Translation of "protagonismo" into English

Contudo, acredito que a União Europeia não deixará o protagonismo para os Estados-Membros.

However, I believe that in future, the European Union will take a more prominent role as opposed to the individual Member States.

Em tudo isto é muito importante o protagonismo dos leigos e dos próprios pobres.

The leading role of lay people and of the poor themselves is very important in all of this.