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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.:"For the purposes of career advancement of EC officials, the Staff Regulations provide for internal and external competitions for the purpose of assessing aptitude levels and drawing up lists accordingly. However, officials frequently take leave on personal grounds and subsequently return to their institution as temporary staff with a higher grade than before, thereby circumventing provisions of the Staff Regulations where they provide for competitions for the purposes of career advancement. Will the Commission ensure compliance with the provisions of the Staff Regulations and take prompt action to prevent recourse to such practices with a view to filling available posts for example, the post of Director in DG IX (Commission) which is currently vacant?" 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-548/95

Labour, employment and pensions

For the purposes of career advancement of EC officials, the Staff Regulations provide for internal and external competitions for the purpose of assessing aptitude levels and drawing up lists accordingly. However, officials frequently take leave on personal grounds and subsequently return to their institution as temporary staff with a higher grade than before, thereby circumventing provisions of the Staff Regulations where they provide for competitions for the purposes of career advancement. Will the Commission ensure compliance with the provisions of the Staff Regulations and take prompt action to prevent recourse to such practices with a view to filling available posts for example, the post of Director in DG IX (Commission) which is currently vacant?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Since regional policy is a key instrument for tackling demographic change as it enables the regions to harness structural funding to develop optimum strategies in this field, and in view of the fact that during the 2007-2013 programming period the Member States earmarked some EUR30000million for such measures, can the Commission state what amounts have actually been implemented with a view to managing democratic change in Aragon, what initiatives have been developed and what the outlook is in this field for the Aragon Autonomous Community in the period 2014-2020?" 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-005965-15

Regional and Urban issues and Planning

Since regional policy is a key instrument for tackling demographic change as it enables the regions to harness structural funding to develop optimum strategies in this field, and in view of the fact that during the 2007-2013 programming period the Member States earmarked some EUR30000million for such measures, can the Commission state what amounts have actually been implemented with a view to managing democratic change in Aragon, what initiatives have been developed and what the outlook is in this field for the Aragon Autonomous Community in the period 2014-2020?

<|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 debate currently taking place in France on the privatisation of the SNCM, the French Government has made conflicting statements regarding the justification for the State's holding in the SNCM and the legality of the procedures used. It has repeatedly argued that it is bound by European obligations. The French Government claims that it is selling the SNCM's assets, valued at EUR500million, to private funds for only EUR35 million. It should be noted that this concerns a maritime company providing a public service between Corsica and the mainland. This forced march is being conducted without any detailed knowledge of the company's deficit figures. What are the EU rules governing situations of this kind? Do they actually prohibit a majority state holding in this kind of company? Do they include any clear provisions as regards the type of holding? Given that the SNCM provides a service of public interest for an island region which is in receipt of European structural funds, are there any Community decisions, directives or regulations under which provision is made for exceptional situations of this kind?" 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-3863/05

Transportation

In the debate currently taking place in France on the privatisation of the SNCM, the French Government has made conflicting statements regarding the justification for the State's holding in the SNCM and the legality of the procedures used. It has repeatedly argued that it is bound by European obligations. The French Government claims that it is selling the SNCM's assets, valued at EUR500million, to private funds for only EUR35 million. It should be noted that this concerns a maritime company providing a public service between Corsica and the mainland. This forced march is being conducted without any detailed knowledge of the company's deficit figures. What are the EU rules governing situations of this kind? Do they actually prohibit a majority state holding in this kind of company? Do they include any clear provisions as regards the type of holding? Given that the SNCM provides a service of public interest for an island region which is in receipt of European structural funds, are there any Community decisions, directives or regulations under which provision is made for exceptional situations of this kind?

<|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 city of Vienna is the owner of some 220000 homes. For decades these have been insured by the same insurance company, even though there has never been any call for tenders. 1.Should there be an invitation to tender, in accordance with relevant EU directives, for individual service and building contracts above the threshold value for homes owned directly or indirectly by the city of Vienna? If not, why not? 2.If so, what action will the Commission take to put an end to this state of affairs which is in violation of the Treaties?" 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-1056/99

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

The city of Vienna is the owner of some 220000 homes. For decades these have been insured by the same insurance company, even though there has never been any call for tenders. 1.Should there be an invitation to tender, in accordance with relevant EU directives, for individual service and building contracts above the threshold value for homes owned directly or indirectly by the city of Vienna? If not, why not? 2.If so, what action will the Commission take to put an end to this state of affairs which is in violation of the Treaties?

<|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 fear of a H5N1 pandemic, many countries have begun to collect large stocks of the active ingredient oseltamivir (Tamiflu). Scientists fear that massive use of this will lead to considerable environmental pollution of the natural microflora and a significant build-up of resistance in the virus strains. Since oseltamivir is excreted at a rate of 70% via the kidneys, and sewage works do not filter out the substance, large quantities of it would find their way into bodies of water. It is to be feared that oseltamivir concentrations in water birds will reach a level which, while preventing reproduction of the viruses in the body, would nevertheless be insufficient to protect the birds from contractingH5N1. The result would be selection of resistant viruses. In the worst-case scenario, the first wave of an H5N1pandemic would be followed by a second, in which the medication would no longer protect patients. 1.Is the Commission aware of this problem? Does it see a need for further research? 2.Does the Commission know if the industry has carried out assessments of the environmental effects of oseltamivir? If so, what were the results? If not, does the Commission consider such assessments to be necessary? 3.Does the Commission see a need to take action to limit the risks of a massive release of oseltamivir into the environment?" 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-2270/07

Environment

For fear of a H5N1 pandemic, many countries have begun to collect large stocks of the active ingredient oseltamivir (Tamiflu). Scientists fear that massive use of this will lead to considerable environmental pollution of the natural microflora and a significant build-up of resistance in the virus strains. Since oseltamivir is excreted at a rate of 70% via the kidneys, and sewage works do not filter out the substance, large quantities of it would find their way into bodies of water. It is to be feared that oseltamivir concentrations in water birds will reach a level which, while preventing reproduction of the viruses in the body, would nevertheless be insufficient to protect the birds from contractingH5N1. The result would be selection of resistant viruses. In the worst-case scenario, the first wave of an H5N1pandemic would be followed by a second, in which the medication would no longer protect patients. 1.Is the Commission aware of this problem? Does it see a need for further research? 2.Does the Commission know if the industry has carried out assessments of the environmental effects of oseltamivir? If so, what were the results? If not, does the Commission consider such assessments to be necessary? 3.Does the Commission see a need to take action to limit the risks of a massive release of oseltamivir into the environment?

<|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 incorporation of cable television directive 93/83/EEC(1) into Austrian law has had solely negative effects on cable television operators. As a result, instead of a single overall contract there are now 927separate contracts, legal uncertainty has increased and there is greater distortion of competition between cable and satellite. 1.When will the Commission be submitting the report on the application of Directive 93/83/EEC to Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee? 2.Does the Commission intend to introduce a """"""""technology-neutral"""""""" approach, thereby ensuring equal treatment of satellite reception and cable distribution? 3.Does the Commission envisage revising Directive 93/83/EEC to take account of the protests of cable TV operators throughout Europe? (1)OJ L 248, 6.10.1993, p. 15." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [23]. </s>

P-2633/99

Culture and media

The incorporation of cable television directive 93/83/EEC(1) into Austrian law has had solely negative effects on cable television operators. As a result, instead of a single overall contract there are now 927separate contracts, legal uncertainty has increased and there is greater distortion of competition between cable and satellite. 1.When will the Commission be submitting the report on the application of Directive 93/83/EEC to Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee? 2.Does the Commission intend to introduce a """"""""technology-neutral"""""""" approach, thereby ensuring equal treatment of satellite reception and cable distribution? 3.Does the Commission envisage revising Directive 93/83/EEC to take account of the protests of cable TV operators throughout Europe? (1)OJ L 248, 6.10.1993, p. 15.

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"During the ‘Hack in the Box’ conference in Amsterdam on 12April2013, an application enabling hackers to take control of aircraft systems was presented. With this app, the hacker is able to deliberately crash a simulation plane. 1.Is the Commission aware of the presentation of the said application during the ‘Hack in the Box’ conference? 2.Are the Commission and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in close contact with the application’s developer? 3.Is it possible in practice to take control of aircraft systems by means of the presented application? If not, why not? 4.Does the Commission have any indications that (terrorist) organisations are already developing applications in order to carry out attacks using this method? 5.What plans does the Commission have in order to thwart attempts at carrying out attacks with such applications? 6.Does this threat also apply to other modes of transport, such as rail and maritime transport? If so, does the Commission intend to make every effort to protect these modes of transport, too, against possible takeover of control systems by (terrorist) hackers?" 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-004257-13

Transportation

During the ‘Hack in the Box’ conference in Amsterdam on 12April2013, an application enabling hackers to take control of aircraft systems was presented. With this app, the hacker is able to deliberately crash a simulation plane. 1.Is the Commission aware of the presentation of the said application during the ‘Hack in the Box’ conference? 2.Are the Commission and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in close contact with the application’s developer? 3.Is it possible in practice to take control of aircraft systems by means of the presented application? If not, why not? 4.Does the Commission have any indications that (terrorist) organisations are already developing applications in order to carry out attacks using this method? 5.What plans does the Commission have in order to thwart attempts at carrying out attacks with such applications? 6.Does this threat also apply to other modes of transport, such as rail and maritime transport? If so, does the Commission intend to make every effort to protect these modes of transport, too, against possible takeover of control systems by (terrorist) hackers?

<|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.:"My question concerns the measures taken by the Commission to ensure equal opportunities for European families and European citizens choosing to having children: according to up-to-date EU documents (e.g. the country report), having children carries with it a risk of poverty.1.In the light of this, what action has the Commission taken and what action will it take to ensure that European citizens who have children will also enjoy equality of opportunity?2.And if the Commission has stated in the above-mentioned country reports that having children carries with it a risk of poverty, will the Commission support the notion that family support should be one of the eligible objectives for the Member States’ use of cohesion funds in the 2021-2027 programming 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 = [13]. </s>

E-003186/2020

Social welfare

My question concerns the measures taken by the Commission to ensure equal opportunities for European families and European citizens choosing to having children: according to up-to-date EU documents (e.g. the country report), having children carries with it a risk of poverty.1.In the light of this, what action has the Commission taken and what action will it take to ensure that European citizens who have children will also enjoy equality of opportunity?2.And if the Commission has stated in the above-mentioned country reports that having children carries with it a risk of poverty, will the Commission support the notion that family support should be one of the eligible objectives for the Member States’ use of cohesion funds in the 2021-2027 programming 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 EU framework of national strategies aimed at Roma integration invites Member States to allocate sufficient funding for Roma inclusion from national budgets, to be complemented, where appropriate, by EU funding. The EU funds available are the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. Unfortunately, the Commission’s 2012 progress report shows that these funds are not used to their full potential by Member States. Can the Commission explain the reasons behind the very low absorption of EU funding by Member States, in particular the funds which are specifically intended for marginalised groups? What is the Commission doing to ensure that Member States use the funds available more effectively in order to increase integration of Roma people and improve their living conditions in their homeland? How is the Commission evaluating the effectiveness of EU-funded projects in Member States? What can be done to verify that they are actually used to improve the situation of Roma people, specifically concerning access to education, work, medical care and 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 = [2]. </s>

P-003538-14

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

The EU framework of national strategies aimed at Roma integration invites Member States to allocate sufficient funding for Roma inclusion from national budgets, to be complemented, where appropriate, by EU funding. The EU funds available are the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. Unfortunately, the Commission’s 2012 progress report shows that these funds are not used to their full potential by Member States. Can the Commission explain the reasons behind the very low absorption of EU funding by Member States, in particular the funds which are specifically intended for marginalised groups? What is the Commission doing to ensure that Member States use the funds available more effectively in order to increase integration of Roma people and improve their living conditions in their homeland? How is the Commission evaluating the effectiveness of EU-funded projects in Member States? What can be done to verify that they are actually used to improve the situation of Roma people, specifically concerning access to education, work, medical care and 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.:"Greece has one of the lowest levels of female employment in the EU. The employment of women, their professional development and entrepreneurship are therefore central objectives of national priorities of the 2004‑08 action programme for equality and are included in the axis on actions to address discrimination against women in the field of employment. In view of this, will the Commission say what progress has been made in implementing (legal commitments and take-up) axis5 of the operational programme ‘Employment and Vocational Training’ and axis4 of the operational programme ‘Education and Initial Vocational Training’? Which measures have suffered the greatest delays and what, in the Commission's view, are the reasons for these delays?" 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-0227/07

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Greece has one of the lowest levels of female employment in the EU. The employment of women, their professional development and entrepreneurship are therefore central objectives of national priorities of the 2004‑08 action programme for equality and are included in the axis on actions to address discrimination against women in the field of employment. In view of this, will the Commission say what progress has been made in implementing (legal commitments and take-up) axis5 of the operational programme ‘Employment and Vocational Training’ and axis4 of the operational programme ‘Education and Initial Vocational Training’? Which measures have suffered the greatest delays and what, in the Commission's view, are the reasons for these delays?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The EU’s stated objective is to promote a values-based trade agenda. For this reason it is questionable as to whether the EU should conclude the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment with China, which, according to human rights experts, is in violation of the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in its treatment of the Uyghur minority. On 22 March 2021 China responded to the human rights-related sanctions imposed by the EU because of the Uyghur situation with its own counter-sanctions, which apply to several Members of the European Parliament and one of its committees. China has furthermore effectively ended Hong Kong’s special status by passing a new security law that is in breach of the agreement it made with the United Kingdom on preserving Hong Kong’s special status until 2047.Under the Agreement on Investment, there is no commitment from China to be party to all the international treaties and agreements on the rights of workers. That being the case, in the future China will trample on workers’ rights and will not address the issue of forced labour. The EU-China Agreement on Investment will do nothing to address the imbalance that exists between China and the EU in market access. The forced technology transfers demanded of European companies as a condition of market access, for example, will not end. In the matter of State aid, the Agreement on Investment does not adequately address the fact that the Chinese State gives Chinese companies an unfair competitive advantage in the form of huge amounts of State aid.Concluding the Agreement on Investment with China at a time when the country’s human rights situation is deteriorating, with the end of Hong Kong’s special status and the treatment of the Uyghurs, sends the world the wrong message. Europe cannot throw its values overboard because of economic considerations. Nor does the Agreement on Investment guarantee European companies the same sort of access to the Chinese market that Chinese companies have had to European markets for a long time now.Is the Council prepared to propose that the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment between the EU and China be rejected on account of the human rights situation in China and the unsatisfactory nature of China’s obligations under the 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 = [19]. </s>

E-001692/2021

International affairs and foreign aid

The EU’s stated objective is to promote a values-based trade agenda. For this reason it is questionable as to whether the EU should conclude the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment with China, which, according to human rights experts, is in violation of the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in its treatment of the Uyghur minority. On 22 March 2021 China responded to the human rights-related sanctions imposed by the EU because of the Uyghur situation with its own counter-sanctions, which apply to several Members of the European Parliament and one of its committees. China has furthermore effectively ended Hong Kong’s special status by passing a new security law that is in breach of the agreement it made with the United Kingdom on preserving Hong Kong’s special status until 2047.Under the Agreement on Investment, there is no commitment from China to be party to all the international treaties and agreements on the rights of workers. That being the case, in the future China will trample on workers’ rights and will not address the issue of forced labour. The EU-China Agreement on Investment will do nothing to address the imbalance that exists between China and the EU in market access. The forced technology transfers demanded of European companies as a condition of market access, for example, will not end. In the matter of State aid, the Agreement on Investment does not adequately address the fact that the Chinese State gives Chinese companies an unfair competitive advantage in the form of huge amounts of State aid.Concluding the Agreement on Investment with China at a time when the country’s human rights situation is deteriorating, with the end of Hong Kong’s special status and the treatment of the Uyghurs, sends the world the wrong message. Europe cannot throw its values overboard because of economic considerations. Nor does the Agreement on Investment guarantee European companies the same sort of access to the Chinese market that Chinese companies have had to European markets for a long time now.Is the Council prepared to propose that the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment between the EU and China be rejected on account of the human rights situation in China and the unsatisfactory nature of China’s obligations under the 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.:"Despite the peace agreement in Sierra Leone, there are reports of continued killing, mutilation, rape, abduction and child abuse. 1.Will the Council indicate what actions are being undertaken at EU level to help to secure the implementation of the provisions of the peace agreement? 2.Will the Council use whatever means are open to it to put pressure on the armed opposition Revolutionary Front and its leadership to end all human rights abuses against civilians and to find a just and fair solution to the current problems? 3.Will the Council issue a statement condemning the rapes and sexual violence against girls and women committed either by rebel forces or police forces? 4.Will the Council address the issue of impunity of human rights abusers as a matter of priority?" 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-4143/00

International affairs and foreign aid

Despite the peace agreement in Sierra Leone, there are reports of continued killing, mutilation, rape, abduction and child abuse. 1.Will the Council indicate what actions are being undertaken at EU level to help to secure the implementation of the provisions of the peace agreement? 2.Will the Council use whatever means are open to it to put pressure on the armed opposition Revolutionary Front and its leadership to end all human rights abuses against civilians and to find a just and fair solution to the current problems? 3.Will the Council issue a statement condemning the rapes and sexual violence against girls and women committed either by rebel forces or police forces? 4.Will the Council address the issue of impunity of human rights abusers as a matter of priority?

<|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 current system governing reduced VAT rates, as established by Directive 92/77/EEC(1), Member States may apply one or two reduced rates to goods and services set out in a restrictive list (Annex H), in derogation from the principle that the normal rate is applicable (minimum rates of 15% for the normal rate and 5% for the reduced rates). This arrangement was supposed to come to an end in 1997 with the introduction of a definitive VAT system. However, owing to the failure by the Heads of State and Government to reach a unanimous decision the structure based on normal and reduced rates of VAT remains in force, hampering the proper functioning of the internal market and creating, in addition to an array of complex rules, many instances of distortion of competition. The optional nature of the reduced-rate system, the lack of common definitions of the categories which make up Annex H, and the multitude of specific derogations granted to some Member States and denied to others (cf. ‘parking’ rates) make equal treatment for all Member States and all types of goods and services an impossibility. The inequality in tax treatment created by the provision that a reduced rate of VAT can be applied to supplies of natural gas and electricity, but not to sales of heat energy and subscriptions to district heating networks which employ renewable energy sources, is compounded by a failure to encourage ecologically responsible behaviour likely to save natural resources. However, since the publication of the Green Paper on combating climate change and energy independence (Towards an energy policy for the EU, 1995) and the White Paper on the development of renewable energy sources (Energy for the future: renewable energy sources, 1997), the European Commission has been calling on the Member States to increase the proportion of their energy supplies accounted for by renewable energies, something which a tax reform consistent with environmental considerations might make possible. What can be done to put an end to this situation, marked by inconsistency and distortions of competition, which is hampering the use of renewable energies? On 23 July 2003, in its document COM(2003) 397 final, the Commission proposed the inclusion of district heating in Annex H. The Council can now take a decision to amend the list of goods and services in Annex H, pending the hopefully prompt introduction of uniform VAT rates. (1)OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, 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 = [1]. </s>

P-2571/04

Macroeconomics

Under the current system governing reduced VAT rates, as established by Directive 92/77/EEC(1), Member States may apply one or two reduced rates to goods and services set out in a restrictive list (Annex H), in derogation from the principle that the normal rate is applicable (minimum rates of 15% for the normal rate and 5% for the reduced rates). This arrangement was supposed to come to an end in 1997 with the introduction of a definitive VAT system. However, owing to the failure by the Heads of State and Government to reach a unanimous decision the structure based on normal and reduced rates of VAT remains in force, hampering the proper functioning of the internal market and creating, in addition to an array of complex rules, many instances of distortion of competition. The optional nature of the reduced-rate system, the lack of common definitions of the categories which make up Annex H, and the multitude of specific derogations granted to some Member States and denied to others (cf. ‘parking’ rates) make equal treatment for all Member States and all types of goods and services an impossibility. The inequality in tax treatment created by the provision that a reduced rate of VAT can be applied to supplies of natural gas and electricity, but not to sales of heat energy and subscriptions to district heating networks which employ renewable energy sources, is compounded by a failure to encourage ecologically responsible behaviour likely to save natural resources. However, since the publication of the Green Paper on combating climate change and energy independence (Towards an energy policy for the EU, 1995) and the White Paper on the development of renewable energy sources (Energy for the future: renewable energy sources, 1997), the European Commission has been calling on the Member States to increase the proportion of their energy supplies accounted for by renewable energies, something which a tax reform consistent with environmental considerations might make possible. What can be done to put an end to this situation, marked by inconsistency and distortions of competition, which is hampering the use of renewable energies? On 23 July 2003, in its document COM(2003) 397 final, the Commission proposed the inclusion of district heating in Annex H. The Council can now take a decision to amend the list of goods and services in Annex H, pending the hopefully prompt introduction of uniform VAT rates. (1)OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, 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.:"A number of Sites of Community Importance (SCI) - IT9220090 Foce Bradano, IT9220085 Costa Jonica Foce Basento, IT9220095 Costa Jonica Foce Cavone, IT9220080 Costa Jonica Foce Agri - and the Special Protection Area ZPS IT9220065 Bosco Pantano di Policoro e Costa Jonica Foce Sinni are seriously threatened by the planned or actual building of coastal tourist facilities near to or inside the sites. The protection of these areas is vital to biodiversity, and in particular to the species listed in AnnexII to Directive 92/43/EEC(1) and various species of migratory birds included in Annex I to Directive 79/409/EEC(2). In 2002, following complaints to the Commission from the LIPU (Italian bird protection organisation) and the Ionian Coast Defence Committee (No 2002/4799, SG (2002) A/7425 et n° 2002/4800, SG (2002) A/6930/2), the Environment Ministry asked the Basilicata regional authorities to carry out the necessary formalities to prevent the opening of infringement proceedings for violation of the above directives. Under the relevant rules, the building such facilities, some of which is already under way, must be preceded by an assessment of the impact on SCIs and SPAs. However, to date only one EIA has been submitted. On 14 January 2003, the Council of State suspended the application of judgment No 801/2002 issued by the Basilicata regional administrative court approving the LIPU's complaint against one of the building projects, and authorised building work to resume despite the fact that no environmental or other impact assessment, which are compulsory in relation to SCIs and SPAs which form part of the Natura 2000 network. The approval procedure for a general adjustment of the regional development plan for a large area of the Metapontino, seeking authorisation for the building of sailing harbours not included in the plan itself, is in progress and this adjustment has not involved any impact assessment within the meaning of Article 6 of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), despite the fact that such assessment are compulsory in relation to projects with a potential impact on Natura 2000 sites. There is no reference in the adjustment plan to the management rules applying in the case of SCIs and SPAs. Management is to be on private basis, but no further details have been given and no guarantees as to the project's integrity. The tourist structures and facilities in question have been built with funds from the CIPE (Inter-Ministerial Committee for Economic Planning), a large proportion of which have been taken from structural funds intended for Objective 1 areas. Will the Commission state what action it intends to take to put an end to violations of Community directives and to ensure that Community funds are not used, in contravention of Community law, to support projects which cause irreparable damage to Natura 2000 sites? (1)OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7. (2)OJ L 103, 25.4.1979, 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 = [7]. </s>

E-0998/04

Environment

A number of Sites of Community Importance (SCI) - IT9220090 Foce Bradano, IT9220085 Costa Jonica Foce Basento, IT9220095 Costa Jonica Foce Cavone, IT9220080 Costa Jonica Foce Agri - and the Special Protection Area ZPS IT9220065 Bosco Pantano di Policoro e Costa Jonica Foce Sinni are seriously threatened by the planned or actual building of coastal tourist facilities near to or inside the sites. The protection of these areas is vital to biodiversity, and in particular to the species listed in AnnexII to Directive 92/43/EEC(1) and various species of migratory birds included in Annex I to Directive 79/409/EEC(2). In 2002, following complaints to the Commission from the LIPU (Italian bird protection organisation) and the Ionian Coast Defence Committee (No 2002/4799, SG (2002) A/7425 et n° 2002/4800, SG (2002) A/6930/2), the Environment Ministry asked the Basilicata regional authorities to carry out the necessary formalities to prevent the opening of infringement proceedings for violation of the above directives. Under the relevant rules, the building such facilities, some of which is already under way, must be preceded by an assessment of the impact on SCIs and SPAs. However, to date only one EIA has been submitted. On 14 January 2003, the Council of State suspended the application of judgment No 801/2002 issued by the Basilicata regional administrative court approving the LIPU's complaint against one of the building projects, and authorised building work to resume despite the fact that no environmental or other impact assessment, which are compulsory in relation to SCIs and SPAs which form part of the Natura 2000 network. The approval procedure for a general adjustment of the regional development plan for a large area of the Metapontino, seeking authorisation for the building of sailing harbours not included in the plan itself, is in progress and this adjustment has not involved any impact assessment within the meaning of Article 6 of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), despite the fact that such assessment are compulsory in relation to projects with a potential impact on Natura 2000 sites. There is no reference in the adjustment plan to the management rules applying in the case of SCIs and SPAs. Management is to be on private basis, but no further details have been given and no guarantees as to the project's integrity. The tourist structures and facilities in question have been built with funds from the CIPE (Inter-Ministerial Committee for Economic Planning), a large proportion of which have been taken from structural funds intended for Objective 1 areas. Will the Commission state what action it intends to take to put an end to violations of Community directives and to ensure that Community funds are not used, in contravention of Community law, to support projects which cause irreparable damage to Natura 2000 sites? (1)OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7. (2)OJ L 103, 25.4.1979, 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.:"Whereas in Article 12 of Council Directive 77/388/EEC(1) of 17 May 1977 (Sixth VAT Directive), as modified by Council Directive 92/77/EEC(2) of 19 October 1992 (approximation of VAT rates), lays down that from 1 January 1993, Member States may apply one or two reduced rates. These reduced rates may not be lower than 5 %, and shall apply only to supplies of categories of goods and services specified in Annex H, Whereas category 7 of Annex H refers to """"""""admissions to […] amusement parks, […] zoos, […] and similar cultural events and facilities"""""""", although such activities are not defined in the Sixth VAT Directive, Whereas the activities of aquatic, botanic, animal and mechanical amusement parks demand that they come under the activities recognised in category 7 of Annex H of the Sixth VAT Directive and, therefore, may benefit from the application of the reduced VAT rates to admission charges to their facilities, in implementation, inter alia, of the principles of VAT uniformity, the inherent fiscal neutrality of the common VAT system and the elimination of distortions of competition in the single market, 1.Does the Commission believe that the activities of aquatic, botanic, animal and mechanical amusement parks should be judged as being the same as the activities of amusement parks, zoos and similar cultural events and facilities, within the meaning of Annex H, category 7, of the Sixth VAT Directive? 2.If not, does the Commission intend to assess whether the activities of aquatic, botanic, animal and mechanical amusement parks should be included within the categories which may benefit from the implementation by the Member States of a reduced VAT rate, within the meaning of Annex H of the Sixth VAT Directive, and, if appropriate, include a proposal that they should be so included in its forthcoming two-yearly report? (1)OJ L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 1. (2)OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, 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 = [1]. </s>

E-2971/01

Macroeconomics

Whereas in Article 12 of Council Directive 77/388/EEC(1) of 17 May 1977 (Sixth VAT Directive), as modified by Council Directive 92/77/EEC(2) of 19 October 1992 (approximation of VAT rates), lays down that from 1 January 1993, Member States may apply one or two reduced rates. These reduced rates may not be lower than 5 %, and shall apply only to supplies of categories of goods and services specified in Annex H, Whereas category 7 of Annex H refers to """"""""admissions to […] amusement parks, […] zoos, […] and similar cultural events and facilities"""""""", although such activities are not defined in the Sixth VAT Directive, Whereas the activities of aquatic, botanic, animal and mechanical amusement parks demand that they come under the activities recognised in category 7 of Annex H of the Sixth VAT Directive and, therefore, may benefit from the application of the reduced VAT rates to admission charges to their facilities, in implementation, inter alia, of the principles of VAT uniformity, the inherent fiscal neutrality of the common VAT system and the elimination of distortions of competition in the single market, 1.Does the Commission believe that the activities of aquatic, botanic, animal and mechanical amusement parks should be judged as being the same as the activities of amusement parks, zoos and similar cultural events and facilities, within the meaning of Annex H, category 7, of the Sixth VAT Directive? 2.If not, does the Commission intend to assess whether the activities of aquatic, botanic, animal and mechanical amusement parks should be included within the categories which may benefit from the implementation by the Member States of a reduced VAT rate, within the meaning of Annex H of the Sixth VAT Directive, and, if appropriate, include a proposal that they should be so included in its forthcoming two-yearly report? (1)OJ L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 1. (2)OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, 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.:"What impact on the producer price for milk in the European Union does the Commission expect there to be in view of New Zealand’s wish to reduce import restrictions and tariffs on dairy products in particular?Is there any forecast of the scale of the expected increase in exports from the EU to New Zealand?" 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-004348/2020

Agriculture and Fisheries

What impact on the producer price for milk in the European Union does the Commission expect there to be in view of New Zealand’s wish to reduce import restrictions and tariffs on dairy products in particular?Is there any forecast of the scale of the expected increase in exports from the EU to New Zealand?

<|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 April 1997, the European Parliament passed a report on strengthening the business impact assessment system (A4-0413/96). During the April II part-session (1997), Commissioner Papoutsis commented: ‘I agree with the general idea of the report and with the European Parliament's resolution ... I would like to assure you of my determination to support a strengthening of the business impact assessment system.' (PE 222.596). In May 1997, OECD ministers endorsed the recommendations in the OECD Report on Regulatory Reform. These included that governments integrate Regulatory Impace Assessment (RIA) into the development, review and reform of regulations. It also identified ten elements of """"""""best practice"""""""" in this area: maximize political commitment to RIA; allocate responsibilities for IRA programme elements carefully; train regulators; use a consistent but flexible analytical method; develop and implement data collection strategies; target RIA efforts; integrate RIA into the policy-making process, starting as early as possible; communicate the results; involve the public extensively; apply RIA to existing and new regulation. Has the Commission taken account of the OECD best practice recommendations in its own on-going review; and what is the Commission's assessment of its own performance in each of the ten areas identified?" 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-0338/98

Macroeconomics

On 24 April 1997, the European Parliament passed a report on strengthening the business impact assessment system (A4-0413/96). During the April II part-session (1997), Commissioner Papoutsis commented: ‘I agree with the general idea of the report and with the European Parliament's resolution ... I would like to assure you of my determination to support a strengthening of the business impact assessment system.' (PE 222.596). In May 1997, OECD ministers endorsed the recommendations in the OECD Report on Regulatory Reform. These included that governments integrate Regulatory Impace Assessment (RIA) into the development, review and reform of regulations. It also identified ten elements of """"""""best practice"""""""" in this area: maximize political commitment to RIA; allocate responsibilities for IRA programme elements carefully; train regulators; use a consistent but flexible analytical method; develop and implement data collection strategies; target RIA efforts; integrate RIA into the policy-making process, starting as early as possible; communicate the results; involve the public extensively; apply RIA to existing and new regulation. Has the Commission taken account of the OECD best practice recommendations in its own on-going review; and what is the Commission's assessment of its own performance in each of the ten areas identified?

<|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 it intended for the manufacturer to submit, in parallels with the tests, both genetically modified basic vartieties and varieties bred from them (given that in some cases significant changes are apparent only from a direct comparison)?" 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-2191/97

Agriculture and Fisheries

Is it intended for the manufacturer to submit, in parallels with the tests, both genetically modified basic vartieties and varieties bred from them (given that in some cases significant changes are apparent only from a direct comparison)?

<|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 terms of reviewing Europe’s environmental policy, particularly in the area of renewable energy, one of the most important concerns for the European public has been that of tackling climate change whilst at the same time relieving pressure on natural resources, such as land, and energy dependence, as compared with the Commission’s earlier initiatives. However, there is a certain amount of ambiguity in this context as to the potential value of certain initiatives such as biorefineries, and their capacity to contribute to the ‘energy mix’ which the European institutions are striving to achieve. In particular, does the Commission think that installing new biorefineries in Spain is consistent with the Commission’s objectives set out in its guidelines, such as those concerning renewable resources, and the initiatives under the Energy Union?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [8]. </s>

E-009323-15

Energy

In terms of reviewing Europe’s environmental policy, particularly in the area of renewable energy, one of the most important concerns for the European public has been that of tackling climate change whilst at the same time relieving pressure on natural resources, such as land, and energy dependence, as compared with the Commission’s earlier initiatives. However, there is a certain amount of ambiguity in this context as to the potential value of certain initiatives such as biorefineries, and their capacity to contribute to the ‘energy mix’ which the European institutions are striving to achieve. In particular, does the Commission think that installing new biorefineries in Spain is consistent with the Commission’s objectives set out in its guidelines, such as those concerning renewable resources, and the initiatives under the Energy Union?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"It is highly likely that the """"""""yes"""""""" camp had greater resources at its disposal than the """"""""no"""""""" camp during the recently concluded EMU campaign in Sweden. Does the Commission consider it would have been an advantage if the resources available to the two camps had been 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 = [1]. </s>

E-3097/03

Macroeconomics

It is highly likely that the """"""""yes"""""""" camp had greater resources at its disposal than the """"""""no"""""""" camp during the recently concluded EMU campaign in Sweden. Does the Commission consider it would have been an advantage if the resources available to the two camps had been 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.:"On 30 November 2004, the first meeting was held of the group of European Directors-General on Labour Relations, set up by the European Commission in March 2002. Why was this Group established? What is its exact remit with regard to the drafting of new Community initiatives?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [5]. </s>

E-3503/04

Labour, employment and pensions

On 30 November 2004, the first meeting was held of the group of European Directors-General on Labour Relations, set up by the European Commission in March 2002. Why was this Group established? What is its exact remit with regard to the drafting of new Community initiatives?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Many EU citizens choose to pursue university studies in a Member State other than their country of origin. Will the Commission specify which Community legislation governs university studies (undergraduate and postgraduate) in the above case and say whether any special provision exists in respect of the payment of tuition fees at university institutions in the UK?" 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>

P-1449/98

Education

Many EU citizens choose to pursue university studies in a Member State other than their country of origin. Will the Commission specify which Community legislation governs university studies (undergraduate and postgraduate) in the above case and say whether any special provision exists in respect of the payment of tuition fees at university institutions in the UK?

<|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 indicate the total value of fish caught in EU waters in the most recent year for which figures are available? Can it indicate the value and quantity of fish caught within the Irish 200-mile limit (most recent year for which data is available) and by which fishing fleets this catch was landed?" 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-2390/98

Agriculture and Fisheries

Can the Commission indicate the total value of fish caught in EU waters in the most recent year for which figures are available? Can it indicate the value and quantity of fish caught within the Irish 200-mile limit (most recent year for which data is available) and by which fishing fleets this catch was landed?

<|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 say what progress has been made on the Communication submitted by the Commission on 12November 1997 to encourage job creation at a local level and combat certain types of """"""""undeclared"""""""" work by reducing VAT on labour-intensive services such as building renovation etc.?" 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-2936/98

Macroeconomics

Could the Commission say what progress has been made on the Communication submitted by the Commission on 12November 1997 to encourage job creation at a local level and combat certain types of """"""""undeclared"""""""" work by reducing VAT on labour-intensive services such as building renovation etc.?

<|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 1997 Kyoto Conference on climate change saw Portugal, on the basis of its economic backwardness, negotiate the right to increase its CO2 emission levels to the year 2012 by 40 %, against the 1990 levels. While the majority of EU countries agreed to lower their greenhouse gas levels, Portugal became the only country in the EU with the right actually to increase its emission of these gases. However, last week, an exhaustive study on the major sources of greenhouse gas emissions was published by the Environmental Systems Analysis Working Party of the New University of Lisbon. The study concluded that as of now, Portugal has already increased its levels of emissions by 34 % over 1990 values, and forecast that by the year 2010, Portugal will be emitting 62 % more CO2 than in 1990, far more than the extremely generous allowance of 40 % to 2012 actually agreed. Given the seriousness of the situation, will the Commission please tell me, as a matter of urgency: 1. The most recent figures it has for greenhouse gas emission levels in Portugal; 2. What specific measures the Portuguese Government enacted with a view to controlling and lowering greenhouse gas emissions; 3. Whether there are other countries, apart from Portugal, where the discrepancy between the ceilings of CO2 emission levels established in Kyoto and the levels currently forecast for 2012 is so glaring; 4. What it intends to do to avoid a potential general failure on the part of the EU Member States to meet the emission levels laid down at Kyoto?" 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-2182/99

Environment

The 1997 Kyoto Conference on climate change saw Portugal, on the basis of its economic backwardness, negotiate the right to increase its CO2 emission levels to the year 2012 by 40 %, against the 1990 levels. While the majority of EU countries agreed to lower their greenhouse gas levels, Portugal became the only country in the EU with the right actually to increase its emission of these gases. However, last week, an exhaustive study on the major sources of greenhouse gas emissions was published by the Environmental Systems Analysis Working Party of the New University of Lisbon. The study concluded that as of now, Portugal has already increased its levels of emissions by 34 % over 1990 values, and forecast that by the year 2010, Portugal will be emitting 62 % more CO2 than in 1990, far more than the extremely generous allowance of 40 % to 2012 actually agreed. Given the seriousness of the situation, will the Commission please tell me, as a matter of urgency: 1. The most recent figures it has for greenhouse gas emission levels in Portugal; 2. What specific measures the Portuguese Government enacted with a view to controlling and lowering greenhouse gas emissions; 3. Whether there are other countries, apart from Portugal, where the discrepancy between the ceilings of CO2 emission levels established in Kyoto and the levels currently forecast for 2012 is so glaring; 4. What it intends to do to avoid a potential general failure on the part of the EU Member States to meet the emission levels laid down at Kyoto?

<|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 Union’s goal is to increase research and development (R&D) spending to 3% of GDP by 2020. In 2013 theEU Member States spent an average of 2.02% of their GDP on research and development. Some Member States, including Hungary, are far behind the set R&D target. Hungary has agreed to 1.8% by 2020, and according to last year’s Eurostat data it spent 1.4% in 2013. This places Hungary only 14thamong theEU nations. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that only a single Hungarian company was on the list of the 1000 most innovative European companies in 2014. Investment in R&D and innovation is creating an opportunity for a recovery from the economic crisis. In the increasingly more globalised world economy, only innovative industries will help the European, and therefore the Hungarian, economy in global and regional markets. — Does the Commission consider the measures taken by the current Hungarian government to be satisfactory for achieving the 1.8% R&D target undertaken for 2020? — What does the Commission think is the reason that R&D spending is far below 3% in several Member States, including Hungary? — Does the Commission think that low R&D spending can lead to the Hungarian economy being less competitive in the long run?" 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-005756-15

Macroeconomics

The European Union’s goal is to increase research and development (R&D) spending to 3% of GDP by 2020. In 2013 theEU Member States spent an average of 2.02% of their GDP on research and development. Some Member States, including Hungary, are far behind the set R&D target. Hungary has agreed to 1.8% by 2020, and according to last year’s Eurostat data it spent 1.4% in 2013. This places Hungary only 14thamong theEU nations. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that only a single Hungarian company was on the list of the 1000 most innovative European companies in 2014. Investment in R&D and innovation is creating an opportunity for a recovery from the economic crisis. In the increasingly more globalised world economy, only innovative industries will help the European, and therefore the Hungarian, economy in global and regional markets. — Does the Commission consider the measures taken by the current Hungarian government to be satisfactory for achieving the 1.8% R&D target undertaken for 2020? — What does the Commission think is the reason that R&D spending is far below 3% in several Member States, including Hungary? — Does the Commission think that low R&D spending can lead to the Hungarian economy being less competitive in the long run?

<|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 Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has said that Japan is facing its worst crisis since the second world war as a result of the disaster that has hit the country: an earthquake, a tsunami and a nuclear catastrophe that the Japanese Agency for Nuclear and Industrial Safety has classed as level 4 on the International Nuclear Event Scale, which has a maximum level of 7 (the level reached at Chernobyl). In spite of the safety guarantees in place, at least 22people were contaminated by radiation at the Fukushima 1 reactor (240km north of Tokyo). The authorities say that 190 people were within a 10km radius of the plant when radiation exceeded desirable levels. Similar problems involving increased pressure have also been affecting the Fukushima 2 reactor. Around 30000 people living within 10km of the plant were forced to leave their homes. 210000 people have already been evacuated from the Fukushima 1 area. So far the damage caused has been estimated at more than a billion dollars (EUR72billion). Can the Commission answer the following questions: What type of contribution will theEU make, and what humanitarian aid plan will it implement to mitigate the suffering of the Japanese people? Does theEU have the capacity to provide people living near the Fukushima 1and 2 reactors with any type of protection against nuclear radiation? What kind of protection could it offer?" 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-003372/2011

Energy

The Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has said that Japan is facing its worst crisis since the second world war as a result of the disaster that has hit the country: an earthquake, a tsunami and a nuclear catastrophe that the Japanese Agency for Nuclear and Industrial Safety has classed as level 4 on the International Nuclear Event Scale, which has a maximum level of 7 (the level reached at Chernobyl). In spite of the safety guarantees in place, at least 22people were contaminated by radiation at the Fukushima 1 reactor (240km north of Tokyo). The authorities say that 190 people were within a 10km radius of the plant when radiation exceeded desirable levels. Similar problems involving increased pressure have also been affecting the Fukushima 2 reactor. Around 30000 people living within 10km of the plant were forced to leave their homes. 210000 people have already been evacuated from the Fukushima 1 area. So far the damage caused has been estimated at more than a billion dollars (EUR72billion). Can the Commission answer the following questions: What type of contribution will theEU make, and what humanitarian aid plan will it implement to mitigate the suffering of the Japanese people? Does theEU have the capacity to provide people living near the Fukushima 1and 2 reactors with any type of protection against nuclear radiation? What kind of protection could it offer?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"With an expected annual growth of 9.6% until 2022, the ICT sector is one of the fastest‑growing industries. Its supply chain (mines, smelters and manufacturing) is untraceable, but is associated with risks such as human rights abuses, socio-ecological conflicts and violations of labour conditions, which should be a no‑go area for public finance.The EU-funded ‘Make ICT Fair’ report of CEE Bankwatch Network on the Amulsar gold mine in Armenia, which was supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, highlighted the lack of public participation in the decision‑making processes of the mine, which could be destructive for the region. Communities have reported being ignored, intimidated and sued in court.The European Investment Bank (EIB) does not have a human rights policy or due diligence process. No ‘stand‑alone’ human rights impact assessment has been required since 2015, even though projects have been carried out in high‑risk‑country contexts.How does the Commission plan to influence the review of the EIB Statement on Environmental and Social Principles and Standards to ensure human rights due diligence, given that the EIB uses EU money to support investments in the world’s most fragile regions?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [19]. </s>

E-005164/2020

International affairs and foreign aid

With an expected annual growth of 9.6% until 2022, the ICT sector is one of the fastest‑growing industries. Its supply chain (mines, smelters and manufacturing) is untraceable, but is associated with risks such as human rights abuses, socio-ecological conflicts and violations of labour conditions, which should be a no‑go area for public finance.The EU-funded ‘Make ICT Fair’ report of CEE Bankwatch Network on the Amulsar gold mine in Armenia, which was supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, highlighted the lack of public participation in the decision‑making processes of the mine, which could be destructive for the region. Communities have reported being ignored, intimidated and sued in court.The European Investment Bank (EIB) does not have a human rights policy or due diligence process. No ‘stand‑alone’ human rights impact assessment has been required since 2015, even though projects have been carried out in high‑risk‑country contexts.How does the Commission plan to influence the review of the EIB Statement on Environmental and Social Principles and Standards to ensure human rights due diligence, given that the EIB uses EU money to support investments in the world’s most fragile regions?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Does it run contrary to the principle of the free movement of goods if Member States impose quotas on products originating in other Member States? In particular, is French legislation stipulating quotas on broadcast music an acceptable internal market 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 = [15]. </s>

E-0380/96

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

Does it run contrary to the principle of the free movement of goods if Member States impose quotas on products originating in other Member States? In particular, is French legislation stipulating quotas on broadcast music an acceptable internal market 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.:"Since 2013, food donations to recognised food banks have been exempt from VAT in Belgium. This year, the exemption was extended to include recognised local charities. This means that it is now more advantageous to donate surplus food rather than destroy it. This measure has already led to a considerable increase in the number of food donations made by department stores and a proportional fall in food waste. This is a win-win situation which combats both food poverty and food waste. The previous Commission expressed its support for these measures. 1.What action is the Commission undertaking to encourage Member States to take similar steps? 2.Is the Commission planning to promote VAT exemption for food donations within the context of the proposal for more ambitious waste management which was announced in July2014?" 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-006248-15

Macroeconomics

Since 2013, food donations to recognised food banks have been exempt from VAT in Belgium. This year, the exemption was extended to include recognised local charities. This means that it is now more advantageous to donate surplus food rather than destroy it. This measure has already led to a considerable increase in the number of food donations made by department stores and a proportional fall in food waste. This is a win-win situation which combats both food poverty and food waste. The previous Commission expressed its support for these measures. 1.What action is the Commission undertaking to encourage Member States to take similar steps? 2.Is the Commission planning to promote VAT exemption for food donations within the context of the proposal for more ambitious waste management which was announced in July2014?

<|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 Kimberly Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) is an international agreement that limits the trade in rough diamonds to countries meeting certain criteria. Within theEU the implementation of the Certification Scheme has been achieved with Council Regulation (EC) No2368/2002, which set up a Community system of certification and import and export controls for rough diamonds. Moreover, this regulation decided that the Community would be a single participant in the KPCS, and that accordingly the Commission would represent the Community in the KPCS, assisted by a committee in which Member States consult with the Commission. Until recently, the Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (DG FPI) and more specifically ‘Unit 2: Stability Instrument Operations’ coordinated the EU’s position in the Kimberley Process. Additionally, it chaired the Committee for Implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for the International Trade in Rough Diamonds, which is made up of representatives of the Member States and oversees the implementation of the process at EU level. However, theEU High Representative Catherine Ashton has issued press releases related to the Kimberley Process, and there are those within theEU that see the competence ofDG FPI transferred to the European External Action Service following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty. Moreover, in January2011, MsAshton appointed the British diplomat Nicholas Westcott Managing Director for Africa in the EEAS, and MrWestcott has recently been referred to by the BBC as ‘spokesman for the Working Group on Monitoring of the KP, which has been chaired by Stéphane Chardon, part of “Unit 2: Stability Instrument Operations”’. Which EU institution has the final political and legal responsibility for representing theEU Member States in the context of the Kimberley process?" 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-000660/2012

International affairs and foreign aid

The Kimberly Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) is an international agreement that limits the trade in rough diamonds to countries meeting certain criteria. Within theEU the implementation of the Certification Scheme has been achieved with Council Regulation (EC) No2368/2002, which set up a Community system of certification and import and export controls for rough diamonds. Moreover, this regulation decided that the Community would be a single participant in the KPCS, and that accordingly the Commission would represent the Community in the KPCS, assisted by a committee in which Member States consult with the Commission. Until recently, the Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (DG FPI) and more specifically ‘Unit 2: Stability Instrument Operations’ coordinated the EU’s position in the Kimberley Process. Additionally, it chaired the Committee for Implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for the International Trade in Rough Diamonds, which is made up of representatives of the Member States and oversees the implementation of the process at EU level. However, theEU High Representative Catherine Ashton has issued press releases related to the Kimberley Process, and there are those within theEU that see the competence ofDG FPI transferred to the European External Action Service following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty. Moreover, in January2011, MsAshton appointed the British diplomat Nicholas Westcott Managing Director for Africa in the EEAS, and MrWestcott has recently been referred to by the BBC as ‘spokesman for the Working Group on Monitoring of the KP, which has been chaired by Stéphane Chardon, part of “Unit 2: Stability Instrument Operations”’. Which EU institution has the final political and legal responsibility for representing theEU Member States in the context of the Kimberley process?

<|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 2000 and 2001 a tariff quota was available for European lawnmower manufacturers for the duty-free import of 1 200 000 lawnmower engines per year, tariff quota No 09.2976. The Commission does not intend to make a proposal to the Council for the granting of a tariff quota for 2002. This is because it has been rejected by one Member State, Italy. This position has been adopted on the basis that Tecumseh Europe, an engine manufacturer based in Turin, meets the requirements of the European manufacturing market with its Italian engine production. Tecumseh claims to have sold 900 000 engines to date. Until the cut-off date, 19 September 2001, 1 117 291 engines had been imported from third countries. It is to be assumed that total demand will reach 2 400 000 engines by the end of the year. Furthermore, lawnmowers can be imported duty-free as a finished product. Competitive disadvantages will thus arise for European lawnmower manufacturers if no provision is made for duty-free import of engines. 1.What action will the Commission take to stop German manufacturers of lawnmowers being placed at a disadvantage? 2.What is the Commission's position on the above situation?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [1]. </s>

E-2882/01

Macroeconomics

In 2000 and 2001 a tariff quota was available for European lawnmower manufacturers for the duty-free import of 1 200 000 lawnmower engines per year, tariff quota No 09.2976. The Commission does not intend to make a proposal to the Council for the granting of a tariff quota for 2002. This is because it has been rejected by one Member State, Italy. This position has been adopted on the basis that Tecumseh Europe, an engine manufacturer based in Turin, meets the requirements of the European manufacturing market with its Italian engine production. Tecumseh claims to have sold 900 000 engines to date. Until the cut-off date, 19 September 2001, 1 117 291 engines had been imported from third countries. It is to be assumed that total demand will reach 2 400 000 engines by the end of the year. Furthermore, lawnmowers can be imported duty-free as a finished product. Competitive disadvantages will thus arise for European lawnmower manufacturers if no provision is made for duty-free import of engines. 1.What action will the Commission take to stop German manufacturers of lawnmowers being placed at a disadvantage? 2.What is the Commission's position on the above situation?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Judging by recent statements, theUS Administration would be prepared to slap hefty duties on agricultural products, which would have a major impact on Europe’s agri-food industry. Italy would be one of the countries hardest hit by this move, and stands to lose an estimated EUR4.5billion, which is more than 9% of the overall value of Italian exports to the United States. This would have especially serious repercussions for the production and export of the Italian speciality Grana Padano PDO, annual orders for which currently stand at around 400000 cheeses, but could be slashed to zero. The resulting damage to the dairy industry — and hence to the Italian economy — would be enormous. This is because around 40% of Italian milk is processed into Grana Padano or Parmigiano Reggiano and the prices of those two products dictate milk market prices. There are real fears over job losses and a slump in milk prices. In view of this, can the Commission state whether and how it plans to protect products affected by this situation and whether it plans to work with and help the national and regional administrations in this sector of the Italian economy?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [4]. </s>

E-003244-19

Agriculture and Fisheries

Judging by recent statements, theUS Administration would be prepared to slap hefty duties on agricultural products, which would have a major impact on Europe’s agri-food industry. Italy would be one of the countries hardest hit by this move, and stands to lose an estimated EUR4.5billion, which is more than 9% of the overall value of Italian exports to the United States. This would have especially serious repercussions for the production and export of the Italian speciality Grana Padano PDO, annual orders for which currently stand at around 400000 cheeses, but could be slashed to zero. The resulting damage to the dairy industry — and hence to the Italian economy — would be enormous. This is because around 40% of Italian milk is processed into Grana Padano or Parmigiano Reggiano and the prices of those two products dictate milk market prices. There are real fears over job losses and a slump in milk prices. In view of this, can the Commission state whether and how it plans to protect products affected by this situation and whether it plans to work with and help the national and regional administrations in this sector of the Italian economy?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"Further to my Question P‑0645/07 on the award of the concession for maritime transport between Marseille and Corsica, the Commission responded that it was making inquiries as to whether the tendering procedure complied with EClaw, and would reach a decision before the final award of the contract. The concession was awarded in May 2007 and the Commission has still not reached any decision on the issue. Iunderstand that the Commission may have sent a further request for information to the French authorities on certain aspects of the terms of reference for the concession. Could the Commission comment on the current status of this case and provide assurances that EU principles are fully complied with, particularly in the country of origin of the Commission Vice‑President responsible for transport? The French media have highlighted the fact that the renewal of the concession with the incumbent, the Société Nationale Corse Méditerranée (SNCM), has led to a substantial increase in public subsidies as compared to the offers from competitors. Inote that the SNCM is undergoing its second recapitalisation with substantial state aid being paid, while the first recapitalisation, cleared by the Commission, has been declared illegal by the Tribunal of First Instance of Luxembourg. In the context of the French struggle to restore its public finances and fight against endemic public deficits and its huge public debt, will the Commission declare both the concession and the recapitalisation process incompatible with EU rules, thus reducing the heavy tax burden on French, and ultimately EU, taxpayers?" 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-5948/07

Transportation

Further to my Question P‑0645/07 on the award of the concession for maritime transport between Marseille and Corsica, the Commission responded that it was making inquiries as to whether the tendering procedure complied with EClaw, and would reach a decision before the final award of the contract. The concession was awarded in May 2007 and the Commission has still not reached any decision on the issue. Iunderstand that the Commission may have sent a further request for information to the French authorities on certain aspects of the terms of reference for the concession. Could the Commission comment on the current status of this case and provide assurances that EU principles are fully complied with, particularly in the country of origin of the Commission Vice‑President responsible for transport? The French media have highlighted the fact that the renewal of the concession with the incumbent, the Société Nationale Corse Méditerranée (SNCM), has led to a substantial increase in public subsidies as compared to the offers from competitors. Inote that the SNCM is undergoing its second recapitalisation with substantial state aid being paid, while the first recapitalisation, cleared by the Commission, has been declared illegal by the Tribunal of First Instance of Luxembourg. In the context of the French struggle to restore its public finances and fight against endemic public deficits and its huge public debt, will the Commission declare both the concession and the recapitalisation process incompatible with EU rules, thus reducing the heavy tax burden on French, and ultimately EU, taxpayers?

<|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 killing of the leader of the Palestinian organisation Hamas, Abdelaziz Rantisi, as well as of a son of his and two of his bodyguards, on the orders of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, is a major and tragic act of state terrorism, as still systematically practised by the Israeli government. The purpose of this killing was quite clearly to prevent the establishment of the Palestinian state within the pre-1967 borders. It is therefore an attack on the peace process as approved thus far by the EU. What effective action will the Council take in order to prevent such killings happening and stop the colonialist treatment of the Palestinian people by the Israeli state? Does the EU intend to accept in practice, as it has done so far, the situation of President Arafat, who is in real terms being held captive and is therefore radically debarred from exercising his authority over Palestinian society or the groups who are resorting to terrorism as a means of last-ditch resistance against the cruelties of Israeli rule?" 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-1354/04

International affairs and foreign aid

The killing of the leader of the Palestinian organisation Hamas, Abdelaziz Rantisi, as well as of a son of his and two of his bodyguards, on the orders of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, is a major and tragic act of state terrorism, as still systematically practised by the Israeli government. The purpose of this killing was quite clearly to prevent the establishment of the Palestinian state within the pre-1967 borders. It is therefore an attack on the peace process as approved thus far by the EU. What effective action will the Council take in order to prevent such killings happening and stop the colonialist treatment of the Palestinian people by the Israeli state? Does the EU intend to accept in practice, as it has done so far, the situation of President Arafat, who is in real terms being held captive and is therefore radically debarred from exercising his authority over Palestinian society or the groups who are resorting to terrorism as a means of last-ditch resistance against the cruelties of Israeli rule?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"It has been reported that homogenised milk can lead to increased sensitivity to milk in children and that it aggravates arthritis. Potentially more serious, homogenisation appears to increase the dangers posed by the chemical xanthine oxidase (which is directly attributable as a cause of heart disease). Since homogenisation seems to be carried out for cosmetic as opposed to hygiene reasons, does the Commission take the view that it should seek to limit interference with milk production in the form of homogenisation? If not, what action does it propose to take, perhaps in the form of new labelling requirements?" 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-2907/00

Agriculture and Fisheries

It has been reported that homogenised milk can lead to increased sensitivity to milk in children and that it aggravates arthritis. Potentially more serious, homogenisation appears to increase the dangers posed by the chemical xanthine oxidase (which is directly attributable as a cause of heart disease). Since homogenisation seems to be carried out for cosmetic as opposed to hygiene reasons, does the Commission take the view that it should seek to limit interference with milk production in the form of homogenisation? If not, what action does it propose to take, perhaps in the form of new labelling requirements?

<|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 Schengen area is one of the EU’s major achievements because it enables the free movement of goods and capital on the internal market, thereby saving both citizens and businesses time and money.Swift changes are required in order for the Schengen area to become fully functional and to protect freedom of movement and guarantee Europe’s economic recovery.Romania has met all the conditions set out in the Schengen Regulation, and it is unjust and discriminatory that Romanians should not enjoy the rights it affords.Not granting Romania and Bulgaria membership of the Schengen area will lead to a fragmented single market and increased distrust in the EU among many citizens of the states excluded from that area.Will the Commission send a fresh letter to the Council in support of Romania’s admission to the Schengen area?" 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-000544/2021

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

The Schengen area is one of the EU’s major achievements because it enables the free movement of goods and capital on the internal market, thereby saving both citizens and businesses time and money.Swift changes are required in order for the Schengen area to become fully functional and to protect freedom of movement and guarantee Europe’s economic recovery.Romania has met all the conditions set out in the Schengen Regulation, and it is unjust and discriminatory that Romanians should not enjoy the rights it affords.Not granting Romania and Bulgaria membership of the Schengen area will lead to a fragmented single market and increased distrust in the EU among many citizens of the states excluded from that area.Will the Commission send a fresh letter to the Council in support of Romania’s admission to the Schengen area?

<|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 2009 report by the global network of organisations known as ECPAT (End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes), it is estimated that in Greece alone around 40000women and children aged between 12 and 25 have fallen victim to human trafficking. From 2003 to 2007, 1100 arrests for trafficking were made in Greece, while only 24children were located. In 2000, the Commission revealed that the number of girls and women in theEU being preyed upon by traffickers was estimated at 50000. In view of the fact that 85% of those entering theEU without legal travel documents in the course of human trafficking operations arrive through Greece, where they now find themselves trapped as a result of the Dublin II Regulation, and given the inability of the Greek authorities to deal with the situation, trafficking is becoming an increasingly serious problem. In view of this: 1. Can the Commission give the latest figures regarding the number of women and children in theEU who have become the victims of trafficking and how many children have been located? 2. What public and private organisations and bodies in Greece have availed themselves of the Daphne, DaphneII and DaphneIII programmes? How much funding did each of them receive and for what measures were the appropriations earmarked? 3. Given the inability of the Greek authorities to provide an effective response to trafficking, does the Commission intend to take additional measures to remedy this?" 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-7792/2010

Law and Crime

According to the 2009 report by the global network of organisations known as ECPAT (End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes), it is estimated that in Greece alone around 40000women and children aged between 12 and 25 have fallen victim to human trafficking. From 2003 to 2007, 1100 arrests for trafficking were made in Greece, while only 24children were located. In 2000, the Commission revealed that the number of girls and women in theEU being preyed upon by traffickers was estimated at 50000. In view of the fact that 85% of those entering theEU without legal travel documents in the course of human trafficking operations arrive through Greece, where they now find themselves trapped as a result of the Dublin II Regulation, and given the inability of the Greek authorities to deal with the situation, trafficking is becoming an increasingly serious problem. In view of this: 1. Can the Commission give the latest figures regarding the number of women and children in theEU who have become the victims of trafficking and how many children have been located? 2. What public and private organisations and bodies in Greece have availed themselves of the Daphne, DaphneII and DaphneIII programmes? How much funding did each of them receive and for what measures were the appropriations earmarked? 3. Given the inability of the Greek authorities to provide an effective response to trafficking, does the Commission intend to take additional measures to remedy this?

<|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 answer to my question E-2969/04 about the investigation by the European Anti-Fraud Office regarding an official of the European Court of Auditors, the European Commission states that ‘the facts mentioned […] are not established. On the contrary, the OLAF report concludes that the investigation has not revealed any evidence of fraud and that there are no grounds to bring charges against the persons concerned’. This leads me to the following questions. 1.When the official concerned was a candidate for a Commission concours, some of the questions were allegedly sent to the official, prior to the written tests. Can the Commission maintain its negative opinion if it knows that the answers of the official concerned to the concours questions were 100 percent correct in the first round and almost completely incorrect in the second round? Can the Commission confirm that the OLAF did notice this anomaly? Would this raise doubt over the outcome of the OLAF investigation? 2.Has the fact that one of the assessors of the jury dealing with the official's concours declared that the signature on the assessment form was not his, a fact indicating nothing less than forgery in the Court of Auditors, been established by the OLAF? 3.Can the Commission give an assurance that the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has checked the hard disk of the computer of the official, who claimed tens of thousands of euro worth of ‘non-consumed holidays’, and has the OLAF been able to establish that no action could be traced on the days that the official concerned had claimed to have worked? How much money was paid to the official for ‘non-consumed holidays’? 4.Can the Commission in the light of the above express satisfaction about the culture in the European Court of Auditors insofar as the transmission of reasonable doubts about correct procedures to the OLAF is concerned?" 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-0967/05

Law and Crime

In answer to my question E-2969/04 about the investigation by the European Anti-Fraud Office regarding an official of the European Court of Auditors, the European Commission states that ‘the facts mentioned […] are not established. On the contrary, the OLAF report concludes that the investigation has not revealed any evidence of fraud and that there are no grounds to bring charges against the persons concerned’. This leads me to the following questions. 1.When the official concerned was a candidate for a Commission concours, some of the questions were allegedly sent to the official, prior to the written tests. Can the Commission maintain its negative opinion if it knows that the answers of the official concerned to the concours questions were 100 percent correct in the first round and almost completely incorrect in the second round? Can the Commission confirm that the OLAF did notice this anomaly? Would this raise doubt over the outcome of the OLAF investigation? 2.Has the fact that one of the assessors of the jury dealing with the official's concours declared that the signature on the assessment form was not his, a fact indicating nothing less than forgery in the Court of Auditors, been established by the OLAF? 3.Can the Commission give an assurance that the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has checked the hard disk of the computer of the official, who claimed tens of thousands of euro worth of ‘non-consumed holidays’, and has the OLAF been able to establish that no action could be traced on the days that the official concerned had claimed to have worked? How much money was paid to the official for ‘non-consumed holidays’? 4.Can the Commission in the light of the above express satisfaction about the culture in the European Court of Auditors insofar as the transmission of reasonable doubts about correct procedures to the OLAF is concerned?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"The EU recently adopted agreements with Albania, FYROM, Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina, making the conditions for obtaining short-stay visas more flexible. Will a procedure making it easier for the inhabitants of Kosovo to obtain short-stay visas be forthcoming?" 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-0062/08

Immigration

The EU recently adopted agreements with Albania, FYROM, Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina, making the conditions for obtaining short-stay visas more flexible. Will a procedure making it easier for the inhabitants of Kosovo to obtain short-stay visas be forthcoming?

<|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 entry into force of the standardised approach for counterparty credit risk (SA-CCR), due in June 2021, will significantly increase the capital requirements for banks providing financial hedges, which may result in an increase in their price for corporates, affecting their capacity to hedge their risks.In this regard, the Securitisation Quick Fix included (recital 7a) a mandate for the Commission to review by 30 June 2021 the calibration of the SA-CCR while taking due account of the specificities of the EU banking sector and economy, the international level playing field and any developments in international standards and forums. The recital highlighted that ‘in the context of the economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis’, it was essential that end users could effectively hedge their risks to protect the robustness of their balance sheets and that an overly conservative SA-CCR could have a detrimental impact on this ability(1).1.What is the Commission doing to review the calibration of the SA-CCR? Will that exercise be finished by 30 June 2021?2.How will the Commission make sure that corporates can benefit from the SA-CCR review during the economic recovery, and not only once the third Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR3) applies, which would be too late? (1)Amendments by the European Parliament of 18 March 2021 to the Commission proposal (2020/0156(COD)) for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 as regards adjustments to the securitisation framework to support the economic recovery in response to the COVID-19 pandemic." 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>

P-001617/2021

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

The entry into force of the standardised approach for counterparty credit risk (SA-CCR), due in June 2021, will significantly increase the capital requirements for banks providing financial hedges, which may result in an increase in their price for corporates, affecting their capacity to hedge their risks.In this regard, the Securitisation Quick Fix included (recital 7a) a mandate for the Commission to review by 30 June 2021 the calibration of the SA-CCR while taking due account of the specificities of the EU banking sector and economy, the international level playing field and any developments in international standards and forums. The recital highlighted that ‘in the context of the economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis’, it was essential that end users could effectively hedge their risks to protect the robustness of their balance sheets and that an overly conservative SA-CCR could have a detrimental impact on this ability(1).1.What is the Commission doing to review the calibration of the SA-CCR? Will that exercise be finished by 30 June 2021?2.How will the Commission make sure that corporates can benefit from the SA-CCR review during the economic recovery, and not only once the third Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR3) applies, which would be too late? (1)Amendments by the European Parliament of 18 March 2021 to the Commission proposal (2020/0156(COD)) for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 as regards adjustments to the securitisation framework to support the economic recovery in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

<|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 Community support framework for grants from the EU Structural Funds to Ireland for the period 1994-1999 was set at ECU 5,62 billion. Some of this money is used to attract international high-technology firms to the country in the form of ten-year tax breaks or direct financial aid to firms that employ local people. The Industrial Development Agency says that the government gives several thousand ecus for every new job created in Ireland. Does the Commission not consider that competition is being distorted by the fact that Ireland can give foreign firms opening up there a subsidy of several thousand ecus for every job they create? Does it intend to change the special rules which enable some countries to levy corporation tax on foreign firms in particular sectors at between 0% and 10%? Will it explain how the form of direct subsidies referred to above is consistent with the principles governing the Structural Funds? Will it also state to what extent Ireland uses EU resources in order to provide direct operating subsidies to firms?" 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-2700/96

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

The Community support framework for grants from the EU Structural Funds to Ireland for the period 1994-1999 was set at ECU 5,62 billion. Some of this money is used to attract international high-technology firms to the country in the form of ten-year tax breaks or direct financial aid to firms that employ local people. The Industrial Development Agency says that the government gives several thousand ecus for every new job created in Ireland. Does the Commission not consider that competition is being distorted by the fact that Ireland can give foreign firms opening up there a subsidy of several thousand ecus for every job they create? Does it intend to change the special rules which enable some countries to levy corporation tax on foreign firms in particular sectors at between 0% and 10%? Will it explain how the form of direct subsidies referred to above is consistent with the principles governing the Structural Funds? Will it also state to what extent Ireland uses EU resources in order to provide direct operating subsidies to firms?

<|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.:"Electoral successes won by the Bildu coalition (which is now the second strongest political force in the Basque Country and whose candidate has become mayor of San Sebastian) have shown that a political approach to Basque nationalism was the right one. A watershed has now been reached in the peace process in the Basque Country. Two weeks ago, an international verification commission was set up with the task assessing and monitoring the ceasefire declared on 10January2011 by ETA. The separatist organisation has also agreed to cooperate with the commission, which is made up of international experts in mediation and disarmament, such as the South African Brian Currin, whose neutrality has been recognised. As Europeans, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to resolve the last remaining armed conflict in theEU. Does the Commission intend to recognise this verification commission and to support its work as an intermediary and key player in the resolution of this conflict?" 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-009644/2011

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Electoral successes won by the Bildu coalition (which is now the second strongest political force in the Basque Country and whose candidate has become mayor of San Sebastian) have shown that a political approach to Basque nationalism was the right one. A watershed has now been reached in the peace process in the Basque Country. Two weeks ago, an international verification commission was set up with the task assessing and monitoring the ceasefire declared on 10January2011 by ETA. The separatist organisation has also agreed to cooperate with the commission, which is made up of international experts in mediation and disarmament, such as the South African Brian Currin, whose neutrality has been recognised. As Europeans, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to resolve the last remaining armed conflict in theEU. Does the Commission intend to recognise this verification commission and to support its work as an intermediary and key player in the resolution of this conflict?

<|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.Is the Commission aware that the Netherlands has for years been Europe’s front-runner in the recycling of collected waste glass, with 78% of such glass being re-used in 1997 — and as much as about 90% until quite recently –, and that this was made possible over a 30-year period by systematic collection through a generous supply of communal bottle banks and processing contracts with the glass industry? 2.Is the Commission aware that the continued collection of used glass in the Netherlands is now being made difficult because the supply of white, brown and green glass is growing rapidly and piling up in huge mountains of glass, which means that the stocks for processing in glass factories have increased to 24weeks’ supply (compared with the normal figure of, for instance, 10weeks’ supply in the city of Emmen); and that companies with contracts for collecting waste glass from communal bottle banks find that they no longer need to pay the communes concerned for the material because it can no longer be processed cost-effectively, since the current surplus enables them to replenish their supplies more cheaply? 3.Is the Commission aware that these problems do not derive from circumstances in the Netherlands, but from the improved collection of used glass in other EU Member States (primarily the UK), where the necessary processing capacity is still insufficient, leading to a marked rise in the supply of used glass available to manufacturers more cheaply on the Dutch market and thus displacing domestic collection? 4.Do you recollect my Question E‑2909/00, on the sharp rise at that time in imports of broken glass from Germany that was then disrupting Dutch collection and processing systems, and your answer of 6November 2000 referring to Regulation (EEC) No259/93(1), Directive94/62/EC(2) and Decision97/138/EC(3) and taking up the point that transporting recoverable waste over long distances increases the environmental impact, that the practice must not be allowed to drastically affect the current national waste management options, that between 50% and 65% of packaging waste must be recovered, and that the structure of collection and recycling systems could be optimised in the light of the current experience? 5.What is the Commission doing to ensure that waste glass shipments are dispersed, so that the aims referred to in Question 4 are everywhere attained? Source: The Dutch daily ‘Algemeen Dagblad’ of 27December 2008. (1)OJ L 30, 6.2.1993, p.1. (2)OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p.10. (3)OJ L 52, 22.2.1997, p.22." 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-0348/09

Environment

1.Is the Commission aware that the Netherlands has for years been Europe’s front-runner in the recycling of collected waste glass, with 78% of such glass being re-used in 1997 — and as much as about 90% until quite recently –, and that this was made possible over a 30-year period by systematic collection through a generous supply of communal bottle banks and processing contracts with the glass industry? 2.Is the Commission aware that the continued collection of used glass in the Netherlands is now being made difficult because the supply of white, brown and green glass is growing rapidly and piling up in huge mountains of glass, which means that the stocks for processing in glass factories have increased to 24weeks’ supply (compared with the normal figure of, for instance, 10weeks’ supply in the city of Emmen); and that companies with contracts for collecting waste glass from communal bottle banks find that they no longer need to pay the communes concerned for the material because it can no longer be processed cost-effectively, since the current surplus enables them to replenish their supplies more cheaply? 3.Is the Commission aware that these problems do not derive from circumstances in the Netherlands, but from the improved collection of used glass in other EU Member States (primarily the UK), where the necessary processing capacity is still insufficient, leading to a marked rise in the supply of used glass available to manufacturers more cheaply on the Dutch market and thus displacing domestic collection? 4.Do you recollect my Question E‑2909/00, on the sharp rise at that time in imports of broken glass from Germany that was then disrupting Dutch collection and processing systems, and your answer of 6November 2000 referring to Regulation (EEC) No259/93(1), Directive94/62/EC(2) and Decision97/138/EC(3) and taking up the point that transporting recoverable waste over long distances increases the environmental impact, that the practice must not be allowed to drastically affect the current national waste management options, that between 50% and 65% of packaging waste must be recovered, and that the structure of collection and recycling systems could be optimised in the light of the current experience? 5.What is the Commission doing to ensure that waste glass shipments are dispersed, so that the aims referred to in Question 4 are everywhere attained? Source: The Dutch daily ‘Algemeen Dagblad’ of 27December 2008. (1)OJ L 30, 6.2.1993, p.1. (2)OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p.10. (3)OJ L 52, 22.2.1997, p.22.

<|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.:"Belgium has implemented a new online gambling law that imposes certain restrictions prohibiting most online gambling companies operating from other EU Member States from obtaining a licence to legally provide gambling services in Belgium. 1.Can the Commission confirm whether the new Belgian online gambling law is in conformity with EClaw, in particular with the Treaty provisions guaranteeing the right of establishment and prohibiting restrictions on the freedom to provide services within the Union? 2.Has the Commission already notified the Belgian Government of any objections it may have to the new Belgian online gambling law? 3.In its resolution of 15November2011 Parliament called on the Commission ‘to continue its investigation of the possible inconsistencies of Member States gambling legislation (offline and online) with the TFEU and — if necessary — to pursue those infringement proceedings that have been pending since 2008’. Will the Commission be instituting infringement proceedings if it is found that the Belgian online gambling law is not consistent with EClaw?" 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-000724/2012

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

Belgium has implemented a new online gambling law that imposes certain restrictions prohibiting most online gambling companies operating from other EU Member States from obtaining a licence to legally provide gambling services in Belgium. 1.Can the Commission confirm whether the new Belgian online gambling law is in conformity with EClaw, in particular with the Treaty provisions guaranteeing the right of establishment and prohibiting restrictions on the freedom to provide services within the Union? 2.Has the Commission already notified the Belgian Government of any objections it may have to the new Belgian online gambling law? 3.In its resolution of 15November2011 Parliament called on the Commission ‘to continue its investigation of the possible inconsistencies of Member States gambling legislation (offline and online) with the TFEU and — if necessary — to pursue those infringement proceedings that have been pending since 2008’. Will the Commission be instituting infringement proceedings if it is found that the Belgian online gambling law is not consistent with EClaw?

<|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.:"Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has reaffirmed Georgia’s application for EU membership as a top priority. And the Prime Minister, Giorgi Gakharia, recently said ‘Georgia is preparing to apply for full EU membership in 2024’ .In 2019, Georgia, together with Afghanistan, Guinea and Albania, was one of the main countries of origin of asylum seekers in France, with an increase of almost 10% in a single year, indicative of a distorted right of asylum that has become a fully-fledged immigration channel.According to a Eurobarometer survey cited by the Jacques Delors Institute in its May 2020 report entitled ‘Les Français et l’Europe’, 59% of French people are opposed to further enlargement of the European Union.Despite these facts which argue against this new enlargement, is the Commission in favour of launching the process of Georgia’s accession to 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 = [19]. </s>

E-001648/2021

International affairs and foreign aid

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has reaffirmed Georgia’s application for EU membership as a top priority. And the Prime Minister, Giorgi Gakharia, recently said ‘Georgia is preparing to apply for full EU membership in 2024’ .In 2019, Georgia, together with Afghanistan, Guinea and Albania, was one of the main countries of origin of asylum seekers in France, with an increase of almost 10% in a single year, indicative of a distorted right of asylum that has become a fully-fledged immigration channel.According to a Eurobarometer survey cited by the Jacques Delors Institute in its May 2020 report entitled ‘Les Français et l’Europe’, 59% of French people are opposed to further enlargement of the European Union.Despite these facts which argue against this new enlargement, is the Commission in favour of launching the process of Georgia’s accession to 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 recently published annual report of the European Court of Auditors states that there is a high risk of fraud in Hungary. The 2013 and 2014 country-specific recommendations for Hungary urged its government to take serious steps to combat corruption. Furthermore, according to a report by Transparency International Hungary published in October2014, ‘corruption … has an extremely centralised character in today’s Hungary. It comprises the elimination of independent state institutions, the almost total abolishment of checks and balances, some violation of private ownership rights and also the rise of rent‐seeking behaviour and actions.’ Moreover, recent actions taken by the Hungarian Government suggest that the activities of independent institutions are being further curtailed and that new laws and administrative arrangements are increasing the risk of fraudulent use of EU funds. How will the Commission ensure that Article59(2) of the Financial Regulation (Regulation No966/2012) is implemented in Hungary in relation to the use of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds)?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Answer = [12]. </s>

E-010624-14

Law and Crime

The recently published annual report of the European Court of Auditors states that there is a high risk of fraud in Hungary. The 2013 and 2014 country-specific recommendations for Hungary urged its government to take serious steps to combat corruption. Furthermore, according to a report by Transparency International Hungary published in October2014, ‘corruption … has an extremely centralised character in today’s Hungary. It comprises the elimination of independent state institutions, the almost total abolishment of checks and balances, some violation of private ownership rights and also the rise of rent‐seeking behaviour and actions.’ Moreover, recent actions taken by the Hungarian Government suggest that the activities of independent institutions are being further curtailed and that new laws and administrative arrangements are increasing the risk of fraudulent use of EU funds. How will the Commission ensure that Article59(2) of the Financial Regulation (Regulation No966/2012) is implemented in Hungary in relation to the use of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds)?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"1.Has the Commission any figures on the number of (a) doctors and (b)nurses from the Third World currently employed in each Member State? 2.What steps is the Commission proposing to take to prevent Member States from luring doctors and nurses from Third World countries? 3.What action has the Commission taken to encourage doctors and nurses from the Third World working in Member States to return home? 4.What is the Commission’s opinion of the exploitation by Member States of Third World doctors and nurses?" 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-1593/06

Health

1.Has the Commission any figures on the number of (a) doctors and (b)nurses from the Third World currently employed in each Member State? 2.What steps is the Commission proposing to take to prevent Member States from luring doctors and nurses from Third World countries? 3.What action has the Commission taken to encourage doctors and nurses from the Third World working in Member States to return home? 4.What is the Commission’s opinion of the exploitation by Member States of Third World doctors and nurses?

<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> You are an expert on European Union and Parlament. Answer the question truthfully. <|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament.:"1.Will the Commission make available the detailed forecast documents for its latest forecast equivalent to last year's documents ECFIN/600/99-EN and ECFIN/599/99-EN? 2.Will the Commission list the documents that have been made available by it to the Council of Economic and Finance Ministers (Ecofin) in the last three months? 3.Will the Commission list the documents that have been received by it from the Council of Economic and Finance Ministers (Ecofin) in the last three months?" 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-3946/00

Macroeconomics

1.Will the Commission make available the detailed forecast documents for its latest forecast equivalent to last year's documents ECFIN/600/99-EN and ECFIN/599/99-EN? 2.Will the Commission list the documents that have been made available by it to the Council of Economic and Finance Ministers (Ecofin) in the last three months? 3.Will the Commission list the documents that have been received by it from the Council of Economic and Finance Ministers (Ecofin) in the last three months?

<|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 conditions governing access to the grid in Germany are currently being examined to see whether they are compatible with the internal market rules. 1.Is the objective of Directive 96/92/EC(1), namely to give power suppliers non-discriminatory access to the grid, achieved by agreements on transmission fees between German power corporations and interest groups? 2.What fees are regarded as compatible in a Union context? 3.How does the Commission assess the actual cost structures of the grid operators; does it, for example, require them to disclose these structures? 4.Does the Commission not agree that unjustifiably high fees offer scope for cross-subsidisation and the shifting of costs in integrated electricity undertakings, and thus distortion of competition? 5.Does it not share the view that, through the level of fees they charge, old-established energy supply companies might take advantage of their natural monopoly grid to exclude new competitors as far as possible? 6.What does the Commission intend to do to ensure that new power suppliers have free and transparent access to the market? (1)OJ L 27, 30.1.1997, p. 20." 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-0001/00

Energy

The conditions governing access to the grid in Germany are currently being examined to see whether they are compatible with the internal market rules. 1.Is the objective of Directive 96/92/EC(1), namely to give power suppliers non-discriminatory access to the grid, achieved by agreements on transmission fees between German power corporations and interest groups? 2.What fees are regarded as compatible in a Union context? 3.How does the Commission assess the actual cost structures of the grid operators; does it, for example, require them to disclose these structures? 4.Does the Commission not agree that unjustifiably high fees offer scope for cross-subsidisation and the shifting of costs in integrated electricity undertakings, and thus distortion of competition? 5.Does it not share the view that, through the level of fees they charge, old-established energy supply companies might take advantage of their natural monopoly grid to exclude new competitors as far as possible? 6.What does the Commission intend to do to ensure that new power suppliers have free and transparent access to the market? (1)OJ L 27, 30.1.1997, p. 20.

<|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 investigate the N-Viro fertiliser process in respect of dangers to public health, and state whether this product has been tested and proved safe for agricultural land use? Anglian Water is proposing to build a new sewage works in my constituency which will use this process, and there are naturally concerns regarding a product about which little is known and which could prove dangerous to public health. Could the Commission also state whether this N-Viro process is used in other countries 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 = [4]. </s>

E-3090/98

Agriculture and Fisheries

Can the Commission investigate the N-Viro fertiliser process in respect of dangers to public health, and state whether this product has been tested and proved safe for agricultural land use? Anglian Water is proposing to build a new sewage works in my constituency which will use this process, and there are naturally concerns regarding a product about which little is known and which could prove dangerous to public health. Could the Commission also state whether this N-Viro process is used in other countries in Europe?

<|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.:"Has the Commission met members of the Icelandic Government to push for EU citizens to vote in Icelandic local elections?" 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-001775/2012

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Has the Commission met members of the Icelandic Government to push for EU citizens to vote in Icelandic local elections?

<|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 ‘farm-to-fork’ strategy, the EU is proposing ways of encouraging consumers to make healthy dietary choices, for example by means of mandatory front-of-pack labelling (FOPL).However, the Nutri-Score profile, which appears to be the most widely established, uses an assessment algorithm thatundervalues staple Mediterranean food products,overlooking vitamins, antioxidants, biophenols and other content andfailing to factor in production and processing methods,thereby misleading consumers in direct breach of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011.Given thatthis profile is already the established norm in number of companies (Nestle, Colruyt, REWE, Ahold Delhaise, Danone)and already being implemented in a number of Member States (Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Switzerland),Greece, Italy and the Czech Republic have tabled a veto in the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council in December 2020 for the above reasons.Furthermore, the International Olive Council has issued a notice (21 January 2021) objecting to Nutri-Score profiling because it is unfair and misleading for consumers.In view of this:1.Will the Commission examine Nutri-Score labelling closely with a view to remedying its shortcomings and correcting its evaluation algorithm?2.Will it take measures to prevent the companies concerned from enforcing these labelling standards, on which it has not yet made a decision, and prevent their arbitrary implementation by the Member States, in order to protect the health of European citizens?" 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-000773/2021

Agriculture and Fisheries

As part of the ‘farm-to-fork’ strategy, the EU is proposing ways of encouraging consumers to make healthy dietary choices, for example by means of mandatory front-of-pack labelling (FOPL).However, the Nutri-Score profile, which appears to be the most widely established, uses an assessment algorithm thatundervalues staple Mediterranean food products,overlooking vitamins, antioxidants, biophenols and other content andfailing to factor in production and processing methods,thereby misleading consumers in direct breach of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011.Given thatthis profile is already the established norm in number of companies (Nestle, Colruyt, REWE, Ahold Delhaise, Danone)and already being implemented in a number of Member States (Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Switzerland),Greece, Italy and the Czech Republic have tabled a veto in the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council in December 2020 for the above reasons.Furthermore, the International Olive Council has issued a notice (21 January 2021) objecting to Nutri-Score profiling because it is unfair and misleading for consumers.In view of this:1.Will the Commission examine Nutri-Score labelling closely with a view to remedying its shortcomings and correcting its evaluation algorithm?2.Will it take measures to prevent the companies concerned from enforcing these labelling standards, on which it has not yet made a decision, and prevent their arbitrary implementation by the Member States, in order to protect the health of European citizens?

<|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 Agenda 2000 presented by the Commission on 15 July 1997 (COM(97)2000 final) proposes to maintain the Cohesion Fund in its present form, reaffirming thus that this Fund will continue to be the principal instrument to help the less wealthy countries to pursue their efforts at economic recovery and convergence. At the same time, however, it is stressed that the Cohesion Fund will constitute an instrument of great interest to future Member States, the investment needs of which are considerable particularly in this regard, whilst provision is made for an interim review of eligibility (at the mid-way point, i.e. in 2003) according to the criterion of a per capita GNP below 90% of the Community average. Although the meaning of the above seems to be that Member States which have major deficiencies as regards infrastructure, i.e. the peripheral regions, shall continue to receive the same level of aid which is of vital importance to enable them to approach the level of development of more central Member States, it could be interpreted in other ways. What countries shall benefit from the Cohesion Fund in 2003 in view of current macro-economic porspects?" 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-3468/97

Regional and Urban issues and Planning

The Agenda 2000 presented by the Commission on 15 July 1997 (COM(97)2000 final) proposes to maintain the Cohesion Fund in its present form, reaffirming thus that this Fund will continue to be the principal instrument to help the less wealthy countries to pursue their efforts at economic recovery and convergence. At the same time, however, it is stressed that the Cohesion Fund will constitute an instrument of great interest to future Member States, the investment needs of which are considerable particularly in this regard, whilst provision is made for an interim review of eligibility (at the mid-way point, i.e. in 2003) according to the criterion of a per capita GNP below 90% of the Community average. Although the meaning of the above seems to be that Member States which have major deficiencies as regards infrastructure, i.e. the peripheral regions, shall continue to receive the same level of aid which is of vital importance to enable them to approach the level of development of more central Member States, it could be interpreted in other ways. What countries shall benefit from the Cohesion Fund in 2003 in view of current macro-economic porspects?

<|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 presence of Xylella fastidiosa in Portugal has recently been confirmed. This bacterium attacks species such as olive and almond trees, which are very important to the Portuguese economy. To date, no cures for the disease have been found. Measures to prevent it spreading and to combat it consist of epidemiological control of the insect vector and a stamping-out policy, with the introduction of buffer strips. What is the Commission’s explanation as to how this disease, detected in Italy in 2014, has ended up in Portugal despite notifications being published repeatedly? What measures and support can it provide to involve producers in the detection and immediate eradication of outbreaks with a view to preventing the disease from spreading?" 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-000294-19

Agriculture and Fisheries

The presence of Xylella fastidiosa in Portugal has recently been confirmed. This bacterium attacks species such as olive and almond trees, which are very important to the Portuguese economy. To date, no cures for the disease have been found. Measures to prevent it spreading and to combat it consist of epidemiological control of the insect vector and a stamping-out policy, with the introduction of buffer strips. What is the Commission’s explanation as to how this disease, detected in Italy in 2014, has ended up in Portugal despite notifications being published repeatedly? What measures and support can it provide to involve producers in the detection and immediate eradication of outbreaks with a view to preventing the disease from spreading?

<|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 meeting of the Committee on Transport and Tourism on 19 February 2020,Markus Ferber, MEP, made the following assertion:‘It is unacceptable that, invoking the ‘environment’, Tyrolean transport undertakings should advertise in Bavaria and Italy that they can carry out transport operations because they are not affected by unilateral measures which prevent Bavarian and Italian undertakings from carrying out the same operations.’ (1) However, Mr Ferber did not specify what ‘unilateral measures’ he was referring to, nor did he produce any evidence for this assertion.1.Is the Commission aware of any ‘measures’ of the Land of Tyrol or the Republic of Austria that apply only to Bavarian or Italian transport undertakings and not to those based in Tyrol?2.Is the Commission aware of any legislation in the Land of Tyrol or the Republic of Austria that grant legal privileges to Tyrolean transport undertakings in comparison with transport undertakings from Bavaria, Italy or another EU Member State? (1)https://www.europarl.europa.eu/ep-live/de/committees/video?event=20200220-0900-COMMITTEE-TRAN" 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-001246/2020

Transportation

At the meeting of the Committee on Transport and Tourism on 19 February 2020,Markus Ferber, MEP, made the following assertion:‘It is unacceptable that, invoking the ‘environment’, Tyrolean transport undertakings should advertise in Bavaria and Italy that they can carry out transport operations because they are not affected by unilateral measures which prevent Bavarian and Italian undertakings from carrying out the same operations.’ (1) However, Mr Ferber did not specify what ‘unilateral measures’ he was referring to, nor did he produce any evidence for this assertion.1.Is the Commission aware of any ‘measures’ of the Land of Tyrol or the Republic of Austria that apply only to Bavarian or Italian transport undertakings and not to those based in Tyrol?2.Is the Commission aware of any legislation in the Land of Tyrol or the Republic of Austria that grant legal privileges to Tyrolean transport undertakings in comparison with transport undertakings from Bavaria, Italy or another EU Member State? (1)https://www.europarl.europa.eu/ep-live/de/committees/video?event=20200220-0900-COMMITTEE-TRAN

<|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, to date, are the characteristics, in terms of numbers, qualities and nationality, of the human resources, maritime or airborne, to be sent by the EU to the Canary Islands in order to deal with the humanitarian drama and the systematic and daily violations of the islands' southern sea border?" 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-3756/06

Immigration

What, to date, are the characteristics, in terms of numbers, qualities and nationality, of the human resources, maritime or airborne, to be sent by the EU to the Canary Islands in order to deal with the humanitarian drama and the systematic and daily violations of the islands' southern sea border?

<|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 Italian Ministry of the Environment is setting up a national park in the Tuscan archipelago, pursuant to Community Directive 79/409/EEC(1) of 2 April 1979 and National Framework Law No 394/91 on protected areas and in total disregard for the opposing views of the local municipal council and the inhabitants of the islands, who object to the fact that the project is being administered by a park authority (appointed by the Ministry) on which local bodies are not represented. Having regard to Article 6 (1) and (2) of Council Directive 85/337/EEC of 27 June 1985 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment(2), which stresses the need for the appropriate local authorities and the general public to be consulted before any given project is authorized by the Member States, and whereas the European Parliament's Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection, in approving the amendment to Directive 85/337/EEC, has stressed the importance of the principle of participatory democracy which entitles members of the public to participate, express their own views and, possibly, contest the decisions taken by the authorities, could the Commission say whether this prineiple can also apply to a project which, although not covered by Directive 85/337/EEC, nonetheless has an impact on the area in which it is situated and will radically affect the environment? (1)OJ No L 103, 25. 4. 1979, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 175, 5. 7. 1985, p. 40." 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-2448/95

Environment

The Italian Ministry of the Environment is setting up a national park in the Tuscan archipelago, pursuant to Community Directive 79/409/EEC(1) of 2 April 1979 and National Framework Law No 394/91 on protected areas and in total disregard for the opposing views of the local municipal council and the inhabitants of the islands, who object to the fact that the project is being administered by a park authority (appointed by the Ministry) on which local bodies are not represented. Having regard to Article 6 (1) and (2) of Council Directive 85/337/EEC of 27 June 1985 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment(2), which stresses the need for the appropriate local authorities and the general public to be consulted before any given project is authorized by the Member States, and whereas the European Parliament's Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection, in approving the amendment to Directive 85/337/EEC, has stressed the importance of the principle of participatory democracy which entitles members of the public to participate, express their own views and, possibly, contest the decisions taken by the authorities, could the Commission say whether this prineiple can also apply to a project which, although not covered by Directive 85/337/EEC, nonetheless has an impact on the area in which it is situated and will radically affect the environment? (1)OJ No L 103, 25. 4. 1979, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 175, 5. 7. 1985, p. 40.

<|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.:"Several Member States are or have been contemplating requiring social media services and other operators of internet communications platforms to identify all users by name, address and date of birth. This data would not be published but disclosed to law enforcement authorities upon request.Such general and indiscriminate identification of all users may have a chilling effect on free speech online, particularly for vulnerable groups.Does the Commission believe that is it legal and proportionate for a Member State to force operators of internet communications platforms to identify all users?" 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-000930/2020

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Several Member States are or have been contemplating requiring social media services and other operators of internet communications platforms to identify all users by name, address and date of birth. This data would not be published but disclosed to law enforcement authorities upon request.Such general and indiscriminate identification of all users may have a chilling effect on free speech online, particularly for vulnerable groups.Does the Commission believe that is it legal and proportionate for a Member State to force operators of internet communications platforms to identify all users?

<|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 cultural sector has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some governments have no clear plan as to when and how to reopen the sector. While there have been roadmaps for reopening other sectors, the cultural and creative sectors seem to be left aside. The economic consequences for the sector and its employees are far-reaching. Even with a tentative reopening of the sector in the near future, it will not be able to run at 100 % capacity, and safety and hygiene rules will add an additional financial burden to a sector that has experienced losses of more than 80 % of turnover over the past year.1.Does the Commission intend to provide an EU roadmap for reopening the cultural sector?2.Does it intend to provide guidelines for the safe reopening of cultural spaces?" 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-001355/2021

Culture and media

The cultural sector has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some governments have no clear plan as to when and how to reopen the sector. While there have been roadmaps for reopening other sectors, the cultural and creative sectors seem to be left aside. The economic consequences for the sector and its employees are far-reaching. Even with a tentative reopening of the sector in the near future, it will not be able to run at 100 % capacity, and safety and hygiene rules will add an additional financial burden to a sector that has experienced losses of more than 80 % of turnover over the past year.1.Does the Commission intend to provide an EU roadmap for reopening the cultural sector?2.Does it intend to provide guidelines for the safe reopening of cultural spaces?

<|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 Prüm Treaty (2005) provides for the exchange of genetic data, fingerprints and personal data within the EU. It is being currently revised and Member States have proposed that police authorities be henceforth authorised to share facial images. Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs has challenged this position. Experts reckon, in fact, that privacy rights could be constrained if new data linked to facial recognition were to be introduced during the Treaty’s revision. It seems that the Commission has contacted the consultancy firm Deloitte to conduct an analysis enabling the consequences of such a change to the Treaty to be assessed.Could the Commission confirm whether Deloitte has submitted its conclusions and, if so, whether the firm believes it would be possible to guarantee each individual’s rights and freedoms if exchange of data were to be expanded in this way." 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-005411/2020

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

The Prüm Treaty (2005) provides for the exchange of genetic data, fingerprints and personal data within the EU. It is being currently revised and Member States have proposed that police authorities be henceforth authorised to share facial images. Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs has challenged this position. Experts reckon, in fact, that privacy rights could be constrained if new data linked to facial recognition were to be introduced during the Treaty’s revision. It seems that the Commission has contacted the consultancy firm Deloitte to conduct an analysis enabling the consequences of such a change to the Treaty to be assessed.Could the Commission confirm whether Deloitte has submitted its conclusions and, if so, whether the firm believes it would be possible to guarantee each individual’s rights and freedoms if exchange of data were to be expanded in this way.

<|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.:"Would the Commission please supply information on Directive 43/2000/EC(1) on """"""""Combating Discrimination on Grounds of Racial and Ethnic Origin"""""""". This Directive deals with the principle of equal treatment between persons, irrespective of race or ethnic origin, and includes a narrow definition of racial and ethnic origins, excluding nationality and apparently not referring to colour either. Would the Commission give more substantial details about this Directive, in particular the reasons for introducing this legislation, its main provisions and the main aims of the Directive? Would the Commission also indicate why, in dealing with race and ethnic origins, it seems to exclude """"""""nationality"""""""" (see paragraph 13 of the introduction)? (1)OJ C 180, 19.7.2000, p. 22." 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-2855/00

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Would the Commission please supply information on Directive 43/2000/EC(1) on """"""""Combating Discrimination on Grounds of Racial and Ethnic Origin"""""""". This Directive deals with the principle of equal treatment between persons, irrespective of race or ethnic origin, and includes a narrow definition of racial and ethnic origins, excluding nationality and apparently not referring to colour either. Would the Commission give more substantial details about this Directive, in particular the reasons for introducing this legislation, its main provisions and the main aims of the Directive? Would the Commission also indicate why, in dealing with race and ethnic origins, it seems to exclude """"""""nationality"""""""" (see paragraph 13 of the introduction)? (1)OJ C 180, 19.7.2000, p. 22.