenter nos régions en son sein s'amenuiseront.