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<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Community legislation provides that development projects co-funded under the Third CSF must be controlled and certified by a Special consultant for quality control (ESPEL). In December 2005 ESPEL’s contract expired and the work has not so far been entrusted to a new contractor. In view of the above, will the Commission say: 1. What are the results so far of the controls carried out by ESPEL regarding Third CSF projects? 2. Which are the projects — per Operational Fund — in respect of which controls and certification by ESPEL are pending and which have not yet been paid? What is the overall sum of payments outstanding for the above reason? 3. Have the Greek authorities provided any information about when the new ESPEL contractor will be in a position to begin the controls and certification of projects? 4. What are the likely consequences of a delay in the certification of the above projects by ESPEL as regards the implementation of the ‘v+2’ Rule, and the timely payment of the above programmes?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [14]. </s>

E-4408/06

Regional and Urban issues and Planning

Community legislation provides that development projects co-funded under the Third CSF must be controlled and certified by a Special consultant for quality control (ESPEL). In December 2005 ESPEL’s contract expired and the work has not so far been entrusted to a new contractor. In view of the above, will the Commission say: 1. What are the results so far of the controls carried out by ESPEL regarding Third CSF projects? 2. Which are the projects — per Operational Fund — in respect of which controls and certification by ESPEL are pending and which have not yet been paid? What is the overall sum of payments outstanding for the above reason? 3. Have the Greek authorities provided any information about when the new ESPEL contractor will be in a position to begin the controls and certification of projects? 4. What are the likely consequences of a delay in the certification of the above projects by ESPEL as regards the implementation of the ‘v+2’ Rule, and the timely payment of the above programmes?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The Social Affairs, Health and Consumers Council of 19May2011 said that the European Union should be promoting integration and inclusion policies for the Roma people, mainstreamed in the various policies of the Member States. However, in many Member States, national, regional and local government frequently apply integration policies which start from a lack of close involvement with the Roma population, and likewise suffer from a lack of data, identification of the target group's needs and any effective diagnosis which would lead to real integration and social inclusion. The problems of social exclusion suffered by the Roma can be clearly seen in the case of the Penamoa settlement in the Galician city of La Coruña, a shanty town which is the product and result of a speculative development policy which began in the 1980s. The current situation, following the implementation of the 2008 Special Plan for Penamoa, affects 90 family units. It is a paradigmatic example of serious lack of planning, ad hoc improvisation and absence of political coordination. At present, many families are waiting for their shanties to be torn down, without having any real alternatives in terms of subsistence, housing and social protection, while suffering from serious health problems, and their situation is a full-blown social and humanitarian emergency, according to the Galician Arquitectos sen Fronteiras Association. La Coruña City Council’s social services have not looked for integrative solutions, have aroused alarm in local society and, above all, have exploited the grim situation of people surviving under tragic conditions for media purposes. Is the Commission aware of the situation in the Penamoa shanty town? Has La Coruña City Council asked for European funding for the purpose of integrating Penamoa’s population of Roma origin? Is the Commission going to encourage effective integration measures which will not fall into the same trap as those applied in Penamoa, including effective planning, environmental and social measures within the context of an inclusive European society, not an exclusive one?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [2]. </s>

E-006831/2011

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

The Social Affairs, Health and Consumers Council of 19May2011 said that the European Union should be promoting integration and inclusion policies for the Roma people, mainstreamed in the various policies of the Member States. However, in many Member States, national, regional and local government frequently apply integration policies which start from a lack of close involvement with the Roma population, and likewise suffer from a lack of data, identification of the target group's needs and any effective diagnosis which would lead to real integration and social inclusion. The problems of social exclusion suffered by the Roma can be clearly seen in the case of the Penamoa settlement in the Galician city of La Coruña, a shanty town which is the product and result of a speculative development policy which began in the 1980s. The current situation, following the implementation of the 2008 Special Plan for Penamoa, affects 90 family units. It is a paradigmatic example of serious lack of planning, ad hoc improvisation and absence of political coordination. At present, many families are waiting for their shanties to be torn down, without having any real alternatives in terms of subsistence, housing and social protection, while suffering from serious health problems, and their situation is a full-blown social and humanitarian emergency, according to the Galician Arquitectos sen Fronteiras Association. La Coruña City Council’s social services have not looked for integrative solutions, have aroused alarm in local society and, above all, have exploited the grim situation of people surviving under tragic conditions for media purposes. Is the Commission aware of the situation in the Penamoa shanty town? Has La Coruña City Council asked for European funding for the purpose of integrating Penamoa’s population of Roma origin? Is the Commission going to encourage effective integration measures which will not fall into the same trap as those applied in Penamoa, including effective planning, environmental and social measures within the context of an inclusive European society, not an exclusive one?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Indigenous Greeks have lived on the islands of Imbros and Tenedos for 3000 years. These islands were ceded to Turkey in 1923 under the Treaty of Lausanne with the provision that they 'shall enjoy a special administrative organisation composed of local elements and furnishing every guarantee for the native non-Muslim population in so far as concerns local administration and the protection of persons and property. The maintenance of order will be assured therein by a police force recruited from amongst the local population by the local administration above provided for and placed under its orders.' According to the official Turkish census, in 1927 there were 7000 Greeks on Imbros and a negligible number of Turks, while on Tenedos there were 2500 Greeks and 1247 Turks. At the present time, there are 250 Greeks left on Imbros, while 9000 Turkish settlers have been installed. On Tenedos, only 30 Greeks remain and the Turkish administration changed the official names of the two islands, which were thousands of years old, to 'Gökçe Ada' and 'Bozca Ada' respectively. The policy of persecution was instigated after 1955, continued in 1964 and reached its peak in 1974 when the Turkish army invaded Cyprus. The provisions of Article 14 of the Treaty of Lausanne were never implemented by the Turkish State and Greek ceased to be taught once the six Greek elementary schools, the high school and the four nursery schools, which had 1300 pupils and were built with funding from the Greek communities of the two islands, were expropriated by the Turkish State. The same fate was suffered by the 300 Christian churches and four monasteries which previously existed, a strategy encountered only in countries with a hard-line apartheid regime. The eradication of the Greeks of Imbros and Tenedos was completed when they were dispossessed of their property. Significantly, those who were forced to leave the two islands were stripped of their Turkish citizenship and therefore lost their property which they cannot even pass on to their descendants. It is indicative that the results of the inventory of property carried out by the Turkish Land Registry in the village of Agridia on Imbros (until recently the sole remaining all-Greek village in terms of inhabitants and property), which were announced after 23 June 2003, show that 77.18% of the total area which belonged to the inhabitants of the village devolved to the Turkish State, while private individuals appear to possess only 22.82%. Are the above facts consistent with the conduct of a country which is a candidate for accession and claims that it is 'coming into line' with the standards applying in the Union? Will the Union be asked to restore, immediately and effectively, the right to property for all the non-Muslim population of Turkey before a date is set for the opening of preaccession negotiations?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [2]. </s>

E-3623/03

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Indigenous Greeks have lived on the islands of Imbros and Tenedos for 3000 years. These islands were ceded to Turkey in 1923 under the Treaty of Lausanne with the provision that they 'shall enjoy a special administrative organisation composed of local elements and furnishing every guarantee for the native non-Muslim population in so far as concerns local administration and the protection of persons and property. The maintenance of order will be assured therein by a police force recruited from amongst the local population by the local administration above provided for and placed under its orders.' According to the official Turkish census, in 1927 there were 7000 Greeks on Imbros and a negligible number of Turks, while on Tenedos there were 2500 Greeks and 1247 Turks. At the present time, there are 250 Greeks left on Imbros, while 9000 Turkish settlers have been installed. On Tenedos, only 30 Greeks remain and the Turkish administration changed the official names of the two islands, which were thousands of years old, to 'Gökçe Ada' and 'Bozca Ada' respectively. The policy of persecution was instigated after 1955, continued in 1964 and reached its peak in 1974 when the Turkish army invaded Cyprus. The provisions of Article 14 of the Treaty of Lausanne were never implemented by the Turkish State and Greek ceased to be taught once the six Greek elementary schools, the high school and the four nursery schools, which had 1300 pupils and were built with funding from the Greek communities of the two islands, were expropriated by the Turkish State. The same fate was suffered by the 300 Christian churches and four monasteries which previously existed, a strategy encountered only in countries with a hard-line apartheid regime. The eradication of the Greeks of Imbros and Tenedos was completed when they were dispossessed of their property. Significantly, those who were forced to leave the two islands were stripped of their Turkish citizenship and therefore lost their property which they cannot even pass on to their descendants. It is indicative that the results of the inventory of property carried out by the Turkish Land Registry in the village of Agridia on Imbros (until recently the sole remaining all-Greek village in terms of inhabitants and property), which were announced after 23 June 2003, show that 77.18% of the total area which belonged to the inhabitants of the village devolved to the Turkish State, while private individuals appear to possess only 22.82%. Are the above facts consistent with the conduct of a country which is a candidate for accession and claims that it is 'coming into line' with the standards applying in the Union? Will the Union be asked to restore, immediately and effectively, the right to property for all the non-Muslim population of Turkey before a date is set for the opening of preaccession negotiations?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"What is the Commission doing to ensure1.that all trade with Colombia is conducted under conditions respecting human rights, including freedom of association and the right to be organised in trade unions? And what sanctions is the Commission imposing on countries and firms that are not helping to ensure that these rights of the Colombian people are respected?2.that both current and future cooperation and agreements with Colombia support the economically and socially sustainable projects which inter alia formed the basis for the peace accord in 2016?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [19]. </s>

E-001625/2020

International affairs and foreign aid

What is the Commission doing to ensure1.that all trade with Colombia is conducted under conditions respecting human rights, including freedom of association and the right to be organised in trade unions? And what sanctions is the Commission imposing on countries and firms that are not helping to ensure that these rights of the Colombian people are respected?2.that both current and future cooperation and agreements with Colombia support the economically and socially sustainable projects which inter alia formed the basis for the peace accord in 2016?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The Commission has recently announced the early 2009 publication of a Green Paper on the future reform of the common fisheries policy (CFP). The Green Paper would enable a broad-based consultation with Member States but also with interested parties such as the fisheries sector, other stakeholders and the wider public. European seas are experiencing dramatic loss, degradation and collapse of marine biological diversity at an alarming rate. Fisheries is acknowledged as being the industrial activity exerting the greatest pressure on marine resources and ecosystems, which nevertheless remain a whole society’s heritage. — What are the concrete figures and actual numbers for representation in existing or planned consultations with environmental NGOs, industry, fishermen and other organisations? Is there a balance between the different interest groups? — Is the Directorate-General for the Environment as well as other relevantDGs, directly involved in the drafting of the CFP reform green paper, as was the case with the Maritime Green Paper?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [4]. </s>

P-5897/08

Agriculture and Fisheries

The Commission has recently announced the early 2009 publication of a Green Paper on the future reform of the common fisheries policy (CFP). The Green Paper would enable a broad-based consultation with Member States but also with interested parties such as the fisheries sector, other stakeholders and the wider public. European seas are experiencing dramatic loss, degradation and collapse of marine biological diversity at an alarming rate. Fisheries is acknowledged as being the industrial activity exerting the greatest pressure on marine resources and ecosystems, which nevertheless remain a whole society’s heritage. — What are the concrete figures and actual numbers for representation in existing or planned consultations with environmental NGOs, industry, fishermen and other organisations? Is there a balance between the different interest groups? — Is the Directorate-General for the Environment as well as other relevantDGs, directly involved in the drafting of the CFP reform green paper, as was the case with the Maritime Green Paper?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"I should like to thank the Commission for its reply to my question P-3442/02(1) of 26 November 2002, which I have studied with particular interest. I note with satisfaction that """"""""since the beginning of the Accession Negotiations and at the different levels, there has been no restriction of the language regime to English or indeed to another official language of the Union and all official languages of the Union have been available for use"""""""". However, I am also forced to note that, at present, the provisional text of the Accession Treaty, comprising 70 files, is accessible to Members only in the English version. If all the languages have indeed been available for use, by what miracle is it only the English version which has now emerged? (1)OJ C 110 E, 8.5.2003, p. 213." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [23]. </s>

P-0551/03

Culture and media

I should like to thank the Commission for its reply to my question P-3442/02(1) of 26 November 2002, which I have studied with particular interest. I note with satisfaction that """"""""since the beginning of the Accession Negotiations and at the different levels, there has been no restriction of the language regime to English or indeed to another official language of the Union and all official languages of the Union have been available for use"""""""". However, I am also forced to note that, at present, the provisional text of the Accession Treaty, comprising 70 files, is accessible to Members only in the English version. If all the languages have indeed been available for use, by what miracle is it only the English version which has now emerged? (1)OJ C 110 E, 8.5.2003, p. 213.

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Is the Commission still intending to produce a White Paper on the Roma people?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [2]. </s>

E-3452/96

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Is the Commission still intending to produce a White Paper on the Roma people?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Further to your reply of 26September 2000, ref. P-2824/00(1), I attach a leaflet distributed to day trippers using Seafrance ferries fromApril 2000. Does the European Commission agree that the restriction for car users and foot passengers infringes passengers' rights to travel freely, and that it discriminates against day trippers in comparison with other travellers? (1)OJ C 103 E, 3.4.2001." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [10]. </s>

P-3827/00

Transportation

Further to your reply of 26September 2000, ref. P-2824/00(1), I attach a leaflet distributed to day trippers using Seafrance ferries fromApril 2000. Does the European Commission agree that the restriction for car users and foot passengers infringes passengers' rights to travel freely, and that it discriminates against day trippers in comparison with other travellers? (1)OJ C 103 E, 3.4.2001.

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Is the Commission aware that the French customs service regularly carries out checks at the border crossing point between Luxembourg and France? Does the Commission consider regular checks by customs authorities at the Community's internal borders to be compatible with the rules on free movement? Are such checks compatible with the Schengen Agreement? A check of this kind was carried out on 4 February 2005 directly at the motorway border crossing point between Luxembourg and France. It was conducted by five officers of the French customs service. They first asked about sums of money being carried, then requested to see the identity papers of the person concerned. In answer to a question by the latter, the customs officer carrying out the check confirmed that such checks are conducted regularly." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [9]. </s>

E-0630/05

Immigration

Is the Commission aware that the French customs service regularly carries out checks at the border crossing point between Luxembourg and France? Does the Commission consider regular checks by customs authorities at the Community's internal borders to be compatible with the rules on free movement? Are such checks compatible with the Schengen Agreement? A check of this kind was carried out on 4 February 2005 directly at the motorway border crossing point between Luxembourg and France. It was conducted by five officers of the French customs service. They first asked about sums of money being carried, then requested to see the identity papers of the person concerned. In answer to a question by the latter, the customs officer carrying out the check confirmed that such checks are conducted regularly.

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"When 12 suspected Palestinian terrorists were admitted to certain Member States of the European Union, neither the European Parliament — despite urgent inquiries — nor the general public in Europe were informed properly about the matter. Moreover, recent reports in the press suggest that the presence of a number of suspected terrorists constitutes a growing risk to the citizens of the Union. Was the Council aware of the identity of the suspected Palestinian terrorists before it took its decision? Did the Council know how serious the offences were of which they were suspected in Israel, and what did the Council do to check whether the suspicions against them were well-founded? What status was granted to the 12 Palestinians admitted to the European Union and how is the Council ensuring that they do not endanger public safety and order? How are the Council and the receiving states ensuring that the suspected Palestinian terrorists do not evade the requisite supervision and travel to other Member States, and that they do not constitute a long-term security risk to the citizens of the European Union?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [12]. </s>

E-2106/02

Law and Crime

When 12 suspected Palestinian terrorists were admitted to certain Member States of the European Union, neither the European Parliament — despite urgent inquiries — nor the general public in Europe were informed properly about the matter. Moreover, recent reports in the press suggest that the presence of a number of suspected terrorists constitutes a growing risk to the citizens of the Union. Was the Council aware of the identity of the suspected Palestinian terrorists before it took its decision? Did the Council know how serious the offences were of which they were suspected in Israel, and what did the Council do to check whether the suspicions against them were well-founded? What status was granted to the 12 Palestinians admitted to the European Union and how is the Council ensuring that they do not endanger public safety and order? How are the Council and the receiving states ensuring that the suspected Palestinian terrorists do not evade the requisite supervision and travel to other Member States, and that they do not constitute a long-term security risk to the citizens of the European Union?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Can the Commission list all prizes and awards it is associated with organising on a regular basis, indicating the budget? Can the Commission list all prizes and awards it has organised in one-off competition events in the past three years, indicating the targeted participants and age groups?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [1]. </s>

E-003142-13

Macroeconomics

Can the Commission list all prizes and awards it is associated with organising on a regular basis, indicating the budget? Can the Commission list all prizes and awards it has organised in one-off competition events in the past three years, indicating the targeted participants and age groups?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Does the Commission have any information regarding the allegations of intimidation by armed men in the streets of Guatemala against those working for the children's rights organisation Casa-alianza and the Rigoberta Menchu Tum Foundation, which dedicate themselves to defending the rights of neglected and abused children? Does the Community have any aid programmes in Guatemala, and, if so, are there funds available which can be used to help abused children?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [19]. </s>

E-2407/02

International affairs and foreign aid

Does the Commission have any information regarding the allegations of intimidation by armed men in the streets of Guatemala against those working for the children's rights organisation Casa-alianza and the Rigoberta Menchu Tum Foundation, which dedicate themselves to defending the rights of neglected and abused children? Does the Community have any aid programmes in Guatemala, and, if so, are there funds available which can be used to help abused children?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"On Monday, 10 February, hospitals in the Netherlands called(1) for the introduction of a requirement for factories to notify the authorities of any impending shortages of medical devices. They fear that care may be acutely endangered due to the requirement for medical devices to comply with more stringent European rules from 26 May onwards. The European Medical Devices Regulation makes it compulsory to demonstrate by means of various tests that a product is safe and effective.1.What is the Commission’s assessment of the above-mentioned news, and is it aware of any impending shortages in other Member States because manufacturers may not have medical devices approved (or reapproved) in time?2.What impact does the Commission expect that Brexit will have on the number of approved EU inspection bodies that assess the safety of medical devices, as it has already fallen from 55 to 9 in recent years? And if the current number of approved inspection bodies is too small: how does the Commission intend to ensure that medical devices are certified in good time?3.In what concrete ways does the Commission intend to avert impending shortages of medical devices, and does it agree that a European requirement for manufacturers to notify impending shortages is one of the options? (1)https://fd.nl/cookiewall?target=%2Fondernemen%2F1333728%2Facuut-gevaar-voor-zorg-door-tekort-aan-medische-hulpmiddelen" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [3]. </s>

E-000887/2020

Health

On Monday, 10 February, hospitals in the Netherlands called(1) for the introduction of a requirement for factories to notify the authorities of any impending shortages of medical devices. They fear that care may be acutely endangered due to the requirement for medical devices to comply with more stringent European rules from 26 May onwards. The European Medical Devices Regulation makes it compulsory to demonstrate by means of various tests that a product is safe and effective.1.What is the Commission’s assessment of the above-mentioned news, and is it aware of any impending shortages in other Member States because manufacturers may not have medical devices approved (or reapproved) in time?2.What impact does the Commission expect that Brexit will have on the number of approved EU inspection bodies that assess the safety of medical devices, as it has already fallen from 55 to 9 in recent years? And if the current number of approved inspection bodies is too small: how does the Commission intend to ensure that medical devices are certified in good time?3.In what concrete ways does the Commission intend to avert impending shortages of medical devices, and does it agree that a European requirement for manufacturers to notify impending shortages is one of the options? (1)https://fd.nl/cookiewall?target=%2Fondernemen%2F1333728%2Facuut-gevaar-voor-zorg-door-tekort-aan-medische-hulpmiddelen

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"On 7 May 2020 I tabled a parliamentary question with regard to infringement of the right to good administration in view of the refusal by Spain’s Ministry of Health to reveal the identity of the people making up the technical committee for de-escalation of the state of emergency on account of COVID-19.On 30 July, the Director-General for Public Health admitted that ‘no committee of experts responsible for assessing the public health status of the autonomous communities exists and that the provinces or territories decide themselves when they can move forward in the process of de-escalating the lockdown’. The government has once again declared a state of emergency but has not provided enough information on the advice it is receiving for its management.Both the Law on Transparency and the Public Health Law state that the government must provide full information on the advisers who assist it in its decision-making.1.Does the Commission believe governments should have committees of well-known experts in order to take measures relating to COVID-19, since the latter bring about restrictions to freedoms and rights?2.How will the Commission demand stricter rules on transparency from governments to prevent these exceptional measures causing a drift towards authoritarianism?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [2]. </s>

E-005852/2020

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

On 7 May 2020 I tabled a parliamentary question with regard to infringement of the right to good administration in view of the refusal by Spain’s Ministry of Health to reveal the identity of the people making up the technical committee for de-escalation of the state of emergency on account of COVID-19.On 30 July, the Director-General for Public Health admitted that ‘no committee of experts responsible for assessing the public health status of the autonomous communities exists and that the provinces or territories decide themselves when they can move forward in the process of de-escalating the lockdown’. The government has once again declared a state of emergency but has not provided enough information on the advice it is receiving for its management.Both the Law on Transparency and the Public Health Law state that the government must provide full information on the advisers who assist it in its decision-making.1.Does the Commission believe governments should have committees of well-known experts in order to take measures relating to COVID-19, since the latter bring about restrictions to freedoms and rights?2.How will the Commission demand stricter rules on transparency from governments to prevent these exceptional measures causing a drift towards authoritarianism?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Will the Commission look to ensure that measures to enable the creation of an open market for terminal air navigation services across Europe are included in future Single European Sky legislation?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [10]. </s>

E-000449-16

Transportation

Will the Commission look to ensure that measures to enable the creation of an open market for terminal air navigation services across Europe are included in future Single European Sky legislation?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The way in which the global economic and political context has evolved, moving from a general state of cooperation to one of vigorous confrontation, has changed the rules of the game worldwide, making it necessary too for the European Union to equip itself with instruments capable of protecting the competitiveness of its own enterprises. This entails formulating, among other things, an EU industrial policy, an EU strategy for the digital age and a reappraisal of rules on competition (which is now global and not just intra‑EU), and on mergers, acquisitions and state aid. The creation of EU champions does not mean encouraging big businesses to form combinations at the expense of EU consumers, but rather facilitating cooperation and convergence between the best EU companies so they may be as competitive as possible on the world market and in a position to uphold quality jobs in Europe, especially in strategic sectors such as defence, telecommunications, etc. 1.What is the Commission’s opinion?2.How will it ensure that EU companies are as competitive as possible on the world market, so they are not crushed by major business groupings from outside the EU?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [1]. </s>

E-003636/2019

Macroeconomics

The way in which the global economic and political context has evolved, moving from a general state of cooperation to one of vigorous confrontation, has changed the rules of the game worldwide, making it necessary too for the European Union to equip itself with instruments capable of protecting the competitiveness of its own enterprises. This entails formulating, among other things, an EU industrial policy, an EU strategy for the digital age and a reappraisal of rules on competition (which is now global and not just intra‑EU), and on mergers, acquisitions and state aid. The creation of EU champions does not mean encouraging big businesses to form combinations at the expense of EU consumers, but rather facilitating cooperation and convergence between the best EU companies so they may be as competitive as possible on the world market and in a position to uphold quality jobs in Europe, especially in strategic sectors such as defence, telecommunications, etc. 1.What is the Commission’s opinion?2.How will it ensure that EU companies are as competitive as possible on the world market, so they are not crushed by major business groupings from outside the EU?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"According to reports in the Finnish media, the crime victims service which was set up in Finland in 1994 is to be placed on a permanent footing. At present it is operated by volunteers, coordinated by the Finnish Red Cross. The service has proved extremely necessary. In the course of the public debate, the possibility has been raised that it could be broadened through European coordination. How will the Commission ascertain the scope for assisting victims of crime through Community policies? What view does the Commission take of the idea that crime victim services operating in the European Union could receive Community funding?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [12]. </s>

E-3239/98

Law and Crime

According to reports in the Finnish media, the crime victims service which was set up in Finland in 1994 is to be placed on a permanent footing. At present it is operated by volunteers, coordinated by the Finnish Red Cross. The service has proved extremely necessary. In the course of the public debate, the possibility has been raised that it could be broadened through European coordination. How will the Commission ascertain the scope for assisting victims of crime through Community policies? What view does the Commission take of the idea that crime victim services operating in the European Union could receive Community funding?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Le syndicat des fonctionnaires européens A & D (Action et défense), récemment constitué à Luxembourg, bien qu'il ait présenté une demande écrite en bonne et due forme pour adhérer à l'accord-cadre réglant les relations entre la Commission et les organisations syndicales du personnel, n'a jamais reçu de réponse officielle écrite à cette demande. Plus grave encore, le chef de l'unité """"""""relations avec les OSP"""""""" de la Direction générale IX, M. Ralf Dreyer, dans une lettre du 26 octobre 1995, adressée au secrétaire général de A & D, affirmait que les organisations non signataires de l'accord-cadre n'étaient pas autorisées à exercer des activités d'information syndicale dans les locaux de l'institution. L'article 24 bis du statut établit clairement que les fonctionnaires européens peuvent être membres d'organisations syndicales ou professionnelles. Eu égard à la disposition précitée, cette attitude de la Direction générale du personnel paraît incompréhensible. La Commission pourrait-elle dire quand elle compte intervenir pour mettre fin à ce traitement discriminatoire dont est victime le nouveau syndicat?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [5]. </s>

E-3252/95

Labour, employment and pensions

Le syndicat des fonctionnaires européens A & D (Action et défense), récemment constitué à Luxembourg, bien qu'il ait présenté une demande écrite en bonne et due forme pour adhérer à l'accord-cadre réglant les relations entre la Commission et les organisations syndicales du personnel, n'a jamais reçu de réponse officielle écrite à cette demande. Plus grave encore, le chef de l'unité """"""""relations avec les OSP"""""""" de la Direction générale IX, M. Ralf Dreyer, dans une lettre du 26 octobre 1995, adressée au secrétaire général de A & D, affirmait que les organisations non signataires de l'accord-cadre n'étaient pas autorisées à exercer des activités d'information syndicale dans les locaux de l'institution. L'article 24 bis du statut établit clairement que les fonctionnaires européens peuvent être membres d'organisations syndicales ou professionnelles. Eu égard à la disposition précitée, cette attitude de la Direction générale du personnel paraît incompréhensible. La Commission pourrait-elle dire quand elle compte intervenir pour mettre fin à ce traitement discriminatoire dont est victime le nouveau syndicat?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The rise in popularity of the so-called sharing economy has meant a lack of regulation as the law struggles to keep up with changes in the provision of services. Uber’s driver approval system in certain Member States encourages drivers to submit renewals of insurance, driving licences and MOT certificates through a computerised system. This driver-approval process is particularly worrying as it increases the possibility for drivers to provide fake insurance paperwork. This could put customer safety at risk. Does the Commission intend to investigate this issue and reinforce security in driver-approval processes for service providers in the taxi industry?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [10]. </s>

E-010032-15

Transportation

The rise in popularity of the so-called sharing economy has meant a lack of regulation as the law struggles to keep up with changes in the provision of services. Uber’s driver approval system in certain Member States encourages drivers to submit renewals of insurance, driving licences and MOT certificates through a computerised system. This driver-approval process is particularly worrying as it increases the possibility for drivers to provide fake insurance paperwork. This could put customer safety at risk. Does the Commission intend to investigate this issue and reinforce security in driver-approval processes for service providers in the taxi industry?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"On 9 May 2004 Russia is planning large-scale celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. However, the end of the Second World War also marked the continuation of the illegal annexation of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania which had taken place in 1940 with tragic consequences. During the period 1945-1949 some 75000 Estonians died as a result of repression. Approximately 19000 Estonians were executed. Following the compulsory collectivisation of agriculture in 1949 60000 people in Estonia were deported to Siberia in one month alone. In 1989 Latvians accounted for only 52% (1387000) of a population of 2666600. It is estimated that 350000 people were victims of mass deportations in Lithuania between 1944 and 1949. Even today Russia, the political and legal successor to the Soviet Union, refuses even to recognise that the Soviet occupation and annexation of the Baltic countries was illegal. On 23 November 2004 the Russian Duma unanimously adopted a resolution stating that the Soviet forces had liberated the Baltic States. According to the Baltic Times, Russia has invited not only all the major European leaders but also the Presidents of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to the celebrations. It also says that Russia is making the signature of border treaties with these countries conditional upon their presence. Konstantin Kosachov, chairman of the international affairs committee of the Russian Duma, apparently said on 29 November 2004 that the presence of the Presidents of the Baltic States would be a colossal breakthrough for improving relations with Russia whereas their absence would result in a serious worsening of those relations (‘Border deal linked with WWII celebration’, The Baltic Times, 2-8 December 2004). Can the Council say whether this report is correct? If so, what attitude is Council taking to blackmail of this kind by the Russian Federation?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [19]. </s>

E-0162/05

International affairs and foreign aid

On 9 May 2004 Russia is planning large-scale celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. However, the end of the Second World War also marked the continuation of the illegal annexation of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania which had taken place in 1940 with tragic consequences. During the period 1945-1949 some 75000 Estonians died as a result of repression. Approximately 19000 Estonians were executed. Following the compulsory collectivisation of agriculture in 1949 60000 people in Estonia were deported to Siberia in one month alone. In 1989 Latvians accounted for only 52% (1387000) of a population of 2666600. It is estimated that 350000 people were victims of mass deportations in Lithuania between 1944 and 1949. Even today Russia, the political and legal successor to the Soviet Union, refuses even to recognise that the Soviet occupation and annexation of the Baltic countries was illegal. On 23 November 2004 the Russian Duma unanimously adopted a resolution stating that the Soviet forces had liberated the Baltic States. According to the Baltic Times, Russia has invited not only all the major European leaders but also the Presidents of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to the celebrations. It also says that Russia is making the signature of border treaties with these countries conditional upon their presence. Konstantin Kosachov, chairman of the international affairs committee of the Russian Duma, apparently said on 29 November 2004 that the presence of the Presidents of the Baltic States would be a colossal breakthrough for improving relations with Russia whereas their absence would result in a serious worsening of those relations (‘Border deal linked with WWII celebration’, The Baltic Times, 2-8 December 2004). Can the Council say whether this report is correct? If so, what attitude is Council taking to blackmail of this kind by the Russian Federation?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Given the Commission's reply to Written Question E-2388/96 (1), does it consider it to be an acceptable situation that Member States can prevent EU citizens accessing justice (including rights given to them by EU laws) through reducing access to legal aid? (1)OJ C 60, 26.02.1997." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [2]. </s>

E-2866/96

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Given the Commission's reply to Written Question E-2388/96 (1), does it consider it to be an acceptable situation that Member States can prevent EU citizens accessing justice (including rights given to them by EU laws) through reducing access to legal aid? (1)OJ C 60, 26.02.1997.

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"It has been noted in recent months and years that when there are outbreaks of infectious animal diseases like swine fever or foot and mouth, the policy of mass slaughter of animals in certain countries has run up against increasing resistance from the public. Marker vaccines should make it possible to adopt a different method of combating animal disease that would provoke less public resistance. 1.Is the Commission confident that the business world itself will be in a position within a reasonable time to develop marker vaccines against swine fever? 2.Is the Commission prepared in the short term to make funds available from its research programmes to ensure that such marker vaccines can be made available for use as soon as possible?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [4]. </s>

E-1985/01

Agriculture and Fisheries

It has been noted in recent months and years that when there are outbreaks of infectious animal diseases like swine fever or foot and mouth, the policy of mass slaughter of animals in certain countries has run up against increasing resistance from the public. Marker vaccines should make it possible to adopt a different method of combating animal disease that would provoke less public resistance. 1.Is the Commission confident that the business world itself will be in a position within a reasonable time to develop marker vaccines against swine fever? 2.Is the Commission prepared in the short term to make funds available from its research programmes to ensure that such marker vaccines can be made available for use as soon as possible?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Information from Albania seems to confirm a plan giving preference to the completion of """"""""corridor 10"""""""", a road link between Greece and Montenegro via Albania, at the expense of the completion of what has until now been regarded as a priority, namely """"""""corridor 8"""""""", a link between southern Italy, Durres, Pristina, Skopje and Sofia, i.e. between Albania and Kosovo and between Albania and Macedonia, Bulgaria and Romania. Has the Commission any further information on this matter? Is it aware of the grave risks which the carrying through of such a plan would entail for the stability of the entire region, the internal stability of Albania and the comprehensive development of relations between, one the one hand, the European Union and, on the other, Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo? Can the Commission also provide information concerning the stage reached (including any delays and the reasons for them) in the completion of corridors 8 and 10 and the Union's contribution thereto?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [10]. </s>

P-1494/99

Transportation

Information from Albania seems to confirm a plan giving preference to the completion of """"""""corridor 10"""""""", a road link between Greece and Montenegro via Albania, at the expense of the completion of what has until now been regarded as a priority, namely """"""""corridor 8"""""""", a link between southern Italy, Durres, Pristina, Skopje and Sofia, i.e. between Albania and Kosovo and between Albania and Macedonia, Bulgaria and Romania. Has the Commission any further information on this matter? Is it aware of the grave risks which the carrying through of such a plan would entail for the stability of the entire region, the internal stability of Albania and the comprehensive development of relations between, one the one hand, the European Union and, on the other, Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo? Can the Commission also provide information concerning the stage reached (including any delays and the reasons for them) in the completion of corridors 8 and 10 and the Union's contribution thereto?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Job losses are on the rise in the EU. One million employment contracts have been terminated in Romania since March. At the same time, over one million Romanians who until recently were employed in other Member States have returned home.We are back to the same levels as in 2008, when Europe was feeling the effects of the financial crisis. At that time, EU and national policies focusing mainly on support for the banking sector rather than on boosting job creation impacted severely on millions of Europeans.Unlike in that earlier crisis, we are now also faced with manipulative and subversive action from the east. I call on the Commission, therefore, to place special emphasis on economic and social support for the EU’s eastern border regions, such as the Danube Delta in South-East Romania, given their geostrategic importance.Poverty is a fertile breeding ground for manipulators and tricksters. EU policies must take these kinds of threats into account. Unless there are changes when it comes to EU funding, there could be a gradual uncoupling of the border regions from the EU.Does the Commission plan to take targeted measures that offer an effective and urgent solution for the vulnerable eastern border regions of the EU?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [1]. </s>

E-004631/2020

Macroeconomics

Job losses are on the rise in the EU. One million employment contracts have been terminated in Romania since March. At the same time, over one million Romanians who until recently were employed in other Member States have returned home.We are back to the same levels as in 2008, when Europe was feeling the effects of the financial crisis. At that time, EU and national policies focusing mainly on support for the banking sector rather than on boosting job creation impacted severely on millions of Europeans.Unlike in that earlier crisis, we are now also faced with manipulative and subversive action from the east. I call on the Commission, therefore, to place special emphasis on economic and social support for the EU’s eastern border regions, such as the Danube Delta in South-East Romania, given their geostrategic importance.Poverty is a fertile breeding ground for manipulators and tricksters. EU policies must take these kinds of threats into account. Unless there are changes when it comes to EU funding, there could be a gradual uncoupling of the border regions from the EU.Does the Commission plan to take targeted measures that offer an effective and urgent solution for the vulnerable eastern border regions of the EU?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"I have been contacted by a constituent who is a trustee of a registered UK charity which promotes literacy in the UK and South Africa. It is called the Moss Educational Foundation and more information is available online at www.help2read.org and www.vrh.org.uk. My constituent would like to know if any EU funding is available. Could the Commission suggest any potential sources of EU funding?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [6]. </s>

E-0424/08

Education

I have been contacted by a constituent who is a trustee of a registered UK charity which promotes literacy in the UK and South Africa. It is called the Moss Educational Foundation and more information is available online at www.help2read.org and www.vrh.org.uk. My constituent would like to know if any EU funding is available. Could the Commission suggest any potential sources of EU funding?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Many Member States of the European Union have still not sent the Commission a complete national list of areas for inclusion in the Natura 2000 network, even though they should have done so by 5June 1995. Many have not even brought their legislation into line with the Natural Habitats Directive, even though this should have been done by 5June 1994 (1January 1995 for Finland, Sweden and Austria). Some have sent the Commission old legislation, adopted before the drafting of the Habitats Directive, which lacks all the crucial provisions of the directive. Under the Habitats Directive, the Commission must decide on the """"""""Community list"""""""" by 5June 1998. It is already clear that this is going to be impossible. The Member States and the Commission ought now to do all they can to ensure that the Natura 2000 network approved at Community level can live up to its name and be in force by the year 2000. In deciding on 19June 1997 on the Commission's communication, the Council noted the need to increase the effectiveness of the implementation and application of Community legislation in the environmental field. In its resolution on that communication (paragraph 17) the European Parliament called for greater regularity of automatic initiation of legal proceedings in cases where Member States have failed to comply with all provisions of a directive, obviating the need for political decisions by the Commission(1). This is particularly justified in the case of the natural habitats directive, given that the limits set by the directive have already been significantly exceeded. What measures does the Commission propose to take to enable it to decide, in accordance with the responsibilities conferred upon it by Community legislation, on the Community Natura 2000 list as soon as possible, and at any rate before the year 2000? What measures does the Commission propose to take to ensure that each Member State has brought into force legislation in accordance with the natural habitats directive by the date on which the Community list for that Member State is adopted? (1)Resolution on a communication from the Commission on implementing Community environmental law (A-0109/97), OJ C 167, 2.6.1997, p.92." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [7]. </s>

E-0917/98

Environment

Many Member States of the European Union have still not sent the Commission a complete national list of areas for inclusion in the Natura 2000 network, even though they should have done so by 5June 1995. Many have not even brought their legislation into line with the Natural Habitats Directive, even though this should have been done by 5June 1994 (1January 1995 for Finland, Sweden and Austria). Some have sent the Commission old legislation, adopted before the drafting of the Habitats Directive, which lacks all the crucial provisions of the directive. Under the Habitats Directive, the Commission must decide on the """"""""Community list"""""""" by 5June 1998. It is already clear that this is going to be impossible. The Member States and the Commission ought now to do all they can to ensure that the Natura 2000 network approved at Community level can live up to its name and be in force by the year 2000. In deciding on 19June 1997 on the Commission's communication, the Council noted the need to increase the effectiveness of the implementation and application of Community legislation in the environmental field. In its resolution on that communication (paragraph 17) the European Parliament called for greater regularity of automatic initiation of legal proceedings in cases where Member States have failed to comply with all provisions of a directive, obviating the need for political decisions by the Commission(1). This is particularly justified in the case of the natural habitats directive, given that the limits set by the directive have already been significantly exceeded. What measures does the Commission propose to take to enable it to decide, in accordance with the responsibilities conferred upon it by Community legislation, on the Community Natura 2000 list as soon as possible, and at any rate before the year 2000? What measures does the Commission propose to take to ensure that each Member State has brought into force legislation in accordance with the natural habitats directive by the date on which the Community list for that Member State is adopted? (1)Resolution on a communication from the Commission on implementing Community environmental law (A-0109/97), OJ C 167, 2.6.1997, p.92.

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"One of the Commission’s core principles is that it must follow a horizontal strategy to promote gender equality in all European policies. The EU’s budget, in particular the multiannual budget, is a key instrument for the implementation of public policies. It is essential not only to ensure that European policies are implemented in the context of promoting and defending gender equality, but also so that the necessary tools can be created for whoever is responsible for drawing up and implementing the budget to be able to assess the real impact of European policies on everyone.What measures did the Commission propose in the revised proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021/2027 to further promote this horizontality and which tool has been designed/created to determine the impact of expenditure under the MFF to promote gender equality, with a view to developing gender budgeting initiatives?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [2]. </s>

E-004226/2020

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

One of the Commission’s core principles is that it must follow a horizontal strategy to promote gender equality in all European policies. The EU’s budget, in particular the multiannual budget, is a key instrument for the implementation of public policies. It is essential not only to ensure that European policies are implemented in the context of promoting and defending gender equality, but also so that the necessary tools can be created for whoever is responsible for drawing up and implementing the budget to be able to assess the real impact of European policies on everyone.What measures did the Commission propose in the revised proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021/2027 to further promote this horizontality and which tool has been designed/created to determine the impact of expenditure under the MFF to promote gender equality, with a view to developing gender budgeting initiatives?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Many of the agricultural varieties marketed in Italy, such as the ‘supernova’ almond tree, are produced through new mutagenesis techniques, which use unnatural methods to alter the genetic material of an organism. In its judgment in Case C-528/16, the Court of Justice ruled that these organisms are equivalent to GMOs, potentially dangerous, and must be made subject to the obligations of the GMO Directive, and to Directive 2002/53/EC, meaning they must be assessed on the risk they pose to human health and the environment before they may be marketed, and it must be possible to trace and monitor them.The draft questionnaire which the Commission has sent to Member States seeks to restrict genome techniques that are equivalent to GMO solely to techniques that alter ‘the genetic material of an organism’ rather than to an entire ‘genetically modified organism’, which would make implementation of the Court of Justice’s decision impossible.In 2018 the Member States asked the Commission to define the genetic modification techniques concerned, but nothing has been done to date to identify the new GMOs.How does it plan to meet its own obligations in regard to enforcing the judgment of the Court of Justice?How will it ensure the judgment is enforced without, however, restricting identification of new GMOs?What has been the basis until now for marketing new GMOs without proper checks?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [4]. </s>

E-000257/2020

Agriculture and Fisheries

Many of the agricultural varieties marketed in Italy, such as the ‘supernova’ almond tree, are produced through new mutagenesis techniques, which use unnatural methods to alter the genetic material of an organism. In its judgment in Case C-528/16, the Court of Justice ruled that these organisms are equivalent to GMOs, potentially dangerous, and must be made subject to the obligations of the GMO Directive, and to Directive 2002/53/EC, meaning they must be assessed on the risk they pose to human health and the environment before they may be marketed, and it must be possible to trace and monitor them.The draft questionnaire which the Commission has sent to Member States seeks to restrict genome techniques that are equivalent to GMO solely to techniques that alter ‘the genetic material of an organism’ rather than to an entire ‘genetically modified organism’, which would make implementation of the Court of Justice’s decision impossible.In 2018 the Member States asked the Commission to define the genetic modification techniques concerned, but nothing has been done to date to identify the new GMOs.How does it plan to meet its own obligations in regard to enforcing the judgment of the Court of Justice?How will it ensure the judgment is enforced without, however, restricting identification of new GMOs?What has been the basis until now for marketing new GMOs without proper checks?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"On the morning of 2 July 1995 the French tuna-fishing vessel """"""""Fils de l'Océan"""""""" took flight after the Spanish vessel """"""""Siempre María Yolanda"""""""" had become entangled in its drift net. After releasing the net from the propellors with the help of the patrol boat """"""""Chilreu"""""""", the skippers of the vessels noticed that the drift net was longer than 5 kilometres, in breach of Regulation (EEC) No 345/92 of 27 January 1992(1). This incident offers further evidence of the need to step up inspection and control measures in the Bay of Biscay in order to ensure that European legislation is applied. Such breaches of the rules may unfortunately lead to a recurrence of the incidents which occurred in these same waters last summer. This view was endorsed by the Commission in the statement made to the European Parliament on 29 June 1995 by Commissioner Bonino. However, specific controls are needed and should include the following: proper port inspections, a survey of anchored nets together with an identification system, a ban on fishing vessels carrying spare nets, careful checks on the replacement nets provided by patrol boats, a ban on nets not fastened to boats and checks on the depth of nets, ensuring that their volume can be properly measured. The implementation of measures of this kind would help achieve the objectives set by the Commission in its statement to Parliament and would reduce the risk of incidents of the kind described above. What firm measures is the Commission taking in this area to ensure compliance with Community Regulations on the use of drift nets? How will the Commission ensure that the proper sanctions are taken against the offending vessel, in line with Commissioner Bonino's assertion to Parliament that """"""""those who break the rules will be punished""""""""? (1)OJ No L 42, 18. 2. 1992, p. 15." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [4]. </s>

E-2220/95

Agriculture and Fisheries

On the morning of 2 July 1995 the French tuna-fishing vessel """"""""Fils de l'Océan"""""""" took flight after the Spanish vessel """"""""Siempre María Yolanda"""""""" had become entangled in its drift net. After releasing the net from the propellors with the help of the patrol boat """"""""Chilreu"""""""", the skippers of the vessels noticed that the drift net was longer than 5 kilometres, in breach of Regulation (EEC) No 345/92 of 27 January 1992(1). This incident offers further evidence of the need to step up inspection and control measures in the Bay of Biscay in order to ensure that European legislation is applied. Such breaches of the rules may unfortunately lead to a recurrence of the incidents which occurred in these same waters last summer. This view was endorsed by the Commission in the statement made to the European Parliament on 29 June 1995 by Commissioner Bonino. However, specific controls are needed and should include the following: proper port inspections, a survey of anchored nets together with an identification system, a ban on fishing vessels carrying spare nets, careful checks on the replacement nets provided by patrol boats, a ban on nets not fastened to boats and checks on the depth of nets, ensuring that their volume can be properly measured. The implementation of measures of this kind would help achieve the objectives set by the Commission in its statement to Parliament and would reduce the risk of incidents of the kind described above. What firm measures is the Commission taking in this area to ensure compliance with Community Regulations on the use of drift nets? How will the Commission ensure that the proper sanctions are taken against the offending vessel, in line with Commissioner Bonino's assertion to Parliament that """"""""those who break the rules will be punished""""""""? (1)OJ No L 42, 18. 2. 1992, p. 15.

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"1. Will the Commission be publishing the report of the EBRD's independent panel on the completion of the Ukrainian nuclear power stations Rovno 4 and Khmelnitsky 2? 2. Will the Commission comply with the recommendations of this report? 3. How can the Commission explain that ECU 30 million have already been invested in these projects without the questions of economic viability and nuclear safety having been settled beforehand?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [8]. </s>

E-0433/97

Energy

1. Will the Commission be publishing the report of the EBRD's independent panel on the completion of the Ukrainian nuclear power stations Rovno 4 and Khmelnitsky 2? 2. Will the Commission comply with the recommendations of this report? 3. How can the Commission explain that ECU 30 million have already been invested in these projects without the questions of economic viability and nuclear safety having been settled beforehand?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"As is widely known Greece has been hit by a third outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting sensitive border areas such as Evros. It has been ascertained by the relevant international organizations and by EU experts that the disease has spread from Turkey since it is the """"""""O1"""""""" strain which is affecting the entire country. As soon as even the slightest signs of foot-and-mouth disease appear in Greece, the authorities take drastic measures (slaughtering animals which are even suspected of harbouring the disease) and spares no expense, whereas neighbouring countries remain totally indifferent to the spread of the disease. Despite the enormous damage to Greece in economic and trading terms and to the nation as a whole, Turkey, which is responsible for the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, has shown not the slightest inclination to cooperate. In view of this: 1. What action will the Commission take with regard to Turkey which while seeking membership of the EU is systematically ignoring its rules and mechanisms? 2. Is it considering the possibility of ordering that Turkey be placed in European quarantine so as to prevent the import of animal products from this country and the possible spread of foot-and-mouth disease to other countries? 3. Will Greece receive compensation for the extensive damage it has already suffered, given that it is fully complying with EU rules and in doing all it can to contain the disease, while its neighbouring country is failing to take any action?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [4]. </s>

E-2563/96

Agriculture and Fisheries

As is widely known Greece has been hit by a third outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting sensitive border areas such as Evros. It has been ascertained by the relevant international organizations and by EU experts that the disease has spread from Turkey since it is the """"""""O1"""""""" strain which is affecting the entire country. As soon as even the slightest signs of foot-and-mouth disease appear in Greece, the authorities take drastic measures (slaughtering animals which are even suspected of harbouring the disease) and spares no expense, whereas neighbouring countries remain totally indifferent to the spread of the disease. Despite the enormous damage to Greece in economic and trading terms and to the nation as a whole, Turkey, which is responsible for the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, has shown not the slightest inclination to cooperate. In view of this: 1. What action will the Commission take with regard to Turkey which while seeking membership of the EU is systematically ignoring its rules and mechanisms? 2. Is it considering the possibility of ordering that Turkey be placed in European quarantine so as to prevent the import of animal products from this country and the possible spread of foot-and-mouth disease to other countries? 3. Will Greece receive compensation for the extensive damage it has already suffered, given that it is fully complying with EU rules and in doing all it can to contain the disease, while its neighbouring country is failing to take any action?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Some 80 Polish regions have now adopted the so-called LGBTI-free resolution. They declare, symbolically, that they are free of LGBTI ideology. These regions together make up about one third of Poland.Parliament strongly condemned these LGBTI-free zones in a resolution of December 2019. I am glad to see that the Commission has taken several actions since then.In July, six subsidy applications from Polish municipalities were rejected by the Commission for the first time. As the president of the Commission said in her State of the Union speech: ‘being yourself is not your ideology, it is your identity. So, I want to be crystal clear: LGBTQI-free zones are humanity-free zones, and they have no place in our Union’.It is crucial that we investigate whether these regions have misused funds in the past. On 15 September 2020 ILGA-Europe (the European region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association) reported that there were several complaints made by individuals regarding this issue.1.Did the Commission receive any complaints from individuals regarding the use of EU funding by these so-called LGBTI-free zones?2.If so, how does the Commission plan to follow these up?3.Will the Commission initiate an investigation into the use of EU funds in these regions?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [2]. </s>

P-005464/2020

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Some 80 Polish regions have now adopted the so-called LGBTI-free resolution. They declare, symbolically, that they are free of LGBTI ideology. These regions together make up about one third of Poland.Parliament strongly condemned these LGBTI-free zones in a resolution of December 2019. I am glad to see that the Commission has taken several actions since then.In July, six subsidy applications from Polish municipalities were rejected by the Commission for the first time. As the president of the Commission said in her State of the Union speech: ‘being yourself is not your ideology, it is your identity. So, I want to be crystal clear: LGBTQI-free zones are humanity-free zones, and they have no place in our Union’.It is crucial that we investigate whether these regions have misused funds in the past. On 15 September 2020 ILGA-Europe (the European region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association) reported that there were several complaints made by individuals regarding this issue.1.Did the Commission receive any complaints from individuals regarding the use of EU funding by these so-called LGBTI-free zones?2.If so, how does the Commission plan to follow these up?3.Will the Commission initiate an investigation into the use of EU funds in these regions?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Learning disability relates to all disorders affecting the ability of school pupils to read, calculate, write and spell, despite the absence of cognitive problems, neurological disorders or difficulties with sensory perception, and could severely restrict certain everyday activities. Dyslexia, which specifically relates to reading difficulties, affects at least 22 750 000 EU citizens, that is to say, 2.5% to3.5% of the non-adult population in Italy and 5% to 10% of schoolchildren in Europe. A number of scientific studies have made it possible to ascertain its genetic nature. In Italy, Law 170 of 8October2010 has made it possible for pupils and students affected by learning disabilities to achieve academic success by ensuring that the national education system and universities adopt more appropriate individual teaching and assessment methods and, in particular, provide a support teacher for each pupil. At present, the development of suitable software is facilitating the learning process and academic success for the individuals affected. Given that the latest technology in the form of portable electronic devices (tablets) can be used everywhere and anytime, and given the increased development of customised programs, does the Commission intend to encourage research and development in this field to ensure that such programs can be accessed and used on portable electronic devices in public places such as schools, hospitals and surgeries, so as to meet the needs of children and their carers confronted with the problem of dyslexia?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [6]. </s>

E-008095/2012

Education

Learning disability relates to all disorders affecting the ability of school pupils to read, calculate, write and spell, despite the absence of cognitive problems, neurological disorders or difficulties with sensory perception, and could severely restrict certain everyday activities. Dyslexia, which specifically relates to reading difficulties, affects at least 22 750 000 EU citizens, that is to say, 2.5% to3.5% of the non-adult population in Italy and 5% to 10% of schoolchildren in Europe. A number of scientific studies have made it possible to ascertain its genetic nature. In Italy, Law 170 of 8October2010 has made it possible for pupils and students affected by learning disabilities to achieve academic success by ensuring that the national education system and universities adopt more appropriate individual teaching and assessment methods and, in particular, provide a support teacher for each pupil. At present, the development of suitable software is facilitating the learning process and academic success for the individuals affected. Given that the latest technology in the form of portable electronic devices (tablets) can be used everywhere and anytime, and given the increased development of customised programs, does the Commission intend to encourage research and development in this field to ensure that such programs can be accessed and used on portable electronic devices in public places such as schools, hospitals and surgeries, so as to meet the needs of children and their carers confronted with the problem of dyslexia?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"On 7July2015 the Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Christos Stylianide, announced his objective to dedicate 4% of theEU humanitarian aid budget to education for children in emergency situations. Is the Commission planning to raise additional aid for the education of 58million children and to provide them with other necessary aid? Does this aid provide for a high quality education?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [6]. </s>

E-012263-15

Education

On 7July2015 the Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Christos Stylianide, announced his objective to dedicate 4% of theEU humanitarian aid budget to education for children in emergency situations. Is the Commission planning to raise additional aid for the education of 58million children and to provide them with other necessary aid? Does this aid provide for a high quality education?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The proposed Registered Traveller Programme is part of the ‘smart borders’ package. The package also includes a proposal to amend the Schengen Borders Code and to modify the entry and exit system. The programme was proposed in connection with increased passenger flows and the associated problems that may arise at the external borders of theEU. The aim is to facilitate the crossing of the EU’s external borders for third-country travellers who travel frequently to theEU and who have already been cleared prior to their arrival at the border. This would distinguish between different travellers. In the Commission’s opinion, would it not be possible to respond to the need for more effective controls at the EU’s external borders by other appropriate means, such as by focusing more on EU citizens and on those who have the right of freedom of movement?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [9]. </s>

E-009001-13

Immigration

The proposed Registered Traveller Programme is part of the ‘smart borders’ package. The package also includes a proposal to amend the Schengen Borders Code and to modify the entry and exit system. The programme was proposed in connection with increased passenger flows and the associated problems that may arise at the external borders of theEU. The aim is to facilitate the crossing of the EU’s external borders for third-country travellers who travel frequently to theEU and who have already been cleared prior to their arrival at the border. This would distinguish between different travellers. In the Commission’s opinion, would it not be possible to respond to the need for more effective controls at the EU’s external borders by other appropriate means, such as by focusing more on EU citizens and on those who have the right of freedom of movement?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Please state the annual rate of growth in each Member State of the European Union (including the United Kingdom) for each year since 1997." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [1]. </s>

E-2768/04

Macroeconomics

Please state the annual rate of growth in each Member State of the European Union (including the United Kingdom) for each year since 1997.

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The new Commission Regulation on the application of control and mitigation measures to reduce the presence of acrylamide in food (Regulation (EU) 2017/2158) will require food business operators to apply mandatory measures to reduce the presence of acrylamide, proportionate to the size and nature of their establishment. However, the new Commission Regulation does not include a sanctions regime for those who breach the 750-microgram threshold. Can the Commission provide information on what measures it will take against those companies who breach the 750-microgram threshold once the regulation comes into force?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [4]. </s>

E-001308-18

Agriculture and Fisheries

The new Commission Regulation on the application of control and mitigation measures to reduce the presence of acrylamide in food (Regulation (EU) 2017/2158) will require food business operators to apply mandatory measures to reduce the presence of acrylamide, proportionate to the size and nature of their establishment. However, the new Commission Regulation does not include a sanctions regime for those who breach the 750-microgram threshold. Can the Commission provide information on what measures it will take against those companies who breach the 750-microgram threshold once the regulation comes into force?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Following the reply of MrFrattini to my question (E‑3940/06) will the Commissioner please explain how it is possible to ‘receive reports’ without having any intention of taking action as a result of them, whether opportune, necessary or essential? Is not the truth much simpler? The Commission is involved in intelligence activities. What makes it so difficult to acknowledge the fact? And is not the consequence that the world now has much easier access to supposed sensitive information? Is it not now clear that such information is widely known to officials from25, soon to be 27, Member States, and therefore is not secure at all?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [16]. </s>

E-5426/06

Defence

Following the reply of MrFrattini to my question (E‑3940/06) will the Commissioner please explain how it is possible to ‘receive reports’ without having any intention of taking action as a result of them, whether opportune, necessary or essential? Is not the truth much simpler? The Commission is involved in intelligence activities. What makes it so difficult to acknowledge the fact? And is not the consequence that the world now has much easier access to supposed sensitive information? Is it not now clear that such information is widely known to officials from25, soon to be 27, Member States, and therefore is not secure at all?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"‘The UK’s Big Four accounting firms have until 2024 to separate their audit practices following an edict from the accounting regulator that marks the largest shake-up of the industry in decades’(1) .This is the first structural overhaul of the top four accounting firms since the failure of Carillion in 2018. Further high-profile corporate collapses, for example those of the retailer British Home Stores, the travel agency Thomas Cook and, most recently, the German payments processor Wirecard(2) , have increased scrutiny of the Big Four, which audit all of the FTSE 100 companies and all but 21 of the FTSE 250 companies(3) .For more than three years, Ernst & Young failed to request crucial account information from a Singapore bank where Wirecard claimed it had up to EUR1 billion in cash(4) .The Big Four generate about a fifth of their revenue from their audit practices(5) .1.Does the Commission agree there is an urgent need to improve the quality of audits given these recent scandals?2.Does it agree that in order to improve audit quality(6) and audit market resilience, rules should be put in place to make sure that no material and structural cross-subsidisation persists between a firm’s audit practice and its other operations?3.Does the Commission agree that in order to improve the independent supervision of auditing, ESMA(7) should become the auditor of auditing firms at the EU level? (1)https://www.ft.com/content/4464e0a3-9ba2-47d2-9f85-3f2912a22f25 (2)https://www.accountancyage.com/2020/06/22/eys-wirecard-audit-exposes-potential-fraud/ (3)https://www.ft.com/content/4464e0a3-9ba2-47d2-9f85-3f2912a22f25 (4)https://www.ft.com/content/a9deb987-df70-4a72-bd41-47ed8942e83b (5)https://www.ft.com/content/4464e0a3-9ba2-47d2-9f85-3f2912a22f25 (6)https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/fr/MEMO_14_256 (7)https://www.esma.europa.eu/" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [15]. </s>

E-004088/2020

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

‘The UK’s Big Four accounting firms have until 2024 to separate their audit practices following an edict from the accounting regulator that marks the largest shake-up of the industry in decades’(1) .This is the first structural overhaul of the top four accounting firms since the failure of Carillion in 2018. Further high-profile corporate collapses, for example those of the retailer British Home Stores, the travel agency Thomas Cook and, most recently, the German payments processor Wirecard(2) , have increased scrutiny of the Big Four, which audit all of the FTSE 100 companies and all but 21 of the FTSE 250 companies(3) .For more than three years, Ernst & Young failed to request crucial account information from a Singapore bank where Wirecard claimed it had up to EUR1 billion in cash(4) .The Big Four generate about a fifth of their revenue from their audit practices(5) .1.Does the Commission agree there is an urgent need to improve the quality of audits given these recent scandals?2.Does it agree that in order to improve audit quality(6) and audit market resilience, rules should be put in place to make sure that no material and structural cross-subsidisation persists between a firm’s audit practice and its other operations?3.Does the Commission agree that in order to improve the independent supervision of auditing, ESMA(7) should become the auditor of auditing firms at the EU level? (1)https://www.ft.com/content/4464e0a3-9ba2-47d2-9f85-3f2912a22f25 (2)https://www.accountancyage.com/2020/06/22/eys-wirecard-audit-exposes-potential-fraud/ (3)https://www.ft.com/content/4464e0a3-9ba2-47d2-9f85-3f2912a22f25 (4)https://www.ft.com/content/a9deb987-df70-4a72-bd41-47ed8942e83b (5)https://www.ft.com/content/4464e0a3-9ba2-47d2-9f85-3f2912a22f25 (6)https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/fr/MEMO_14_256 (7)https://www.esma.europa.eu/

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"There was a steep rise in the number of unemployed people in Spain in December 2003, with 23 419 new jobless, the worst rise in the last ten years. Of these 7 465, or 32 % of the total, were in Galicia, although the region accounts for only 7 % of the population. The unemployment rate in Galicia is now 12,36 %. This adverse trend, further evidence of a link between low income and unemployment, calls for special measures to tackle both serious problems simultaneously, particularly in Objective 1 regions such as Galicia. Is the Commission already aware of this negative trend in employment in Galicia? Is it willing to consider special development measures to combat unemployment, in liaison with the Galician and Spanish authorities?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [1]. </s>

E-0064/04

Macroeconomics

There was a steep rise in the number of unemployed people in Spain in December 2003, with 23 419 new jobless, the worst rise in the last ten years. Of these 7 465, or 32 % of the total, were in Galicia, although the region accounts for only 7 % of the population. The unemployment rate in Galicia is now 12,36 %. This adverse trend, further evidence of a link between low income and unemployment, calls for special measures to tackle both serious problems simultaneously, particularly in Objective 1 regions such as Galicia. Is the Commission already aware of this negative trend in employment in Galicia? Is it willing to consider special development measures to combat unemployment, in liaison with the Galician and Spanish authorities?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"As the last meeting of the Council of Ministers for Tourism was inexplicably held as long ago as 4 June 1992, can theCommission explain its inertia in such an important area and ensure that in future, in accordance with Parliament's wishes(1), a detailed agenda is drawn up under each Presidency before the 1996 Conference, so action can be taken on the requests that Parliament approved in the resolution referred to below. (1)A 4-80/94, Minutes, 15. 12. 1994, Part II, Item 6." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [15]. </s>

E-804/95

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

As the last meeting of the Council of Ministers for Tourism was inexplicably held as long ago as 4 June 1992, can theCommission explain its inertia in such an important area and ensure that in future, in accordance with Parliament's wishes(1), a detailed agenda is drawn up under each Presidency before the 1996 Conference, so action can be taken on the requests that Parliament approved in the resolution referred to below. (1)A 4-80/94, Minutes, 15. 12. 1994, Part II, Item 6.

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The building of two aparthotels is destroying virgin land in Cala Lanuza in El Campello. Planning permission was granted for a ground floor and a further two graduated storeys, with room for 127apartments in total. However, in reality six storeys and an attic are being built, which is four storeys more than permitted. The Directorate-General for Ports and Coasts within the Regional Government of Valencia informed the property developer, EnypesaS.A., that it had to alter its plans for tourist apartments in Cala Lanuza because the intended clearing, embankment, planning, site development and landscaping work impinged on a restricted transit and protection area and was due to be carried out in a protected area. The Directorate-General also issued a negative report on the urban development work in Cala Lanuza. Nevertheless, the work is continuing. Unfortunately, overdevelopment is commonplace on the Spanish coast. European authorities should not allow these serious offences against the ecosystem and the population to take place. Is the Commission aware of the building of two aparthotels in a natural area in ElCampello, Spain? What will the Commission do to protect the last remaining natural areas along the European coastline?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [7]. </s>

E-0988/07

Environment

The building of two aparthotels is destroying virgin land in Cala Lanuza in El Campello. Planning permission was granted for a ground floor and a further two graduated storeys, with room for 127apartments in total. However, in reality six storeys and an attic are being built, which is four storeys more than permitted. The Directorate-General for Ports and Coasts within the Regional Government of Valencia informed the property developer, EnypesaS.A., that it had to alter its plans for tourist apartments in Cala Lanuza because the intended clearing, embankment, planning, site development and landscaping work impinged on a restricted transit and protection area and was due to be carried out in a protected area. The Directorate-General also issued a negative report on the urban development work in Cala Lanuza. Nevertheless, the work is continuing. Unfortunately, overdevelopment is commonplace on the Spanish coast. European authorities should not allow these serious offences against the ecosystem and the population to take place. Is the Commission aware of the building of two aparthotels in a natural area in ElCampello, Spain? What will the Commission do to protect the last remaining natural areas along the European coastline?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"What number and proportion of organizations selected as local model activities in the Helios programme are organizations of disabled people, i.e. with management committees comprising at least 51 per cent disabled people themselves? What action does the Commission propose to ensure that the majority of such activities selected in any successor to the Helios programme will indeed be organizations of disabled people?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [2]. </s>

E-521/96

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

What number and proportion of organizations selected as local model activities in the Helios programme are organizations of disabled people, i.e. with management committees comprising at least 51 per cent disabled people themselves? What action does the Commission propose to ensure that the majority of such activities selected in any successor to the Helios programme will indeed be organizations of disabled people?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"On 6 March, MrsReding replied on behalf of the Commission to written question E-3868/02(1), and stated that the Commission would provide a supplementary reply. Why has no supplementary reply so far been sent concerning equal treatment of children studying at secondary schools or secondary vocational education establishments in the Netherlands, who are eligible for a Dutch study grant, and of Dutch children studying at secondary schools or secondary vocational education establishments in Germany or Belgium, who do not receive study grants? When can the supplementary reply be expected? (1)OJ C 161E, 10.7.2003, p. 157." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [6]. </s>

E-3584/03

Education

On 6 March, MrsReding replied on behalf of the Commission to written question E-3868/02(1), and stated that the Commission would provide a supplementary reply. Why has no supplementary reply so far been sent concerning equal treatment of children studying at secondary schools or secondary vocational education establishments in the Netherlands, who are eligible for a Dutch study grant, and of Dutch children studying at secondary schools or secondary vocational education establishments in Germany or Belgium, who do not receive study grants? When can the supplementary reply be expected? (1)OJ C 161E, 10.7.2003, p. 157.

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"A recent report by the Mental Disability Advocacy Center (MDAC) in Budapest regarding the implementation of measures provided for by the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, found that certain fundamental rights are being constantly violated in psychiatric hospitals in Moldova. Rooms measuring 40m2 housing 15-20 women, bathrooms and toilets with no toilet paper and tampons, continuous injections of sedatives and patients forced to stay in bed: these are just some of the irregularities found following a series of visits to the main health facilities in the country. Unfortunately, cases of sexual violence and forced abortions must also be added to the list. Moldovan psychiatric institutions are currently home to approximately 2200 people with mental disorders, many of whom do not enjoy even minimum rights simply because they have a disability. Is the Commission aware of these facts and the circumstances of people with disabilities, women in particular, in the Republic of Moldova? Has the Commission raised this issue, or does it intend to do so, during partnership dialogues with this Eastern European country?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [2]. </s>

E-011620-13

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

A recent report by the Mental Disability Advocacy Center (MDAC) in Budapest regarding the implementation of measures provided for by the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, found that certain fundamental rights are being constantly violated in psychiatric hospitals in Moldova. Rooms measuring 40m2 housing 15-20 women, bathrooms and toilets with no toilet paper and tampons, continuous injections of sedatives and patients forced to stay in bed: these are just some of the irregularities found following a series of visits to the main health facilities in the country. Unfortunately, cases of sexual violence and forced abortions must also be added to the list. Moldovan psychiatric institutions are currently home to approximately 2200 people with mental disorders, many of whom do not enjoy even minimum rights simply because they have a disability. Is the Commission aware of these facts and the circumstances of people with disabilities, women in particular, in the Republic of Moldova? Has the Commission raised this issue, or does it intend to do so, during partnership dialogues with this Eastern European country?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The EU is providing EUR 12 million to fund a five-year project for the development of medicinal products and vaccines using genetically modified plants. The aim is to obtain active substances to be used to combat AIDS, diabetes and tuberculosis by isolating genes for those substances and inserting them into plants. 1.Can the Commission indicate total EU expenditure on the development of pharmaceutical substances using genetically modified organisms and compare it with expenditure on the promotion of natural medicines? 2.For what percentage of total funding for pharmaceutical research do these two amounts account?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [3]. </s>

E-0257/05

Health

The EU is providing EUR 12 million to fund a five-year project for the development of medicinal products and vaccines using genetically modified plants. The aim is to obtain active substances to be used to combat AIDS, diabetes and tuberculosis by isolating genes for those substances and inserting them into plants. 1.Can the Commission indicate total EU expenditure on the development of pharmaceutical substances using genetically modified organisms and compare it with expenditure on the promotion of natural medicines? 2.For what percentage of total funding for pharmaceutical research do these two amounts account?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Mohamed Lamin Haddi, a Saharawi political prisoner in Morocco, is on hunger strike. Detained since 2010, he was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment in a trial deemed to have contravened procedural rules for failing to establish evidence of a crime.Mohamed Lamin Haddi has reportedly been in solitary confinement in a cell measuring 5 m2 since 2017. He has no access to basic sanitary facilities or medical care and is not properly fed. The poor sanitary conditions in prison are heightened by COVID-19. According to his lawyer, the transfer request filed with the Public Prosecutor of the Kingdom of Morocco remains unanswered.In the light of the above:Has the Commission taken any steps to find out about the state of Mohamed Lamin Haddi’s health?How does it reconcile the EU’s association agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco – which provides for a suspension in the event of human rights violations – with the fact that the rights of the Saharawi people are continually violated and cases like the above persist?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [19]. </s>

E-000958/2021

International affairs and foreign aid

Mohamed Lamin Haddi, a Saharawi political prisoner in Morocco, is on hunger strike. Detained since 2010, he was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment in a trial deemed to have contravened procedural rules for failing to establish evidence of a crime.Mohamed Lamin Haddi has reportedly been in solitary confinement in a cell measuring 5 m2 since 2017. He has no access to basic sanitary facilities or medical care and is not properly fed. The poor sanitary conditions in prison are heightened by COVID-19. According to his lawyer, the transfer request filed with the Public Prosecutor of the Kingdom of Morocco remains unanswered.In the light of the above:Has the Commission taken any steps to find out about the state of Mohamed Lamin Haddi’s health?How does it reconcile the EU’s association agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco – which provides for a suspension in the event of human rights violations – with the fact that the rights of the Saharawi people are continually violated and cases like the above persist?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Paragraph D of European Parliament Resolution P6_TA(2005)0078 of 10March 2005 on ‘Financing Natura2000’ (2004/2164(INI)) recognises the strategic importance of the Natura2000 network, which is ‘made up of sites designated under the Birds Directive and Council Directive92/43/EEC of 21May 1992 (the “Habitats Directive”)’. Paragraph F of the same resolution looks at the social importance of the activities carried out by farmers and forest owners. Paragraph N points out that the Commission and the Council, in adopting the Habitats Directive in 1992, ‘made a clear commitment to ensure that landowners and landusers would not bear the financial burden of the measures in the directive, strongly urging that this promise be kept.’ Several farmers’ associations in Italy are complaining about the lack of any financial support from the state and from the European Union and report a sharp increase in expenditure for managing their land, in particular with regard to the drawing up of studies and environmental impact assessments. Can the Commission say whether the funds available under the Natura2000 network are of a compensatory nature for the restrictions placed on landowners regarding the use of their land in the abovementioned protected areas? Should this not be the case, how can those funds be legally defined and can they be combined with CAP incentives? Can the Commission say how much funding has been allocated to each individual Member State under the Natura2000 network programme and whether that funding has already been received by landowners and landusers and by those who actually have to bear the costs deriving from the implementation of the abovementioned Community legislation?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [4]. </s>

E-1289/09

Agriculture and Fisheries

Paragraph D of European Parliament Resolution P6_TA(2005)0078 of 10March 2005 on ‘Financing Natura2000’ (2004/2164(INI)) recognises the strategic importance of the Natura2000 network, which is ‘made up of sites designated under the Birds Directive and Council Directive92/43/EEC of 21May 1992 (the “Habitats Directive”)’. Paragraph F of the same resolution looks at the social importance of the activities carried out by farmers and forest owners. Paragraph N points out that the Commission and the Council, in adopting the Habitats Directive in 1992, ‘made a clear commitment to ensure that landowners and landusers would not bear the financial burden of the measures in the directive, strongly urging that this promise be kept.’ Several farmers’ associations in Italy are complaining about the lack of any financial support from the state and from the European Union and report a sharp increase in expenditure for managing their land, in particular with regard to the drawing up of studies and environmental impact assessments. Can the Commission say whether the funds available under the Natura2000 network are of a compensatory nature for the restrictions placed on landowners regarding the use of their land in the abovementioned protected areas? Should this not be the case, how can those funds be legally defined and can they be combined with CAP incentives? Can the Commission say how much funding has been allocated to each individual Member State under the Natura2000 network programme and whether that funding has already been received by landowners and landusers and by those who actually have to bear the costs deriving from the implementation of the abovementioned Community legislation?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Romanian citizens interested in accessing EU funds in order to start a farm business are faced with difficulties in relation to the preparation of the documents needed for financing. Banks grant very little support for start-ups, and most of the time the issuance of approvals, of the urban plans and of other documents takes between six months and more than a year. As a result, many farmers are discouraged from attracting European funds due to red tape and the lengthy document approval procedures. What are the Commission’s recommendations for the Romanian authorities in order to introduce greater flexibility in the procedures and mechanisms for accessing EU funds in the field of agricultural farms, in order to make such funds accessible?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [4]. </s>

E-007466-15

Agriculture and Fisheries

Romanian citizens interested in accessing EU funds in order to start a farm business are faced with difficulties in relation to the preparation of the documents needed for financing. Banks grant very little support for start-ups, and most of the time the issuance of approvals, of the urban plans and of other documents takes between six months and more than a year. As a result, many farmers are discouraged from attracting European funds due to red tape and the lengthy document approval procedures. What are the Commission’s recommendations for the Romanian authorities in order to introduce greater flexibility in the procedures and mechanisms for accessing EU funds in the field of agricultural farms, in order to make such funds accessible?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"According to press reports, on Thursday 12 March 2021, Turkey’s presidential spokesperson İbrahim Kalın and Deputy Foreign Minister and Director of EU Affairs Faruk Kaymakçı met with Chief Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of the European Council Maryem Van den Heuvel, Chief Foreign Policy Advisor to the German Chancellor Jan Hecker, Chief Foreign Policy Adviser to the French President Emmanuel Bonne and Head of the EU Delegation to Turkey Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut at the Dolmabahçe Office in Istanbul. During the meeting they discussed EU-Turkey relations and prepared for the upcoming summit between President Erdoğan and EU leaders.1.Can the Council inform Parliament as to when and how EU-Turkey relations were delegated to two specific EU Member States?2.Can the Council provide information about the reasons for the current Portuguese Presidency of the Council’s absence from this meeting?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [19]. </s>

E-001509/2021/rev.1

International affairs and foreign aid

According to press reports, on Thursday 12 March 2021, Turkey’s presidential spokesperson İbrahim Kalın and Deputy Foreign Minister and Director of EU Affairs Faruk Kaymakçı met with Chief Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of the European Council Maryem Van den Heuvel, Chief Foreign Policy Advisor to the German Chancellor Jan Hecker, Chief Foreign Policy Adviser to the French President Emmanuel Bonne and Head of the EU Delegation to Turkey Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut at the Dolmabahçe Office in Istanbul. During the meeting they discussed EU-Turkey relations and prepared for the upcoming summit between President Erdoğan and EU leaders.1.Can the Council inform Parliament as to when and how EU-Turkey relations were delegated to two specific EU Member States?2.Can the Council provide information about the reasons for the current Portuguese Presidency of the Council’s absence from this meeting?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The Leonardo programme offers new opportunities in Europe. How is the programme running? How many States are participating? How many projects are being supported? Is there a risk of too many applications leading to projects being under-funded?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [6]. </s>

E-2645/96

Education

The Leonardo programme offers new opportunities in Europe. How is the programme running? How many States are participating? How many projects are being supported? Is there a risk of too many applications leading to projects being under-funded?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"On Wednesday, 24August 2005, the Commission granted EUR130000 to fund radio broadcasts in Belarus. The German broadcaster Deutsche Welle was awarded the contracts for the broadcasts. All of this came from comments made by the External Relations Commissioner stating that: ‘We are extremely worried about the lack of freedom of expression in Belarus’. Part of the problem of suppression of freedom of expression in Belarus is the ‘Russification’ by the current regime. Some of my Belarussian constituents are enraged that the broadcasts are to be made in Russian. Can the Commission please explain why Deutsche Welle is not being compelled to broadcast most of its material in the Belarussian language? Furthermore, these broadcasts are to be made on short wave. Whilst this frequency will mean maximum geographical coverage, would it not be better to broadcast on frequency modulation (FM), a frequency that would get a wider listenership?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [2]. </s>

E-3304/05

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

On Wednesday, 24August 2005, the Commission granted EUR130000 to fund radio broadcasts in Belarus. The German broadcaster Deutsche Welle was awarded the contracts for the broadcasts. All of this came from comments made by the External Relations Commissioner stating that: ‘We are extremely worried about the lack of freedom of expression in Belarus’. Part of the problem of suppression of freedom of expression in Belarus is the ‘Russification’ by the current regime. Some of my Belarussian constituents are enraged that the broadcasts are to be made in Russian. Can the Commission please explain why Deutsche Welle is not being compelled to broadcast most of its material in the Belarussian language? Furthermore, these broadcasts are to be made on short wave. Whilst this frequency will mean maximum geographical coverage, would it not be better to broadcast on frequency modulation (FM), a frequency that would get a wider listenership?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Peach producers and canning plants have been hit hard by the US decision to impose an additional 25% duty on EU products, including on Greek canned peaches, which, according to Reuters, will amount to up to 43%. In Greece, peach producers are in a desperate plight and talk about an industry in deep crisis, which now has to cope with a new unequal trade war. It is a sector of vital importance for the Greek countryside, in particular in the region of Macedonia, where unemployment remains high following the end of the economic crisis.In view of the above, will the Commission say: 1.What measures will be taken to address the crisis in peach production and the peach market due to the increase in US customs duties? 2.What are the likely economic implications for the EU of the increased tariffs imposed on the fruit and vegetable trade? What will be economic consequences for agricultural production? 3.What urgent measures will the EU take to mitigate these consequences?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [4]. </s>

P-003675/2019

Agriculture and Fisheries

Peach producers and canning plants have been hit hard by the US decision to impose an additional 25% duty on EU products, including on Greek canned peaches, which, according to Reuters, will amount to up to 43%. In Greece, peach producers are in a desperate plight and talk about an industry in deep crisis, which now has to cope with a new unequal trade war. It is a sector of vital importance for the Greek countryside, in particular in the region of Macedonia, where unemployment remains high following the end of the economic crisis.In view of the above, will the Commission say: 1.What measures will be taken to address the crisis in peach production and the peach market due to the increase in US customs duties? 2.What are the likely economic implications for the EU of the increased tariffs imposed on the fruit and vegetable trade? What will be economic consequences for agricultural production? 3.What urgent measures will the EU take to mitigate these consequences?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Many aid organisations which wish to provide humanitarian aid to people in the Chechnya region in Russia complain that the EU's humanitarian aid office ECHO does not process their aid applications sufficiently quickly and efficiently and that accordingly aid does not reach its destination. What criteria does ECHO apply to aid to Chechnya, and can the Commission accelerate the processing of aid applications from church and other organisations which provide humanitarian aid?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [19]. </s>

E-0869/04

International affairs and foreign aid

Many aid organisations which wish to provide humanitarian aid to people in the Chechnya region in Russia complain that the EU's humanitarian aid office ECHO does not process their aid applications sufficiently quickly and efficiently and that accordingly aid does not reach its destination. What criteria does ECHO apply to aid to Chechnya, and can the Commission accelerate the processing of aid applications from church and other organisations which provide humanitarian aid?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The monitoring of progress towards the MDGs is absolutely essential if the EU and other donor countries are to tailor their assistance to the true development needs of developing countries. To what extent does the Commission already closely monitor this progress and what mechanisms are used? Is the Commission familiar with DevInfo, a database technology platform designed for the collation, dissemination and presentation of human development indicators? Does it have any plans to integrate this programme or similar programmes into its MDG monitoring mechanisms?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [19]. </s>

E-2115/05

International affairs and foreign aid

The monitoring of progress towards the MDGs is absolutely essential if the EU and other donor countries are to tailor their assistance to the true development needs of developing countries. To what extent does the Commission already closely monitor this progress and what mechanisms are used? Is the Commission familiar with DevInfo, a database technology platform designed for the collation, dissemination and presentation of human development indicators? Does it have any plans to integrate this programme or similar programmes into its MDG monitoring mechanisms?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The revenue side of Latvia’s budget for 2017totals EUR8065928117. Of this, EUR1113813274 — or approximately 14% of State budget revenue — consists of foreign assistance. Most of this sum comprises appropriations from European Union funds. Does the Commission not consider that, if allocations from the European Union’s Structural Funds to Latvia are significantly reduced after 2020, this will have a macroeconomic impact on Latvia’s budget and economy?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [1]. </s>

E-008137-16

Macroeconomics

The revenue side of Latvia’s budget for 2017totals EUR8065928117. Of this, EUR1113813274 — or approximately 14% of State budget revenue — consists of foreign assistance. Most of this sum comprises appropriations from European Union funds. Does the Commission not consider that, if allocations from the European Union’s Structural Funds to Latvia are significantly reduced after 2020, this will have a macroeconomic impact on Latvia’s budget and economy?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The European vaccination strategy has fully demonstrated its weakness. So now, we need a common debate on new avenues to explore – alternative immunisation strategies, as mentioned by the Commission.The new Italian Government, through the Ministry of Economic Development, has started working on a project for the production of vaccines within the EU, aimed at building a system together with the national pharmaceutical industry, making the best possible use of the technological potential available.However, this project requires the collaboration of the pharmaceutical companies which hold the intellectual property rights for the vaccines and which have so far failed to comply with the agreements reached, in particular regarding the timely distribution of doses.Given that intellectual property is an essential part of our system, we believe that its enforcement must nevertheless be seen in the context of the extraordinary health emergency we are experiencing, as also provided for in Article 31 of the TRIPS agreement.Can the Commission therefore answer the following questions:1.Will it support the Italian Government in this process?2.Will it promote this initiative in other Member States, too?3.Will it involve pharmaceutical companies in an effective and realistic large-scale production plan, which provides for the granting of the patents and relevant know-how on vaccine production?Supporters(1) (1)This question is supported by Members other than the authors: Isabella Tovaglieri (ID), Mara Bizzotto (ID)" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [3]. </s>

E-001193/2021

Health

The European vaccination strategy has fully demonstrated its weakness. So now, we need a common debate on new avenues to explore – alternative immunisation strategies, as mentioned by the Commission.The new Italian Government, through the Ministry of Economic Development, has started working on a project for the production of vaccines within the EU, aimed at building a system together with the national pharmaceutical industry, making the best possible use of the technological potential available.However, this project requires the collaboration of the pharmaceutical companies which hold the intellectual property rights for the vaccines and which have so far failed to comply with the agreements reached, in particular regarding the timely distribution of doses.Given that intellectual property is an essential part of our system, we believe that its enforcement must nevertheless be seen in the context of the extraordinary health emergency we are experiencing, as also provided for in Article 31 of the TRIPS agreement.Can the Commission therefore answer the following questions:1.Will it support the Italian Government in this process?2.Will it promote this initiative in other Member States, too?3.Will it involve pharmaceutical companies in an effective and realistic large-scale production plan, which provides for the granting of the patents and relevant know-how on vaccine production?Supporters(1) (1)This question is supported by Members other than the authors: Isabella Tovaglieri (ID), Mara Bizzotto (ID)

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"According to an investigation by the Investigate Europe(1) network (published in 12 media outlets in 10 European countries), the proposal to create a ‘Pan-European Pension Product (PEPP)’ currently being discussed in the relevant committees of the European Parliament is inspired by BlackRock, a company managing USDUS 6 trillion, 80% of which comes from pensions, as its executives claim. According to Investigate Europe, back in February2015, BlackRock had publicly announced to the Commission the creation of a ‘cross-border personal pension plan in the framework of a road map to the Capital Markets Union’, a project unveiled two years later by Commission Vice-Presidents V. Dombrovskis and J. Katainen. During 2017, according to the same investigation, MrDombrovskis twice met Blackrock executives, while representatives of the company had a series of meetings with seniorDG FISMA officials(2). Will the Commission say: Can it confirm the meetings mentioned in the investigation and, if so, say what they were about? According to which criteria is it funding, through ‘Horizon 2020’, the ‘Resaver’ project(3), the first private pan-European pension product, which is managed, inter alia, by BlackRock? (1)http://www.efsyn.gr/arthro/i-blackrock-i-komision-kai-o-thanatos-toy-kratoys-pronoias (2)Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union. (3)Resaver was set up in 2014 by a consortium of university and research institutes from 11 European countries with the aim of developing a private pension product, mainly for researchers frequently moving within theEU. See in this connection the website http://www.resaver.eu/" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [5]. </s>

E-003254-18

Labour, employment and pensions

According to an investigation by the Investigate Europe(1) network (published in 12 media outlets in 10 European countries), the proposal to create a ‘Pan-European Pension Product (PEPP)’ currently being discussed in the relevant committees of the European Parliament is inspired by BlackRock, a company managing USDUS 6 trillion, 80% of which comes from pensions, as its executives claim. According to Investigate Europe, back in February2015, BlackRock had publicly announced to the Commission the creation of a ‘cross-border personal pension plan in the framework of a road map to the Capital Markets Union’, a project unveiled two years later by Commission Vice-Presidents V. Dombrovskis and J. Katainen. During 2017, according to the same investigation, MrDombrovskis twice met Blackrock executives, while representatives of the company had a series of meetings with seniorDG FISMA officials(2). Will the Commission say: Can it confirm the meetings mentioned in the investigation and, if so, say what they were about? According to which criteria is it funding, through ‘Horizon 2020’, the ‘Resaver’ project(3), the first private pan-European pension product, which is managed, inter alia, by BlackRock? (1)http://www.efsyn.gr/arthro/i-blackrock-i-komision-kai-o-thanatos-toy-kratoys-pronoias (2)Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union. (3)Resaver was set up in 2014 by a consortium of university and research institutes from 11 European countries with the aim of developing a private pension product, mainly for researchers frequently moving within theEU. See in this connection the website http://www.resaver.eu/

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The Polytechnic Institute of Leiria is part of a European consortium of higher education institutes based, other than Portugal, in countries such as Ireland, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland and Hungary. The group's strengths lie in applied sciences and it is part of efforts to build a regionally important network within the context of the Regional University Networks scheme. If their application is accepted, it could be a major boost for the potential of these institutes and enhance their impact on the development of their regions, particularly with regard to research projects and the mobility of learners, teachers and researchers.The expectation that they will be accepted is, therefore, understandable.1.What form is the decision-taking process taking – who is assessing the applications and when can a decision be expected?2.Given the volume of applications submitted and with a view to not confounding expectations and projects of recognised value, could the expected approval rate be increased?3.Taking into account that applications accepted in the past were supposedly concentrated in two countries (owing to the predominance of German institutions and consortia that included French institutions), does the Commission believe that the number of participating countries needs to be increased?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [6]. </s>

E-004131/2020

Education

The Polytechnic Institute of Leiria is part of a European consortium of higher education institutes based, other than Portugal, in countries such as Ireland, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland and Hungary. The group's strengths lie in applied sciences and it is part of efforts to build a regionally important network within the context of the Regional University Networks scheme. If their application is accepted, it could be a major boost for the potential of these institutes and enhance their impact on the development of their regions, particularly with regard to research projects and the mobility of learners, teachers and researchers.The expectation that they will be accepted is, therefore, understandable.1.What form is the decision-taking process taking – who is assessing the applications and when can a decision be expected?2.Given the volume of applications submitted and with a view to not confounding expectations and projects of recognised value, could the expected approval rate be increased?3.Taking into account that applications accepted in the past were supposedly concentrated in two countries (owing to the predominance of German institutions and consortia that included French institutions), does the Commission believe that the number of participating countries needs to be increased?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"2021 will see the introduction of a tax on plastic in the European Union, with 80 cents payable on every kilogram.1.Is the Commission aware that the cost of this tax will have to be borne by the consumer or will be transferred to the consumer?2.Why is the Commission proposing a project which is clearly not covered by the EU Treaties (tax sovereignty)?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [1]. </s>

E-004889/2020

Macroeconomics

2021 will see the introduction of a tax on plastic in the European Union, with 80 cents payable on every kilogram.1.Is the Commission aware that the cost of this tax will have to be borne by the consumer or will be transferred to the consumer?2.Why is the Commission proposing a project which is clearly not covered by the EU Treaties (tax sovereignty)?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The Final Report of the High Level Group on the Competitiveness of the European Chemicals Industry (2009) and the Commission communication entitled ‘The raw materials initiative — meeting our critical needs for growth and jobs in Europe’ (COM(2008)0699) refer to the problems faced by the chemicals industry in obtaining access to renewable raw materials at world market prices. This applies in particular to bioethanol. In its communication, the Commission says: ‘Besides external impediments to raw materials supply, the EU should also keep under review the EU tariff regime with a view to ensuring coherence with developments in EU demand for raw materials and in particular assess ways of lowering import restrictions for raw materials, including renewables, needed by industry as inputs for other products such as chemicals.’ (COM(2008)0699, point2.1, eighth paragraph). 1.Can the Commission outline the state of play? 2.Is the Commission working towards a solution to this problem? 3.When can a solution be expected?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [1]. </s>

E-5616/09

Macroeconomics

The Final Report of the High Level Group on the Competitiveness of the European Chemicals Industry (2009) and the Commission communication entitled ‘The raw materials initiative — meeting our critical needs for growth and jobs in Europe’ (COM(2008)0699) refer to the problems faced by the chemicals industry in obtaining access to renewable raw materials at world market prices. This applies in particular to bioethanol. In its communication, the Commission says: ‘Besides external impediments to raw materials supply, the EU should also keep under review the EU tariff regime with a view to ensuring coherence with developments in EU demand for raw materials and in particular assess ways of lowering import restrictions for raw materials, including renewables, needed by industry as inputs for other products such as chemicals.’ (COM(2008)0699, point2.1, eighth paragraph). 1.Can the Commission outline the state of play? 2.Is the Commission working towards a solution to this problem? 3.When can a solution be expected?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"A huge environmental disaster is currently unfolding in Cyprus, as a large part of the island, particularly the forest of Troodos, is ablaze and it will take several years to restore the damage. Does the Commission intend to use the Solidarity Fund to provide aid to the Republic of Cyprus? Does it also intend in the future to establish a European protection force against natural disasters, as requested in Parliament's resolution, P6_TA(2006)0223, in 2006?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [7]. </s>

P-3535/07

Environment

A huge environmental disaster is currently unfolding in Cyprus, as a large part of the island, particularly the forest of Troodos, is ablaze and it will take several years to restore the damage. Does the Commission intend to use the Solidarity Fund to provide aid to the Republic of Cyprus? Does it also intend in the future to establish a European protection force against natural disasters, as requested in Parliament's resolution, P6_TA(2006)0223, in 2006?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The current financial crisis has entailed large-scale job losses and has created an extraordinary need for aid to the financial sector — in the form of government-guaranteed loans, inter alia. With a view to ensuring that government aid is used appropriately, a number of Member States have attached various conditions to the banks availing themselves of the loan packages. The financial sector is closely interconnected in the EU and the free movement of labour is a fundamental principle of the European Union. For that reason, widely divergent rules in different countries could result in unfair or inappropriate competition between Member States, and the many national requirements and measures have, therefore, given rise to a need for better coordination and common guidelines for the use of public funds. It is particularly welcome in this connection that the Commission has stated its desire to investigate the entire issue of executive pay and, particularly, the link between risk-taking and pay/bonus(1). When does the Commission plan to have completed the abovementioned review of the problems associated with pay structures in the Member States' financial institutions? Will the Commission draw up common European guidelines to ensure a more appropriate pay structure for top executives and middle management in European banks? Will the Commission clarify in this connection whether it will introduce a common European pay cap and/or how it will ensure that the banks' employees are not paid on the basis of a structure which encourages the granting of very risky loans? Will the Commission recommend that all Member States supervise the banks' use of the loans? Supervision could take the form of parliamentary control (as in the USA) or be performed by an administratively independent body, according to what is considered appropriate in the Member State. Does the Commission intend to draw up common guidelines for the use of public funds in order to ensure that the money is used to help enterprises in need (i.e.that funds are granted as loans) and, at the same time, ensure that the credit policy pursued hitherto is tightened up? (1)http://www.europeanvoice.com/article/2009/02/executive-pay-caps-are-an-%E2%80%98incentive'/63877.aspx" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [15]. </s>

E-1387/09

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

The current financial crisis has entailed large-scale job losses and has created an extraordinary need for aid to the financial sector — in the form of government-guaranteed loans, inter alia. With a view to ensuring that government aid is used appropriately, a number of Member States have attached various conditions to the banks availing themselves of the loan packages. The financial sector is closely interconnected in the EU and the free movement of labour is a fundamental principle of the European Union. For that reason, widely divergent rules in different countries could result in unfair or inappropriate competition between Member States, and the many national requirements and measures have, therefore, given rise to a need for better coordination and common guidelines for the use of public funds. It is particularly welcome in this connection that the Commission has stated its desire to investigate the entire issue of executive pay and, particularly, the link between risk-taking and pay/bonus(1). When does the Commission plan to have completed the abovementioned review of the problems associated with pay structures in the Member States' financial institutions? Will the Commission draw up common European guidelines to ensure a more appropriate pay structure for top executives and middle management in European banks? Will the Commission clarify in this connection whether it will introduce a common European pay cap and/or how it will ensure that the banks' employees are not paid on the basis of a structure which encourages the granting of very risky loans? Will the Commission recommend that all Member States supervise the banks' use of the loans? Supervision could take the form of parliamentary control (as in the USA) or be performed by an administratively independent body, according to what is considered appropriate in the Member State. Does the Commission intend to draw up common guidelines for the use of public funds in order to ensure that the money is used to help enterprises in need (i.e.that funds are granted as loans) and, at the same time, ensure that the credit policy pursued hitherto is tightened up? (1)http://www.europeanvoice.com/article/2009/02/executive-pay-caps-are-an-%E2%80%98incentive'/63877.aspx

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"In its reply to my Written Question E-2919/95(1), the Commission stated that it had not yet made any offer of fuel for the Garching research reactor. However, German newspaper reports claim that the operator of the research reactor, the Technical University of Munich, has been attempting for some time to establish contacts with Moscow via the Euratom Supply Agency in order to acquire highly enriched uranium. 1. Has the Euratom Supply Agency been asked by the Technical University of Munich to establish corresponding contacts in the former Soviet Union? If so, what action has the Commission taken to date in this connection? 2. Should such an offer have been made from the former Soviet Union, would the Commission consent to such a transaction? 3. On what criteria does the Commission base its approval or rejection of such transactions? (1)OJ No C 51, 21. 2. 1996, p. 58." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [8]. </s>

E-13/96

Energy

In its reply to my Written Question E-2919/95(1), the Commission stated that it had not yet made any offer of fuel for the Garching research reactor. However, German newspaper reports claim that the operator of the research reactor, the Technical University of Munich, has been attempting for some time to establish contacts with Moscow via the Euratom Supply Agency in order to acquire highly enriched uranium. 1. Has the Euratom Supply Agency been asked by the Technical University of Munich to establish corresponding contacts in the former Soviet Union? If so, what action has the Commission taken to date in this connection? 2. Should such an offer have been made from the former Soviet Union, would the Commission consent to such a transaction? 3. On what criteria does the Commission base its approval or rejection of such transactions? (1)OJ No C 51, 21. 2. 1996, p. 58.

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"In its reply of 21April 1998 to written questions E-0503/98, E-0505/98, E-0507/98, E-0509/98 and E-0511/98(1), the Commission states that it continues to take the view that it is not desirable to allow oceanic driftnet fishing to continue because of alleged ecological and socio-economic risks. As regards the ecological aspect, what reliable scientific basis does the Commission have for calling for a general ban on the use of driftnets? To enable North Atlantic long-finned tuna stocks to be fished optimally, why does not the Commission adopt more widely the system of Special Fishing Permits introduced in France, which makes it possible to limit and adapt to the state of fish stocks the number of vessels using driftnets? As regards the socio-economic aspect, does not the Commission agree that a general ban on the use of driftnets would result in significant job losses and render fishing zones using the technique more vulnerable (particularly the Island of Yeu)? As to the acceptability of Community fisheries management measures, does not the Commission consider that a decision taken without a reliable scientific study is liable to be rejected by fishermen and by the fishing industry more generally, and to damage the credibility of the Common Fisheries Policy? Apart from driftnets, does the Commission intend similarly to call into question the legitimacy of other fishing gear without any sound scientific basis? (1)OJ C 386, 11.12.1998." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [4]. </s>

P-1746/98

Agriculture and Fisheries

In its reply of 21April 1998 to written questions E-0503/98, E-0505/98, E-0507/98, E-0509/98 and E-0511/98(1), the Commission states that it continues to take the view that it is not desirable to allow oceanic driftnet fishing to continue because of alleged ecological and socio-economic risks. As regards the ecological aspect, what reliable scientific basis does the Commission have for calling for a general ban on the use of driftnets? To enable North Atlantic long-finned tuna stocks to be fished optimally, why does not the Commission adopt more widely the system of Special Fishing Permits introduced in France, which makes it possible to limit and adapt to the state of fish stocks the number of vessels using driftnets? As regards the socio-economic aspect, does not the Commission agree that a general ban on the use of driftnets would result in significant job losses and render fishing zones using the technique more vulnerable (particularly the Island of Yeu)? As to the acceptability of Community fisheries management measures, does not the Commission consider that a decision taken without a reliable scientific study is liable to be rejected by fishermen and by the fishing industry more generally, and to damage the credibility of the Common Fisheries Policy? Apart from driftnets, does the Commission intend similarly to call into question the legitimacy of other fishing gear without any sound scientific basis? (1)OJ C 386, 11.12.1998.

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"On Wednesday, 31October, Sebastian Kurz announced on radio that Austria did not intend to sign the Global Compact for Migration(1). A similar decision had already been taken by Hungary. Since then, Poland and Czechia have also expressed doubts about signing the Compact. In addition, the 2019 Commission work programme(2) states that the Commission is withdrawing proposal for a Council decision COM(2018)168 final. If adopted, that proposal would have empowered the Commission to approve the Compact. The stated reason for withdrawing the proposal is that this is a two-stage process in which, after the Compact has been adopted in Marrakesh, formal approval by means of a UN resolution will follow. 1.What implications does the position of these four countries have for the European Union’s approach in Marrakesh on 10 and 11December and subsequently at the UN, and, in formal terms, what role does the Commission still have to play? 2.Why has it been decided to withdraw the proposal for a Council decision, what difference does the UN resolution make in this context, and what are the implications of the lack of a mandate? 3.What is the Commission’s assessment of the (possible) international fallout from the lack of internal agreement within theEU on the subject of establishing voluntary international standards for safe and orderly migration? (1)https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/01/austria-criticised-not-signing-un-global-migration-compact-european-commission (2)https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/cwp_2019_annexes_en.pdf" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [9]. </s>

P-005614-18

Immigration

On Wednesday, 31October, Sebastian Kurz announced on radio that Austria did not intend to sign the Global Compact for Migration(1). A similar decision had already been taken by Hungary. Since then, Poland and Czechia have also expressed doubts about signing the Compact. In addition, the 2019 Commission work programme(2) states that the Commission is withdrawing proposal for a Council decision COM(2018)168 final. If adopted, that proposal would have empowered the Commission to approve the Compact. The stated reason for withdrawing the proposal is that this is a two-stage process in which, after the Compact has been adopted in Marrakesh, formal approval by means of a UN resolution will follow. 1.What implications does the position of these four countries have for the European Union’s approach in Marrakesh on 10 and 11December and subsequently at the UN, and, in formal terms, what role does the Commission still have to play? 2.Why has it been decided to withdraw the proposal for a Council decision, what difference does the UN resolution make in this context, and what are the implications of the lack of a mandate? 3.What is the Commission’s assessment of the (possible) international fallout from the lack of internal agreement within theEU on the subject of establishing voluntary international standards for safe and orderly migration? (1)https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/01/austria-criticised-not-signing-un-global-migration-compact-european-commission (2)https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/cwp_2019_annexes_en.pdf

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Could the Commission indicate if it is investigating tax-based and other support schemes for the horse‑breeding industry in Member States other than Ireland? If not, why not? When will it be in a position to take final decisions in these investigations? Could it also indicate how these investigations originated, i.e.via complaints or on the Commission’s own initiative?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [1]. </s>

E-3651/05

Macroeconomics

Could the Commission indicate if it is investigating tax-based and other support schemes for the horse‑breeding industry in Member States other than Ireland? If not, why not? When will it be in a position to take final decisions in these investigations? Could it also indicate how these investigations originated, i.e.via complaints or on the Commission’s own initiative?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"According to a report in the newspaper El País(1), the Spanish State anti-fraud office has brought an action in the High Court, accusing the General Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE) of alleged misuse of funds in its activities. It seems that one matter that is being investigated is the relationship between the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM), Microgénesis and the General Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE), as they received at least EURsix million in grants for projects that were not concluded, according to a report in the newspaper El Economista on 4July2011(2). The Perseo project was given funding of EUR3.93million by the Commission. According to the summary and objectives set out by the UPM, Perseo was intended to achieve ‘universal, multi-channel access to various information-providing services (…) on the basis of the progress of future UMTS services in Europe’. According to the accusation by the lawyer MrJover, since the beginning of the project there has been no specific information about these new channels, and no results with a practical application. But these are not the only projects on which the university, Microgénesis and the SGAE have collaborated. The EU, the Municipality of Madrid and the Spanish State have funded up to nine further projects. These include the creation of the agency for intellectual property on the Internet, funded by theEU, the launch of the ELISA project (Smart Localisation Environment for Assistance Services) and the development of a digital platform for content under DCI standards. Is the Commission aware of all these investigations and accusations? What monitoring has been carried out by the European authorities to ensure that public money from these European grants has been used properly? If these suspicions with regard to misuse of public funds are confirmed, specifically with regard to European grants, what steps will the Commission take? Does the Commission intend to increase monitoring to ensure that European grants are used properly? (1)http://www.elpais.com/articulo/tecnologia/Fiscalia/Anticorrupcion/investiga/SGAE/elpeputec/20110630elpeputec_1/Tes (2)http://www.eleconomista.es/empresas-finanzas/noticias/3204274/07/11/SGAE-y-UPM-reciben-al-menos-6-millones-en-subvenciones-por-proyectos-no-concluidos.html" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [12]. </s>

E-007349/2011

Law and Crime

According to a report in the newspaper El País(1), the Spanish State anti-fraud office has brought an action in the High Court, accusing the General Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE) of alleged misuse of funds in its activities. It seems that one matter that is being investigated is the relationship between the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM), Microgénesis and the General Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE), as they received at least EURsix million in grants for projects that were not concluded, according to a report in the newspaper El Economista on 4July2011(2). The Perseo project was given funding of EUR3.93million by the Commission. According to the summary and objectives set out by the UPM, Perseo was intended to achieve ‘universal, multi-channel access to various information-providing services (…) on the basis of the progress of future UMTS services in Europe’. According to the accusation by the lawyer MrJover, since the beginning of the project there has been no specific information about these new channels, and no results with a practical application. But these are not the only projects on which the university, Microgénesis and the SGAE have collaborated. The EU, the Municipality of Madrid and the Spanish State have funded up to nine further projects. These include the creation of the agency for intellectual property on the Internet, funded by theEU, the launch of the ELISA project (Smart Localisation Environment for Assistance Services) and the development of a digital platform for content under DCI standards. Is the Commission aware of all these investigations and accusations? What monitoring has been carried out by the European authorities to ensure that public money from these European grants has been used properly? If these suspicions with regard to misuse of public funds are confirmed, specifically with regard to European grants, what steps will the Commission take? Does the Commission intend to increase monitoring to ensure that European grants are used properly? (1)http://www.elpais.com/articulo/tecnologia/Fiscalia/Anticorrupcion/investiga/SGAE/elpeputec/20110630elpeputec_1/Tes (2)http://www.eleconomista.es/empresas-finanzas/noticias/3204274/07/11/SGAE-y-UPM-reciben-al-menos-6-millones-en-subvenciones-por-proyectos-no-concluidos.html

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Derivados Químicos is a company based in Alcantarilla (Murcia), whose activities are potentially polluting and are listed in the Spanish State Register of Pollutant Emissions (PRTR). It uses highly dangerous solvents and carcinogenic, mutagenic, hormone-disrupting and toxic substances. Its primary raw material is toluene, which makes up 20% of the 4500 tonnes of solvents it uses annually, and it is the only place in the whole area where the substance is used. Residents of Alcantarilla and the surrounding area are alarmed by the very high levels of toluene that have been detected in the area, which often reach a critical level. Bearing in mind the World Health Organisation Air Quality Guidelines for Europe (Chapter5.14); bearing in mind Directive2005/59/EC, which deems it necessary to restrict the sale and use of toluene and TCB in order to protect public health and the environment; and bearing in mind the provisions of the Air Quality Framework Directive ensuring sufficient air quality levels to protect public health: 1. Is the Commission aware of these facts? If not, what will it do to check them? 2. What measures will the Commission take to protect public health and air quality in the area, pursuant to the standards set by the WHO and EClaw? 3. Given the seriousness of this situation, is the Commission considering opening infringement proceedings?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [7]. </s>

E-002104-18

Environment

Derivados Químicos is a company based in Alcantarilla (Murcia), whose activities are potentially polluting and are listed in the Spanish State Register of Pollutant Emissions (PRTR). It uses highly dangerous solvents and carcinogenic, mutagenic, hormone-disrupting and toxic substances. Its primary raw material is toluene, which makes up 20% of the 4500 tonnes of solvents it uses annually, and it is the only place in the whole area where the substance is used. Residents of Alcantarilla and the surrounding area are alarmed by the very high levels of toluene that have been detected in the area, which often reach a critical level. Bearing in mind the World Health Organisation Air Quality Guidelines for Europe (Chapter5.14); bearing in mind Directive2005/59/EC, which deems it necessary to restrict the sale and use of toluene and TCB in order to protect public health and the environment; and bearing in mind the provisions of the Air Quality Framework Directive ensuring sufficient air quality levels to protect public health: 1. Is the Commission aware of these facts? If not, what will it do to check them? 2. What measures will the Commission take to protect public health and air quality in the area, pursuant to the standards set by the WHO and EClaw? 3. Given the seriousness of this situation, is the Commission considering opening infringement proceedings?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The ownership of real property, including houses, gardens and plots of land, and related issues such as the taxation of the owners are, in principle, the preserve of the national regulatory authorities. Will the Commission, therefore, say: — what the tax situation is in regard to the owners of houses and plots of land in the individual Member States, — what European rules there are concerning the taxation of owners of houses and plots of land, — whether it monitors and verifies the individual Member States' tax arrangements, and — where I can obtain more detailed information on the tax situation in the Member States?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [1]. </s>

E-2384/01

Macroeconomics

The ownership of real property, including houses, gardens and plots of land, and related issues such as the taxation of the owners are, in principle, the preserve of the national regulatory authorities. Will the Commission, therefore, say: — what the tax situation is in regard to the owners of houses and plots of land in the individual Member States, — what European rules there are concerning the taxation of owners of houses and plots of land, — whether it monitors and verifies the individual Member States' tax arrangements, and — where I can obtain more detailed information on the tax situation in the Member States?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Regulation (EU) No305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products was adopted on 9March2011. Article7(1) regulates the supply of the declaration of performance. This states that where a batch of the same product is supplied to a single user, it may be accompanied by a single copy of the declaration of performance either in paper form or by electronic means. In view of this, we would like to ask the following questions: 1. How many declarations of performance are needed when a company supplies a batch of the same product to a single purchaser (such as a builders’ merchant) in another European Union Member State who wishes to resell these products individually and to different end users? 2. In view of the four fundamental freedoms of the European single market, in particular freedom of movement, it seems conceivable that the end user of the product may not be of the same nationality as the producer or the purchaser. In which languages and how many languages must the declaration of performance accompanying a construction product appear? 3. According to Article7(3) of the regulation, the declaration of performance may be made available on a website in accordance with conditions to be established by the Commission by means of delegated acts. Has such a delegated act already been passed? If so, what provisions does it contain? If not, why not and when is a delegated act to be expected? 4. Is it sufficient, according to Regulation (EU) No305/2011, for the relevant construction product to be accompanied by a reference to a website where a declaration of performance in all the languages of the 27Member States is available (while ensuring that retrospective changes cannot be made and that end users are provided with a guarantee that the declaration of performance is legal)?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [15]. </s>

E-005509-13

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

Regulation (EU) No305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products was adopted on 9March2011. Article7(1) regulates the supply of the declaration of performance. This states that where a batch of the same product is supplied to a single user, it may be accompanied by a single copy of the declaration of performance either in paper form or by electronic means. In view of this, we would like to ask the following questions: 1. How many declarations of performance are needed when a company supplies a batch of the same product to a single purchaser (such as a builders’ merchant) in another European Union Member State who wishes to resell these products individually and to different end users? 2. In view of the four fundamental freedoms of the European single market, in particular freedom of movement, it seems conceivable that the end user of the product may not be of the same nationality as the producer or the purchaser. In which languages and how many languages must the declaration of performance accompanying a construction product appear? 3. According to Article7(3) of the regulation, the declaration of performance may be made available on a website in accordance with conditions to be established by the Commission by means of delegated acts. Has such a delegated act already been passed? If so, what provisions does it contain? If not, why not and when is a delegated act to be expected? 4. Is it sufficient, according to Regulation (EU) No305/2011, for the relevant construction product to be accompanied by a reference to a website where a declaration of performance in all the languages of the 27Member States is available (while ensuring that retrospective changes cannot be made and that end users are provided with a guarantee that the declaration of performance is legal)?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Since giving its answer of 14February to my question on EU communication, has the Commission learned of the results of the international conference on the nature of theEU and the Union’s status in international law which was held on 28June2011 at the Peace Palace in The Hague, at which it was ascertained on the basis of scholarship (a)that the Lisbon Treaty organises theEU as a democracy without making it into a state and (b)that theEU is therefore a new phenomenon in terms of constitutional and international law? (Source: Het Financieele Dagblad, 7July2011, EU is geen staat, maar wel democratie [The EU is not a state but it is a democracy]). 1.Is the Commission aware that, on the Europa Server and in the EU’s publication Panorama, theEU is still described in terms of a confederation by calling it a ‘unique economic and political partnership of 27 democratic European countries’? 2.Does the Commission agree that unions of states by definition do not have any citizens or a directly elected parliament, whereas the Maastricht and Lisbon Treaties made citizens of the Union a constituent component of theEU and this question is being tabled by a directly elected Member of the European Parliament? 3.Will the Commission acknowledge that theEU does not constitute a state but a union of states, but, pursuant to the Lisbon Treaty (Articles9-12 and particularly Article10(1)), is founded on representative democracy? Does the Commission also recognise that theEU needs to be made considerably more democratic? 4. Does the Commission agree that theEU has therefore developed into a democratic polity of 27 states and 500million citizens and if so, will the Commission: — take the initiative in future to describe theEU as a democratic polity of states and citizens; — propagate this vision in its communication about theEU with citizens and the outside world, and — promote the further development of theEU into a living democracy?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [20]. </s>

E-010107/2011

Governance and government

Since giving its answer of 14February to my question on EU communication, has the Commission learned of the results of the international conference on the nature of theEU and the Union’s status in international law which was held on 28June2011 at the Peace Palace in The Hague, at which it was ascertained on the basis of scholarship (a)that the Lisbon Treaty organises theEU as a democracy without making it into a state and (b)that theEU is therefore a new phenomenon in terms of constitutional and international law? (Source: Het Financieele Dagblad, 7July2011, EU is geen staat, maar wel democratie [The EU is not a state but it is a democracy]). 1.Is the Commission aware that, on the Europa Server and in the EU’s publication Panorama, theEU is still described in terms of a confederation by calling it a ‘unique economic and political partnership of 27 democratic European countries’? 2.Does the Commission agree that unions of states by definition do not have any citizens or a directly elected parliament, whereas the Maastricht and Lisbon Treaties made citizens of the Union a constituent component of theEU and this question is being tabled by a directly elected Member of the European Parliament? 3.Will the Commission acknowledge that theEU does not constitute a state but a union of states, but, pursuant to the Lisbon Treaty (Articles9-12 and particularly Article10(1)), is founded on representative democracy? Does the Commission also recognise that theEU needs to be made considerably more democratic? 4. Does the Commission agree that theEU has therefore developed into a democratic polity of 27 states and 500million citizens and if so, will the Commission: — take the initiative in future to describe theEU as a democratic polity of states and citizens; — propagate this vision in its communication about theEU with citizens and the outside world, and — promote the further development of theEU into a living democracy?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The creation of professional armies is acontemporary aspect of the restructuring of armies in EU Member States which marks anew departure, with conscription becoming athing of the past. However, in some units of the armed forces in the Member States, the number of posts on offer outstrips the demand from professional soldiers who have opted to pursue acareer in the armed forces. Does the Council see the need to promote access for Community citizens under the CFSP to certain posts in the armed forces in any EU Member State, regardless of their nationality, by encouraging mobility in the Member States' armed forces?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [16]. </s>

E-0160/01

Defence

The creation of professional armies is acontemporary aspect of the restructuring of armies in EU Member States which marks anew departure, with conscription becoming athing of the past. However, in some units of the armed forces in the Member States, the number of posts on offer outstrips the demand from professional soldiers who have opted to pursue acareer in the armed forces. Does the Council see the need to promote access for Community citizens under the CFSP to certain posts in the armed forces in any EU Member State, regardless of their nationality, by encouraging mobility in the Member States' armed forces?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Since the German Federal Government took seven old nuclear power plants with a capacity of 7000 megawatts off-line, as a result of the Fukushima disaster, Germany has gone from being a net power exporter to being an importer. Since 17March2011, the load flow balance of Germany's power exchanges with neighbouring countries has been import-dominated. Nuclear-generated electricity, in particular, is being imported from France and the Czech Republic. How does the Commission view this development? Is there not a risk of bottlenecks on the European electricity market over the next few months? What impact will German electricity imports have on prices? Is there not a danger that prices for electricity will rise throughout Europe as a result of Germany's higher demand plus increased use of renewable energies, for which feed-in tariffs are subsidised?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [8]. </s>

E-004151/2011

Energy

Since the German Federal Government took seven old nuclear power plants with a capacity of 7000 megawatts off-line, as a result of the Fukushima disaster, Germany has gone from being a net power exporter to being an importer. Since 17March2011, the load flow balance of Germany's power exchanges with neighbouring countries has been import-dominated. Nuclear-generated electricity, in particular, is being imported from France and the Czech Republic. How does the Commission view this development? Is there not a risk of bottlenecks on the European electricity market over the next few months? What impact will German electricity imports have on prices? Is there not a danger that prices for electricity will rise throughout Europe as a result of Germany's higher demand plus increased use of renewable energies, for which feed-in tariffs are subsidised?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The fire at the Moria refugee camp on the island of Lesbos on 9 September sparked a new humanitarian crisis for some 13000 people, including 4000 children, who are now forced to live outside. They face food and water shortages, a lack of basic hygiene facilities, and are at an even greater risk of both infection from the coronavirus and violence by far-right groups. In view of the above:1.What steps does the Commission plan to take to find an immediate solution and relocate these people? How does the Commission intend to ensure that the rights of these people, guaranteed by the treaties signed by the EU, are upheld?2.Does the Commission oppose the Greek Government’s policy of expelling these people from the EU’s borders or its threat to make the processing of asylum applications conditional on their staying in makeshift tents?3.How will the new European Pact on Asylum and Migration, which the Commission plans to unveil on 23 September, affect the situation at the Moria camp? Will the pact contain any statements on this situation?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [9]. </s>

E-005077/2020

Immigration

The fire at the Moria refugee camp on the island of Lesbos on 9 September sparked a new humanitarian crisis for some 13000 people, including 4000 children, who are now forced to live outside. They face food and water shortages, a lack of basic hygiene facilities, and are at an even greater risk of both infection from the coronavirus and violence by far-right groups. In view of the above:1.What steps does the Commission plan to take to find an immediate solution and relocate these people? How does the Commission intend to ensure that the rights of these people, guaranteed by the treaties signed by the EU, are upheld?2.Does the Commission oppose the Greek Government’s policy of expelling these people from the EU’s borders or its threat to make the processing of asylum applications conditional on their staying in makeshift tents?3.How will the new European Pact on Asylum and Migration, which the Commission plans to unveil on 23 September, affect the situation at the Moria camp? Will the pact contain any statements on this situation?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"On Friday 20 March, the Commission President announced that a general safeguard clause provided for in the Stability and Growth Pact would be triggered, temporarily suspending the EU-imposed obligations on Member States to reduce the public deficit. This would enable national governments to raise their public expenditure as much as necessary by implementing policies aimed at curbing the coronavirus pandemic and mitigating its economic and social impact. Although this measure of flexibility is necessary, it is still a cause of uncertainty for Member States and their institutions, given that it has not been established how long the suspension will last or what the effects of triggering it will be.In order to be able to address the recovery plans and reduce the legal uncertainty arising from this decision, can the Commission say:1.Does it intend to permanently revoke the Stability and Growth Pact?2.Is not, what time frame for suspension is it considering?3.Can it at least guarantee that the Stability and Growth Pact will be revoked until such a time as these recovery plans are fully implemented?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [1]. </s>

E-003099/2020

Macroeconomics

On Friday 20 March, the Commission President announced that a general safeguard clause provided for in the Stability and Growth Pact would be triggered, temporarily suspending the EU-imposed obligations on Member States to reduce the public deficit. This would enable national governments to raise their public expenditure as much as necessary by implementing policies aimed at curbing the coronavirus pandemic and mitigating its economic and social impact. Although this measure of flexibility is necessary, it is still a cause of uncertainty for Member States and their institutions, given that it has not been established how long the suspension will last or what the effects of triggering it will be.In order to be able to address the recovery plans and reduce the legal uncertainty arising from this decision, can the Commission say:1.Does it intend to permanently revoke the Stability and Growth Pact?2.Is not, what time frame for suspension is it considering?3.Can it at least guarantee that the Stability and Growth Pact will be revoked until such a time as these recovery plans are fully implemented?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"In Pakistan on 4January2011, the governor of Punjab Province, Salmaan Taseer, was shot by his bodyguard in Islamabad after he lent his support to the plight of the Pakistani Christian, Aasia Bibi, who had been sentenced to death on a charge of blasphemy in November2010. According to the UK's Guardian newspaper, Taseer visited MsBibi in jail, offered her support and promised her a presidential pardon, as President Asif Ali Zardari gave his backing to Taseer. In response to the actions of MrTaseer, protestors burnt an effigy of the governor outside his residence in central Lahore, as many religious leaders were outraged at the fact that he had described the blasphemy statute as a ‘black law’. Following his assassination, other outspoken politicians, such as Sherry Rehman MP from the ruling party, have been subjected to threats: one preacher dubbed her ‘deserving of death’. In the meantime, Pakistani Christians are feeling more and more isolated, given the spate of attacks which have occurred in Punjabi towns. In reaction to the death of Taseer, a Christian activist, Shahzad Kamran, told Reuters news agency: ‘If a bodyguard can kill a governor, a high profile person, a famous person here in Pakistan, the governor of Punjab Salman Taseer, what can happen to me?’ Pakistani Christians make up approximately two percent of the population of 170million, but in recent years many have fallen victim to the country's blasphemy laws and a number of churches have been attacked. Under the provisions of the Pakistan Strategy Paper 2007‑13, the subject of human rights has been designated as a non-focal area. However, given the recent rise of sectarian tensions following the case of Aasia Bibi and the death of Salmaan Taseer, will the Commission revise its objectives within the strategy Paper in order to harness efforts with a view to: supporting and promoting human rights, providing access to justice for vulnerable groups and strengthening democratisation? What concrete steps has the Commission taken so far in persuading the Pakistani authorities to drop the death sentence against Aasia Bibi? What steps has the EU's Head of Delegation and his staff in Islamabad taken to highlight concerns regarding the plight of Aasia Bibi, Pakistani Christians and the problem of rising sectarian tension?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [19]. </s>

E-000209/2011

International affairs and foreign aid

In Pakistan on 4January2011, the governor of Punjab Province, Salmaan Taseer, was shot by his bodyguard in Islamabad after he lent his support to the plight of the Pakistani Christian, Aasia Bibi, who had been sentenced to death on a charge of blasphemy in November2010. According to the UK's Guardian newspaper, Taseer visited MsBibi in jail, offered her support and promised her a presidential pardon, as President Asif Ali Zardari gave his backing to Taseer. In response to the actions of MrTaseer, protestors burnt an effigy of the governor outside his residence in central Lahore, as many religious leaders were outraged at the fact that he had described the blasphemy statute as a ‘black law’. Following his assassination, other outspoken politicians, such as Sherry Rehman MP from the ruling party, have been subjected to threats: one preacher dubbed her ‘deserving of death’. In the meantime, Pakistani Christians are feeling more and more isolated, given the spate of attacks which have occurred in Punjabi towns. In reaction to the death of Taseer, a Christian activist, Shahzad Kamran, told Reuters news agency: ‘If a bodyguard can kill a governor, a high profile person, a famous person here in Pakistan, the governor of Punjab Salman Taseer, what can happen to me?’ Pakistani Christians make up approximately two percent of the population of 170million, but in recent years many have fallen victim to the country's blasphemy laws and a number of churches have been attacked. Under the provisions of the Pakistan Strategy Paper 2007‑13, the subject of human rights has been designated as a non-focal area. However, given the recent rise of sectarian tensions following the case of Aasia Bibi and the death of Salmaan Taseer, will the Commission revise its objectives within the strategy Paper in order to harness efforts with a view to: supporting and promoting human rights, providing access to justice for vulnerable groups and strengthening democratisation? What concrete steps has the Commission taken so far in persuading the Pakistani authorities to drop the death sentence against Aasia Bibi? What steps has the EU's Head of Delegation and his staff in Islamabad taken to highlight concerns regarding the plight of Aasia Bibi, Pakistani Christians and the problem of rising sectarian tension?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Can the Commission reassure me that their system for making payments in relation to TACIS projects is not in breach of the Late Payments Directive?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [15]. </s>

E-3796/98

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

Can the Commission reassure me that their system for making payments in relation to TACIS projects is not in breach of the Late Payments Directive?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Regulation (EC) No733/2002(1) refers to the introduction of an """""""".eu"""""""" top level domain. It states that the introduction of such a domain should increase choice and competition and promote the internal market. Article 4(2)(b) mentions the various parties who may apply for and register domain names. Article 5(2) rightly provides that, within three months of publication, Member States may notify a list of domain names with regard, for example, to geopolitical concepts. Subsequently, from 2003, a process of delegated registration is to begin via ICANN, according to the information note of November 2002 on the """""""".eu"""""""" top level domain. In the course of 2003, the various organisations, businesses and natural persons may register for a domain name. However, inquiries among a limited sample of the population suggest that not enough information is reaching the public as yet. Moreover, it has become apparent that the various internet providers have not yet arrived at a uniform price for an """""""".eu"""""""" domain name. Can the Commission confirm the above and indicate how it intends to promote the dissemination of information to the public? For non-governmental purposes, is the Commission in possession of an exact, predetermined schedule and procedure for applications for """""""".eu"""""""" domain names? Does the Commission distinguish among applications for """""""".eu"""""""" domain names on the basis of whether the applicant is profit-making or non-profit-making? If so: — What does the Commission consider an equitable price for an application for an """""""".eu"""""""" domain name by an organisation which is profit-making and by one which is not? — Are not public-spirited organisations such as European umbrella organisations for students, human rights organisations and European citizens' initiatives eligible for a free domain name? If not: — How will the Commission give non-profit-making organisations a fair chance of applying? (1)OJ L 113, 30.4.2002, p. 1." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [17]. </s>

E-3567/02

Space, science, technology, and communications issues

Regulation (EC) No733/2002(1) refers to the introduction of an """""""".eu"""""""" top level domain. It states that the introduction of such a domain should increase choice and competition and promote the internal market. Article 4(2)(b) mentions the various parties who may apply for and register domain names. Article 5(2) rightly provides that, within three months of publication, Member States may notify a list of domain names with regard, for example, to geopolitical concepts. Subsequently, from 2003, a process of delegated registration is to begin via ICANN, according to the information note of November 2002 on the """""""".eu"""""""" top level domain. In the course of 2003, the various organisations, businesses and natural persons may register for a domain name. However, inquiries among a limited sample of the population suggest that not enough information is reaching the public as yet. Moreover, it has become apparent that the various internet providers have not yet arrived at a uniform price for an """""""".eu"""""""" domain name. Can the Commission confirm the above and indicate how it intends to promote the dissemination of information to the public? For non-governmental purposes, is the Commission in possession of an exact, predetermined schedule and procedure for applications for """""""".eu"""""""" domain names? Does the Commission distinguish among applications for """""""".eu"""""""" domain names on the basis of whether the applicant is profit-making or non-profit-making? If so: — What does the Commission consider an equitable price for an application for an """""""".eu"""""""" domain name by an organisation which is profit-making and by one which is not? — Are not public-spirited organisations such as European umbrella organisations for students, human rights organisations and European citizens' initiatives eligible for a free domain name? If not: — How will the Commission give non-profit-making organisations a fair chance of applying? (1)OJ L 113, 30.4.2002, p. 1.

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The Commission is financing the acquisition of surveillance and analysis technology to the tune of EUR200000 from the Internal Security Fund (ISF) as part of the ‘Struggling against and pursuing experienced criminal teams roaming in Europe’ (SPECTRE) project. The devices will also be deployed outside the EU. SPECTRE is coordinated by the French Gendarmerie National, with authorities from Germany, Lithuania and Romania in co-leadership roles. The Europol police agency provides ‘strategic and organisational support’.What technical equipment (particularly miniature cameras, microphones and GPS transmitters, as well as drones and analytical software) have been procured under SPECTRE for EUR200000? Please also state the manufacturers and the product names.Which authorities in which countries are participants in SPECTRE? Which of these authorities are storing the equipment procured?Is payment for informants made from SPECTRE funds?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [12]. </s>

E-004080/2019

Law and Crime

The Commission is financing the acquisition of surveillance and analysis technology to the tune of EUR200000 from the Internal Security Fund (ISF) as part of the ‘Struggling against and pursuing experienced criminal teams roaming in Europe’ (SPECTRE) project. The devices will also be deployed outside the EU. SPECTRE is coordinated by the French Gendarmerie National, with authorities from Germany, Lithuania and Romania in co-leadership roles. The Europol police agency provides ‘strategic and organisational support’.What technical equipment (particularly miniature cameras, microphones and GPS transmitters, as well as drones and analytical software) have been procured under SPECTRE for EUR200000? Please also state the manufacturers and the product names.Which authorities in which countries are participants in SPECTRE? Which of these authorities are storing the equipment procured?Is payment for informants made from SPECTRE funds?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Two nurses, one at the Hospital de Santo António and the other at the Hospital São João in Porto, have complained that they had to prove that they were breastfeeding their children, and were forced to express milk in the presence of occupational health doctors. Portuguese law requires women who are breastfeeding to submit a medical certificate every month after children reach one year of age. Before this time, they have the right to a maximum of two hours a day to breastfeed or bottle-feed their children, without the need for any written permission. Given this affront to the dignity of women, Iwould like to ask the Commission: 1. Is it aware of any similar practice in other Member States? 2. With regard to nursing mothers in the other 27Member States, how do they prove that they are breastfeeding and what rights do they enjoy?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [2]. </s>

E-006362-15

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Two nurses, one at the Hospital de Santo António and the other at the Hospital São João in Porto, have complained that they had to prove that they were breastfeeding their children, and were forced to express milk in the presence of occupational health doctors. Portuguese law requires women who are breastfeeding to submit a medical certificate every month after children reach one year of age. Before this time, they have the right to a maximum of two hours a day to breastfeed or bottle-feed their children, without the need for any written permission. Given this affront to the dignity of women, Iwould like to ask the Commission: 1. Is it aware of any similar practice in other Member States? 2. With regard to nursing mothers in the other 27Member States, how do they prove that they are breastfeeding and what rights do they enjoy?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"On 6 June 1995 Commissioner Fischler told Parliament that a special EU committee had been asked to consider whether raising ostriches and related species in the Nordic countries constituted cruelty to animals. MrSchweitzer had asked the Commission whether it could be right and proper to raise ostriches, which surely belonged in a dry southern climate rather than the cold North; in his view ostrich farming in the North was nothing other than cruelty to animals and should be stopped. The problem was that ostriches did not have a special gland to oil their feathers and make them water-repellent, and therefore froze as soon as it began to rain. MrFischler replied that the welfare of ostriches and the like would be scrutinised by the Standing Committee of the European Convention on the Protection of Animals. When the guidelines for the treatment of ostriches were drawn up the Committee would take full account of their biological characteristics. What has happened on this matter?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [4]. </s>

E-2771/01

Agriculture and Fisheries

On 6 June 1995 Commissioner Fischler told Parliament that a special EU committee had been asked to consider whether raising ostriches and related species in the Nordic countries constituted cruelty to animals. MrSchweitzer had asked the Commission whether it could be right and proper to raise ostriches, which surely belonged in a dry southern climate rather than the cold North; in his view ostrich farming in the North was nothing other than cruelty to animals and should be stopped. The problem was that ostriches did not have a special gland to oil their feathers and make them water-repellent, and therefore froze as soon as it began to rain. MrFischler replied that the welfare of ostriches and the like would be scrutinised by the Standing Committee of the European Convention on the Protection of Animals. When the guidelines for the treatment of ostriches were drawn up the Committee would take full account of their biological characteristics. What has happened on this matter?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The results of a recent Commission study published in July2012 point to serious shortcomings in waste management in 10Member States. The potential savings to be made by revising waste treatment policies could reach EUR72billion annually, and 400000 jobs could be created between now and 2020. What specific steps does the Commission plan to take in order to encourage the 10Member States concerned to take action quickly and to adopt the roadmaps presented on 7August2012?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [7]. </s>

E-007962/2012

Environment

The results of a recent Commission study published in July2012 point to serious shortcomings in waste management in 10Member States. The potential savings to be made by revising waste treatment policies could reach EUR72billion annually, and 400000 jobs could be created between now and 2020. What specific steps does the Commission plan to take in order to encourage the 10Member States concerned to take action quickly and to adopt the roadmaps presented on 7August2012?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"At the last minute, Olaf, the Community's anti-fraud agency, has objected to Articles 66 and 73 of DocXXI/1402/97-rev.8 and demanded that sensitive goods be excluded from the institute of the authorised consignor or recipient, otherwise the aim of combating fraud would be undermined. After this was announced, the European industrial confederations intervened and stated that the simplified procedure should be based on the reliability of the principal, contending that this was one of the main reasons for the reform. The customs authorities in most Member States are also opposed to the action taken by Olaf in this regard. This shows the power of the anti-fraud agency, which is going against the Commission and against most Member States. What action is the Commission taking in this connection to make sure that Olaf's power lies in the executive rather than the legislative sphere? How will the Commission try to confine Olaf's sphere of activity to executive areas only?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [20]. </s>

E-0180/00

Governance and government

At the last minute, Olaf, the Community's anti-fraud agency, has objected to Articles 66 and 73 of DocXXI/1402/97-rev.8 and demanded that sensitive goods be excluded from the institute of the authorised consignor or recipient, otherwise the aim of combating fraud would be undermined. After this was announced, the European industrial confederations intervened and stated that the simplified procedure should be based on the reliability of the principal, contending that this was one of the main reasons for the reform. The customs authorities in most Member States are also opposed to the action taken by Olaf in this regard. This shows the power of the anti-fraud agency, which is going against the Commission and against most Member States. What action is the Commission taking in this connection to make sure that Olaf's power lies in the executive rather than the legislative sphere? How will the Commission try to confine Olaf's sphere of activity to executive areas only?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"1.Has the Council heard that, under US legislation, as from 1 July 2003 no financial assistance will be provided to the approximately 50 States which have ratified the Statute of the International Criminal Court in The Hague? 2.Is the Council aware that the future EU Member States Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Bulgaria are among the 35 States which have previously received US assistance but in future will only be able to receive it if they conclude an """"""""Article 98 agreement"""""""" promising never to extradite American citizens to the International Criminal Court in The Hague? 3.Does the Council regard this new step as an escalation of the United States' approach, which already featured the American Service Members Protection Act (dubbed by some the """"""""Hague Invasion Act"""""""") and the agreement signed with the future EU Member State Romania on 1 August 2002 on the exclusion of Americans? 4.Does the Council accept that, as a result of this escalation, the Criminal Court will not be able to operate properly and that those responsible for future war crimes comparable to those committed in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda will enjoy permanent immunity from prosecution in cases where no adequate national prosecution procedure is applied? 5.What will the Council do to prevent further pressure being brought to bear on EU Member States and future Member States to permanently cease their cooperation with the International Criminal Court, contrary to the common position adopted by the Council in 2001 and 2002? Source: De Volkskrant, 2 July 2003." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [19]. </s>

E-2452/03

International affairs and foreign aid

1.Has the Council heard that, under US legislation, as from 1 July 2003 no financial assistance will be provided to the approximately 50 States which have ratified the Statute of the International Criminal Court in The Hague? 2.Is the Council aware that the future EU Member States Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Bulgaria are among the 35 States which have previously received US assistance but in future will only be able to receive it if they conclude an """"""""Article 98 agreement"""""""" promising never to extradite American citizens to the International Criminal Court in The Hague? 3.Does the Council regard this new step as an escalation of the United States' approach, which already featured the American Service Members Protection Act (dubbed by some the """"""""Hague Invasion Act"""""""") and the agreement signed with the future EU Member State Romania on 1 August 2002 on the exclusion of Americans? 4.Does the Council accept that, as a result of this escalation, the Criminal Court will not be able to operate properly and that those responsible for future war crimes comparable to those committed in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda will enjoy permanent immunity from prosecution in cases where no adequate national prosecution procedure is applied? 5.What will the Council do to prevent further pressure being brought to bear on EU Member States and future Member States to permanently cease their cooperation with the International Criminal Court, contrary to the common position adopted by the Council in 2001 and 2002? Source: De Volkskrant, 2 July 2003.

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"According to information provided by the directorate responsible for institutional issues in the Commission's Secretariat-General, there are currently around 920 expert groups officially appointed by the Commission to provide expert advice and support to the various directorates-general. For expert groups whose lists of members are publicly accessible, the information provided is restricted to members' names and the institution which appointed them. In May2011 Parliament and the Commission decided to introduce a joint transparency register for lobbyists. Does the Commission intend to publish the membership of all its expert groups on its website? If so, by when will it publish the membership of all expert groups? In future, will members of expert groups, without exception, be listed in the joint transparency register kept by Parliament and the Commission? Does the Commission plan to publish the CVs of members of expert groups on its website in order to make the workings of expert groups more transparent?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [2]. </s>

E-012284/2011

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

According to information provided by the directorate responsible for institutional issues in the Commission's Secretariat-General, there are currently around 920 expert groups officially appointed by the Commission to provide expert advice and support to the various directorates-general. For expert groups whose lists of members are publicly accessible, the information provided is restricted to members' names and the institution which appointed them. In May2011 Parliament and the Commission decided to introduce a joint transparency register for lobbyists. Does the Commission intend to publish the membership of all its expert groups on its website? If so, by when will it publish the membership of all expert groups? In future, will members of expert groups, without exception, be listed in the joint transparency register kept by Parliament and the Commission? Does the Commission plan to publish the CVs of members of expert groups on its website in order to make the workings of expert groups more transparent?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The new Union Customs Code allows operators situated in any EU country to submit a customs declaration for any entry point in the EU.These new operational arrangements are creating distortions in small, local or island environments, especially in Sardinia, whose ports generate fewer than 5000 customs declarations each year, as opposed to the 500 000 or so declarations in the port of Genoa alone.Owing to the smaller number of customs declarations lodged in Sardinia, Sardinian customs brokers are obliged to request a higher price than their colleagues located on the mainland. Furthermore, even though Sardinian operators can lodge customs declarations for mainland ports, they have to bear much higher costs than the competition to travel to the place where the customs authorities require the presence of the customs broker for a more detailed examination of the merchandise.This situation is creating unequal treatment between mainland operators and island operators and calls for an urgent solution.1.Will the Commission consider amending the Customs Code, or applying it differently, with a view to allowing only local operators to lodge customs declarations for ports in the more isolated parts of the Union, such as Sardinia?2.What other solutions can be found in the short term?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [15]. </s>

E-003317/2020

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

The new Union Customs Code allows operators situated in any EU country to submit a customs declaration for any entry point in the EU.These new operational arrangements are creating distortions in small, local or island environments, especially in Sardinia, whose ports generate fewer than 5000 customs declarations each year, as opposed to the 500 000 or so declarations in the port of Genoa alone.Owing to the smaller number of customs declarations lodged in Sardinia, Sardinian customs brokers are obliged to request a higher price than their colleagues located on the mainland. Furthermore, even though Sardinian operators can lodge customs declarations for mainland ports, they have to bear much higher costs than the competition to travel to the place where the customs authorities require the presence of the customs broker for a more detailed examination of the merchandise.This situation is creating unequal treatment between mainland operators and island operators and calls for an urgent solution.1.Will the Commission consider amending the Customs Code, or applying it differently, with a view to allowing only local operators to lodge customs declarations for ports in the more isolated parts of the Union, such as Sardinia?2.What other solutions can be found in the short term?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Regrettably, some businesses which transport waste are trying to dump waste illegally in the new Member States in central and eastern Europe. Would it be possible to establish a European central registration system for waste transport and to require transporters to notify the system as to what type of waste they were transporting, what vehicle they were using for the purpose, where it was being taken to and whether it had reached its destination? Can we expect the introduction of a uniform EU system for marking HGVs, railway wagons and freighters carrying consignments of waste in such a way as to distinguish between types of waste, thus making it easier for the authorities to monitor such transport? If so, when is such a system likely to be introduced?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [7]. </s>

E-0776/07

Environment

Regrettably, some businesses which transport waste are trying to dump waste illegally in the new Member States in central and eastern Europe. Would it be possible to establish a European central registration system for waste transport and to require transporters to notify the system as to what type of waste they were transporting, what vehicle they were using for the purpose, where it was being taken to and whether it had reached its destination? Can we expect the introduction of a uniform EU system for marking HGVs, railway wagons and freighters carrying consignments of waste in such a way as to distinguish between types of waste, thus making it easier for the authorities to monitor such transport? If so, when is such a system likely to be introduced?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"In certain cases, the Commission grants interest-free loans to staff who, owing to particular circumstances, find themselves in financial difficulties. On what legal basis does the Commission do so? Can the Commission say how many staff have applied for such interest-free loans since 1997 and how many applications have been rejected?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [20]. </s>

E-8683/2010

Governance and government

In certain cases, the Commission grants interest-free loans to staff who, owing to particular circumstances, find themselves in financial difficulties. On what legal basis does the Commission do so? Can the Commission say how many staff have applied for such interest-free loans since 1997 and how many applications have been rejected?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The company ‘Ionio Gas s.r.l.’ has applied for authorisation to build a regasification terminal for liquefied natural gas in the industrial zone of the Sicilian town Melilli. The project consists of three underground tanks with a capacity of about 150000m³ each. The plant would be built near the residential centre of the town and in the vicinity of the Megara Iblea archaeological park and the protected area ‘Saline di Priolo’. Italian Law No741 of 10December 1981 classified this site as a ‘high seismic risk zone’. In view of the objective danger the construction of the plant poses for the health of the population of Melilli and in view of the fact that Article23 of decree-law No334 of 17August 1999 transposing Directive96/82/EC(1) has not been respected, since the population concerned was not able to offer its opinion, whereas Article13, paragraph5, of the directive envisages such a procedure, can the Commission say whether: — it does not consider, in view of the many blatant violations of Community law throughout the procedure and the dangers inherent in the presence of the installation in question, that it should prevail upon the Italian authorities to ban the construction of the regasification plant at Melilli? (1)OJL10, 14.1.1997, p.13." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [7]. </s>

E-5292/07

Environment

The company ‘Ionio Gas s.r.l.’ has applied for authorisation to build a regasification terminal for liquefied natural gas in the industrial zone of the Sicilian town Melilli. The project consists of three underground tanks with a capacity of about 150000m³ each. The plant would be built near the residential centre of the town and in the vicinity of the Megara Iblea archaeological park and the protected area ‘Saline di Priolo’. Italian Law No741 of 10December 1981 classified this site as a ‘high seismic risk zone’. In view of the objective danger the construction of the plant poses for the health of the population of Melilli and in view of the fact that Article23 of decree-law No334 of 17August 1999 transposing Directive96/82/EC(1) has not been respected, since the population concerned was not able to offer its opinion, whereas Article13, paragraph5, of the directive envisages such a procedure, can the Commission say whether: — it does not consider, in view of the many blatant violations of Community law throughout the procedure and the dangers inherent in the presence of the installation in question, that it should prevail upon the Italian authorities to ban the construction of the regasification plant at Melilli? (1)OJL10, 14.1.1997, p.13.

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers stipulates that prepacked food must have a label which gives either a ‘best before’ or a ‘use by’ date and details of storage conditions for the specific product in question. For example, in the case of foods which are highly perishable and likely to constitute an immediate danger to human health, ‘best before’ dates should be replaced by ‘use by’ dates and it is the manufacturer’s responsibility to decide which to use and to specify the product’s shelf life. The fact of the matter is that any product past its ‘use by’ date should not be consumed, but those past their ‘best before’ dates can still safely be eaten. However, these labels are confusing for consumers and are the cause of 10% of food waste in Europe.In 2015, the Commission said it planned to explore ways of promoting a better understanding of date marking on food.Can the Commission therefore make clear where it stands on this subject and what proposals it will put forward to clarify date marking and tackle food waste?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [4]. </s>

E-005801/2020

Agriculture and Fisheries

Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers stipulates that prepacked food must have a label which gives either a ‘best before’ or a ‘use by’ date and details of storage conditions for the specific product in question. For example, in the case of foods which are highly perishable and likely to constitute an immediate danger to human health, ‘best before’ dates should be replaced by ‘use by’ dates and it is the manufacturer’s responsibility to decide which to use and to specify the product’s shelf life. The fact of the matter is that any product past its ‘use by’ date should not be consumed, but those past their ‘best before’ dates can still safely be eaten. However, these labels are confusing for consumers and are the cause of 10% of food waste in Europe.In 2015, the Commission said it planned to explore ways of promoting a better understanding of date marking on food.Can the Commission therefore make clear where it stands on this subject and what proposals it will put forward to clarify date marking and tackle food waste?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Ever since the Catalan independence referendum there has been a worrying increase in ultranationalist violence against Catalan citizens in favour of self-determination, which has often gone under-reported and unpunished. Between 8September and 11December2017, 139 violent incidents, including 86 assaults, were officially recorded(1). These attacks have continued occurring on a regular basis in 2018, the latest being a homophobic and political assault this week against a couple who were wearing yellow ribbons in support of Catalan political prisoners(2). This violence has occurred after a rise in hate speech against Catalans perpetrated by the authorities — such as members of the Civil Guard singing ‘go get them [the Catalans]’(3) –, several media outlets that regularly attack Catalan independentists(4), and individuals inciting hatred through social media. The Spanish state has failed to take concrete action against either the rise of ultranationalist violence or the increase in hate speech that promotes it. Is the Commission aware of an increase in violence and hate speech in Spain? Given the Commission’s commitment to fight hate speech online(5), will it demand that Spain take a harder stance on hate speech against Catalans? (1)https://www.media.cat/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Anuari2016-2017_webok.pdf (2)https://www.ara.cat/politica/Dos-denuncien-agressio-agafats-portar_0_1976202550.html (3)https://www.elnacional.cat/es/politica/video-guardia-civil-a-por-ellos_199542_102.html (4)https://www.media.cat/2017/06/15/catalanofobia-boc-expiatori (5)http://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/just/item-detail.cfm?item_id=612086" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [2]. </s>

E-001549-18

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Ever since the Catalan independence referendum there has been a worrying increase in ultranationalist violence against Catalan citizens in favour of self-determination, which has often gone under-reported and unpunished. Between 8September and 11December2017, 139 violent incidents, including 86 assaults, were officially recorded(1). These attacks have continued occurring on a regular basis in 2018, the latest being a homophobic and political assault this week against a couple who were wearing yellow ribbons in support of Catalan political prisoners(2). This violence has occurred after a rise in hate speech against Catalans perpetrated by the authorities — such as members of the Civil Guard singing ‘go get them [the Catalans]’(3) –, several media outlets that regularly attack Catalan independentists(4), and individuals inciting hatred through social media. The Spanish state has failed to take concrete action against either the rise of ultranationalist violence or the increase in hate speech that promotes it. Is the Commission aware of an increase in violence and hate speech in Spain? Given the Commission’s commitment to fight hate speech online(5), will it demand that Spain take a harder stance on hate speech against Catalans? (1)https://www.media.cat/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Anuari2016-2017_webok.pdf (2)https://www.ara.cat/politica/Dos-denuncien-agressio-agafats-portar_0_1976202550.html (3)https://www.elnacional.cat/es/politica/video-guardia-civil-a-por-ellos_199542_102.html (4)https://www.media.cat/2017/06/15/catalanofobia-boc-expiatori (5)http://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/just/item-detail.cfm?item_id=612086

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Turkey is repeatedly blocking the movement of Cypriot fishing vessels around Cyprus. As a result of this unacceptable conduct by Turkey, there are only four fishing trawlers in Cyprus, and the Cypriot fishery sector is really in danger of disappearing. Cyprus always used to have two fishing grounds: one was in the Egyptian EEZ (exclusive economic zone) from 1962 and the second was between Cape Apostolos Andreas and Turkey/Syria, 12 nautical miles from land, i.e.within international waters. Last year a European Union Directive came into force prohibiting EU vessels from fishing in the EEZs of non-EU countries, such as Egypt. The only EU country affected by this directive is Cyprus, which is surrounded by Syria, Israel, Egypt and Lebanon. Immediate support from theEU is required for the Cypriot fishing sector in the form of permission for Cypriot fishing vessels to fish in the Egyptian fishing ground, because the sector is being adversely affected by the European Directive. Can the Commission say: 1. What steps will the Commission take to put a stop to the arbitrary actions by Turkey that are adversely affecting the Cypriot fishing sector? 2. What immediate action will it take to grant Cypriot vessels authorisation to fish in the Egyptian fishing ground?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [4]. </s>

E-004509-18

Agriculture and Fisheries

Turkey is repeatedly blocking the movement of Cypriot fishing vessels around Cyprus. As a result of this unacceptable conduct by Turkey, there are only four fishing trawlers in Cyprus, and the Cypriot fishery sector is really in danger of disappearing. Cyprus always used to have two fishing grounds: one was in the Egyptian EEZ (exclusive economic zone) from 1962 and the second was between Cape Apostolos Andreas and Turkey/Syria, 12 nautical miles from land, i.e.within international waters. Last year a European Union Directive came into force prohibiting EU vessels from fishing in the EEZs of non-EU countries, such as Egypt. The only EU country affected by this directive is Cyprus, which is surrounded by Syria, Israel, Egypt and Lebanon. Immediate support from theEU is required for the Cypriot fishing sector in the form of permission for Cypriot fishing vessels to fish in the Egyptian fishing ground, because the sector is being adversely affected by the European Directive. Can the Commission say: 1. What steps will the Commission take to put a stop to the arbitrary actions by Turkey that are adversely affecting the Cypriot fishing sector? 2. What immediate action will it take to grant Cypriot vessels authorisation to fish in the Egyptian fishing ground?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Will the Commission give its assurances that no European airlines are receiving subsidies from any Member State government that give them an unfair competitive advantage, and are therefore in direct contravention of established European competition law?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [15]. </s>

E-3453/95

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

Will the Commission give its assurances that no European airlines are receiving subsidies from any Member State government that give them an unfair competitive advantage, and are therefore in direct contravention of established European competition law?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"A survey of selected Natura2000 areas in East Jutland has revealed high levels of nitrogen pollution in the areas. A total of 26 areas were investigated, many of which were found to have values above the limits of between 5 and 20kg N per hectare per year(1). The organisation behind the scientific survey is Danmarks Miljøundersøgelser (DMU), which is the National Environmental Research Institute. The study concludes, inter alia, that airborne fertiliser originates in part from adjacent stock farms but also from long-range pollution for which traffic bears much of the responsibility. The problem is serious since the report concludes that not even a reduction of the local contribution would make it possible to bring levels down below the limit value(2). Article6, paragraph2, of the EU's habitat directive plainly states that Member States shall take steps to avoid the deterioration of Natura2000 areas. 1.Is the Commission aware of the report and the documented exceedance of the limit value for nitrogen emissions, and does the Commission consider that such exceedance jeopardises compliance with Community law? 2.Does the Commission agree that the Danish Government is required to ensure that there is no deterioration of Natura2000 areas? 3.Does the Commission intend to contact the Danish Government with a view to ensuring that the necessary initiatives are taken to avoid deterioration? (1)http://www.dansklandbrug.dk/Presse/FaktaOm/Kvaelstofnedfald.htm (2)http://www2.dmu.dk/Pub/FR673.pdf" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [7]. </s>

E-4976/08

Environment

A survey of selected Natura2000 areas in East Jutland has revealed high levels of nitrogen pollution in the areas. A total of 26 areas were investigated, many of which were found to have values above the limits of between 5 and 20kg N per hectare per year(1). The organisation behind the scientific survey is Danmarks Miljøundersøgelser (DMU), which is the National Environmental Research Institute. The study concludes, inter alia, that airborne fertiliser originates in part from adjacent stock farms but also from long-range pollution for which traffic bears much of the responsibility. The problem is serious since the report concludes that not even a reduction of the local contribution would make it possible to bring levels down below the limit value(2). Article6, paragraph2, of the EU's habitat directive plainly states that Member States shall take steps to avoid the deterioration of Natura2000 areas. 1.Is the Commission aware of the report and the documented exceedance of the limit value for nitrogen emissions, and does the Commission consider that such exceedance jeopardises compliance with Community law? 2.Does the Commission agree that the Danish Government is required to ensure that there is no deterioration of Natura2000 areas? 3.Does the Commission intend to contact the Danish Government with a view to ensuring that the necessary initiatives are taken to avoid deterioration? (1)http://www.dansklandbrug.dk/Presse/FaktaOm/Kvaelstofnedfald.htm (2)http://www2.dmu.dk/Pub/FR673.pdf

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"When they held their informal meeting in Venice, the Ministers responsible for regional policy and regional planning agreed that the Commission and the Member States would cooperate even more closely in implementing assistance under the Structural Funds. After the conclusions were announced, Mrs Wulf-Mathies, a Member of the Commission, said that it would be important to ensure that job creation measures were eligible to benefit under the Funds. By what means will such eligibility be """"""""ensured""""""""? How will the measures in question tie in with Objective 1?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [14]. </s>

E-1339/96

Regional and Urban issues and Planning

When they held their informal meeting in Venice, the Ministers responsible for regional policy and regional planning agreed that the Commission and the Member States would cooperate even more closely in implementing assistance under the Structural Funds. After the conclusions were announced, Mrs Wulf-Mathies, a Member of the Commission, said that it would be important to ensure that job creation measures were eligible to benefit under the Funds. By what means will such eligibility be """"""""ensured""""""""? How will the measures in question tie in with Objective 1?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"With regard to Action 2 of the Commission’s Toolkit for Rural Broadband, can the Commission outline its plan to deploy broadband missions to Member States and regions with low levels of rural broadband coverage, including what it intends to achieve in addition to work already done at national level? Is this action initiated directly by the Commission, or will it depend on requests from Member States? Does the Commission have a date set for visiting Ireland as part of these missions?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [17]. </s>

E-001570-18

Space, science, technology, and communications issues

With regard to Action 2 of the Commission’s Toolkit for Rural Broadband, can the Commission outline its plan to deploy broadband missions to Member States and regions with low levels of rural broadband coverage, including what it intends to achieve in addition to work already done at national level? Is this action initiated directly by the Commission, or will it depend on requests from Member States? Does the Commission have a date set for visiting Ireland as part of these missions?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Given that under Council Regulation (EC) No1782/2003(1) (AnnexIV) the Member States had to define ‘standards for crop rotations where applicable’, and that this became optional following the ‘health check’ (AnnexIII to Council Regulation (EC) No73/2009(2)), could the Commission address the issues outlined below? 1.Please provide a yearly overview indicating which Member States enforced such standards, and which made use of derogations (please include the grounds for such derogations and the length of time for which they were applicable). Where checks were carried out, were all parcels in the Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS-GIS) subject to administrative cross-checks (comparing year N with year N-1 or N-2 for parcelX) on the basis of application form data, and how was this checked by means of on-the-spot inspections (e.g.through comparisons with Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS) LPIS-GIS records (either specific to the inspection sample or covering 100% of parcels), tick boxes,etc.)? 2.Please provide details as to which Member States still have individual IACS crop codes used by farmers in their yearly applications, in particular for protein or leguminous crops. 3.In real terms, in those Member States in which real crop rotation is enforced/practised, does crop diversification not represent a lowering of environmental standards and therefore of quality? 4.Does the removal of crop rotation from Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions (GAEC) not lower environmental quality? 5.Please explain your reasoning for excluding multiannual requirements such as crop rotation from the greening measures, given that cross-compliance requirements do not change and are therefore also multiannual. 6.If, as stated in the impact assessment (AnnexA, p.11, 2.3.2), no crops should be specified under WTO rules, how are crops different under Article38 of the proposed direct payment regulation, which concerns recoupling? What about groups of crops? (1)OJL270, 21.10.2003, p.1. (2)OJL30, 31.1.2009, p.16." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [4]. </s>

E-004113/2012

Agriculture and Fisheries

Given that under Council Regulation (EC) No1782/2003(1) (AnnexIV) the Member States had to define ‘standards for crop rotations where applicable’, and that this became optional following the ‘health check’ (AnnexIII to Council Regulation (EC) No73/2009(2)), could the Commission address the issues outlined below? 1.Please provide a yearly overview indicating which Member States enforced such standards, and which made use of derogations (please include the grounds for such derogations and the length of time for which they were applicable). Where checks were carried out, were all parcels in the Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS-GIS) subject to administrative cross-checks (comparing year N with year N-1 or N-2 for parcelX) on the basis of application form data, and how was this checked by means of on-the-spot inspections (e.g.through comparisons with Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS) LPIS-GIS records (either specific to the inspection sample or covering 100% of parcels), tick boxes,etc.)? 2.Please provide details as to which Member States still have individual IACS crop codes used by farmers in their yearly applications, in particular for protein or leguminous crops. 3.In real terms, in those Member States in which real crop rotation is enforced/practised, does crop diversification not represent a lowering of environmental standards and therefore of quality? 4.Does the removal of crop rotation from Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions (GAEC) not lower environmental quality? 5.Please explain your reasoning for excluding multiannual requirements such as crop rotation from the greening measures, given that cross-compliance requirements do not change and are therefore also multiannual. 6.If, as stated in the impact assessment (AnnexA, p.11, 2.3.2), no crops should be specified under WTO rules, how are crops different under Article38 of the proposed direct payment regulation, which concerns recoupling? What about groups of crops? (1)OJL270, 21.10.2003, p.1. (2)OJL30, 31.1.2009, p.16.

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"In a document published on 8 August 2020, the Commission states: ‘Syrian refugees make up more than 20% of Lebanon’s population, the highest refugees-to-population ratio in the world’,(1)a situation denounced by Libya’s political class and which has exacerbated social tensions in that country. The document further states: ‘Since 2011, the European Union has provided more than EUR 666 million in humanitarian funding to respond to urgent needs’, a very substantial sum which can only be reduced if migrants wishing to return to their country do so. The EU is not in favour of such returns despite the fact that peace has broken out in most of Syrian territory.1.Does the Vice-President / High Representative consider that Lebanon, given its economic situation, can continue to bear the exceptional burden of hosting Syrian refugees?2.Does he consider that the Union could play a role in supporting Syrian refugees in their country of origin?3.Does the Vice-President / High Representative have a financial study comparing the cost to European taxpayers of subsidies to Lebanon to receive Syrian refugees with the costs of helping them return to their home country? (1)https://ec.europa.eu/echo/where/middle-east/lebanon_en" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [9]. </s>

E-000080/2021

Immigration

In a document published on 8 August 2020, the Commission states: ‘Syrian refugees make up more than 20% of Lebanon’s population, the highest refugees-to-population ratio in the world’,(1)a situation denounced by Libya’s political class and which has exacerbated social tensions in that country. The document further states: ‘Since 2011, the European Union has provided more than EUR 666 million in humanitarian funding to respond to urgent needs’, a very substantial sum which can only be reduced if migrants wishing to return to their country do so. The EU is not in favour of such returns despite the fact that peace has broken out in most of Syrian territory.1.Does the Vice-President / High Representative consider that Lebanon, given its economic situation, can continue to bear the exceptional burden of hosting Syrian refugees?2.Does he consider that the Union could play a role in supporting Syrian refugees in their country of origin?3.Does the Vice-President / High Representative have a financial study comparing the cost to European taxpayers of subsidies to Lebanon to receive Syrian refugees with the costs of helping them return to their home country? (1)https://ec.europa.eu/echo/where/middle-east/lebanon_en

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The current government set up the First National Public Utility Service Provider Zrt. (ENKSZ) at the beginning of April. Its aim is to make the state the only market player in the Hungarian gas, electricity and district heating sector, and to centralise the public utility services on the Hungarian market. The provider is financed by the Hungarian Development Bank, which is owned by the state. Due to the market penetration of the Hungarian state, most of the gas providers have left the market in previous months, making ENKSZ the only gas market player. The lack of players on the gas market will present a risk for Hungarian consumers as the one gas market player is going to reduce the quality of the service, while prices are expected to increase. The Hungarian Government justified the establishment of the national utility service holding by the so-called overheads reduction policy and cheaper public gas prices. However, according to ENKSZ, Hungarian residents cannot expect cheaper gas from the national provider. The launch of a national provider can infringe national support, EU market and competitive law regulations and the interests of Hungarian consumers. Therefore I expect an answer from the Commission to the following: — According to the Commission, is the setting up of ENKSZ from national aid compatible with EU competitiveness law and the regulations on national aid? — In the Commission’s opinion, can the lack of competition on the Hungarian gas market lead to a poorer quality and a more expensive utility service? — Does the Commission plan to investigate the circumstances of ENKSZ’s establishment?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [15]. </s>

E-008483-15

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

The current government set up the First National Public Utility Service Provider Zrt. (ENKSZ) at the beginning of April. Its aim is to make the state the only market player in the Hungarian gas, electricity and district heating sector, and to centralise the public utility services on the Hungarian market. The provider is financed by the Hungarian Development Bank, which is owned by the state. Due to the market penetration of the Hungarian state, most of the gas providers have left the market in previous months, making ENKSZ the only gas market player. The lack of players on the gas market will present a risk for Hungarian consumers as the one gas market player is going to reduce the quality of the service, while prices are expected to increase. The Hungarian Government justified the establishment of the national utility service holding by the so-called overheads reduction policy and cheaper public gas prices. However, according to ENKSZ, Hungarian residents cannot expect cheaper gas from the national provider. The launch of a national provider can infringe national support, EU market and competitive law regulations and the interests of Hungarian consumers. Therefore I expect an answer from the Commission to the following: — According to the Commission, is the setting up of ENKSZ from national aid compatible with EU competitiveness law and the regulations on national aid? — In the Commission’s opinion, can the lack of competition on the Hungarian gas market lead to a poorer quality and a more expensive utility service? — Does the Commission plan to investigate the circumstances of ENKSZ’s establishment?