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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.:"Can the Commissioner responsible for the fight against fraud and corruption supply a tabulated and annualised list of errors of fact and auditing known to have been made by Member States in the management of EU assets and funds? If not, why not?" 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-1361/06

Governance and government

Can the Commissioner responsible for the fight against fraud and corruption supply a tabulated and annualised list of errors of fact and auditing known to have been made by Member States in the management of EU assets and funds? If not, why not?

<|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 beginning of January 2010, Shkodra, a district in northwest Albania, was devastated by heavy flooding. Entire villages near the river Drina were flooded and thousands of hectares of land are now under water. More than 2000houses have been affected and more than 4000people have had to leave the area. According to Council Regulation (EC) No2012/2002(1), establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund, the EU must also show solidarity towards countries that have initiated EU accession negotiations. Will the Commission say: 1. Does it intend to mobilise the European Union Solidarity Fund without delay for the reparation and restoration of the affected areas in Albania? 2. Does it intend to provide financial assistance to contribute to a rapid return to normal living conditions in the areas affected by the floods, using funds from its Humanitarian AidDG (ECHO) or from the Emergency Aid Reserve? (1)OJL311, 14.11.2002, p. 3." 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-0253/10

Governance and government

At the beginning of January 2010, Shkodra, a district in northwest Albania, was devastated by heavy flooding. Entire villages near the river Drina were flooded and thousands of hectares of land are now under water. More than 2000houses have been affected and more than 4000people have had to leave the area. According to Council Regulation (EC) No2012/2002(1), establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund, the EU must also show solidarity towards countries that have initiated EU accession negotiations. Will the Commission say: 1. Does it intend to mobilise the European Union Solidarity Fund without delay for the reparation and restoration of the affected areas in Albania? 2. Does it intend to provide financial assistance to contribute to a rapid return to normal living conditions in the areas affected by the floods, using funds from its Humanitarian AidDG (ECHO) or from the Emergency Aid Reserve? (1)OJL311, 14.11.2002, p. 3.

<|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 the author Michael Lewis, in his book Flash Boys, high-frequency machines are used to manipulate the stock market for the benefit of certain financial agents. The practice is known as ‘high frequency trading’ (HFT). This manipulation hurts small and medium-sized investors, who are unable to access the data and control mechanisms of the systems in question. The FBI is investigating the operations of high frequency machines, suspecting that, for their own benefit, HFT firms are using the information obtained from other investors as insider information, including for fraud. Given that 36% of stock trading in Europe is done by high frequency machines, is the Commission considering any initiatives to safeguard the interests of small and medium-sized European investors against possible fraudulent transactions by HFT firms? Is the Commission considering the possibility of launching an investigation into the fairness and transparency of HFT operations? Given the global nature of the financial market, does the Commission intend to work together with theUS authorities and/or other authorities in the investigation of HFT operations?" 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-004321-14

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

According to the author Michael Lewis, in his book Flash Boys, high-frequency machines are used to manipulate the stock market for the benefit of certain financial agents. The practice is known as ‘high frequency trading’ (HFT). This manipulation hurts small and medium-sized investors, who are unable to access the data and control mechanisms of the systems in question. The FBI is investigating the operations of high frequency machines, suspecting that, for their own benefit, HFT firms are using the information obtained from other investors as insider information, including for fraud. Given that 36% of stock trading in Europe is done by high frequency machines, is the Commission considering any initiatives to safeguard the interests of small and medium-sized European investors against possible fraudulent transactions by HFT firms? Is the Commission considering the possibility of launching an investigation into the fairness and transparency of HFT operations? Given the global nature of the financial market, does the Commission intend to work together with theUS authorities and/or other authorities in the investigation of HFT operations?

<|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 the political guidelines for the next Commission, published in September, President Barroso signalled his commitment to ‘transparency and democratic accountability’ and underlined the importance of ‘empowering citizens to be involved in decisions affecting their lives, including by ensuring transparency on how they are taken’. This indicates that the Commission is committed to strong follow-up on the European Transparency Initiative (ETI), including efforts to increase transparency concerning lobbying. In the proposed new team of Commissioners, the Administration, Audit and Anti-Fraud portfolio of Commissioner Kallas, the driving force behind the European Transparency Initiative, has been divided between three Commissioners: Šemeta, Šefčovič, and Lewandowski. However, none of them seems to have been assigned clear responsibility for increasing transparency concerning lobbying and for following up the ETI in other areas. In his letter to President Barroso dated 23November, Commissioner Kallas stressed that he ‘would like to recommend that the Secretariat-General’s technical work with the Parliament’s service continues in the coming weeks and months, and that you assign clear political responsibility for driving this issue forward in the next Commission.’ How will the Barroso II Commission ensure strong follow-up to the European Transparency Initiative? Will it clearly attribute the responsibility to one Commissioner who will be put in charge with a strong mandate to advance this agenda? Who would that be? If not, how will it split the responsibilities?" 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>

P-6374/09

Governance and government

In the political guidelines for the next Commission, published in September, President Barroso signalled his commitment to ‘transparency and democratic accountability’ and underlined the importance of ‘empowering citizens to be involved in decisions affecting their lives, including by ensuring transparency on how they are taken’. This indicates that the Commission is committed to strong follow-up on the European Transparency Initiative (ETI), including efforts to increase transparency concerning lobbying. In the proposed new team of Commissioners, the Administration, Audit and Anti-Fraud portfolio of Commissioner Kallas, the driving force behind the European Transparency Initiative, has been divided between three Commissioners: Šemeta, Šefčovič, and Lewandowski. However, none of them seems to have been assigned clear responsibility for increasing transparency concerning lobbying and for following up the ETI in other areas. In his letter to President Barroso dated 23November, Commissioner Kallas stressed that he ‘would like to recommend that the Secretariat-General’s technical work with the Parliament’s service continues in the coming weeks and months, and that you assign clear political responsibility for driving this issue forward in the next Commission.’ How will the Barroso II Commission ensure strong follow-up to the European Transparency Initiative? Will it clearly attribute the responsibility to one Commissioner who will be put in charge with a strong mandate to advance this agenda? Who would that be? If not, how will it split the responsibilities?

<|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 there any truth in the press reports that, in the negotiations on the renewal of the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, the Commission is granting an increase in the Swiss quota for duty-free imports of dried meat without seeking a corresponding increase in the Community quota for exports to Switzerland at the same time in order to restore the balance of trade? What is the Commission securing from the Swiss in exchange for these concessions? Is the Commission aware that by its action it is running the risk of seriously penalising a prized foodstuff of Community origin, namely bresaola [dried salt beef], which is included on the list of products with a protected geographical indication (Regulation EEC No. 2081/92 (1) of 1 July 1996), in favour of a non-Community product of the same type but of inferior quality and selling at a lower price, both on the Swiss market and in the EU? Does the Commission not agree that the system of auctioning licences to import bresaola into Switzerland is an improper means of raising the price of this product and pricing it out of the market? (1)OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, 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 = [4]. </s>

P-3927/96

Agriculture and Fisheries

Is there any truth in the press reports that, in the negotiations on the renewal of the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, the Commission is granting an increase in the Swiss quota for duty-free imports of dried meat without seeking a corresponding increase in the Community quota for exports to Switzerland at the same time in order to restore the balance of trade? What is the Commission securing from the Swiss in exchange for these concessions? Is the Commission aware that by its action it is running the risk of seriously penalising a prized foodstuff of Community origin, namely bresaola [dried salt beef], which is included on the list of products with a protected geographical indication (Regulation EEC No. 2081/92 (1) of 1 July 1996), in favour of a non-Community product of the same type but of inferior quality and selling at a lower price, both on the Swiss market and in the EU? Does the Commission not agree that the system of auctioning licences to import bresaola into Switzerland is an improper means of raising the price of this product and pricing it out of the market? (1)OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, 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.:"According to an article published in the Phileleftheros newspaper on 25 February 2021, the online auction page ‘eBay’ is advertising the sale of a piece of marble floor allegedly from the High School of Ancient Salamis in the occupied part of the Republic of Cyprus. The article includes a photograph of Ancient Salamis and the related piece of floor.Although the facts of this case have not yet been established, the looting of cultural heritage affects both the countries of origin and the countries of transit and final destination of these stolen works, and constitutes an international crime. At the same time, the illegal trade in cultural goods has been recognised as an important source of terrorist financing and a tool for money laundering that requires cross-border cooperation.Cyprus has been a victim of organised cultural looting and trafficking in cultural goods since the Turkish invasion of 1974 and the subsequent occupation.In the light of the above:1.Are any specific actions planned to effectively tackle the illegal trafficking of cultural goods, in particular where organised crime is involved?2.Given that cross-border cooperation is required to protect the cultural heritage, how is the Turkish authorities’ refusal to cooperate with its counterparts in the Republic of Cyprus on this issue being addressed?3.Are any measures in place to put an end to the illegal activities involving archaeological sites by the occupying regime in the northern part of the Republic of Cyprus?" 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>

E-001158/2021

Culture and media

According to an article published in the Phileleftheros newspaper on 25 February 2021, the online auction page ‘eBay’ is advertising the sale of a piece of marble floor allegedly from the High School of Ancient Salamis in the occupied part of the Republic of Cyprus. The article includes a photograph of Ancient Salamis and the related piece of floor.Although the facts of this case have not yet been established, the looting of cultural heritage affects both the countries of origin and the countries of transit and final destination of these stolen works, and constitutes an international crime. At the same time, the illegal trade in cultural goods has been recognised as an important source of terrorist financing and a tool for money laundering that requires cross-border cooperation.Cyprus has been a victim of organised cultural looting and trafficking in cultural goods since the Turkish invasion of 1974 and the subsequent occupation.In the light of the above:1.Are any specific actions planned to effectively tackle the illegal trafficking of cultural goods, in particular where organised crime is involved?2.Given that cross-border cooperation is required to protect the cultural heritage, how is the Turkish authorities’ refusal to cooperate with its counterparts in the Republic of Cyprus on this issue being addressed?3.Are any measures in place to put an end to the illegal activities involving archaeological sites by the occupying regime in the northern part of the Republic of Cyprus?

<|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 the Autonomous Region of Madeira, there has been a recurrent failure to comply with provisions regarding the dispensing, within a maximum period (12 hours), of medicines that are sold out in pharmacies, but not in the distribution chain. In the case of medicines sold out in the distribution chain, due diligence is required in order to obtain supplies from distributors or manufacturers. Due to logistical constraints related to the transport of cargo by air, in critical situations where it has been established that medicines are out of stock, measures are urgently needed to ensure that the transport of medicines by air enjoys effective priority. These transport — particularly air transport — needs between the islands of the outermost regions, such as Madeira, could be adequately met with the help of specific measures within the context of EU Cohesion Policy. 1.What measures and instruments are available and could be used at EU level to support the delivery of this important public service so as to prevent the inhabitants of these regions potentially running the risk of not having access to the treatment to which they are entitled? 2.What further measures are envisaged to reduce the extra costs arising from the outermost status of the regions concerned and to help the ORs address the increased problems of access to medicines they face?" 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-002237-19

Health

In the Autonomous Region of Madeira, there has been a recurrent failure to comply with provisions regarding the dispensing, within a maximum period (12 hours), of medicines that are sold out in pharmacies, but not in the distribution chain. In the case of medicines sold out in the distribution chain, due diligence is required in order to obtain supplies from distributors or manufacturers. Due to logistical constraints related to the transport of cargo by air, in critical situations where it has been established that medicines are out of stock, measures are urgently needed to ensure that the transport of medicines by air enjoys effective priority. These transport — particularly air transport — needs between the islands of the outermost regions, such as Madeira, could be adequately met with the help of specific measures within the context of EU Cohesion Policy. 1.What measures and instruments are available and could be used at EU level to support the delivery of this important public service so as to prevent the inhabitants of these regions potentially running the risk of not having access to the treatment to which they are entitled? 2.What further measures are envisaged to reduce the extra costs arising from the outermost status of the regions concerned and to help the ORs address the increased problems of access to medicines they face?

<|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 takeover of Douglas by Boeing and other disturbing developments such as the crisis at Fokker, will the Commission take measures to defend the European aeronautics industry, particularly the Airbus group?" 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-0108/97

Macroeconomics

Following the takeover of Douglas by Boeing and other disturbing developments such as the crisis at Fokker, will the Commission take measures to defend the European aeronautics industry, particularly the Airbus group?

<|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.:"Diversity is one of the hallmarks of the European project. For that reason, the European institutions need to develop active policies to protect and maintain diversity and to foster it in the Member States. Europe’s linguistic heritage is an excellent example of diversity, and for that reason, defending and protecting multilingualism is one of the goals of the department headed by MrsAndroulla Vasiliou. On 17December, the Commissioner herself stressed at the European Parliament’s minorities intergroup’s monthly meeting that this concept also includes European minority languages. These statements are not consistent with the funding problems being encountered by the Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity (NPLD) in the European institutions. Its chair, MrMeirion Jones, explained at the 17February meeting of the minorities intergroup that the NPLD would not be receiving as much funding from the Commission as it had done in previous years. Given the Network’s objectives and the remit, and the work on which it has de facto collaborated with the Commission, we cannot understand the reason for these financial difficulties. 1. Since 2007, how much funding has the Commission allocated to this European network for promoting multilingualism? 2.How much money will the Commission be allocating to the Network in 2011? 3.What is the Commission’s assessment of the work done by the Network to date? 4.Will aid to this organisation continue be forthcoming in the future?" 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>

E-002558/2011

Culture and media

Diversity is one of the hallmarks of the European project. For that reason, the European institutions need to develop active policies to protect and maintain diversity and to foster it in the Member States. Europe’s linguistic heritage is an excellent example of diversity, and for that reason, defending and protecting multilingualism is one of the goals of the department headed by MrsAndroulla Vasiliou. On 17December, the Commissioner herself stressed at the European Parliament’s minorities intergroup’s monthly meeting that this concept also includes European minority languages. These statements are not consistent with the funding problems being encountered by the Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity (NPLD) in the European institutions. Its chair, MrMeirion Jones, explained at the 17February meeting of the minorities intergroup that the NPLD would not be receiving as much funding from the Commission as it had done in previous years. Given the Network’s objectives and the remit, and the work on which it has de facto collaborated with the Commission, we cannot understand the reason for these financial difficulties. 1. Since 2007, how much funding has the Commission allocated to this European network for promoting multilingualism? 2.How much money will the Commission be allocating to the Network in 2011? 3.What is the Commission’s assessment of the work done by the Network to date? 4.Will aid to this organisation continue be forthcoming in the future?

<|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.:"Article 2, paragraph 2 of Directive 85/433/EEC(1) allows Member States to prevent pharmacists who have obtained their qualifications in another Member State from working in pharmacies established for less than three years. Has the Commission received complaints regarding the impact of this particular provision at Member State level and, if so, what has been its response to these complaints? (1)OJ L 253, 24.9.1985, p. 37." 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-0672/04

Health

Article 2, paragraph 2 of Directive 85/433/EEC(1) allows Member States to prevent pharmacists who have obtained their qualifications in another Member State from working in pharmacies established for less than three years. Has the Commission received complaints regarding the impact of this particular provision at Member State level and, if so, what has been its response to these complaints? (1)OJ L 253, 24.9.1985, p. 37.

<|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.:"An Italian Interior Ministry decree of 21April2011 established an Identification and Expulsion Centre (IEC) at the tent city erected at the Andolfato barracks in Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Caserta Province). Directive2003/3/EC and Directive2001/55/EC lay down minimum standards for, respectively, the reception of asylum‑seekers in the Member States, and the provision of temporary protection in the event of a mass influx of displaced persons. Yet when the author of this question visited the IEC on 22April2011, it was obvious that the facilities provided, being under canvas, were structurally unsuited to the provision of adequate services and conditions for the migrants being held there until their identity had been established. 1.Would the Commission ascertain whether the use of the tent city at Santa Maria Capua as an Identification and Expulsion Centre is compatible with Community legislation? 2.Would the Commission obtain all the necessary information from the government concerning the protection of the rights, dignity and health of the migrants and the local community in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, and intervene if legislation has been infringed?" 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-005860/2011

Immigration

An Italian Interior Ministry decree of 21April2011 established an Identification and Expulsion Centre (IEC) at the tent city erected at the Andolfato barracks in Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Caserta Province). Directive2003/3/EC and Directive2001/55/EC lay down minimum standards for, respectively, the reception of asylum‑seekers in the Member States, and the provision of temporary protection in the event of a mass influx of displaced persons. Yet when the author of this question visited the IEC on 22April2011, it was obvious that the facilities provided, being under canvas, were structurally unsuited to the provision of adequate services and conditions for the migrants being held there until their identity had been established. 1.Would the Commission ascertain whether the use of the tent city at Santa Maria Capua as an Identification and Expulsion Centre is compatible with Community legislation? 2.Would the Commission obtain all the necessary information from the government concerning the protection of the rights, dignity and health of the migrants and the local community in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, and intervene if legislation has been infringed?

<|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 the World Health Organization, ‘herd immunity’, also known as ‘population immunity’, is a concept used for vaccination, in which a population can be protected from a certain virus if a threshold of vaccination is reached.1.Does the Commission propose that the WHO’s unequivocal position (and any recommendations) on ‘herd immunity’ should be broadened? The WHO states that attempts to reach ‘herd immunity’ by exposing people to a virus are scientifically problematic and unethical, as letting COVID-19 spread through populations – of any age or health status – will lead to unnecessary infections, suffering and death.2.Are there any plans for the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control to focus on the issue of ‘herd immunity’ via wider publication under a rapid risk assessment?" 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-006213/2020

Health

According to the World Health Organization, ‘herd immunity’, also known as ‘population immunity’, is a concept used for vaccination, in which a population can be protected from a certain virus if a threshold of vaccination is reached.1.Does the Commission propose that the WHO’s unequivocal position (and any recommendations) on ‘herd immunity’ should be broadened? The WHO states that attempts to reach ‘herd immunity’ by exposing people to a virus are scientifically problematic and unethical, as letting COVID-19 spread through populations – of any age or health status – will lead to unnecessary infections, suffering and death.2.Are there any plans for the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control to focus on the issue of ‘herd immunity’ via wider publication under a rapid risk assessment?

<|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 stepping-up of cooperation and the consolidation of mechanisms for the exchange of experience and expertise — in particular with third countries, including developing countries, but also with and between the African police forces — against all forms of crime, including cybercrime and financial crimes, in the context of the African cooperation mechanism supplementing the establishment of ‘a strong partnership’ between Interpol and Afripol, are key. The new mechanism, Afripol, which was created to boost police action at continental level, needs the experience and help of international bodies such as Interpol. Is theEU planning to send training to Afripol, along the lines of the military training provided by the EUTM?" 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-002432-18

Law and Crime

The stepping-up of cooperation and the consolidation of mechanisms for the exchange of experience and expertise — in particular with third countries, including developing countries, but also with and between the African police forces — against all forms of crime, including cybercrime and financial crimes, in the context of the African cooperation mechanism supplementing the establishment of ‘a strong partnership’ between Interpol and Afripol, are key. The new mechanism, Afripol, which was created to boost police action at continental level, needs the experience and help of international bodies such as Interpol. Is theEU planning to send training to Afripol, along the lines of the military training provided by the EUTM?

<|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.:"Bosnia and Herzegovina, which found itself at the heart of a bloodthirsty ethnic conflict in the 1990s, has recently experienced a resurgence of ethnic and religious tensions. In September 2019, Bosnia’s largest Muslim party issued a written statement announcing its intention of modifying the fragile institutional structures of the fledgling state, effectively circumventing the Dayton and Washington agreements. This has prompted other ethnic minorities to denounce the party, accusing it of seeking to undermine the Constitution and rekindle conflict.This already explosive situation is inevitably being exacerbated by the flow of migrants seeking to reach Europe along the Balkan corridors, creating additional sources of tension.In view of this:1.Can the Commission say what stance has been adopted by the EU in response to the above statements of intent by the Bosnian Muslim party in question and what it has done to verify whether they are mere sabre-rattling or have actually been put into effect?2.What has been done to establish whether the resulting tensions have led to human rights infringements on racial or religious grounds?3.How will the Commission ensure preventive action by Europe to avoid any re-enactment of past wartime atrocities in the Balkans?Supporter(1) (1)This question is supported by a Member other than the authors: Isabella Tovaglieri (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 = [2]. </s>

E-003430/2020/rev.1

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Bosnia and Herzegovina, which found itself at the heart of a bloodthirsty ethnic conflict in the 1990s, has recently experienced a resurgence of ethnic and religious tensions. In September 2019, Bosnia’s largest Muslim party issued a written statement announcing its intention of modifying the fragile institutional structures of the fledgling state, effectively circumventing the Dayton and Washington agreements. This has prompted other ethnic minorities to denounce the party, accusing it of seeking to undermine the Constitution and rekindle conflict.This already explosive situation is inevitably being exacerbated by the flow of migrants seeking to reach Europe along the Balkan corridors, creating additional sources of tension.In view of this:1.Can the Commission say what stance has been adopted by the EU in response to the above statements of intent by the Bosnian Muslim party in question and what it has done to verify whether they are mere sabre-rattling or have actually been put into effect?2.What has been done to establish whether the resulting tensions have led to human rights infringements on racial or religious grounds?3.How will the Commission ensure preventive action by Europe to avoid any re-enactment of past wartime atrocities in the Balkans?Supporter(1) (1)This question is supported by a Member other than the authors: Isabella Tovaglieri (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.:"In its answer to my question E-002580/19 on the classification of German diplomas in the Belgian nursing system and the recognition of subject-specific additional training, the Commission fails to address one of the two sub-questions. Depending on the training they have undegone, Belgian nurses are classified as A1 nurses (Bachelor) or A2 nurses (‘Brevet’). A nurse trained at a university hospital in Germany has been classified in Belgium as only A2. The distinction between A1 and A2 does not exist in Germany. 1 Are the Belgian authorities acting properly in granting this foreign-trained nurse a classification as only A2, despite the fact that only one training level exists in Germany? 2 Can the Belgian authorities independently decide whether to apply the A1 or A2 system? 3 The A2 classification fails to recognise his specialisation in psychiatry. Does the Commission not agree that this is a case of discrimination because the additional training of the nurse concerned was not taken into account in the classification as A2?" 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-003427/2019

Health

In its answer to my question E-002580/19 on the classification of German diplomas in the Belgian nursing system and the recognition of subject-specific additional training, the Commission fails to address one of the two sub-questions. Depending on the training they have undegone, Belgian nurses are classified as A1 nurses (Bachelor) or A2 nurses (‘Brevet’). A nurse trained at a university hospital in Germany has been classified in Belgium as only A2. The distinction between A1 and A2 does not exist in Germany. 1 Are the Belgian authorities acting properly in granting this foreign-trained nurse a classification as only A2, despite the fact that only one training level exists in Germany? 2 Can the Belgian authorities independently decide whether to apply the A1 or A2 system? 3 The A2 classification fails to recognise his specialisation in psychiatry. Does the Commission not agree that this is a case of discrimination because the additional training of the nurse concerned was not taken into account in the classification as A2?

<|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 outline best practice in the realisation of the principle of a broad perspective which takes into account the interdependence and disparity of natural systems and human activities with an impact in coastal areas, in relation to ICZM?" 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-6823/2010

Environment

Could the Commission outline best practice in the realisation of the principle of a broad perspective which takes into account the interdependence and disparity of natural systems and human activities with an impact in coastal areas, in relation to ICZM?

<|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 islands of the North and South Aegean are bearing the brunt of the refugee/migration problem. The capacity of existing transport and environmental infrastructure is being swamped by the new demands being made on it, while tourism, a key economic resource and a pillar of economic growth is moribund, investment having almost entirely dried up. EU funding — whatever form it takes — is unable to offset the blow to local communities and economies. The necessary compensatory measures must therefore include powerful incentives, which must, of course, be compatible with EClaw. In this context, what is needed is an updating of the criteria for selecting and integrating actions, coupled with the earmarked boosting of the budgets for regional and/or sectoral operational programmes. —In view of the above, does the Commission agree that the Management and Control System (MCS) should be altered in this way?—What new actions/measures will it accept or propose to the Greek authorities, as part of the review of the relevant programmes, on the basis also of experience gained by the SRSS service?" 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-000410-17

Immigration

The islands of the North and South Aegean are bearing the brunt of the refugee/migration problem. The capacity of existing transport and environmental infrastructure is being swamped by the new demands being made on it, while tourism, a key economic resource and a pillar of economic growth is moribund, investment having almost entirely dried up. EU funding — whatever form it takes — is unable to offset the blow to local communities and economies. The necessary compensatory measures must therefore include powerful incentives, which must, of course, be compatible with EClaw. In this context, what is needed is an updating of the criteria for selecting and integrating actions, coupled with the earmarked boosting of the budgets for regional and/or sectoral operational programmes. —In view of the above, does the Commission agree that the Management and Control System (MCS) should be altered in this way?—What new actions/measures will it accept or propose to the Greek authorities, as part of the review of the relevant programmes, on the basis also of experience gained by the SRSS service?

<|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 measures proposed by the Spanish Government to combat the mass arrival of immigrants in the Canary Islands is to use a satellite to track the mother boats that guide the small wooden boats and bring them close to the Spanish coast. However, a satellite cannot distinguish illegal vessels since they would have to be marked in order to be detectable. More accurate information will therefore be required on the exact points of origin so that this can be shown to those responsible in the countries involved, particularly with a view to repatriation or future readmission agreements. Bearing in mind that the migration explosion will have a particular impact on the Union area, will the Commission cooperate directly in detecting the points of origin of mother boats, and will it secure a commitment from the countries of origin by means of repatriation or readmission agreements?" 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-2383/06

Immigration

One of the measures proposed by the Spanish Government to combat the mass arrival of immigrants in the Canary Islands is to use a satellite to track the mother boats that guide the small wooden boats and bring them close to the Spanish coast. However, a satellite cannot distinguish illegal vessels since they would have to be marked in order to be detectable. More accurate information will therefore be required on the exact points of origin so that this can be shown to those responsible in the countries involved, particularly with a view to repatriation or future readmission agreements. Bearing in mind that the migration explosion will have a particular impact on the Union area, will the Commission cooperate directly in detecting the points of origin of mother boats, and will it secure a commitment from the countries of origin by means of repatriation or readmission agreements?

<|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.What appropriations are earmarked for this in the Budget? 2.The EC-Mexico Agreement lists 29 areas of cooperation. How does the Commission intend to put this into practice?" 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-1920/00

Macroeconomics

1.What appropriations are earmarked for this in the Budget? 2.The EC-Mexico Agreement lists 29 areas of cooperation. How does the Commission intend to put this into practice?

<|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 24 March 2000 I tabled a written question to the Council on the referendum in Western Sahara (E-0908/00)(1), specifically on whether the Council intended, via the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, Javier Solana, to include in its work programme participation in the control and monitoring of issues affecting the future of the Sahara, in particular as regards the referendum. The Council answered my question on 10 July 2000, when it expressed its willingness to contribute to this process and help build a climate of confidence among the interested parties in order to find an acceptable negotiated solution based on respect for human rights and democratic principles. One year on, the European Union's High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana has stated in Rabat that the European Union supports the position taken by the United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan regarding the Sahara conflict, i.e. the temporary freezing of the settlement plan under which a referendum was to be held on self-determination in exchange for granting a degree of autonomy to the former Spanish colony, which would remain under Moroccan sovereignty. Is this the case? (1)OJ C 46 E, 13.2.2001, p. 77." 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-2239/01

International affairs and foreign aid

On 24 March 2000 I tabled a written question to the Council on the referendum in Western Sahara (E-0908/00)(1), specifically on whether the Council intended, via the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, Javier Solana, to include in its work programme participation in the control and monitoring of issues affecting the future of the Sahara, in particular as regards the referendum. The Council answered my question on 10 July 2000, when it expressed its willingness to contribute to this process and help build a climate of confidence among the interested parties in order to find an acceptable negotiated solution based on respect for human rights and democratic principles. One year on, the European Union's High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana has stated in Rabat that the European Union supports the position taken by the United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan regarding the Sahara conflict, i.e. the temporary freezing of the settlement plan under which a referendum was to be held on self-determination in exchange for granting a degree of autonomy to the former Spanish colony, which would remain under Moroccan sovereignty. Is this the case? (1)OJ C 46 E, 13.2.2001, p. 77.

<|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.:"From a constitutional point of view, the regulation of the use of state-owned property falls within the exclusive legislative competence of the state. Italian Law No 145/2018 provided for the extension of the validity of current state-owned maritime property concessions until 31/12/2033. This law is considered to be in breach of Directive 2006/123/EC on services, known as the ‘Bolkestein’ Directive, despite the fact that the planned extension is necessary in order to carry out a timely reform of the sector and also to assist with the growing costs that operators in the sector are having to bear as a result of bad weather and coastal erosion.The Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against Italy for failure to implement the directive.The COVID emergency has already seriously affected the Italian beach sector, which has suffered losses of EUR 18.4 billion, EUR 8 billion of which have been losses of earnings from foreign tourists and EUR 10.4 billion from Italian tourists.In view of this:1.Will the Commission take note that the economic upheavals linked to the pandemic have led to an unprecedented crisis for the beach sector?2.Will it, in the light of this objective problem, reassess whether there are still grounds for launching an infringement procedure and clarify how precisely the directive in question should be enforced?" 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-006652/2020

Transportation

From a constitutional point of view, the regulation of the use of state-owned property falls within the exclusive legislative competence of the state. Italian Law No 145/2018 provided for the extension of the validity of current state-owned maritime property concessions until 31/12/2033. This law is considered to be in breach of Directive 2006/123/EC on services, known as the ‘Bolkestein’ Directive, despite the fact that the planned extension is necessary in order to carry out a timely reform of the sector and also to assist with the growing costs that operators in the sector are having to bear as a result of bad weather and coastal erosion.The Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against Italy for failure to implement the directive.The COVID emergency has already seriously affected the Italian beach sector, which has suffered losses of EUR 18.4 billion, EUR 8 billion of which have been losses of earnings from foreign tourists and EUR 10.4 billion from Italian tourists.In view of this:1.Will the Commission take note that the economic upheavals linked to the pandemic have led to an unprecedented crisis for the beach sector?2.Will it, in the light of this objective problem, reassess whether there are still grounds for launching an infringement procedure and clarify how precisely the directive in question should be enforced?

<|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 recent tragedy in the Campania region of Italy was caused by whole sections of a mountain sliding downhill as a result of uncontrolled tree-felling. As unauthorized deforestation affects several regions of the EU and, in addition to disrupting the ecological balance, can cause disasters in which people are killed or injured and homes and villages destroyed. Does the Commision agree that it would be appropriate to draw up, as soon as possible, a directive containing precise rules concerning the protection of the environmental heritage, deforestation, reafforestation and, possibly, compensation for damage caused by failure to comply with such rules?" 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-1672/98

Environment

The recent tragedy in the Campania region of Italy was caused by whole sections of a mountain sliding downhill as a result of uncontrolled tree-felling. As unauthorized deforestation affects several regions of the EU and, in addition to disrupting the ecological balance, can cause disasters in which people are killed or injured and homes and villages destroyed. Does the Commision agree that it would be appropriate to draw up, as soon as possible, a directive containing precise rules concerning the protection of the environmental heritage, deforestation, reafforestation and, possibly, compensation for damage caused by failure to comply with such rules?

<|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 Segura is a river which flows through the Spanish autonomous communities of Castilla la Mancha, Murcia and Valencia. By the time it reaches the sea (at Vega Baja, in the Valencia region) its waters are highly polluted, which has an adverse effect on the environment, agriculture and the quality of life of the above locality, which is situated in the province of Alacant, in the southern part of the Valencia region. The Commission has drawn up a directive which requires all the EU Member States to clean up their rivers by the year 2006. To do this they must ensure that an ecological flow rate of 4000 litres per second is maintained and they must extend and improve the operation of water treatment plants. Environmental experts fear that the current pollution levels in the Segura river and the lack of appropriate installations will make it difficult for the Community directives to be complied with. Is the Commission aware of the worrying levels of pollution in the river Segura? What action is the Commission intending to take to ensure compliance with the relevant environmental laws within the prescribed period (i.e. by 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>

E-2298/98

Environment

The Segura is a river which flows through the Spanish autonomous communities of Castilla la Mancha, Murcia and Valencia. By the time it reaches the sea (at Vega Baja, in the Valencia region) its waters are highly polluted, which has an adverse effect on the environment, agriculture and the quality of life of the above locality, which is situated in the province of Alacant, in the southern part of the Valencia region. The Commission has drawn up a directive which requires all the EU Member States to clean up their rivers by the year 2006. To do this they must ensure that an ecological flow rate of 4000 litres per second is maintained and they must extend and improve the operation of water treatment plants. Environmental experts fear that the current pollution levels in the Segura river and the lack of appropriate installations will make it difficult for the Community directives to be complied with. Is the Commission aware of the worrying levels of pollution in the river Segura? What action is the Commission intending to take to ensure compliance with the relevant environmental laws within the prescribed period (i.e. by 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.:"Can the Commission give a breakdown, on an association-by-association and activity-by-activity basis, of the amount of the subsidies granted in respect of the 1995 financial year from the following item: B3-4310: Health protection, hygiene and safety at work, including subsidy to the International Labour Office?" 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-3638/96

Labour, employment and pensions

Can the Commission give a breakdown, on an association-by-association and activity-by-activity basis, of the amount of the subsidies granted in respect of the 1995 financial year from the following item: B3-4310: Health protection, hygiene and safety at work, including subsidy to the International Labour Office?

<|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.:"Although a ban on differential treatment of men and women in respect of pensions will take effect in Denmark from 1 July 1999, at least 450,000 Danish women will still receive lower pensions than their male colleagues. Almost half a million women are already paying into pension funds automatically treating women less favourably than men. These women will not be covered by the change in the law which comes into force on 1 July 1999. Does the Commission not consider that differentials between men and women's pensions are a breach of Article 119 of the Rome Treaty? Should a paragraph not have been inserted into the law to ensure that from 1 July 1999 all women are guaranteed a non-discriminatory pension scheme? The present situation is that 26 of the 43 Danish pension funds treat women less favourably than men." 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-1747/98

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Although a ban on differential treatment of men and women in respect of pensions will take effect in Denmark from 1 July 1999, at least 450,000 Danish women will still receive lower pensions than their male colleagues. Almost half a million women are already paying into pension funds automatically treating women less favourably than men. These women will not be covered by the change in the law which comes into force on 1 July 1999. Does the Commission not consider that differentials between men and women's pensions are a breach of Article 119 of the Rome Treaty? Should a paragraph not have been inserted into the law to ensure that from 1 July 1999 all women are guaranteed a non-discriminatory pension scheme? The present situation is that 26 of the 43 Danish pension funds treat women less favourably than men.

<|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 the Euractiv(1) news website, ‘European Union representatives’ have stated that some 19Member States, or two thirds of the Member States, have failed to transpose the Energy Efficiency Directive into national law. This directive sets a range of general objectives, which are deemed ‘indicative’ and therefore non-binding. These objectives are designed to set limits in order to reduce EU energy consumption. Now, nine months after the directive was approved, the Member States in question have still not transposed it, which constitutes a serious breach of EClaw under the principle of supremacy enshrined in the ‘Costa/Enel’ decision of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 15July 1964. 1.Does the Commission plan to take a harder line with Member States which are baulking at transposing the Energy Efficiency Directive into national law? 2.Does the Commission consider partial transposition of the directive by a Member State to be acceptable? (1)‘Bruxelles va sévir contre les mauvais élèves de l'efficacité énergétique’ [Member States face legal action over energy efficiency], 26.3.2015." 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-006607-15

Energy

According to the Euractiv(1) news website, ‘European Union representatives’ have stated that some 19Member States, or two thirds of the Member States, have failed to transpose the Energy Efficiency Directive into national law. This directive sets a range of general objectives, which are deemed ‘indicative’ and therefore non-binding. These objectives are designed to set limits in order to reduce EU energy consumption. Now, nine months after the directive was approved, the Member States in question have still not transposed it, which constitutes a serious breach of EClaw under the principle of supremacy enshrined in the ‘Costa/Enel’ decision of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 15July 1964. 1.Does the Commission plan to take a harder line with Member States which are baulking at transposing the Energy Efficiency Directive into national law? 2.Does the Commission consider partial transposition of the directive by a Member State to be acceptable? (1)‘Bruxelles va sévir contre les mauvais élèves de l'efficacité énergétique’ [Member States face legal action over energy efficiency], 26.3.2015.

<|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.:"For the European Union, a major trading power with a single market, coordinating national economic policy is a natural requirement. Only in this way can the Union react rapidly to challenges such as that posed by the current financial crisis. Furthermore, this cooperation allows theEU to give a coordinated response to global economic problems and to cope better with external shocks. The EU partners have agreed that budgetary consolidation and growth must go hand in hand. A plan for investment and development needs to be put into action. Eurobonds are an important and economically valid asset within the framework of the measures aimed at tackling the crisis. In view of the above: 1. What further measures have been taken by theEU with a view to countering the economic and financial crisis? 2. What amount has the International Monetary Fund contributed for overall support of the financial stability of 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-005213/2012

Macroeconomics

For the European Union, a major trading power with a single market, coordinating national economic policy is a natural requirement. Only in this way can the Union react rapidly to challenges such as that posed by the current financial crisis. Furthermore, this cooperation allows theEU to give a coordinated response to global economic problems and to cope better with external shocks. The EU partners have agreed that budgetary consolidation and growth must go hand in hand. A plan for investment and development needs to be put into action. Eurobonds are an important and economically valid asset within the framework of the measures aimed at tackling the crisis. In view of the above: 1. What further measures have been taken by theEU with a view to countering the economic and financial crisis? 2. What amount has the International Monetary Fund contributed for overall support of the financial stability of 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.:"The decision of the European Court of Justice in the Altmark case has defined the conditions under which financial compensation paid to an undertaking in respect of public service obligations placed on it by a Member State shall not be considered state aid as defined in the Treaty. Given that this notion of public service is also related to the right to housing assistance recognised in the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe (Article II-34(2)), can the Commission state what measures it intends to take to facilitate, in the context of its examination of state aids, financial compensation for undertakings operating in the field of municipal housing?" 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-2655/04

Regional and Urban issues and Planning

The decision of the European Court of Justice in the Altmark case has defined the conditions under which financial compensation paid to an undertaking in respect of public service obligations placed on it by a Member State shall not be considered state aid as defined in the Treaty. Given that this notion of public service is also related to the right to housing assistance recognised in the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe (Article II-34(2)), can the Commission state what measures it intends to take to facilitate, in the context of its examination of state aids, financial compensation for undertakings operating in the field of municipal housing?

<|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.:"Aux termes de la directive 92/74/CEE(1), la procédure d'enregistrement simplifiée ne peut s'appliquer aux médicaments homéopathiques vétérinaires destinés aux animaux dont la chair ou les produits sont utilisés pour la consommation humaine. On peut donc considérer que l'article 7 de cette directive empêche l'accès au marché de médicaments homéopathiques vétérinaires nouveaux et entrave, considérablement, le développement et l'innovation en la matière. La Commission partage-t-elle ce point de vue? La Commission estime-t-elle qu'il faut modifier cette situation juridique? (1)JO no L 297 du 13. 10. 1992, p. 12." 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-2868/95

Health

Aux termes de la directive 92/74/CEE(1), la procédure d'enregistrement simplifiée ne peut s'appliquer aux médicaments homéopathiques vétérinaires destinés aux animaux dont la chair ou les produits sont utilisés pour la consommation humaine. On peut donc considérer que l'article 7 de cette directive empêche l'accès au marché de médicaments homéopathiques vétérinaires nouveaux et entrave, considérablement, le développement et l'innovation en la matière. La Commission partage-t-elle ce point de vue? La Commission estime-t-elle qu'il faut modifier cette situation juridique? (1)JO no L 297 du 13. 10. 1992, p. 12.

<|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 confirm if cockle and mussel fishermen in Northern Ireland receive EU subsidies? If so, please could the Commission give details on the amount of these subsidies and how they were obtained? Would cockle and mussel fishermen in Boston in the East Midlands region also be eligible for such subsidies?" 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-1076/04

Agriculture and Fisheries

Could the Commission confirm if cockle and mussel fishermen in Northern Ireland receive EU subsidies? If so, please could the Commission give details on the amount of these subsidies and how they were obtained? Would cockle and mussel fishermen in Boston in the East Midlands region also be eligible for such subsidies?

<|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 planned clearing of the last remaining part of Hambach Forest in Germany has led to major concerns among citizens and conservationists. The energy company RWE is about to cut down the remaining forest to mine lignite, a highly polluting energy fuel. A number of animal species living in Hambach Forest are listed in AnnexIV(a)of the Habitats Directive or in AnnexI of the Birds Directive as species under strict protection(1). 1.Does the Commission agree that a strict protection system must be applied across the entire natural range of these species, both within and outside Natura2000 sites? Large parts of Hambach Forest have already been destroyed and the populations of protected species in this area are therefore subject to a high degree of isolation. Nevertheless, Germany has taken no action to protect Hambach Forest. 2.Can the Commission explain whether it has already initiated a bilateral consultation procedure in the light of Germany’s failure to flag a site that is host to a priority natural habitat type and priority species, and if not, why not? 3.Can it guarantee that the Birds Directive and the Habitats Directive are being applied correctly in this case? If not, can the Commission urge Germany to prevent any irreversible steps? (1)https://hambachforest.org/squat/background/the-forest/endangered-species/" 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-005047-18

Environment

The planned clearing of the last remaining part of Hambach Forest in Germany has led to major concerns among citizens and conservationists. The energy company RWE is about to cut down the remaining forest to mine lignite, a highly polluting energy fuel. A number of animal species living in Hambach Forest are listed in AnnexIV(a)of the Habitats Directive or in AnnexI of the Birds Directive as species under strict protection(1). 1.Does the Commission agree that a strict protection system must be applied across the entire natural range of these species, both within and outside Natura2000 sites? Large parts of Hambach Forest have already been destroyed and the populations of protected species in this area are therefore subject to a high degree of isolation. Nevertheless, Germany has taken no action to protect Hambach Forest. 2.Can the Commission explain whether it has already initiated a bilateral consultation procedure in the light of Germany’s failure to flag a site that is host to a priority natural habitat type and priority species, and if not, why not? 3.Can it guarantee that the Birds Directive and the Habitats Directive are being applied correctly in this case? If not, can the Commission urge Germany to prevent any irreversible steps? (1)https://hambachforest.org/squat/background/the-forest/endangered-species/

<|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 air traffic management (ATM) system has suffered from fragmentation and inefficiencies for decades. If the system were operated more efficiently, the cost to the airlines could be cut by approximately EUR3.3billion per year, safety would be enhanced and 16million tonnes of unnecessary CO2 emissions could be avoided. The Single European Sky Second Package (SES II) provides for the essential tools to implement a Single European Sky from 2012 onwards. In, addition SESAR has been launched as the technological element of the SES to provide further benefits beyond the SES. SESAR implementation requires, over a prolonged period, total funding of approximately EUR30billion, of which EUR10billion for the military, EUR14billion for aircraft retrofit and EUR6billion bn for ground equipment. The retrofit cost could amount to nearly EUR1.4million per aircraft. In addition, airlines would be required to pre-fund ground infrastructure upgrades through (increased) ATC user charges, whereas benefits will only materialise after the investments have been made. This means that currently the airlines would take all the financial risk if SESAR benefits failed to materialise. This is a major problem with the SESAR programme. The US NextGen project faces similar challenges. However, in order to overcome those challenges, the FAA will fund the ground equipment technology, and Congress will most probably agree on a private equity structure to support the funding of the remaining elements of the project (i.e.retrofit of aircraft). 1.Could the Commission confirm that it will resist attempts from some Member States to water down the ambitions of the Single European Sky, in particular with regard to the setting of performance targets? 2.What action will the Commission undertake to ensure that the required public funding (either through direct grants (TEN‑T or earmarking of revenues from ETS) or through interest‑free loans from the EIB) is made available to support SESAR deployment as a public-private partnership?" 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-010354/2010

Transportation

The European air traffic management (ATM) system has suffered from fragmentation and inefficiencies for decades. If the system were operated more efficiently, the cost to the airlines could be cut by approximately EUR3.3billion per year, safety would be enhanced and 16million tonnes of unnecessary CO2 emissions could be avoided. The Single European Sky Second Package (SES II) provides for the essential tools to implement a Single European Sky from 2012 onwards. In, addition SESAR has been launched as the technological element of the SES to provide further benefits beyond the SES. SESAR implementation requires, over a prolonged period, total funding of approximately EUR30billion, of which EUR10billion for the military, EUR14billion for aircraft retrofit and EUR6billion bn for ground equipment. The retrofit cost could amount to nearly EUR1.4million per aircraft. In addition, airlines would be required to pre-fund ground infrastructure upgrades through (increased) ATC user charges, whereas benefits will only materialise after the investments have been made. This means that currently the airlines would take all the financial risk if SESAR benefits failed to materialise. This is a major problem with the SESAR programme. The US NextGen project faces similar challenges. However, in order to overcome those challenges, the FAA will fund the ground equipment technology, and Congress will most probably agree on a private equity structure to support the funding of the remaining elements of the project (i.e.retrofit of aircraft). 1.Could the Commission confirm that it will resist attempts from some Member States to water down the ambitions of the Single European Sky, in particular with regard to the setting of performance targets? 2.What action will the Commission undertake to ensure that the required public funding (either through direct grants (TEN‑T or earmarking of revenues from ETS) or through interest‑free loans from the EIB) is made available to support SESAR deployment as a public-private partnership?

<|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 numerous human rights violations by Indonesian troops during the pro-democracy demonstrations held in Irian inMay,June andJuly of this year, what action does the Council intend to take to ensure that human rights are respected in the region?" 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-2569/98

International affairs and foreign aid

Following numerous human rights violations by Indonesian troops during the pro-democracy demonstrations held in Irian inMay,June andJuly of this year, what action does the Council intend to take to ensure that human rights are respected in the region?

<|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.:"Why does the Council still refuse to publish the negotiating mandate for the Deep and Comprehensive Free-Trade Agreement between the European Union and Tunisia, for which official talks began in Tunis on 15October?" 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 = [18]. </s>

E-015522-15

Foreign trade

Why does the Council still refuse to publish the negotiating mandate for the Deep and Comprehensive Free-Trade Agreement between the European Union and Tunisia, for which official talks began in Tunis on 15October?

<|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 30June 1994, at Toulouse airport (Blagnac, France), an A330 aircraft belonging to the Airbus Industrie company crashed during a test flight, resulting in the deaths of the seven persons on board. The seven victims included two Italian pilots working for Alitalia, Alberto Nassetti and Pier Paolo Racchetti, who were in Toulouse for a five-day commercial training programme at the headquarters of the French company. The aircraft had not yet been officially approved and was flying with a provisional certificate. During test flights, no passengers are allowed on board under any circumstances, and aircraft are obliged to have at least two pilots with tester's licences at the controls. The A330 had only one such pilot on board, plus another one with an ordinary pilot's licence. The programme for the training course did not include any flights, but only classroom lessons. Four years on from the accident, the French legal authorities have still not decided whether or not to take out penal liability proceedings. A preliminary inquiry by the Directorate-General for Armaments of the Ministry of Defence (pursuant to the French air navigation code) was closed after seven months. The judicial inquiry (under the judge Billaud) was concluded on 28February 1998. The Public Prosecutor's office had three months to decide whether to shelve the matter or refer it to the relevant court; it has not replied to date. In view of the above, can the Commission state: 1. whether it intends to ask the French authorities to explain the reasons for this flagrant and inexplicable delay in deciding whether the proceedings should go ahead; 2. whether it intends to ask the Italian authorities why the consulate in Toulouse has offered no support of any kind to the victims' relatives." 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-2512/98

Transportation

On 30June 1994, at Toulouse airport (Blagnac, France), an A330 aircraft belonging to the Airbus Industrie company crashed during a test flight, resulting in the deaths of the seven persons on board. The seven victims included two Italian pilots working for Alitalia, Alberto Nassetti and Pier Paolo Racchetti, who were in Toulouse for a five-day commercial training programme at the headquarters of the French company. The aircraft had not yet been officially approved and was flying with a provisional certificate. During test flights, no passengers are allowed on board under any circumstances, and aircraft are obliged to have at least two pilots with tester's licences at the controls. The A330 had only one such pilot on board, plus another one with an ordinary pilot's licence. The programme for the training course did not include any flights, but only classroom lessons. Four years on from the accident, the French legal authorities have still not decided whether or not to take out penal liability proceedings. A preliminary inquiry by the Directorate-General for Armaments of the Ministry of Defence (pursuant to the French air navigation code) was closed after seven months. The judicial inquiry (under the judge Billaud) was concluded on 28February 1998. The Public Prosecutor's office had three months to decide whether to shelve the matter or refer it to the relevant court; it has not replied to date. In view of the above, can the Commission state: 1. whether it intends to ask the French authorities to explain the reasons for this flagrant and inexplicable delay in deciding whether the proceedings should go ahead; 2. whether it intends to ask the Italian authorities why the consulate in Toulouse has offered no support of any kind to the victims' relatives.

<|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.:"Under paragraph 13(3) of the German Atomic Energy Law, prudential reserves to cover liability for damages incurred by nuclear power station operators are limited to DM 500 million. The damage caused by a serious accident in a nuclear power station would be far higher, and the state would therefore have to provide compensation for damage exceeding this sum. 1. Does this provision constitute indirect state aid which would require approval? 2. Does this provision constitute a distortion of competition vis-à-vis other electricity producers?" 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-1320/97

Energy

Under paragraph 13(3) of the German Atomic Energy Law, prudential reserves to cover liability for damages incurred by nuclear power station operators are limited to DM 500 million. The damage caused by a serious accident in a nuclear power station would be far higher, and the state would therefore have to provide compensation for damage exceeding this sum. 1. Does this provision constitute indirect state aid which would require approval? 2. Does this provision constitute a distortion of competition vis-à-vis other electricity producers?

<|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 part of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission has formally concluded six agreements with pharmaceutical companies producing vaccines.These advance purchase agreements, which are similar to framework contracts, contain several clauses, including those concerning the liability of the companies once a COVID-19 vaccine has been made available to the public. The existence of these clauses has been officially acknowledged by the Commission, although their content, as with all contracts, remains secret.However, it has been reported in the press that the contract with AstraZeneca provides for compensation by Member States to cover that company’s legal costs in the event of any legal proceedings concerning possible side effects of its vaccine.Moreover, the Commission has formally stated that provision had been made for compensation to manufacturers, by Member States, to offset the risks taken by the pharmaceutical companies.1.Does the Commission therefore consider it normal that legal costs and compensation for damages that a vaccine manufacturer should have to pay to victims, if it is held liable, should indirectly be paid by the victims themselves?2.Can the Commission say how much money is involved in these compensation measures for pharmaceutical companies?" 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>

P-000192/2021

Health

As part of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission has formally concluded six agreements with pharmaceutical companies producing vaccines.These advance purchase agreements, which are similar to framework contracts, contain several clauses, including those concerning the liability of the companies once a COVID-19 vaccine has been made available to the public. The existence of these clauses has been officially acknowledged by the Commission, although their content, as with all contracts, remains secret.However, it has been reported in the press that the contract with AstraZeneca provides for compensation by Member States to cover that company’s legal costs in the event of any legal proceedings concerning possible side effects of its vaccine.Moreover, the Commission has formally stated that provision had been made for compensation to manufacturers, by Member States, to offset the risks taken by the pharmaceutical companies.1.Does the Commission therefore consider it normal that legal costs and compensation for damages that a vaccine manufacturer should have to pay to victims, if it is held liable, should indirectly be paid by the victims themselves?2.Can the Commission say how much money is involved in these compensation measures for pharmaceutical companies?

<|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.:"Justice must be impartial, independent, and effective. Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding has stated that national systems should not be barriers to citizens’ access to justice. The Stockholm Program and its predecessors — Tampere and Hague — list effective access to justice for European citizens as one of their priorities. The current sovereign debt crisis and the challenges facing the euro show once again that the principle of good governance relies on the efficient, fair and timely implementation of laws. In addition to good laws we need impartial judicial systems and actors. Therefore, in support of a European Area of Justice, the Union should focus its efforts not only on the development of common standards and rules, but also on evaluating the efficiency with which they are implemented by national judicial systems. What measures does the Commission plan to take in 2012 in order to evaluate the efficiency of judicial systems 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 = [12]. </s>

E-001336/2012

Law and Crime

Justice must be impartial, independent, and effective. Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding has stated that national systems should not be barriers to citizens’ access to justice. The Stockholm Program and its predecessors — Tampere and Hague — list effective access to justice for European citizens as one of their priorities. The current sovereign debt crisis and the challenges facing the euro show once again that the principle of good governance relies on the efficient, fair and timely implementation of laws. In addition to good laws we need impartial judicial systems and actors. Therefore, in support of a European Area of Justice, the Union should focus its efforts not only on the development of common standards and rules, but also on evaluating the efficiency with which they are implemented by national judicial systems. What measures does the Commission plan to take in 2012 in order to evaluate the efficiency of judicial systems 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.:"The European Social Fund is one of the structural funds of the European Union and was established in order to reduce disparities between the living standards and levels of prosperity of inhabitants of the Member States and thus to promote economic and social cohesion within theEU. The European Commission has submitted a proposal for the measures to be taken by the European Social Fund in the period 2014-20. Successful execution of the funding programmes in respect of quality, sustainability and effectiveness is conditional upon the creation of a real and binding partnership. The regulation contains a proposal for introducing macroeconomic conditions, but a genuine principle of partnership is lacking. It is essential to create a closer link between cohesion policy and economic governance in Europe and to adopt a clear commitment to invest in people. Currently the proposal is too narrowly focused on fiscal consolidation, at the expense of the objectives of theEU 2020strategy, which are not properly integrated. Since the partnership principle is absent from the proposal, how does the Commission propose to ensure that it does not alienate precisely those inhabitants of the European Union that it is intended to help?" 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-009654/2011

Regional and Urban issues and Planning

The European Social Fund is one of the structural funds of the European Union and was established in order to reduce disparities between the living standards and levels of prosperity of inhabitants of the Member States and thus to promote economic and social cohesion within theEU. The European Commission has submitted a proposal for the measures to be taken by the European Social Fund in the period 2014-20. Successful execution of the funding programmes in respect of quality, sustainability and effectiveness is conditional upon the creation of a real and binding partnership. The regulation contains a proposal for introducing macroeconomic conditions, but a genuine principle of partnership is lacking. It is essential to create a closer link between cohesion policy and economic governance in Europe and to adopt a clear commitment to invest in people. Currently the proposal is too narrowly focused on fiscal consolidation, at the expense of the objectives of theEU 2020strategy, which are not properly integrated. Since the partnership principle is absent from the proposal, how does the Commission propose to ensure that it does not alienate precisely those inhabitants of the European Union that it is intended to help?

<|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 light of the recent acquisition of Banco Popular by Santander and also the collapse of two Italian banks (Veneto Banca and Banca Popolare di Vicenza), does the Commission consider the stress testing required by the European Banking Authority (EBA) to be sufficiently adequate and reassuring?" 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-004254-17

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

In light of the recent acquisition of Banco Popular by Santander and also the collapse of two Italian banks (Veneto Banca and Banca Popolare di Vicenza), does the Commission consider the stress testing required by the European Banking Authority (EBA) to be sufficiently adequate and reassuring?

<|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 11 October 1995, the Commission adopted 21 Tacis projects and a number of inter-regional projects (Agence Europe, 12. 10. 95). Could the Commission give details of the projects which concern, in part or in whole, the five countries of central Asia and Mongolia?" 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-2983/95

Agriculture and Fisheries

On Wednesday 11 October 1995, the Commission adopted 21 Tacis projects and a number of inter-regional projects (Agence Europe, 12. 10. 95). Could the Commission give details of the projects which concern, in part or in whole, the five countries of central Asia and Mongolia?

<|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 11June2009 the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a pandemic caused by the spread of the H1N1 virus, commonly known as ‘swine flu’. One year on from this declaration of a state of alert, conclusions have been drawn by two documents: an investigation published by the British Medical Journal, which shook public opinion by calling into question the transparency of the findings of the WHO task force on the dangerousness of the virus in question, and a report by MrPaul Flynn, MP, on the WHO's behaviour in managing the new H1N1 influenza. MrFlynn declared before the Social, Health and Family Affairs Committee of the Council of Europe that the vaccination programme set up by the WHO was nothing but ‘placebo medicine on a large scale’. The only certainty appears to be that thanks to the race by governments all over the world to stockpile vaccines, the pharmaceutical companies have earned at least USD7billion, according to estimates by the bank J.P. Morgan. Can the Commission say how many deaths were officially ascribed to the H1N1 virus in Sweden? Can the Commission say how many doses of vaccine were purchased by Sweden and how many were actually used? Does the Commission know how much it cost Sweden to order its stocks?" 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-5758/2010

Health

On 11June2009 the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a pandemic caused by the spread of the H1N1 virus, commonly known as ‘swine flu’. One year on from this declaration of a state of alert, conclusions have been drawn by two documents: an investigation published by the British Medical Journal, which shook public opinion by calling into question the transparency of the findings of the WHO task force on the dangerousness of the virus in question, and a report by MrPaul Flynn, MP, on the WHO's behaviour in managing the new H1N1 influenza. MrFlynn declared before the Social, Health and Family Affairs Committee of the Council of Europe that the vaccination programme set up by the WHO was nothing but ‘placebo medicine on a large scale’. The only certainty appears to be that thanks to the race by governments all over the world to stockpile vaccines, the pharmaceutical companies have earned at least USD7billion, according to estimates by the bank J.P. Morgan. Can the Commission say how many deaths were officially ascribed to the H1N1 virus in Sweden? Can the Commission say how many doses of vaccine were purchased by Sweden and how many were actually used? Does the Commission know how much it cost Sweden to order its stocks?

<|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 plans does the Commission have to satisfy itself that the allegations made against one of its employees, namely MrCesar Deben, are thoroughly investigated with a view to prosecution or exoneration? When might the matter be resolved one way or the other, and the Commission's conclusions made public?" 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-2570/06

Governance and government

What plans does the Commission have to satisfy itself that the allegations made against one of its employees, namely MrCesar Deben, are thoroughly investigated with a view to prosecution or exoneration? When might the matter be resolved one way or the other, and the Commission's conclusions made public?

<|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 indirect taxation of consumer goods chiefly affects the less well off sections of society whose incomes are being disproportionately eroded by the crisis caused by the rise in the prices of food and raw materials. In view of the above, will the Commission say: — Does it believe that a reduction in minimum VAT rates for certain categories of product would help cushion the impact for consumers, especially lower income groups, thereby allowing them to weather the present crisis? — How would it react to requests from Member States to increase indirect taxation in a bid to overcome their budget deficits so as to meet the terms of the Stability Pact? — What does it consider will be the consequences of an increase in indirect taxation as regards distorting the operating conditions of the internal market and consumers’ incomes, bearing in mind current trends both as regards prices and other developments, such as increases in interest rates which have a disproportionate impact on low income groups and on domestic demand, thereby adversely effecting growth? — Finally, does it believe that it would be appropriate to increase the special fuel consumption taxes as part of a planned convergence of rates between Member States, bearing in mind that the price of oil has increased far more than predicted, or would it accept a postponement of such an increase as a contribution towards addressing the current crisis?" 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-4548/08

Macroeconomics

The indirect taxation of consumer goods chiefly affects the less well off sections of society whose incomes are being disproportionately eroded by the crisis caused by the rise in the prices of food and raw materials. In view of the above, will the Commission say: — Does it believe that a reduction in minimum VAT rates for certain categories of product would help cushion the impact for consumers, especially lower income groups, thereby allowing them to weather the present crisis? — How would it react to requests from Member States to increase indirect taxation in a bid to overcome their budget deficits so as to meet the terms of the Stability Pact? — What does it consider will be the consequences of an increase in indirect taxation as regards distorting the operating conditions of the internal market and consumers’ incomes, bearing in mind current trends both as regards prices and other developments, such as increases in interest rates which have a disproportionate impact on low income groups and on domestic demand, thereby adversely effecting growth? — Finally, does it believe that it would be appropriate to increase the special fuel consumption taxes as part of a planned convergence of rates between Member States, bearing in mind that the price of oil has increased far more than predicted, or would it accept a postponement of such an increase as a contribution towards addressing the current crisis?

<|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.:"Romania's Environment Minister, László Borbély, has sought to reassure the population that levels of radioactivity in the country did not pose a public health risk. The Romanian Environment Minister also stressed that the National Nuclear Activity Oversight Commission (CNCAN) was issuing reports on a daily basis and that, despite the fact that the accident in Fukushima was comparable to that of Chernobyl, Romania was over 10000 kilometres from Japan and this distance was preventing high concentrations of radioactivity occurring in Romania. Nevertheless, the scientists conducting the study maintain that the presence of radioactive iodine-131 in Romania proves that the nuclear accident is having an impact in areas that are more than 10000 kilometres away, i.e. that the radioactive cloud from Fukushima has in practice spread throughout the entire northern hemisphere. Will the Commission say: what action can it take to ensure better and more reliable information on the issue of radioactivity in 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 = [8]. </s>

E-004180/2011

Energy

Romania's Environment Minister, László Borbély, has sought to reassure the population that levels of radioactivity in the country did not pose a public health risk. The Romanian Environment Minister also stressed that the National Nuclear Activity Oversight Commission (CNCAN) was issuing reports on a daily basis and that, despite the fact that the accident in Fukushima was comparable to that of Chernobyl, Romania was over 10000 kilometres from Japan and this distance was preventing high concentrations of radioactivity occurring in Romania. Nevertheless, the scientists conducting the study maintain that the presence of radioactive iodine-131 in Romania proves that the nuclear accident is having an impact in areas that are more than 10000 kilometres away, i.e. that the radioactive cloud from Fukushima has in practice spread throughout the entire northern hemisphere. Will the Commission say: what action can it take to ensure better and more reliable information on the issue of radioactivity in 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.:"The European Community funds research into the storage of nuclear waste, including experiments on the temperature-dependence of the compaction process in waste disposal sites. 1. Where is the research carried out, by whom, and under what programme? 2. What form does Community participation take? 3. Has this research produced any results so far? If so, what results?" 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-253/96

Energy

The European Community funds research into the storage of nuclear waste, including experiments on the temperature-dependence of the compaction process in waste disposal sites. 1. Where is the research carried out, by whom, and under what programme? 2. What form does Community participation take? 3. Has this research produced any results so far? If so, what results?

<|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 Romanian language is the mother tongue of the majority of the populations of Romania and the Republic of Moldova, just as German is the mother tongue of the majority of the populations of Germany and Austria. The ‘Moldovan language’ does not exist, just as the ‘Austrian language’ does not exist. Similarly, the ‘Belgian language’, the ‘United States language’ and the ‘Mexican language’ do not exist. The Republic of Moldova’s existence as a sovereign state cannot be used as an argument in support of the existence of a ‘Moldovan language’ (a term invented by the Stalinist regime and perpetuated by the current government of the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova). Recently, the Library of the US Congress removed the so‑called ‘Moldovan language’ from the international ISO codes. The Code 639‑2 was amended, and now the so‑called ‘Moldovan language’ is considered, correctly, to be a variant of the Romanian language. The previous identifiers ‘mo’ and ‘mol’ will disappear, being converted to ‘ro’, ‘rom’ and ‘rum’. The so‑called ‘Moldovan language’ is therefore the Romanian language. Will the Council of the European Union take that circumstance into consideration in the terminology it is to use in its official documents?" 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>

E-0820/09

Culture and media

The Romanian language is the mother tongue of the majority of the populations of Romania and the Republic of Moldova, just as German is the mother tongue of the majority of the populations of Germany and Austria. The ‘Moldovan language’ does not exist, just as the ‘Austrian language’ does not exist. Similarly, the ‘Belgian language’, the ‘United States language’ and the ‘Mexican language’ do not exist. The Republic of Moldova’s existence as a sovereign state cannot be used as an argument in support of the existence of a ‘Moldovan language’ (a term invented by the Stalinist regime and perpetuated by the current government of the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova). Recently, the Library of the US Congress removed the so‑called ‘Moldovan language’ from the international ISO codes. The Code 639‑2 was amended, and now the so‑called ‘Moldovan language’ is considered, correctly, to be a variant of the Romanian language. The previous identifiers ‘mo’ and ‘mol’ will disappear, being converted to ‘ro’, ‘rom’ and ‘rum’. The so‑called ‘Moldovan language’ is therefore the Romanian language. Will the Council of the European Union take that circumstance into consideration in the terminology it is to use in its official documents?

<|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.:"Producers of ‘vin de pays d’Oc’, a French wine with a protected geographical indication (PGI), are facing what they consider unfair competition from cheap European — mainly Spanish — wines marketed under French-sounding brand names, whose style of presentation and labelling seems calculated to confuse consumers about their origin. If the accusations were to prove well founded, the production and marketing of such products might amount to misuse of the ‘pays d’Oc’ reputation and hence to an infringement of Article103 of Regulation (EU) No1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products, whereby PGI wines are protected against the following: ‘any misuse, imitation or evocation, even if the true origin of the product … is indicated or if the protected name is translated’; ‘any other false or misleading indication as to the provenance … [or] origin … of the product, on the inner or outer packaging … [or] advertising material’; and ‘any other practice liable to mislead the consumer as to the true origin of the product’. 1.Is the Commission aware of this possible breach of European PGI law? 2.What could it do to stop practices of this sort?" 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-002745-17

Agriculture and Fisheries

Producers of ‘vin de pays d’Oc’, a French wine with a protected geographical indication (PGI), are facing what they consider unfair competition from cheap European — mainly Spanish — wines marketed under French-sounding brand names, whose style of presentation and labelling seems calculated to confuse consumers about their origin. If the accusations were to prove well founded, the production and marketing of such products might amount to misuse of the ‘pays d’Oc’ reputation and hence to an infringement of Article103 of Regulation (EU) No1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products, whereby PGI wines are protected against the following: ‘any misuse, imitation or evocation, even if the true origin of the product … is indicated or if the protected name is translated’; ‘any other false or misleading indication as to the provenance … [or] origin … of the product, on the inner or outer packaging … [or] advertising material’; and ‘any other practice liable to mislead the consumer as to the true origin of the product’. 1.Is the Commission aware of this possible breach of European PGI law? 2.What could it do to stop practices of this sort?

<|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 the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), sufficient evidence does not exist to support health claims related to the benefits of dietary fibre. The scientific opinion published by EFSA on dietary fibre and the digestive system stated that the physiological effects of dietary fibre depended on the physical-chemical properties of fibre components and on the level and method of consumption. The EFSA’s Panel found that there was insufficient evidence to verify the health claims related to dietary fibre and stated that a cause and effect relationship could not be established. — Could the Commission clarify its stance on the determinations of the abovementioned opinion? — Has the Commission conducted any other research or study into claims related to the health benefits of dietary fibre, particularly in relation to the different kinds of dietary fibre and their associated physiological effects? — Does the Commission and EFSA intend to conduct further research on dietary fibre and on claims related to health benefits?" 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-001780/2012

Health

According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), sufficient evidence does not exist to support health claims related to the benefits of dietary fibre. The scientific opinion published by EFSA on dietary fibre and the digestive system stated that the physiological effects of dietary fibre depended on the physical-chemical properties of fibre components and on the level and method of consumption. The EFSA’s Panel found that there was insufficient evidence to verify the health claims related to dietary fibre and stated that a cause and effect relationship could not be established. — Could the Commission clarify its stance on the determinations of the abovementioned opinion? — Has the Commission conducted any other research or study into claims related to the health benefits of dietary fibre, particularly in relation to the different kinds of dietary fibre and their associated physiological effects? — Does the Commission and EFSA intend to conduct further research on dietary fibre and on claims related to health benefits?

<|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 regime of President Alexander Lukashenko continues to grossly violate the rights of the Belarusian people. Although the Council has noted that since October2008 (as a result of the release of internationally recognised political prisoners) new possibilities have opened up for dialogue and deepened cooperation between theEU and Belarus, the current policies of Minsk are discouraging. Members of the Polish minority continue to suffer from discrimination and harassment, the local elections of April2010 took place in the total absence of international observers, and members of the democratic opposition and civil society are jailed and unduly fined. There are disturbing signs of increasing human trafficking through Belarus of women and children for purposes of prostitution and sexual exploitation. In the Council conclusions on Belarus following the 2974thExternal Relations Council meeting (Brussels, 17November2009), the ‘Council invites the Commission to make a proposal for a joint interim plan to set priorities for reforms, inspired by the action plans developed in the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy, to be implemented with Belarus.’ 1.What is the status of this joint interim plan? 2.Considering that the current NIP 2007‑10 was extended for one year until 2011, when does the Commission plan to propose the 2012‑13 National Indicative Programme for Belarus? What is the status of the Commission's work in this regard and how will the Belarusian authorities' deteriorating track record on democratic and economic reforms affect the 2012‑13 NIP?" 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-3845/2010

International affairs and foreign aid

The regime of President Alexander Lukashenko continues to grossly violate the rights of the Belarusian people. Although the Council has noted that since October2008 (as a result of the release of internationally recognised political prisoners) new possibilities have opened up for dialogue and deepened cooperation between theEU and Belarus, the current policies of Minsk are discouraging. Members of the Polish minority continue to suffer from discrimination and harassment, the local elections of April2010 took place in the total absence of international observers, and members of the democratic opposition and civil society are jailed and unduly fined. There are disturbing signs of increasing human trafficking through Belarus of women and children for purposes of prostitution and sexual exploitation. In the Council conclusions on Belarus following the 2974thExternal Relations Council meeting (Brussels, 17November2009), the ‘Council invites the Commission to make a proposal for a joint interim plan to set priorities for reforms, inspired by the action plans developed in the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy, to be implemented with Belarus.’ 1.What is the status of this joint interim plan? 2.Considering that the current NIP 2007‑10 was extended for one year until 2011, when does the Commission plan to propose the 2012‑13 National Indicative Programme for Belarus? What is the status of the Commission's work in this regard and how will the Belarusian authorities' deteriorating track record on democratic and economic reforms affect the 2012‑13 NIP?

<|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 pilot electro-fishing project for which the Netherlands have administrative and scientific responsibility was initiated in 2014. The project has been set up for three years and so far 84 electro-fishing licences have been granted to fishermen. 1.When are the first research results from the pilot project expected and will they be published?2.Has the Commission already started to prepare electro-fishing regulations, for example in the form of clear specifications as to what the gear should look like and under what circumstances it can be used?3.Will measures be taken to limit the scope of electro-fishing to certain species of fish, such as flatfish, and to prohibit electro-fishing for crabs, as they are not subject to a catch quota and stocks might be put at risk?" 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-010673-14

Agriculture and Fisheries

A pilot electro-fishing project for which the Netherlands have administrative and scientific responsibility was initiated in 2014. The project has been set up for three years and so far 84 electro-fishing licences have been granted to fishermen. 1.When are the first research results from the pilot project expected and will they be published?2.Has the Commission already started to prepare electro-fishing regulations, for example in the form of clear specifications as to what the gear should look like and under what circumstances it can be used?3.Will measures be taken to limit the scope of electro-fishing to certain species of fish, such as flatfish, and to prohibit electro-fishing for crabs, as they are not subject to a catch quota and stocks might be put at risk?

<|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 Question E-0906/01(1) on adequate controls by the Member States in compliance with Article 4(2) of framework directive 89/391/EEC(2) on the improvement of the safety and health of workers, the Commission states: """"""""As far as the specific situation in Greece is concerned, the Commission requested further information from the plaintiff (Petition 00/4404) following the complaint made by the General Confederation of Greek Workers. After receiving this information, the Commission also sent a letter to the Greek Government requesting information on the introduction of measures … Although a reminder letter on this matter has been sent to the Greek authorities, they have not yet provided the information requested by the Commission"""""""". Despite all the above, the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs has asked the plaintiff for additional information (Doc. 62383 of 1 August 2001). Since this remains an urgent matter and controls are still inadequate, will the Commission say why it has not opened infringement proceedings under Article 226 with the information on which the complaints are based or which it has collected itself and why it is continuing to ask for additional information from the plaintiff? (1)OJ C 340 E, 4.12.2001, p. 119. (2)OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, 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 = [5]. </s>

E-3050/01

Labour, employment and pensions

In its reply to my Question E-0906/01(1) on adequate controls by the Member States in compliance with Article 4(2) of framework directive 89/391/EEC(2) on the improvement of the safety and health of workers, the Commission states: """"""""As far as the specific situation in Greece is concerned, the Commission requested further information from the plaintiff (Petition 00/4404) following the complaint made by the General Confederation of Greek Workers. After receiving this information, the Commission also sent a letter to the Greek Government requesting information on the introduction of measures … Although a reminder letter on this matter has been sent to the Greek authorities, they have not yet provided the information requested by the Commission"""""""". Despite all the above, the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs has asked the plaintiff for additional information (Doc. 62383 of 1 August 2001). Since this remains an urgent matter and controls are still inadequate, will the Commission say why it has not opened infringement proceedings under Article 226 with the information on which the complaints are based or which it has collected itself and why it is continuing to ask for additional information from the plaintiff? (1)OJ C 340 E, 4.12.2001, p. 119. (2)OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, 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.:"On 12January2015, one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent human rights activists and lawyers, Waleed Abu al-Khair, had the sentence imposed on him by the court of first instance on 6July2014 increased upon appeal. Last July, the Specialised Criminal Court, which deals with terrorism cases and is controlled by the Interior Ministry, found him guilty of disobeying the authorities and denying their legitimacy, insulting the judiciary, and preparing, holding and disseminating information likely to threaten law and order, sentencing him to 15years in prison, with five years suspended, and to pay a fine of 200000 Saudi Riyals. During the appeal hearing on 12January2015, the Specialised Criminal Court annulled the suspension, reinstating the 15-year sentence, because Abu al-Khair refused to repent his crimes. — Has the High Representative taken any steps to secure the immediate, unconditional release of the activist/lawyer? — What action has been taken to deal with the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia, in view of the content and recommendations of European Parliament resolution P7_TA(2014)0207, passed on 11March2014?" 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-002213-15

International affairs and foreign aid

On 12January2015, one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent human rights activists and lawyers, Waleed Abu al-Khair, had the sentence imposed on him by the court of first instance on 6July2014 increased upon appeal. Last July, the Specialised Criminal Court, which deals with terrorism cases and is controlled by the Interior Ministry, found him guilty of disobeying the authorities and denying their legitimacy, insulting the judiciary, and preparing, holding and disseminating information likely to threaten law and order, sentencing him to 15years in prison, with five years suspended, and to pay a fine of 200000 Saudi Riyals. During the appeal hearing on 12January2015, the Specialised Criminal Court annulled the suspension, reinstating the 15-year sentence, because Abu al-Khair refused to repent his crimes. — Has the High Representative taken any steps to secure the immediate, unconditional release of the activist/lawyer? — What action has been taken to deal with the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia, in view of the content and recommendations of European Parliament resolution P7_TA(2014)0207, passed on 11March2014?

<|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 appears that the refuse problem in Naples has been resolved in the medium-term following the landfill of 4/5 of the 200000 tonnes of waste. The solutions proposed, however, do not provide for a long-term resolution of the problem as it was necessary to call on Germany for help and the rubbish bins do not meet the latest environmental standards. What is the long-term solution to the city's refuse problem if a recurrence in the very near future of the situation in December 2007, with its threat to public health, is to be prevented?" 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-2202/08

Environment

It appears that the refuse problem in Naples has been resolved in the medium-term following the landfill of 4/5 of the 200000 tonnes of waste. The solutions proposed, however, do not provide for a long-term resolution of the problem as it was necessary to call on Germany for help and the rubbish bins do not meet the latest environmental standards. What is the long-term solution to the city's refuse problem if a recurrence in the very near future of the situation in December 2007, with its threat to public health, is to be prevented?

<|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 received a fax from the Consul-General of the Republic of Turkey in Frankfurt drawing attention to border and entry regulations in Serbia and Montenegro (former Yugoslavia). This information relates to Turkish citizens legally resident in the Union and EU citizens of Turkish extraction. I subsequently read an article on the subject in the Turkish newspaper 'Millyet'. The newspaper reported that, under these regulations, foreign citizens travelling to Serbia and Montenegro are required to declare the amount of foreign currency they are carrying to the customs office if that amount exceeds EUR 2000. Otherwise, the authorities of Serbia and Montenegro withhold the amount in excess of EUR 2000 on their departure from the country. Around EUR 1 million have been withheld in this way from more than 190 Turkish citizens who were travelling to Turkey over land through Serbia and Montenegro. Refunding the money is reported to take between two and five years, owing to the lengthy bureaucratic and legal procedures. Oral declarations on sums of money exceeding EUR 2000 are not accepted. It is compulsory to fill out written declaration forms. Does the Commission have any information regarding this problem? We would request the Commission's assistance in finding a solution. What steps is the Commission prepared to take in order to resolve this problem?" 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-2286/03

Immigration

I have received a fax from the Consul-General of the Republic of Turkey in Frankfurt drawing attention to border and entry regulations in Serbia and Montenegro (former Yugoslavia). This information relates to Turkish citizens legally resident in the Union and EU citizens of Turkish extraction. I subsequently read an article on the subject in the Turkish newspaper 'Millyet'. The newspaper reported that, under these regulations, foreign citizens travelling to Serbia and Montenegro are required to declare the amount of foreign currency they are carrying to the customs office if that amount exceeds EUR 2000. Otherwise, the authorities of Serbia and Montenegro withhold the amount in excess of EUR 2000 on their departure from the country. Around EUR 1 million have been withheld in this way from more than 190 Turkish citizens who were travelling to Turkey over land through Serbia and Montenegro. Refunding the money is reported to take between two and five years, owing to the lengthy bureaucratic and legal procedures. Oral declarations on sums of money exceeding EUR 2000 are not accepted. It is compulsory to fill out written declaration forms. Does the Commission have any information regarding this problem? We would request the Commission's assistance in finding a solution. What steps is the Commission prepared to take in order to resolve this problem?

<|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 behalf of my constituents, Iask the Commission to query why the EU provided financial aid to Eritrea without making it a condition that Eritrea must actively and demonstrably improve its current draconian human rights treatment of Christians excluded from its approved religions list? How does the EU justify its current country policy, which is clearly in conflict with the adopted foreign policy?" 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-2191/10

International affairs and foreign aid

On behalf of my constituents, Iask the Commission to query why the EU provided financial aid to Eritrea without making it a condition that Eritrea must actively and demonstrably improve its current draconian human rights treatment of Christians excluded from its approved religions list? How does the EU justify its current country policy, which is clearly in conflict with the adopted foreign policy?

<|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 was notified earlier of the case relating to problems of compliance by the Danish state with the Habitats Directive in the north-western part of Tofte Mose in Lille Vildmose (ENV.A.2 LN/amj ARES (2008)). Accordingly the Commission sent a letter of formal notice to the Danish Government on 29January 2009. In this connection I should like to ask the Commission the following: — Can the Commission state whether a formal explanation of the case has been given, and if so what was said in this explanation? — In accordance with the provisions of the Århus Convention on transparency in environmental administration, can the Commission inform the complainant Leif Skov about the outcome of the external expert assessment which was required to take place?" 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-5050/09

Environment

The Commission was notified earlier of the case relating to problems of compliance by the Danish state with the Habitats Directive in the north-western part of Tofte Mose in Lille Vildmose (ENV.A.2 LN/amj ARES (2008)). Accordingly the Commission sent a letter of formal notice to the Danish Government on 29January 2009. In this connection I should like to ask the Commission the following: — Can the Commission state whether a formal explanation of the case has been given, and if so what was said in this explanation? — In accordance with the provisions of the Århus Convention on transparency in environmental administration, can the Commission inform the complainant Leif Skov about the outcome of the external expert assessment which was required to take place?

<|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.:"Alcohol consumption is exceptionally excessive in Europe in comparison with other regions of the world. Alcohol abuse causes 3.3million deaths worldwide each year. In 2010 the social costs attributable to the misuse of alcohol in Europe were estimated at EUR155.8billion, of which EUR82.9billion lay outside the healthcare system. There is an urgent need to update and renew theEU Alcohol Strategy. Policy-makers have to effectively address alcohol-related harm and help to reduce health inequalities considerably. 1.Has the Commission commenced work on a new EU Alcohol Strategy (2016-2020)? 2.Does theEU provide real and effective support for national governments in relation to this issue?" 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-005609-15

Health

Alcohol consumption is exceptionally excessive in Europe in comparison with other regions of the world. Alcohol abuse causes 3.3million deaths worldwide each year. In 2010 the social costs attributable to the misuse of alcohol in Europe were estimated at EUR155.8billion, of which EUR82.9billion lay outside the healthcare system. There is an urgent need to update and renew theEU Alcohol Strategy. Policy-makers have to effectively address alcohol-related harm and help to reduce health inequalities considerably. 1.Has the Commission commenced work on a new EU Alcohol Strategy (2016-2020)? 2.Does theEU provide real and effective support for national governments in relation to this issue?

<|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.:"Article 33 of Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(1) on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, which entered into force on 25October 1998, reads as follows: """"""""The Commission shall report to the Council and the European Parliament at regular intervals, starting not later than three years after the date referred to in Article 32(1), on the implementation of this Directive, attaching to its report, if necessary, suitable proposals for amendments. The report shall be made public. The Commission shall examine, in particular, the application of this Directive to the data processing of sound and image data relating to natural persons and shall submit any appropriate proposals which prove to be necessary, taking account of developments in information technology and in the light of the state of progress in the information society"""""""". What stage has the Commission reached in the process of drawing up such a report? Does the Commission consider that amendments are necessary? If so, what amendments, and within what timescale? (1)OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31." 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-3585/00

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Article 33 of Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(1) on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, which entered into force on 25October 1998, reads as follows: """"""""The Commission shall report to the Council and the European Parliament at regular intervals, starting not later than three years after the date referred to in Article 32(1), on the implementation of this Directive, attaching to its report, if necessary, suitable proposals for amendments. The report shall be made public. The Commission shall examine, in particular, the application of this Directive to the data processing of sound and image data relating to natural persons and shall submit any appropriate proposals which prove to be necessary, taking account of developments in information technology and in the light of the state of progress in the information society"""""""". What stage has the Commission reached in the process of drawing up such a report? Does the Commission consider that amendments are necessary? If so, what amendments, and within what timescale? (1)OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31.

<|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 industrial sector in Europe, and the steel sector in particular, is facing major challenges as a result of technological changes, trade openness and environmental commitments. For this reason, Iam of the opinion that the European Union should make an additional effort to design and set up different types of funding to accompany this period of transition. In light of this, and with particular reference to the British company Vesuvius PLC, Iwould like to ask the following: 1. In which European funding programmes for research and innovation, for example the seventh Framework Programme for Research or Horizon 2020, has Vesuvius PLC participated? 2. What was Europe’s overall financial contribution to the Vesuvius PLC programmes? 3. Has Vesuvius PLC responded to any other calls for funding, the final allocation of which is pending?" 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>

P-002881-19

Macroeconomics

The industrial sector in Europe, and the steel sector in particular, is facing major challenges as a result of technological changes, trade openness and environmental commitments. For this reason, Iam of the opinion that the European Union should make an additional effort to design and set up different types of funding to accompany this period of transition. In light of this, and with particular reference to the British company Vesuvius PLC, Iwould like to ask the following: 1. In which European funding programmes for research and innovation, for example the seventh Framework Programme for Research or Horizon 2020, has Vesuvius PLC participated? 2. What was Europe’s overall financial contribution to the Vesuvius PLC programmes? 3. Has Vesuvius PLC responded to any other calls for funding, the final allocation of which is pending?

<|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 June2016 scientific report on the public health risk posed by Salmonella infantis in chicken the Croatian food agency notes that this salmonella serovar is not mentioned in the 2005 Commission regulation. The samples inspected have been taken both from Croatian domestic production and from imports, and home-produced chicken meat has been found increasingly frequently to be contaminated with salmonella of this type. Salmonella infantis can make people ill (cases have, indeed, been confirmed in Croatia) and, if it is in fresh poultrymeat, can constitute a public health hazard. Even though, in Commission Regulation (EC) No2073/2005 of 15November2005 on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs, Salmonella infantis is not mentioned in connection with food safety criteria, poultrymeat that has it is considered harmful to human health. Given that Salmonella infantis is a public health hazard, will the Commission include it in Regulation (EC) No2073/2005 and in that way improve salmonella control?" 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-000134-17

Agriculture and Fisheries

In a June2016 scientific report on the public health risk posed by Salmonella infantis in chicken the Croatian food agency notes that this salmonella serovar is not mentioned in the 2005 Commission regulation. The samples inspected have been taken both from Croatian domestic production and from imports, and home-produced chicken meat has been found increasingly frequently to be contaminated with salmonella of this type. Salmonella infantis can make people ill (cases have, indeed, been confirmed in Croatia) and, if it is in fresh poultrymeat, can constitute a public health hazard. Even though, in Commission Regulation (EC) No2073/2005 of 15November2005 on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs, Salmonella infantis is not mentioned in connection with food safety criteria, poultrymeat that has it is considered harmful to human health. Given that Salmonella infantis is a public health hazard, will the Commission include it in Regulation (EC) No2073/2005 and in that way improve salmonella control?

<|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 Court of Auditors' annual report for the financial year 1995 shows that the 1996 budget provided for EAGGF Guarantee Section expenditure on olive oil totalling ECU1781million. Even though this figure is in line with expenditure between 1991 and 1993, expenditure was far lower in 1995, when it stood at only ECU812.5million. Of this expenditure, consumption aid accounted for ECU268.6million and ECU166million in 1995 and 1996 respectively. What is the figure for total expenditure on consumption aid for olive oil in France?" 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-0336/97

Agriculture and Fisheries

The Court of Auditors' annual report for the financial year 1995 shows that the 1996 budget provided for EAGGF Guarantee Section expenditure on olive oil totalling ECU1781million. Even though this figure is in line with expenditure between 1991 and 1993, expenditure was far lower in 1995, when it stood at only ECU812.5million. Of this expenditure, consumption aid accounted for ECU268.6million and ECU166million in 1995 and 1996 respectively. What is the figure for total expenditure on consumption aid for olive oil in France?

<|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.:"Studies have shown that security checks at airports pose a major health risk to travellers. This is due in particular to the plastic trays in which passengers have to place their cabin baggage and personal items such as mobile phones or laptops. In many cases the trays are not cleaned often enough and are dirty and, in the worst case, contaminated with bacteria and viruses. Regular cleaning and disinfection is needed. What does the Commission know about this situation, and how will it address it?" 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-002546-19

Transportation

Studies have shown that security checks at airports pose a major health risk to travellers. This is due in particular to the plastic trays in which passengers have to place their cabin baggage and personal items such as mobile phones or laptops. In many cases the trays are not cleaned often enough and are dirty and, in the worst case, contaminated with bacteria and viruses. Regular cleaning and disinfection is needed. What does the Commission know about this situation, and how will it address it?

<|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.:"Because the ceilings on imports of tomatoes from Morocco have been exceeded, the provisions of the Association Agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco have been applied requiring import certificates to be provided. According to reports in the press, the management committee for the fruit and vegetables sector is to meet on 20January 2000 to discuss a proposal to abolish the requirement for import certificates for Moroccan tomatoes. According to media reports, the Commission has agreed to end the requirement for import certificates on condition that Morocco undertakes to comply with the quotas laid down in the Association Agreement. Does the Commission believe that promises need to be secured concerning compliance with the provisions of international agreements? Does it believe that a promise to this effect is worth more and offers greater guarantees than the actual signature of the Association Agreement by Morocco's representatives? In the absence of import certificates and bearing in mind the overrun of the quotas that has so far occurred, what measures will the Commission take to control tomato imports from Morocco and ensure compliance with the Association Agreement?" 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-0190/00

Agriculture and Fisheries

Because the ceilings on imports of tomatoes from Morocco have been exceeded, the provisions of the Association Agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco have been applied requiring import certificates to be provided. According to reports in the press, the management committee for the fruit and vegetables sector is to meet on 20January 2000 to discuss a proposal to abolish the requirement for import certificates for Moroccan tomatoes. According to media reports, the Commission has agreed to end the requirement for import certificates on condition that Morocco undertakes to comply with the quotas laid down in the Association Agreement. Does the Commission believe that promises need to be secured concerning compliance with the provisions of international agreements? Does it believe that a promise to this effect is worth more and offers greater guarantees than the actual signature of the Association Agreement by Morocco's representatives? In the absence of import certificates and bearing in mind the overrun of the quotas that has so far occurred, what measures will the Commission take to control tomato imports from Morocco and ensure compliance with the Association Agreement?

<|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 Washington Institute for Near East Policy has published the report ‘Fixing UNRWA: repairing the UN’s troubled system of aid to the Palestinian refugees’ written by James Lindsay who served as a senior legal advisor of UNRWA where he oversaw all of UNRWA’s legal activities. One of the conclusions of the author, based both on his research and experience, is that UNRWA does not take adequate measures to ensure whether its employees or the people they serve are (affiliated with) terrorists. Among other things he states that: — UNRWA rarely terminates a contract in case of suspected terrorist involvement because ‘clear and convincing’ evidence is ‘almost never available to UNRWA’; — although applicants are required to reveal any previous arrests, charges and convictions, ‘applicants in the West Bank and Gaza are not checked for accuracy with the Palestinian Authority (PA) or Israel’; — UNRWA does not conduct security investigations of its contractors and the ‘after-the-fact comparison’ with the UN list which contains entities and individuals associated with Al-Qaida and Taliban has not produced a match; — ‘UNRWA makes no attempt to weed out individuals who support extremist positions’ from its staff; — there are no formal procedures for deregistering or denying services to refugees whether or not they are involved in terrorist (or any other criminal) activities. Considering the fact that former UNRWA director Peter Hansen has, while he was in office, stated that it was very probable that Hamas members were part of the UNRWA staff and that UNRWA makes no attempt to find out if they are and considering the fact that EU funds make up about 50% of the UNRWA budget: — What consequences do these statements have for the ongoing EU funding of UNRWA? — Is the Commission prepared to demand an official investigation into these matters?" 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-0818/09

International affairs and foreign aid

The Washington Institute for Near East Policy has published the report ‘Fixing UNRWA: repairing the UN’s troubled system of aid to the Palestinian refugees’ written by James Lindsay who served as a senior legal advisor of UNRWA where he oversaw all of UNRWA’s legal activities. One of the conclusions of the author, based both on his research and experience, is that UNRWA does not take adequate measures to ensure whether its employees or the people they serve are (affiliated with) terrorists. Among other things he states that: — UNRWA rarely terminates a contract in case of suspected terrorist involvement because ‘clear and convincing’ evidence is ‘almost never available to UNRWA’; — although applicants are required to reveal any previous arrests, charges and convictions, ‘applicants in the West Bank and Gaza are not checked for accuracy with the Palestinian Authority (PA) or Israel’; — UNRWA does not conduct security investigations of its contractors and the ‘after-the-fact comparison’ with the UN list which contains entities and individuals associated with Al-Qaida and Taliban has not produced a match; — ‘UNRWA makes no attempt to weed out individuals who support extremist positions’ from its staff; — there are no formal procedures for deregistering or denying services to refugees whether or not they are involved in terrorist (or any other criminal) activities. Considering the fact that former UNRWA director Peter Hansen has, while he was in office, stated that it was very probable that Hamas members were part of the UNRWA staff and that UNRWA makes no attempt to find out if they are and considering the fact that EU funds make up about 50% of the UNRWA budget: — What consequences do these statements have for the ongoing EU funding of UNRWA? — Is the Commission prepared to demand an official investigation into these matters?

<|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.:"Every day goods produced outside theEU by European companies enter the internal market, but these goods are tainted by serious human rights violations (such as the systematic use of child labour in cocoa supply chains), mass chemical poisoning in the electronics sector, or forced evictions and environmental devastation in mining. Parliament has repeatedly called for enforceable EU legislation that would require European companies and companies selling products in theEU to undertake mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence in their global operations and supply chains. The intention would be to implement globally accepted standards such as those outlined by the UN and OECD, which would make corporates responsible for their impact on people and the planet. What concrete steps will the Commission take to protect EU consumers from products that result from human rights and environmental violations, and to ensure that companies do not abuse the internal market to generate profits through rights violations? How will the Commission ensure that companies are accountable to victims and consumers for the human rights and environmental risks and damage that result from their business operations?" 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-002720-19

International affairs and foreign aid

Every day goods produced outside theEU by European companies enter the internal market, but these goods are tainted by serious human rights violations (such as the systematic use of child labour in cocoa supply chains), mass chemical poisoning in the electronics sector, or forced evictions and environmental devastation in mining. Parliament has repeatedly called for enforceable EU legislation that would require European companies and companies selling products in theEU to undertake mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence in their global operations and supply chains. The intention would be to implement globally accepted standards such as those outlined by the UN and OECD, which would make corporates responsible for their impact on people and the planet. What concrete steps will the Commission take to protect EU consumers from products that result from human rights and environmental violations, and to ensure that companies do not abuse the internal market to generate profits through rights violations? How will the Commission ensure that companies are accountable to victims and consumers for the human rights and environmental risks and damage that result from their business operations?

<|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 March 1993, the Vila Nova de Gaia Municipal Council submitted an application to the Community's LIFE Programme with a project for the renovation and revitalization of the Douro River frontage known as the Ribeira de Gaia. The application was rejected in December 1993. In March 1994, the Council submitted another application to the Community Programme referred to which was an amended version of the first. Once again, the application was rejected on the grounds of scarcity of funds for the Programme. Could the Commission clarify the grounds on which the Municipal Council's second application was rejected, since all the administrative and financial elements as well as the projects proper were submitted and DG XI did not formally ask for any additional information. I would add that the European Court of Auditors in its information note on Special Report No 4/94 on the Urban Environment said that imprecise criteria had been used in the selection of Life projects, and it specified them in that report. What is involved is the renovation of an area of great historical interest in rapid decline which includes most of thefamous port wine lodges, part of Portugal's basic cultural heritage." 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-282/95

Environment

In March 1993, the Vila Nova de Gaia Municipal Council submitted an application to the Community's LIFE Programme with a project for the renovation and revitalization of the Douro River frontage known as the Ribeira de Gaia. The application was rejected in December 1993. In March 1994, the Council submitted another application to the Community Programme referred to which was an amended version of the first. Once again, the application was rejected on the grounds of scarcity of funds for the Programme. Could the Commission clarify the grounds on which the Municipal Council's second application was rejected, since all the administrative and financial elements as well as the projects proper were submitted and DG XI did not formally ask for any additional information. I would add that the European Court of Auditors in its information note on Special Report No 4/94 on the Urban Environment said that imprecise criteria had been used in the selection of Life projects, and it specified them in that report. What is involved is the renovation of an area of great historical interest in rapid decline which includes most of thefamous port wine lodges, part of Portugal's basic cultural heritage.

<|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 2016, a peace deal was brokered between the Colombian Government and the Farc guerrillas after some 60years of violence. The peace deal was approved by the Constitutional Court and includes provisions on special tribunals that have been set up to hear cases brought by victims who experienced violence during the past six decades. In March2019, Colombian President Ivan Duque attempted to partially veto the law that governs these tribunals, triggering protests. What is the European Union’s position on these special tribunals and what efforts is it making, as part of the international community, to ensure that the peace deal holds?" 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-002261-19

International affairs and foreign aid

In 2016, a peace deal was brokered between the Colombian Government and the Farc guerrillas after some 60years of violence. The peace deal was approved by the Constitutional Court and includes provisions on special tribunals that have been set up to hear cases brought by victims who experienced violence during the past six decades. In March2019, Colombian President Ivan Duque attempted to partially veto the law that governs these tribunals, triggering protests. What is the European Union’s position on these special tribunals and what efforts is it making, as part of the international community, to ensure that the peace deal holds?

<|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 opening page of the official website of the Commission in Turkey announces the news — dated 24February 2004 — that the Council has adopted measures to facilitate trade across the green line in Cyprus. Right next to the heading is a map of Cyprus showing a dividing line, known as the ‘green line’, separating the territories controlled by the Republic of Cyprus from the territory of the Republic of Cyprus illegally controlled by Turkish occupation troops as a result of the Turkish invasion of the country in 1974, which has been condemned in numerous UN resolutions as a violation of the permanent residents' human rights and of international law. The treaty of accession of the Republic of Cyprus to the EU expressly recognises that the whole of the territory of the Republic of Cyprus is incorporated into the EU despite the suspension of the implementation of the acquis in those areas not controlled by the Republic. If, therefore, the Commission considers that Cyprus should be presented on an official website as divided in two in order to emphasise the fact that there is an illegal dividing line in Cyprus, should it not also explain in a footnote what each side represents in order to avoid any misinterpretations by third parties who are not familiar with the situation in Cyprus but also to convey the reality of the situation to its proper extent?" 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-1259/05

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

The opening page of the official website of the Commission in Turkey announces the news — dated 24February 2004 — that the Council has adopted measures to facilitate trade across the green line in Cyprus. Right next to the heading is a map of Cyprus showing a dividing line, known as the ‘green line’, separating the territories controlled by the Republic of Cyprus from the territory of the Republic of Cyprus illegally controlled by Turkish occupation troops as a result of the Turkish invasion of the country in 1974, which has been condemned in numerous UN resolutions as a violation of the permanent residents' human rights and of international law. The treaty of accession of the Republic of Cyprus to the EU expressly recognises that the whole of the territory of the Republic of Cyprus is incorporated into the EU despite the suspension of the implementation of the acquis in those areas not controlled by the Republic. If, therefore, the Commission considers that Cyprus should be presented on an official website as divided in two in order to emphasise the fact that there is an illegal dividing line in Cyprus, should it not also explain in a footnote what each side represents in order to avoid any misinterpretations by third parties who are not familiar with the situation in Cyprus but also to convey the reality of the situation to its proper extent?

<|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 21December2005 the Commission adopted the guidelines on national regional aid for 2007‑13. Pursuant to paragrph 100 of the guidelines, in 2006 each Member State notified to the Commission, in accordance with Article88(3) of the Treaty, a single regional aid map for the 2007‑13 period, covering its entire national territory. The current crisis has had a considerable and asymmetrical impact on productive sectors and territories, some of which were not included in the regional aid maps proposed by the Member States in 2006. Now, when they are most in need, these territories find themselves excluded from national regional aid programmes. In light of the above, would it not be appropriate for the Commission to ask the Member States for an update of the regional aid maps which they submitted in 2006, that will be valid during the 2011‑13 period?" 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>

P-001401/2011

Macroeconomics

On 21December2005 the Commission adopted the guidelines on national regional aid for 2007‑13. Pursuant to paragrph 100 of the guidelines, in 2006 each Member State notified to the Commission, in accordance with Article88(3) of the Treaty, a single regional aid map for the 2007‑13 period, covering its entire national territory. The current crisis has had a considerable and asymmetrical impact on productive sectors and territories, some of which were not included in the regional aid maps proposed by the Member States in 2006. Now, when they are most in need, these territories find themselves excluded from national regional aid programmes. In light of the above, would it not be appropriate for the Commission to ask the Member States for an update of the regional aid maps which they submitted in 2006, that will be valid during the 2011‑13 period?

<|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 marketing of genetically modified soybean A2704-12 in Europe, intended predominantly for animal consumption, has been permitted by the European Commission since 2009 and is used to maintain the supply of feed to European cattle farmers. Currently, the presence of genetically modified organisms within our food chain can be chiefly attributed to animal feed, as producers are not obliged to declare the presence of GMOs therein. European consumers, as a result, are not adequately informed about animal products (such as poultry, eggs, pork, fish, beef, milk, cheese) and products containing animal ingredients (egg pasta, biscuits, cakes and so on) which originate from animals fed with GMOs. Taking the above into consideration, does the Commission not deem it necessary to review legislation on the importing of genetically modified animal feed intended for animal consumption, if for no other reason than to preserve the system for producing high‐quality European agri‐food products?" 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-009256-14

Agriculture and Fisheries

The marketing of genetically modified soybean A2704-12 in Europe, intended predominantly for animal consumption, has been permitted by the European Commission since 2009 and is used to maintain the supply of feed to European cattle farmers. Currently, the presence of genetically modified organisms within our food chain can be chiefly attributed to animal feed, as producers are not obliged to declare the presence of GMOs therein. European consumers, as a result, are not adequately informed about animal products (such as poultry, eggs, pork, fish, beef, milk, cheese) and products containing animal ingredients (egg pasta, biscuits, cakes and so on) which originate from animals fed with GMOs. Taking the above into consideration, does the Commission not deem it necessary to review legislation on the importing of genetically modified animal feed intended for animal consumption, if for no other reason than to preserve the system for producing high‐quality European agri‐food products?

<|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.:"eBay is one of the world’s most popular online platforms for consumers and businesses to conduct online selling, in particular with respect to cross-border trade. It has also become an important platform in the EU’s internal market for online selling, with businesses in various Member States using it to conduct major or entire portions of their trading activity. However, at present eBay is failing to provide a level playing field for businesses in different Member States. More specifically, businesses from a number of the 28Member States can only register for online trading on theUS site and are prohibited from registering on any of the eBay websites in theEU. This puts businesses based in Malta and 14 other Member States at a disadvantage when trading online in the EU’s internal market using eBay’s online marketplace. Can the Commission confirm whether it believes that eBay enjoys a dominant position in the online marketplace? According to the Commission, does eBay conform fully with Article101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union? What action is the Commission prepared to take should eBay be found to enjoy a dominant position? What steps is the Commission taking to ensure that there is a level playing field in the internal market for businesses hailing from different 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 = [15]. </s>

E-000785-14

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

eBay is one of the world’s most popular online platforms for consumers and businesses to conduct online selling, in particular with respect to cross-border trade. It has also become an important platform in the EU’s internal market for online selling, with businesses in various Member States using it to conduct major or entire portions of their trading activity. However, at present eBay is failing to provide a level playing field for businesses in different Member States. More specifically, businesses from a number of the 28Member States can only register for online trading on theUS site and are prohibited from registering on any of the eBay websites in theEU. This puts businesses based in Malta and 14 other Member States at a disadvantage when trading online in the EU’s internal market using eBay’s online marketplace. Can the Commission confirm whether it believes that eBay enjoys a dominant position in the online marketplace? According to the Commission, does eBay conform fully with Article101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union? What action is the Commission prepared to take should eBay be found to enjoy a dominant position? What steps is the Commission taking to ensure that there is a level playing field in the internal market for businesses hailing from different 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.:"In relation to the new CAP post-2013, what measures will the Commission put in place to ensure that cross-compliance requirements do not impede other agriculture or agri‑environment related schemes?" 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-011520/2011

Agriculture and Fisheries

In relation to the new CAP post-2013, what measures will the Commission put in place to ensure that cross-compliance requirements do not impede other agriculture or agri‑environment related schemes?

<|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 list of organisations taking part (or entitled to take part) in BEPA meetings (dialogues with religions) shows that the various associations and bodies are classified in a number of categories. While the title of CategoryC (diplomatic representations) does not raise any problems, the same cannot be said of the other titles. CategoryC is entitled ‘non-diplomatic representations’. What exactly do categories A, B and especially C stand for within this list? On the basis of what specific procedures and criteria have the various organisations been classified in this list? Have any applicant organisations been refused admission? If so, on what basis?" 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-5288/07

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

The list of organisations taking part (or entitled to take part) in BEPA meetings (dialogues with religions) shows that the various associations and bodies are classified in a number of categories. While the title of CategoryC (diplomatic representations) does not raise any problems, the same cannot be said of the other titles. CategoryC is entitled ‘non-diplomatic representations’. What exactly do categories A, B and especially C stand for within this list? On the basis of what specific procedures and criteria have the various organisations been classified in this list? Have any applicant organisations been refused admission? If so, on what basis?

<|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 Agreement between the European Union and Mexico was signed inDecember 1999 and entered into force on 1July 2000. Its content means that the agreement provides the future framework for cooperation between firms on both sides. The achievement of one of the key objectives of the agreement, to adjust the balance in view of Mexico's excessive economic, commercial and financial dependence on its North American neighbour, will depend on the success of such business cooperation. If this cooperation is to bear fruit, instruments need to be available comprising adequate measures and sufficient funding to support firms which decide to take part in the cooperation agreement. The former ECIP, from which a number of European and Mexican firms benefited significantly, expired at the end of 1999 and there is as yet no instrument to replace it. How will the Commission foster cooperation between firms in the EU and Mexico which decide to put the agreement into practice in the various areas and sectors covered, and what financial instruments are envisaged for that purpose?" 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 = [18]. </s>

E-4063/00

Foreign trade

The Agreement between the European Union and Mexico was signed inDecember 1999 and entered into force on 1July 2000. Its content means that the agreement provides the future framework for cooperation between firms on both sides. The achievement of one of the key objectives of the agreement, to adjust the balance in view of Mexico's excessive economic, commercial and financial dependence on its North American neighbour, will depend on the success of such business cooperation. If this cooperation is to bear fruit, instruments need to be available comprising adequate measures and sufficient funding to support firms which decide to take part in the cooperation agreement. The former ECIP, from which a number of European and Mexican firms benefited significantly, expired at the end of 1999 and there is as yet no instrument to replace it. How will the Commission foster cooperation between firms in the EU and Mexico which decide to put the agreement into practice in the various areas and sectors covered, and what financial instruments are envisaged for that purpose?

<|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 take the view that the construction of a reservoir compressor station for a natural gas underground reservoir in Bavaria requires an environmental impact assessment to be carried out? If not, why not?" 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-380/95

Environment

Does the Commission take the view that the construction of a reservoir compressor station for a natural gas underground reservoir in Bavaria requires an environmental impact assessment to be carried out? If not, why not?

<|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 4 June 2020, United States Senators introduced a new bill for draconian retroactive sanctions against European companies working with the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Before the US enacted its previous sanctions law (Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act – PEESA) against Nord Stream 2 in December 2019, the Commission and the External Action Service remained passive until it was too late, and the bill was passed. In 2017, when the US adopted its Countering America’s Adversaries through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) legislation, which referred to Nord Stream 2, the Commission managed to protect European companies better: before the US legislative process was concluded, President Jean-Claude Juncker stated that if Europe’s ‘concerns are not taken into account sufficiently, we stand ready to act appropriately within a matter of days’. Prior to that, a Commission spokesperson was quoted by Reuters as criticising the proposed sanctions. 1.Will the Commission defend European companies that are fully compliant with all applicable laws against this latest ‘America First!’ initiative?2.What action will the Commission undertake to make its position known to US decision-makers before the new sanctions are enacted?3.Is the Commission preparing reciprocal countermeasures against US liquefied natural gas and President Trump’s ‘energy dominance’ strategy?" 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>

P-003628/2020/rev.1

Energy

On 4 June 2020, United States Senators introduced a new bill for draconian retroactive sanctions against European companies working with the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Before the US enacted its previous sanctions law (Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act – PEESA) against Nord Stream 2 in December 2019, the Commission and the External Action Service remained passive until it was too late, and the bill was passed. In 2017, when the US adopted its Countering America’s Adversaries through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) legislation, which referred to Nord Stream 2, the Commission managed to protect European companies better: before the US legislative process was concluded, President Jean-Claude Juncker stated that if Europe’s ‘concerns are not taken into account sufficiently, we stand ready to act appropriately within a matter of days’. Prior to that, a Commission spokesperson was quoted by Reuters as criticising the proposed sanctions. 1.Will the Commission defend European companies that are fully compliant with all applicable laws against this latest ‘America First!’ initiative?2.What action will the Commission undertake to make its position known to US decision-makers before the new sanctions are enacted?3.Is the Commission preparing reciprocal countermeasures against US liquefied natural gas and President Trump’s ‘energy dominance’ strategy?

<|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.:"Igor Portu was arrested on 6January 2008 suspected of being a member of ETA, and was held in solitary confinement under anti-terrorist legislation. On 7January he was moved to the Hospital de San Sebastian, where a medical report was issued recording serious injuries. Is the Commission aware of this case? Has it investigated the circumstances under which these injuries were sustained? The prisoner’s family, and a whole range of associations, political parties and even Basque government spokesmen, have suggested that Igor Portu may possibly have been tortured while in the custody of the Guardia Civil. What is the Commission’s view? International human rights organisations have denounced the fact that solitary confinement can create conditions which could facilitate ill treatment or torture, or, in a different direction, impede the investigation or clarification of such acts. What is the Commission’s view of solitary confinement? Has it taken effective steps to eradicate the practice of solitary confinement, as has been repeatedly recommended to the Spanish Government by highly-respected international bodies?" 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-0088/08

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Igor Portu was arrested on 6January 2008 suspected of being a member of ETA, and was held in solitary confinement under anti-terrorist legislation. On 7January he was moved to the Hospital de San Sebastian, where a medical report was issued recording serious injuries. Is the Commission aware of this case? Has it investigated the circumstances under which these injuries were sustained? The prisoner’s family, and a whole range of associations, political parties and even Basque government spokesmen, have suggested that Igor Portu may possibly have been tortured while in the custody of the Guardia Civil. What is the Commission’s view? International human rights organisations have denounced the fact that solitary confinement can create conditions which could facilitate ill treatment or torture, or, in a different direction, impede the investigation or clarification of such acts. What is the Commission’s view of solitary confinement? Has it taken effective steps to eradicate the practice of solitary confinement, as has been repeatedly recommended to the Spanish Government by highly-respected international bodies?

<|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.:"Diet drinks are a delight for those who watch their weight or suffer from diabetes, and they have gained a large global market share. But their daily consumption is related to strokes and dementia, a new US study says(1). People who often consume soft drinks and juices containing sugar are more prone to worse memory, lower brain volume and mainly a smaller hippocampus — in addition to the other harmful consequences they suffer. So far, scientific studies have not reached a safe conclusion on whether consuming drinks containing artificial sweeteners may increase the risk of dementia and stroke. It is pointed out, though, that there is more and more evidence of a relation between frequent consumption of such drinks and the inducement of adverse effects to blood vessels. In view of this: 1. Is the Commission aware of the possible effects of diet drinks to the human brain? 2. Will the Commission support studies conducted on diet drinks? 3. If those findings are verified, what will the Commission do to protect citizens’ health? (1)http://healthmag.gr/post/7096/sto-edwlio-ta-anapsyktika-diaiths-ti-blabes-kanoyn-ston-egkefalo" 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-003275-17

Health

Diet drinks are a delight for those who watch their weight or suffer from diabetes, and they have gained a large global market share. But their daily consumption is related to strokes and dementia, a new US study says(1). People who often consume soft drinks and juices containing sugar are more prone to worse memory, lower brain volume and mainly a smaller hippocampus — in addition to the other harmful consequences they suffer. So far, scientific studies have not reached a safe conclusion on whether consuming drinks containing artificial sweeteners may increase the risk of dementia and stroke. It is pointed out, though, that there is more and more evidence of a relation between frequent consumption of such drinks and the inducement of adverse effects to blood vessels. In view of this: 1. Is the Commission aware of the possible effects of diet drinks to the human brain? 2. Will the Commission support studies conducted on diet drinks? 3. If those findings are verified, what will the Commission do to protect citizens’ health? (1)http://healthmag.gr/post/7096/sto-edwlio-ta-anapsyktika-diaiths-ti-blabes-kanoyn-ston-egkefalo

<|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 emerges from press reports (La Repubblica of 27.7.2007) that the Autonomous Region of Valle D’Aosta has signed up to an advertising contract in order to have the Region's logo printed on the back of labels on bottles of a number of minor brands belonging to the Heineken group and that the cost of the operation amounts to EUR16.32million. Another press source (Ansa of 15.3.2007), reveals that the Autonomous Region of Valle D’Aosta has drawn up an agreement (different and separate from the aforementioned one) with Heineken itself envisaging an investment of EUR10million by the Region, 4million of this in the form of loans, plus a share by the Region in the capital of a company in the Heineken group, to be used to extend the Pollein plant, where Dreher beer (a brand owned by Heineken) is produced. The negotiations with Heineken and the investments were officially justified by the need to safeguard the firm's presence in the Valle D’Aosta, so as to protect the jobs of the 70 workers currently employed in the Pollein plant. This affair highlights the intolerable disparity in treatment between various areas of the country depending on whether or not they enjoy ‘special autonomous status’. Thus the disparity in legislative conditions and differences in spending capacity do not introduce mechanisms of competitive federalism, but rather elements of distortion and serious disequilibrium. In effect, the Valle d’Aosta Region has committed a total of more than EUR26million in order to keep in the Region a plant that now employs 70 workers. In view of all this, can the Commission say: — whether the investment for the benefit of Heineken does not constitute improper state aid contrary to European Union legislation and hence may constitute an infringement on the part of Italy; — whether such an unscrupulous use of the resources and (possibly) powers deriving from regional autonomy does not constitute a position of undue advantage for the Valle d’Aosta Region to the detriment of other parts of the country and hence introduces elements of unfair competition; — if this affair constitutes an infringement of Community law, what steps it intends to take?" 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-4141/07

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

It emerges from press reports (La Repubblica of 27.7.2007) that the Autonomous Region of Valle D’Aosta has signed up to an advertising contract in order to have the Region's logo printed on the back of labels on bottles of a number of minor brands belonging to the Heineken group and that the cost of the operation amounts to EUR16.32million. Another press source (Ansa of 15.3.2007), reveals that the Autonomous Region of Valle D’Aosta has drawn up an agreement (different and separate from the aforementioned one) with Heineken itself envisaging an investment of EUR10million by the Region, 4million of this in the form of loans, plus a share by the Region in the capital of a company in the Heineken group, to be used to extend the Pollein plant, where Dreher beer (a brand owned by Heineken) is produced. The negotiations with Heineken and the investments were officially justified by the need to safeguard the firm's presence in the Valle D’Aosta, so as to protect the jobs of the 70 workers currently employed in the Pollein plant. This affair highlights the intolerable disparity in treatment between various areas of the country depending on whether or not they enjoy ‘special autonomous status’. Thus the disparity in legislative conditions and differences in spending capacity do not introduce mechanisms of competitive federalism, but rather elements of distortion and serious disequilibrium. In effect, the Valle d’Aosta Region has committed a total of more than EUR26million in order to keep in the Region a plant that now employs 70 workers. In view of all this, can the Commission say: — whether the investment for the benefit of Heineken does not constitute improper state aid contrary to European Union legislation and hence may constitute an infringement on the part of Italy; — whether such an unscrupulous use of the resources and (possibly) powers deriving from regional autonomy does not constitute a position of undue advantage for the Valle d’Aosta Region to the detriment of other parts of the country and hence introduces elements of unfair competition; — if this affair constitutes an infringement of Community law, what steps it intends to take?

<|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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo, armed rebel groups rape and kill with impunity on a daily basis. Their record of rape is worst in parts of the mineral-rich Kivu region where such groups are involved in illegal mineral extraction. Buying these minerals enables the groups concerned to pursue their violent activities, yet the European Union has no system of traceability for minerals. The USA took action in July2010 by enacting the ‘conflict minerals’ law in an effort to prevent the import of goods manufactured using contraband minerals, so on 22September2010, during Parliament’s debate in plenary on failures in protection of human rights and justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Icalled on theEU to adopt similar legislation. The Belgian Secretary of State for European Affairs, Oliver Chastel, speaking on behalf of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, stated that the matter was one which the Union was following closely and which it would be considering. Can the Council indicate whether it supports the idea of European legislation similar to theUS ‘conflict minerals’ 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 = [19]. </s>

E-7888/2010

International affairs and foreign aid

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, armed rebel groups rape and kill with impunity on a daily basis. Their record of rape is worst in parts of the mineral-rich Kivu region where such groups are involved in illegal mineral extraction. Buying these minerals enables the groups concerned to pursue their violent activities, yet the European Union has no system of traceability for minerals. The USA took action in July2010 by enacting the ‘conflict minerals’ law in an effort to prevent the import of goods manufactured using contraband minerals, so on 22September2010, during Parliament’s debate in plenary on failures in protection of human rights and justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Icalled on theEU to adopt similar legislation. The Belgian Secretary of State for European Affairs, Oliver Chastel, speaking on behalf of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, stated that the matter was one which the Union was following closely and which it would be considering. Can the Council indicate whether it supports the idea of European legislation similar to theUS ‘conflict minerals’ 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.:"By Decision884/2004/EC(1) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29April 2004 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network, the railway axis Athens-Sofia-Budapest-Vienna-Prague-Nuremberg/Dresden (project 22) was added to the list of priority projects. The two last-named branches of this axis (Břeclav-Prague-Nuremberg and Prague‑Linz) pass through the territory of the Czech Republic. Within what timescale will a European coordinator be designated for priority project22 in line with Article17a of the decision of the European Parliament and of the Council? (1)OJ L 167, 30.4.2004, 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 = [10]. </s>

E-3555/06

Transportation

By Decision884/2004/EC(1) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29April 2004 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network, the railway axis Athens-Sofia-Budapest-Vienna-Prague-Nuremberg/Dresden (project 22) was added to the list of priority projects. The two last-named branches of this axis (Břeclav-Prague-Nuremberg and Prague‑Linz) pass through the territory of the Czech Republic. Within what timescale will a European coordinator be designated for priority project22 in line with Article17a of the decision of the European Parliament and of the Council? (1)OJ L 167, 30.4.2004, 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.:"Responding to information from the Croatian Ministry of Science, Education and Sports and the public call from the relevant ministry for proposals for the construction of kindergartens, schools and scientific institutions in Croatia, all to be funded from the European Regional Development Fund, local governments allocated substantial financial resources for the preparation of documents requested in the public call and have submitted their projects. According to current information it appears that the European Commission has adopted an Operational Programme for Regional Competitiveness which does not include the possibility of funding, among others, kindergartens and schools as potential beneficiaries of the European Regional Development Fund. Is this because the competent Croatian authorities and the Croatian Government have failed to specify and well prepare their programme in this respect and have simply ‘forgotten’ to include in the operational programme kindergartens and schools and their projects as possible EFRD beneficiaries, or is it because the European Commission has not approved this type of investment? What is the situation with other Operational Programmes for Regional Competitiveness (2014-2020) adopted so far: has the European Commission approved investment in the construction of kindergartens and schools in other Member States and is it included in the Operational Programmes for Regional Competitiveness?" 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-001811-15

Education

Responding to information from the Croatian Ministry of Science, Education and Sports and the public call from the relevant ministry for proposals for the construction of kindergartens, schools and scientific institutions in Croatia, all to be funded from the European Regional Development Fund, local governments allocated substantial financial resources for the preparation of documents requested in the public call and have submitted their projects. According to current information it appears that the European Commission has adopted an Operational Programme for Regional Competitiveness which does not include the possibility of funding, among others, kindergartens and schools as potential beneficiaries of the European Regional Development Fund. Is this because the competent Croatian authorities and the Croatian Government have failed to specify and well prepare their programme in this respect and have simply ‘forgotten’ to include in the operational programme kindergartens and schools and their projects as possible EFRD beneficiaries, or is it because the European Commission has not approved this type of investment? What is the situation with other Operational Programmes for Regional Competitiveness (2014-2020) adopted so far: has the European Commission approved investment in the construction of kindergartens and schools in other Member States and is it included in the Operational Programmes for Regional Competitiveness?

<|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.:"Under the third period (2000‑06) of social care programmes in Greece (home help, welfare teams, day care centres for the elderly, nursery, integrated childcare and kindergarten facilities, children’s creative activity centres and creative activity centres for children with disabilities) over 6500people were employed, principally under fixed-term contracts of over two years’ duration. Given the acknowledged contribution of these programmes to achieving not only employment targets, chiefly among women, but also economic and social cohesion and in view of the large number of jobs generated by them, can the Commission provide the following information: 1. Has it received information from the Greek authorities concerning plans for the implementation of new social care programmes after 31August 2008? 2. How will the continued implementation of the programmes be ensured, especially in mountain, rural and island areas of Greece where they are particularly needed, given the absence of the relevant social infrastructures? 3. What provision is being made for those employed under the social programmes after 31August 2008? 4. What action is being taken to uphold the rights of those employed for over two years under fixed-term contracts exceeding two years once the programmes come to an end (31August 2008)?" 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 = [13]. </s>

E-3823/08

Social welfare

Under the third period (2000‑06) of social care programmes in Greece (home help, welfare teams, day care centres for the elderly, nursery, integrated childcare and kindergarten facilities, children’s creative activity centres and creative activity centres for children with disabilities) over 6500people were employed, principally under fixed-term contracts of over two years’ duration. Given the acknowledged contribution of these programmes to achieving not only employment targets, chiefly among women, but also economic and social cohesion and in view of the large number of jobs generated by them, can the Commission provide the following information: 1. Has it received information from the Greek authorities concerning plans for the implementation of new social care programmes after 31August 2008? 2. How will the continued implementation of the programmes be ensured, especially in mountain, rural and island areas of Greece where they are particularly needed, given the absence of the relevant social infrastructures? 3. What provision is being made for those employed under the social programmes after 31August 2008? 4. What action is being taken to uphold the rights of those employed for over two years under fixed-term contracts exceeding two years once the programmes come to an end (31August 2008)?

<|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 timescale is the Commission working on regarding the liberalisation of the postal services market?" 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-5248/06

Governance and government

What timescale is the Commission working on regarding the liberalisation of the postal services market?

<|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 9March 2006, the Secretary of State of the Polish Ministry of Education and Science sent a letter to all education officers in Poland recommending that teaching with a pacifist, environmental or anti-war content should not be permitted in Polish schools. Is not such action by the national authorities in breach of the fundamental principles expressed in Article6 of the Treaty on European Union and, more precisely, an infringement of the principle of non-discrimination on the grounds of world view? In a situation of this kind, should not the Commission take the necessary measures (e.g.under the provisions of Article13 of the Treaty on European Union) to combat this sort of behaviour 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 = [2]. </s>

P-1576/06

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

On 9March 2006, the Secretary of State of the Polish Ministry of Education and Science sent a letter to all education officers in Poland recommending that teaching with a pacifist, environmental or anti-war content should not be permitted in Polish schools. Is not such action by the national authorities in breach of the fundamental principles expressed in Article6 of the Treaty on European Union and, more precisely, an infringement of the principle of non-discrimination on the grounds of world view? In a situation of this kind, should not the Commission take the necessary measures (e.g.under the provisions of Article13 of the Treaty on European Union) to combat this sort of behaviour 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.:"By means of Decision86/2010, the CIPE (Italian inter-ministerial economic planning committee) approved the Chiomonte exploratory tunnel project, gave permission for the tunnel to be excavated to a depth of 7.5km and set a budget of EUR143million for the project, which was later increased to EUR173million by CIPE Decision19/2015. On 22February2017, TELT, the company carrying out the project, announced that it had completed work on the exploratory tunnel, having excavated it to a depth of 7.02km (almost 500metres short of the pre-arranged depth), and recorded more than 40 000 measurements on the basis of 135 environmental parameters. The CIPE allocated 5% of the aforementioned budget of EUR173million to the environmental measurements. TELT’s project manager informed the relevant Italian ministry of the company’s failure to excavate the tunnel to the pre-arranged depth, but did not say if it planned to reduce the agreed cost. Did the company follow standard procedures when providing the environmental measurement data and informing the ministry of its failure to excavate the tunnel to the pre-arranged depth? Will the Commission publish and make available to the public, the original environmental measurements, given that theEU co-financed the exploratory tunnel project? How does it justify keeping to the pre-arranged budget of EUR173million given that the exploratory tunnel was not excavated to the pre-arranged depth?" 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-001565-17

Environment

By means of Decision86/2010, the CIPE (Italian inter-ministerial economic planning committee) approved the Chiomonte exploratory tunnel project, gave permission for the tunnel to be excavated to a depth of 7.5km and set a budget of EUR143million for the project, which was later increased to EUR173million by CIPE Decision19/2015. On 22February2017, TELT, the company carrying out the project, announced that it had completed work on the exploratory tunnel, having excavated it to a depth of 7.02km (almost 500metres short of the pre-arranged depth), and recorded more than 40 000 measurements on the basis of 135 environmental parameters. The CIPE allocated 5% of the aforementioned budget of EUR173million to the environmental measurements. TELT’s project manager informed the relevant Italian ministry of the company’s failure to excavate the tunnel to the pre-arranged depth, but did not say if it planned to reduce the agreed cost. Did the company follow standard procedures when providing the environmental measurement data and informing the ministry of its failure to excavate the tunnel to the pre-arranged depth? Will the Commission publish and make available to the public, the original environmental measurements, given that theEU co-financed the exploratory tunnel project? How does it justify keeping to the pre-arranged budget of EUR173million given that the exploratory tunnel was not excavated to the pre-arranged depth?

<|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 March and April 2020, tens of thousands of Romanian agricultural workers were recruited to work on farms in other EU Member States, in particular Germany. Despite the measures put in place to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, they were allowed to travel given the dire need for farm labour and their own need for gainful employment at this time of crisis.However, upon arrival at the farms, numerous abuses were signalled. There were very few or no COVID-19 prevention measures in place, while labourers have been forced to work longer hours for less pay (or pay subject to conditions that were not mentioned upon recruitment) and are being threatened with the immediate termination of their contracts with no prior notice if they dare to demand decent working and living conditions.In the light of these evident abuses, we wish to ask the following:1.What is the Commission doing to ameliorate the situation of Romanian seasonal cross-border workers?2.How can these workers be guaranteed decent social security and labour security conditions?3.How can abuses such as these by recruitment companies and/or employers be prevented, mitigated and sanctioned?" 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-002936/2020

Labour, employment and pensions

In March and April 2020, tens of thousands of Romanian agricultural workers were recruited to work on farms in other EU Member States, in particular Germany. Despite the measures put in place to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, they were allowed to travel given the dire need for farm labour and their own need for gainful employment at this time of crisis.However, upon arrival at the farms, numerous abuses were signalled. There were very few or no COVID-19 prevention measures in place, while labourers have been forced to work longer hours for less pay (or pay subject to conditions that were not mentioned upon recruitment) and are being threatened with the immediate termination of their contracts with no prior notice if they dare to demand decent working and living conditions.In the light of these evident abuses, we wish to ask the following:1.What is the Commission doing to ameliorate the situation of Romanian seasonal cross-border workers?2.How can these workers be guaranteed decent social security and labour security conditions?3.How can abuses such as these by recruitment companies and/or employers be prevented, mitigated and sanctioned?

<|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.La Commission européenne sait-elle que les journaux néerlandais ont publié une annonce dans laquelle l'expression """"""""appel de candidatures""""""""(sollicitatie) a été utilisée en lieu et place de l'expression """"""""appel d'offres""""""""(Call for Tender), dans le cadre du programme Alfa, ce qui entraîne des imprécisions et incite à s'inscrire un certain nombre de particuliers qui, en fin de compte, ne sont pas éligibles? 2.La Commission européenne est-elle disposée à corriger cet usage linguistique incorrect?" 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>

E-3331/95

Culture and media

1.La Commission européenne sait-elle que les journaux néerlandais ont publié une annonce dans laquelle l'expression """"""""appel de candidatures""""""""(sollicitatie) a été utilisée en lieu et place de l'expression """"""""appel d'offres""""""""(Call for Tender), dans le cadre du programme Alfa, ce qui entraîne des imprécisions et incite à s'inscrire un certain nombre de particuliers qui, en fin de compte, ne sont pas éligibles? 2.La Commission européenne est-elle disposée à corriger cet usage linguistique incorrect?

<|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 annual summits attracting delegations from almost 200 countries and representatives of non-governmental organisations and business have recently faced criticism in particular over their ineffectiveness, lengthy procedures, lack of transparency, small number of partial agreements and large number of promises. These conferences are, moreover, quite costly in financial terms. Even the European Commission concedes that the annual talks at climate summits under UN auspices are not particularly beneficial. How, in the Commission's view, might the UN negotiations on this issue be made more effective?" 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-003873-13

Environment

The annual summits attracting delegations from almost 200 countries and representatives of non-governmental organisations and business have recently faced criticism in particular over their ineffectiveness, lengthy procedures, lack of transparency, small number of partial agreements and large number of promises. These conferences are, moreover, quite costly in financial terms. Even the European Commission concedes that the annual talks at climate summits under UN auspices are not particularly beneficial. How, in the Commission's view, might the UN negotiations on this issue be made more effective?

<|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 Greek Government has decided to extend the existing Athens underground railway line from Ethniki Amyni, its current terminus, to Stavro Aghias Paraskevis, in order to facilitate connections with Athens's new airport. The government claims that for reasons of speed and economy it has decided to dispense with four of the five originally planned stations in the new section of the extension, which would have served the districts of Holargos, Aghias Paraskevis etc. Additionally, it appears that the Community appropriations which will be used to fund this extension have already been authorised for use on the extension of the underground railway to Aigaleo, aprimarily working-class area of Athens, whose railway line has been postponed until much later. This would amount to sacrificing connections for impoverished areas of the city to an attempt to serve the airport; it should, however, be pointed out that the utility of this attempt is highly questionable, since the planned Stavro station is several kilometres away from the airport. Has the Commission been informed of these important changes, and what is its assessment of them?" 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-0344/01

Transportation

The Greek Government has decided to extend the existing Athens underground railway line from Ethniki Amyni, its current terminus, to Stavro Aghias Paraskevis, in order to facilitate connections with Athens's new airport. The government claims that for reasons of speed and economy it has decided to dispense with four of the five originally planned stations in the new section of the extension, which would have served the districts of Holargos, Aghias Paraskevis etc. Additionally, it appears that the Community appropriations which will be used to fund this extension have already been authorised for use on the extension of the underground railway to Aigaleo, aprimarily working-class area of Athens, whose railway line has been postponed until much later. This would amount to sacrificing connections for impoverished areas of the city to an attempt to serve the airport; it should, however, be pointed out that the utility of this attempt is highly questionable, since the planned Stavro station is several kilometres away from the airport. Has the Commission been informed of these important changes, and what is its assessment of them?

<|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 proposal for a regulation on the reform of the COM in fruit and vegetables does not alter the existing state of affairs regarding trade with third countries. The present phytosanitary controls on imports from third countries are totally inadequate, and as a result goods imported into the EU can transmit diseases to Community crops. Third-country exporters are breaking the plant health import rules, using ports located far away from the Community's producer zones and thus ensuring less stringent health checks on their exports. With regard to citrus fruit: 1. Does the Commission believe that the phytosanitary and residue threshold checks currently carried out in the EU are sufficient to ensure food safety for the citizens of Europe and proper health standards for Community crops? 2. Does the Commission have figures on the number of checks carried out and their results, broken down by Member State and port of entry? How many checks, in both percentage and absolute terms, have exposed irregularities that have given rise to penalties for non-compliance with the rules on imports? 3. Does the Commission believe that it is desirable and feasible, in order to ensure that the phytosanitary controls on imports EU are of the necessary standard, to centralise the entry of citrus fruit from third countries such that they only come through two or three Community ports, given that this would facilitate the unification of inspection criteria and proper checks on imports?" 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-5815/06

Agriculture and Fisheries

The proposal for a regulation on the reform of the COM in fruit and vegetables does not alter the existing state of affairs regarding trade with third countries. The present phytosanitary controls on imports from third countries are totally inadequate, and as a result goods imported into the EU can transmit diseases to Community crops. Third-country exporters are breaking the plant health import rules, using ports located far away from the Community's producer zones and thus ensuring less stringent health checks on their exports. With regard to citrus fruit: 1. Does the Commission believe that the phytosanitary and residue threshold checks currently carried out in the EU are sufficient to ensure food safety for the citizens of Europe and proper health standards for Community crops? 2. Does the Commission have figures on the number of checks carried out and their results, broken down by Member State and port of entry? How many checks, in both percentage and absolute terms, have exposed irregularities that have given rise to penalties for non-compliance with the rules on imports? 3. Does the Commission believe that it is desirable and feasible, in order to ensure that the phytosanitary controls on imports EU are of the necessary standard, to centralise the entry of citrus fruit from third countries such that they only come through two or three Community ports, given that this would facilitate the unification of inspection criteria and proper checks on imports?

<|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 third Memorandum states: ‘The Government will launch by October2015 a consultation process led by a group of independent experts to review… collective dismissal… collective bargaining taking into account best practices internationally and in Europe.’ Given that press reports insist that the IMF is asking for the labour issues to be included in the first evaluation and also that it wants an additional reduction in the minimum wage, further liberalisation in collective dismissals, a change in the collective agreements and in the law on strikes, and that the institutions must act in a uniform manner, will the Commission say: — What arrangements have been put in place under the previous two memoranda regarding collective dismissals, collective agreements and the law on strikes, and what is their estimated effect on the level of unemployment? — Are the labour issues included in the first evaluation? Does the Commission believe that an additional reduction in the minimum wage and a possible further liberalisation in collective dismissals could be a model potentially applicable in Greece? — Has the Greek Government and/or the Commission studied which international and European best practices could be implemented in Greece with regard to collective dismissals, collective agreements and the law on strikes?" 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-001234-16

Labour, employment and pensions

The third Memorandum states: ‘The Government will launch by October2015 a consultation process led by a group of independent experts to review… collective dismissal… collective bargaining taking into account best practices internationally and in Europe.’ Given that press reports insist that the IMF is asking for the labour issues to be included in the first evaluation and also that it wants an additional reduction in the minimum wage, further liberalisation in collective dismissals, a change in the collective agreements and in the law on strikes, and that the institutions must act in a uniform manner, will the Commission say: — What arrangements have been put in place under the previous two memoranda regarding collective dismissals, collective agreements and the law on strikes, and what is their estimated effect on the level of unemployment? — Are the labour issues included in the first evaluation? Does the Commission believe that an additional reduction in the minimum wage and a possible further liberalisation in collective dismissals could be a model potentially applicable in Greece? — Has the Greek Government and/or the Commission studied which international and European best practices could be implemented in Greece with regard to collective dismissals, collective agreements and the law on strikes?

<|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 15 of the European Parliament's resolution on East Timor of 18November 1999 (B5-0271/1999) states that """"""""The European Parliament calls on the Commission to begin preparations to East Timor to join the Lomé Convention"""""""". Six months later, what specific steps has the Commission already taken to prepare for East Timor joining the Lomé Convention? On this issue, how does the Commission view the current stage reached and the immediate prospects for the future?" 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-1968/00

International affairs and foreign aid

Paragraph 15 of the European Parliament's resolution on East Timor of 18November 1999 (B5-0271/1999) states that """"""""The European Parliament calls on the Commission to begin preparations to East Timor to join the Lomé Convention"""""""". Six months later, what specific steps has the Commission already taken to prepare for East Timor joining the Lomé Convention? On this issue, how does the Commission view the current stage reached and the immediate prospects for the future?

<|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 official sources, the discharge of gases in the city of Stara Zagora and the region began in 2004. Numerous studies have found that the city has been exposed to hydrogen chloride, hydrogen sulphide and nitrogen dioxide. Research has demonstrated the presence of heavy metals and chemicals in plants, animals and in the soil. An increase in the incidence of serious respiratory and pulmonary diseases has been registered in the city and its surroundings. The various ministries and institutions contradict each other in their statements regarding the source of the discharges. As early as 2004 an ad hoc parliamentary committee of inquiry was set up, but its report was inconclusive. Ministers from the Sax-Coburg Gotha cabinet pointed to the Maritsa Iztok energy complex as the culprit. Residents of the region, however, as well as representatives of political and non-governmental organisations, suggest that at the Zmeevo military base (which is in the immediate vicinity of Stara Zagora) conventional arms tests are carried out, as well as the unregulated disposal of fuels and ammunition, both of which result in the escape of gases. The current government has not finalised its investigations either and the causes of the pollution remain unclear. The subject of this gas pollution in Stara Zagora is of the utmost importance, as it affects the health and the future of a region with more than 500000 residents. Can the Commission set up an independent expert committee whose task it would be to accurately establish the causes of the release of gases in Stara Zagora, with a view to finding a national solution for their elimination?" 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-6124/07

Environment

According to official sources, the discharge of gases in the city of Stara Zagora and the region began in 2004. Numerous studies have found that the city has been exposed to hydrogen chloride, hydrogen sulphide and nitrogen dioxide. Research has demonstrated the presence of heavy metals and chemicals in plants, animals and in the soil. An increase in the incidence of serious respiratory and pulmonary diseases has been registered in the city and its surroundings. The various ministries and institutions contradict each other in their statements regarding the source of the discharges. As early as 2004 an ad hoc parliamentary committee of inquiry was set up, but its report was inconclusive. Ministers from the Sax-Coburg Gotha cabinet pointed to the Maritsa Iztok energy complex as the culprit. Residents of the region, however, as well as representatives of political and non-governmental organisations, suggest that at the Zmeevo military base (which is in the immediate vicinity of Stara Zagora) conventional arms tests are carried out, as well as the unregulated disposal of fuels and ammunition, both of which result in the escape of gases. The current government has not finalised its investigations either and the causes of the pollution remain unclear. The subject of this gas pollution in Stara Zagora is of the utmost importance, as it affects the health and the future of a region with more than 500000 residents. Can the Commission set up an independent expert committee whose task it would be to accurately establish the causes of the release of gases in Stara Zagora, with a view to finding a national solution for their elimination?

<|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 specify if it is going to investigate the issue of supplementary charges for ATM, debit and credit cards used across border areas, especially in light of the fact that many banks have operations on both sides of the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland?" 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-3574/08

Macroeconomics

Can the Commission specify if it is going to investigate the issue of supplementary charges for ATM, debit and credit cards used across border areas, especially in light of the fact that many banks have operations on both sides of the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland?

<|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 30 March of this year, 23 heads of governments and international agencies, gathered at an extraordinary joint meeting on tackling the pandemic, expressed the desire for closer further collaboration in relation to the pandemic. On the same day, the WHO published its report on the origin of the virus, calling for more in-depth additional research and studies into this issue. In order to address the opinions that had been voiced, the European Council proposed negotiating a new pandemic treaty. The treaty would be negotiated under the joint aegis of the WHO and the UN, since it would also affect areas not related to health, such as trade, finance, transport, biodiversity and environmental protection and law enforcement.The main aim of the treaty would be preparedness and a faster response in the event of a pandemic.1.How will the Commission remain in continuous dialogue with the European Council in terms of how the Council’s position represents the interests of all of the Member States?2.Does the Commission have a report or assessment that would give an opinion on the current collaboration between European institutions and the WHO, FAO and OIE, and how does the Commission assess the backbone of the current legal frameworks in terms of future collaboration in the context of the new treaty?3.In the Commission’s opinion, which areas of collaboration do not sufficiently address the current problems related to the promotion of a multi-sector response to a public health threat?" 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-001877/2021

Health

On 30 March of this year, 23 heads of governments and international agencies, gathered at an extraordinary joint meeting on tackling the pandemic, expressed the desire for closer further collaboration in relation to the pandemic. On the same day, the WHO published its report on the origin of the virus, calling for more in-depth additional research and studies into this issue. In order to address the opinions that had been voiced, the European Council proposed negotiating a new pandemic treaty. The treaty would be negotiated under the joint aegis of the WHO and the UN, since it would also affect areas not related to health, such as trade, finance, transport, biodiversity and environmental protection and law enforcement.The main aim of the treaty would be preparedness and a faster response in the event of a pandemic.1.How will the Commission remain in continuous dialogue with the European Council in terms of how the Council’s position represents the interests of all of the Member States?2.Does the Commission have a report or assessment that would give an opinion on the current collaboration between European institutions and the WHO, FAO and OIE, and how does the Commission assess the backbone of the current legal frameworks in terms of future collaboration in the context of the new treaty?3.In the Commission’s opinion, which areas of collaboration do not sufficiently address the current problems related to the promotion of a multi-sector response to a public health threat?

<|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 whole of December 2001 was marked by bombing and reprisals by the Israeli army in Palestine. In addition to the civilian casualties and serious environmental damage the bombing affected infrastructure subsidised by the European institutions. The question refers to this damage and consists of three parts: — Has a study been carried out on the damage showing that buildings classified as """"""""European"""""""" have actually been affected? If so, it is important that the study be made public, since many Europeans involved in humanitarian aid work in Palestine fear that these buildings are being systematically destroyed. — If this is the case, has the Commission's Legal Service considered the possibility of suing the State of Israel for damages and interest, in order to recover the sums invested in civilian buildings deliberately destroyed by the Israeli army? — If, on the contrary, there has been no study as yet, does the Commission intend to carry one out in the near future and publish the results?" 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>

P-0029/02

International affairs and foreign aid

The whole of December 2001 was marked by bombing and reprisals by the Israeli army in Palestine. In addition to the civilian casualties and serious environmental damage the bombing affected infrastructure subsidised by the European institutions. The question refers to this damage and consists of three parts: — Has a study been carried out on the damage showing that buildings classified as """"""""European"""""""" have actually been affected? If so, it is important that the study be made public, since many Europeans involved in humanitarian aid work in Palestine fear that these buildings are being systematically destroyed. — If this is the case, has the Commission's Legal Service considered the possibility of suing the State of Israel for damages and interest, in order to recover the sums invested in civilian buildings deliberately destroyed by the Israeli army? — If, on the contrary, there has been no study as yet, does the Commission intend to carry one out in the near future and publish the results?

<|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 answer to my Written Question E-0593/08 was both brief and incomplete. Does the Commission not consider that the trade in speleothems is covered by Article 3(b) and (l) of the Treaty establishing the European Community and that it merits its attention? In other parts of the world such as the United States, the sale of speleothems, stalactites and stalagmites has been banned since 1988 (Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1988). Has the Commission considered introducing rules on this subject?" 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-3575/08

Environment

The answer to my Written Question E-0593/08 was both brief and incomplete. Does the Commission not consider that the trade in speleothems is covered by Article 3(b) and (l) of the Treaty establishing the European Community and that it merits its attention? In other parts of the world such as the United States, the sale of speleothems, stalactites and stalagmites has been banned since 1988 (Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1988). Has the Commission considered introducing rules on this subject?

<|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 iron and steel industry has been of great historical importance in the process of European integration and is the mainstay of industrial added value in Europe. In recent years, this sector has had to cope with significant challenges, in terms of not only industrial restructuring and mergers, but also new requirements to achieve EU climate targets. The European iron and steel industry is facing a crisis of investment that threatens to jeopardise its future. Can the Commission say which instruments it considers appropriate to assist that sector and thereby ensure growth and prosperity in Europe?" 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-009006-15

Macroeconomics

The European iron and steel industry has been of great historical importance in the process of European integration and is the mainstay of industrial added value in Europe. In recent years, this sector has had to cope with significant challenges, in terms of not only industrial restructuring and mergers, but also new requirements to achieve EU climate targets. The European iron and steel industry is facing a crisis of investment that threatens to jeopardise its future. Can the Commission say which instruments it considers appropriate to assist that sector and thereby ensure growth and prosperity in Europe?