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<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Will the Council state whether any votes were taken in the General Affairs Council on 25/26 June 2001 and if so, how many and on what matters? Will it further record the votes of all those who voted on each issue during the meeting?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [20]. </s>

E-2619/01

Governance and government

Will the Council state whether any votes were taken in the General Affairs Council on 25/26 June 2001 and if so, how many and on what matters? Will it further record the votes of all those who voted on each issue during the meeting?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"According to information provided by Greenpeace, two Japanese vessels have been located in Antarctic waters at the site of a whale sanctuary, being there with the intention of hunting some one thousand of the whales inhabiting the area. The vessels were intercepted on the morning of 12January 2008, after 10days' intensive search, in the vast area of the Antarctic whale sanctuary by the Greenpeace ship Esperanza, which, in a declaration broadcast by radio in English and Japanese, urged them to cease operations and return to port. The Japanese vessels reacted by fleeing, and Esperanza preventively chased them with a view to preventing possible further attempts at hunting on the way. Using the pretext of scientific whaling, the Japanese whale fleet had assigned itself a quota of 935 minke whales and 50blue whales (the latter being an endangered species), and had earlier intended to catch 50humpback whales, abandoning that intention in December 2007 in the face of international pressure. Nonetheless, its rationale is highly dubious, since in order to carry out scientific research on whales it is not necessary to kill them, even less so in the numbers proposed by the Japanese fleet. The Japanese government had confirmed, at the start of the expedition which set out in November 2007, that the sole raison d'être of its scientific programme was the resumption of commercial whaling. It should be recalled that an independent poll carried out by the Nippon Research Centre in June 2006 found that a majority of Japanese society is against the practice. In view of the above, and given the serious implications of whaling for the biodiversity of the planet and the ecosystems in which whales live, is the Commission aware of these activities on the part of Japan? Has the Commission adopted or will it adopt any measures on the matter? What mechanisms are available to it or could be created to bring international pressure to bear against these practices? Does the Commission intend to raise the profile of this issue in the Union's relations with the Japanese Government?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-0233/08

Environment

According to information provided by Greenpeace, two Japanese vessels have been located in Antarctic waters at the site of a whale sanctuary, being there with the intention of hunting some one thousand of the whales inhabiting the area. The vessels were intercepted on the morning of 12January 2008, after 10days' intensive search, in the vast area of the Antarctic whale sanctuary by the Greenpeace ship Esperanza, which, in a declaration broadcast by radio in English and Japanese, urged them to cease operations and return to port. The Japanese vessels reacted by fleeing, and Esperanza preventively chased them with a view to preventing possible further attempts at hunting on the way. Using the pretext of scientific whaling, the Japanese whale fleet had assigned itself a quota of 935 minke whales and 50blue whales (the latter being an endangered species), and had earlier intended to catch 50humpback whales, abandoning that intention in December 2007 in the face of international pressure. Nonetheless, its rationale is highly dubious, since in order to carry out scientific research on whales it is not necessary to kill them, even less so in the numbers proposed by the Japanese fleet. The Japanese government had confirmed, at the start of the expedition which set out in November 2007, that the sole raison d'être of its scientific programme was the resumption of commercial whaling. It should be recalled that an independent poll carried out by the Nippon Research Centre in June 2006 found that a majority of Japanese society is against the practice. In view of the above, and given the serious implications of whaling for the biodiversity of the planet and the ecosystems in which whales live, is the Commission aware of these activities on the part of Japan? Has the Commission adopted or will it adopt any measures on the matter? What mechanisms are available to it or could be created to bring international pressure to bear against these practices? Does the Commission intend to raise the profile of this issue in the Union's relations with the Japanese Government?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Solofrana is a tributary of the Sarno, in Campania region, and recurrent illegal dumping and an inadequate sewerage system have made it one of the most polluted rivers in Europe. Tests carried out in the last few weeks by the Campania regional environmental protection agency (Arpac) have revealed exceptionally high concentrations of heavy metals, namely: chromium (Cr): 4 713.1 ug/l, aluminium (Al): 9 197.7 ug/l, zinc (Zn): 551.3 ug/l, and phosphorus (P): 6 701 ug/l. High levels of lead (54.9 ug/l), ammonia nitrogen, and aromatic solvents have also been found to exist. Having regard to Directives 91/271/EEC, 2000/60/EC, and 2008/105/EC, is the Commission monitoring the situation? Have the necessary measures been taken by the proper national authorities? What steps will the Commission take to protect the environment and public health while ensuring compliance with Union law?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-012488-15

Environment

The Solofrana is a tributary of the Sarno, in Campania region, and recurrent illegal dumping and an inadequate sewerage system have made it one of the most polluted rivers in Europe. Tests carried out in the last few weeks by the Campania regional environmental protection agency (Arpac) have revealed exceptionally high concentrations of heavy metals, namely: chromium (Cr): 4 713.1 ug/l, aluminium (Al): 9 197.7 ug/l, zinc (Zn): 551.3 ug/l, and phosphorus (P): 6 701 ug/l. High levels of lead (54.9 ug/l), ammonia nitrogen, and aromatic solvents have also been found to exist. Having regard to Directives 91/271/EEC, 2000/60/EC, and 2008/105/EC, is the Commission monitoring the situation? Have the necessary measures been taken by the proper national authorities? What steps will the Commission take to protect the environment and public health while ensuring compliance with Union law?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In reference to the Commission’s written answer to my Written Question P-003234/2020 (dated 28May 2020), in particular to the following passage:‘The Commission cannot take measures against individual EU companies, which may have breached EU restrictive measures. In its role as guardian of the treaties, the Commission maintains continuous contacts with national competent authorities, especially whenever a concrete and documented instance of possible breach of restrictive measures referred to in a regulation is brought to its attention. The Commission also monitors the implementation of EC law by Member States, and can launch an infringement procedure against Member States for failure to comply with their obligations under EC law if they fail to take the appropriate measures’.1.Have any concrete and documented instances of possible breaches of restrictive measures been brought to the Commission’s attention?2.If so, what cases were brought to its attention?3.Which national authorities have come forward with them?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [15]. </s>

E-004615/2020

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

In reference to the Commission’s written answer to my Written Question P-003234/2020 (dated 28May 2020), in particular to the following passage:‘The Commission cannot take measures against individual EU companies, which may have breached EU restrictive measures. In its role as guardian of the treaties, the Commission maintains continuous contacts with national competent authorities, especially whenever a concrete and documented instance of possible breach of restrictive measures referred to in a regulation is brought to its attention. The Commission also monitors the implementation of EC law by Member States, and can launch an infringement procedure against Member States for failure to comply with their obligations under EC law if they fail to take the appropriate measures’.1.Have any concrete and documented instances of possible breaches of restrictive measures been brought to the Commission’s attention?2.If so, what cases were brought to its attention?3.Which national authorities have come forward with them?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Bosnia and Herzegovina, which found itself at the heart of a bloodthirsty ethnic conflict in the 1990s, has recently experienced a resurgence of ethnic and religious tensions. In September 2019, Bosnia’s largest Muslim party issued a written statement announcing its intention of modifying the fragile institutional structures of the fledgling state, effectively circumventing the Dayton and Washington agreements. This has prompted other ethnic minorities to denounce the party, accusing it of seeking to undermine the Constitution and rekindle conflict.This already explosive situation is inevitably being exacerbated by the flow of migrants seeking to reach Europe along the Balkan corridors, creating additional sources of tension.In view of this:1.Can the Commission say what stance has been adopted by the EU in response to the above statements of intent by the Bosnian Muslim party in question and what it has done to verify whether they are mere sabre-rattling or have actually been put into effect?2.What has been done to establish whether the resulting tensions have led to human rights infringements on racial or religious grounds?3.How will the Commission ensure preventive action by Europe to avoid any re-enactment of past wartime atrocities in the Balkans?Supporter(1) (1)This question is supported by a Member other than the authors: Isabella Tovaglieri (ID)" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-003430/2020/rev.1

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

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

<s>[INST] 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 [/INST]. 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)?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Is the Commission aware that, despite the efforts of the People's Republic of China to prevent the practice, unsafe electrical appliances made by rogue manufacturers in China are being sold in Europe? In particular, unsafe electric kettles containing counterfeit safety components which are on sale in the European Union are a danger to consumers as well as property. In order to stamp out this problem and send a clear signal to the offending Chinese manufacturers and the European importers that such products are not acceptable in Europe, will the Commission take action to ensure vigorous application of the CE Marking and Low Voltage Directives? Will the Commission also acknowledge the efforts made by the People's Republic of China, and in particular the provinces of GuangDong and ZheJiang to close down the manufacturers of these unsafe products and destroy their stocks and tooling?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [15]. </s>

P-3697/98

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

Is the Commission aware that, despite the efforts of the People's Republic of China to prevent the practice, unsafe electrical appliances made by rogue manufacturers in China are being sold in Europe? In particular, unsafe electric kettles containing counterfeit safety components which are on sale in the European Union are a danger to consumers as well as property. In order to stamp out this problem and send a clear signal to the offending Chinese manufacturers and the European importers that such products are not acceptable in Europe, will the Commission take action to ensure vigorous application of the CE Marking and Low Voltage Directives? Will the Commission also acknowledge the efforts made by the People's Republic of China, and in particular the provinces of GuangDong and ZheJiang to close down the manufacturers of these unsafe products and destroy their stocks and tooling?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 21July 1999, the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, establishing the general provisions on the Structural Funds(1). The Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region (Portugal), which met the Objective I eligibility criteria laid down for the Second Community support framework 1994/1999(2), but after assessment, ceased to be eligible from 1999(3). It should nonetheless continue to benefit, on a transitional basis, from the Funds from 1January 2000 to 31December 2005(4). In accordance with the Conclusions of the Berlin summit of 24 and 25March 1999(5), the phasing out mechanism must be applied to former Objective I regions. Over and above this, the Conclusions acknowledge that the Lisbon Region should have """"""""special provisional treatment"""""""" in the shape of a grant of € 500 million(6). In view of the obvious disparities between the Region's various economic operators and sectors, the agreement merely reflected the over-arching horizontal principles deriving from the Treaty which apply to all Community policies, namely sustainable development and equal opportunities. These principles, like the acquis communautaire's competition rules, are undermined by the failure to pursue the agreed phasing-out policy. Economic operators in the neighbouring regions - eligible under Objective I - will enjoy enormous competitive advantages, giving rise to imbalances and distortions. Given that the Structural Funds for the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region are currently suspended, will the Commission give the reasons for this suspension? If it has taken place in the context of negotiations with the Portuguese Government, what are the reasons and who is responsible for failing to apply the provisions of Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, failing to observe Commission Decision 1999/502/EEC of 1July 1999 and ignoring what was agreed at the Berlin Summit? (1)Pursuant to Article 161 of the Treaty and under the procedure laid down in Article 251 thereof. (2)Regulations (EC) Nos 2052/88 and 4253/88, OJ L 158, 15.7.1988 and OJ L 374, 31.12.1988. (3)cf. Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 - OJ L 161, 26.6.1999. (4)i.e. the provisions of Article 6 should have been applied, and likewise the provisions of Articles 7(2), second paragraph and (3), third paragraph of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, in accordance with Commission decision 1999/502/EC - OJ L 194, 27.7.1999. (5)And particularly paragraphs 42, 43 and 44(a) thereof. (6)Paragraph 44(a)." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [14]. </s>

P-0593/00

Regional and Urban issues and Planning

On 21July 1999, the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, establishing the general provisions on the Structural Funds(1). The Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region (Portugal), which met the Objective I eligibility criteria laid down for the Second Community support framework 1994/1999(2), but after assessment, ceased to be eligible from 1999(3). It should nonetheless continue to benefit, on a transitional basis, from the Funds from 1January 2000 to 31December 2005(4). In accordance with the Conclusions of the Berlin summit of 24 and 25March 1999(5), the phasing out mechanism must be applied to former Objective I regions. Over and above this, the Conclusions acknowledge that the Lisbon Region should have """"""""special provisional treatment"""""""" in the shape of a grant of € 500 million(6). In view of the obvious disparities between the Region's various economic operators and sectors, the agreement merely reflected the over-arching horizontal principles deriving from the Treaty which apply to all Community policies, namely sustainable development and equal opportunities. These principles, like the acquis communautaire's competition rules, are undermined by the failure to pursue the agreed phasing-out policy. Economic operators in the neighbouring regions - eligible under Objective I - will enjoy enormous competitive advantages, giving rise to imbalances and distortions. Given that the Structural Funds for the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region are currently suspended, will the Commission give the reasons for this suspension? If it has taken place in the context of negotiations with the Portuguese Government, what are the reasons and who is responsible for failing to apply the provisions of Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, failing to observe Commission Decision 1999/502/EEC of 1July 1999 and ignoring what was agreed at the Berlin Summit? (1)Pursuant to Article 161 of the Treaty and under the procedure laid down in Article 251 thereof. (2)Regulations (EC) Nos 2052/88 and 4253/88, OJ L 158, 15.7.1988 and OJ L 374, 31.12.1988. (3)cf. Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 - OJ L 161, 26.6.1999. (4)i.e. the provisions of Article 6 should have been applied, and likewise the provisions of Articles 7(2), second paragraph and (3), third paragraph of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, in accordance with Commission decision 1999/502/EC - OJ L 194, 27.7.1999. (5)And particularly paragraphs 42, 43 and 44(a) thereof. (6)Paragraph 44(a).

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Articles 149 and 150 of the Treaty of Amsterdam state that students' opportunities to study in other Member States should be encouraged. Freedom of movement for students and researchers improves individual citizens' freedom of choice and their opportunities for personal development, and enhances the educational and intellectual resources of the Community. The Austrian law on universities (Hochschulstudiumsgesetz, S. 7(1)) imposes requirements on applicants for a study place coming from other Member States different to those imposed on the country's own nationals. In order to obtain a place, Austrians are required to show their """"""""general"""""""" school leaving certificate. However, a general school leaving certificate issued in Finland, for example, is not regarded as sufficient in Austria, and a """"""""special"""""""" school leaving certificate must also be shown. In practice this requirement has been interpreted as meaning that applicants for a study place must show that they already have a place to study in the same field at a university in their home country. Only after five years' residence in Austria are other EU nationals freed from this requirement to hold two study places, which naturally cannot be demanded of Austrians. Is the Commission aware of the problems caused by the Austrian law on universities? Does the Commission agree that legislation and practice in Austria hinder the free movement of students instead of encouraging it and accord differing status to different EU nationals? Does the Commission consider that the Austrian law on universities is in conflict with Articles 149 and 12 of the Treaty of Amsterdam? Does the Commission propose to take measures pursuant to Article 226 to remedy the 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 [/INST]. Answer = [6]. </s>

E-2535/99

Education

Articles 149 and 150 of the Treaty of Amsterdam state that students' opportunities to study in other Member States should be encouraged. Freedom of movement for students and researchers improves individual citizens' freedom of choice and their opportunities for personal development, and enhances the educational and intellectual resources of the Community. The Austrian law on universities (Hochschulstudiumsgesetz, S. 7(1)) imposes requirements on applicants for a study place coming from other Member States different to those imposed on the country's own nationals. In order to obtain a place, Austrians are required to show their """"""""general"""""""" school leaving certificate. However, a general school leaving certificate issued in Finland, for example, is not regarded as sufficient in Austria, and a """"""""special"""""""" school leaving certificate must also be shown. In practice this requirement has been interpreted as meaning that applicants for a study place must show that they already have a place to study in the same field at a university in their home country. Only after five years' residence in Austria are other EU nationals freed from this requirement to hold two study places, which naturally cannot be demanded of Austrians. Is the Commission aware of the problems caused by the Austrian law on universities? Does the Commission agree that legislation and practice in Austria hinder the free movement of students instead of encouraging it and accord differing status to different EU nationals? Does the Commission consider that the Austrian law on universities is in conflict with Articles 149 and 12 of the Treaty of Amsterdam? Does the Commission propose to take measures pursuant to Article 226 to remedy the situation?

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

E-000209/2011

International affairs and foreign aid

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Esbjerg airport and Billund airport are competitors for departures to London. Esbjerg airport is owned by the local authority, while Billund airport is privately owned. When an airline makes use of an airport, it has to pay an airport tax per passenger. It is the National Air Transport Authority which sets the rules for the level of these airport taxes. Billund airport states that, for the types of aircraft that Ryanair uses from Esbjerg to London, the tax will be DKK154 per departing passenger. It also states that, after an agreement with Esbjerg airport, Ryanair pays only DKK38 per departing passenger, and that the balance of DKK154 is paid by Esbjerg airport. Will the Commission initiate an investigation into whether the agreement between Esbjerg airport and Ryanair for the payment of DKK38 per passenger, instead of the DKK154 set by the National Air Transport Authority, conflicts with the ban on state aid under EU law?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [15]. </s>

E-1711/04

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

Esbjerg airport and Billund airport are competitors for departures to London. Esbjerg airport is owned by the local authority, while Billund airport is privately owned. When an airline makes use of an airport, it has to pay an airport tax per passenger. It is the National Air Transport Authority which sets the rules for the level of these airport taxes. Billund airport states that, for the types of aircraft that Ryanair uses from Esbjerg to London, the tax will be DKK154 per departing passenger. It also states that, after an agreement with Esbjerg airport, Ryanair pays only DKK38 per departing passenger, and that the balance of DKK154 is paid by Esbjerg airport. Will the Commission initiate an investigation into whether the agreement between Esbjerg airport and Ryanair for the payment of DKK38 per passenger, instead of the DKK154 set by the National Air Transport Authority, conflicts with the ban on state aid under EU law?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, discrimination against women is enshrined in the legal system. For example, husbands can request a divorce for any reason, but wives must prove they have ‘just cause’ before an Islamic family court. After divorce, men are automatically granted legal custody of their children. In relation to inheritance, women are entitled to half of the share male heirs receive. Discrimination against women is also entrenched in the workplace and the political sphere. As a member of the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP+), Pakistan is required to follow 27 core conventions, including CEDAW (the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women), which prohibits such abuse. Against this backdrop: 1. Does theEU condemn the Islamic Republic of Pakistan’s discrimination against women? 2. What steps is theEU taking to ensure Pakistan removes the elements of its legal system that explicitly discriminate against women? 3. What is the threshold of neglect of women’s rights that is required for Pakistan’s GSP+ to be suspended?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-007506-17

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

In the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, discrimination against women is enshrined in the legal system. For example, husbands can request a divorce for any reason, but wives must prove they have ‘just cause’ before an Islamic family court. After divorce, men are automatically granted legal custody of their children. In relation to inheritance, women are entitled to half of the share male heirs receive. Discrimination against women is also entrenched in the workplace and the political sphere. As a member of the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP+), Pakistan is required to follow 27 core conventions, including CEDAW (the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women), which prohibits such abuse. Against this backdrop: 1. Does theEU condemn the Islamic Republic of Pakistan’s discrimination against women? 2. What steps is theEU taking to ensure Pakistan removes the elements of its legal system that explicitly discriminate against women? 3. What is the threshold of neglect of women’s rights that is required for Pakistan’s GSP+ to be suspended?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The use of doping in sport has increased in spectacular fashion over recent years. Professionalisation, over-commercialisation and the large sums of money involved in professional sport have turned many athletes into machines of whom impossible feats are required. As a result, sportspeople frequently resort to drugs and illegal substances which affect their health. There is a notable variation between the different Member States in attitudes to doping: this was particularly visible in the most recent Tour de France. InDecember 1998, the European Council, meeting in Vienna, stressed, in the conclusions of the presidency, the need for mobilisation against doping and for closer coordination of existing national measures by the Member States and the Commission, as well as calling on them to examine practical means of dealing with this abuse. On 17December 1998, the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the Commission to undertake a series of actions. Recently, on 4February 1999 in Lausanne, the World Conference on Doping in Sport adopted a number of conclusions, including a call for information campaigns. What kind of programme is the Commission drawing up on the matter, and what stage has it reached? Does the Community intend to use budget heading B3-300 to finance information campaigns on this problem?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

P-1119/99

Health

The use of doping in sport has increased in spectacular fashion over recent years. Professionalisation, over-commercialisation and the large sums of money involved in professional sport have turned many athletes into machines of whom impossible feats are required. As a result, sportspeople frequently resort to drugs and illegal substances which affect their health. There is a notable variation between the different Member States in attitudes to doping: this was particularly visible in the most recent Tour de France. InDecember 1998, the European Council, meeting in Vienna, stressed, in the conclusions of the presidency, the need for mobilisation against doping and for closer coordination of existing national measures by the Member States and the Commission, as well as calling on them to examine practical means of dealing with this abuse. On 17December 1998, the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the Commission to undertake a series of actions. Recently, on 4February 1999 in Lausanne, the World Conference on Doping in Sport adopted a number of conclusions, including a call for information campaigns. What kind of programme is the Commission drawing up on the matter, and what stage has it reached? Does the Community intend to use budget heading B3-300 to finance information campaigns on this problem?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The EU’s International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Guidelines were adopted in 2005 and revised in 2009. 1.How have the guidelines been implemented in practice and what impact have they had on policies and operations? 2.Which EU delegations are reporting with explicit reference to the IHL guidelines, and how often? Specifically, how many reports in total explicitly referring to the guidelines have been produced since 2005, and which countries do they relate to? 3.How have the guidelines been operationalised in the European Neighbourhood conflicts and what recommendations have been made in the reports?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>

E-009234-15

International affairs and foreign aid

The EU’s International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Guidelines were adopted in 2005 and revised in 2009. 1.How have the guidelines been implemented in practice and what impact have they had on policies and operations? 2.Which EU delegations are reporting with explicit reference to the IHL guidelines, and how often? Specifically, how many reports in total explicitly referring to the guidelines have been produced since 2005, and which countries do they relate to? 3.How have the guidelines been operationalised in the European Neighbourhood conflicts and what recommendations have been made in the reports?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Commission has announced (IP/06/887) that it ‘has decided to refer Greece to the European Court of Justice over the tendering procedures for the supply of medical devices to several hospitals in Greece and over its rules providing for the direct award of medical supplies in certain cases.’ When did the Commission send a letter of formal notice and a reasoned opinion on this subject to the Greek Government? What are the Commission's arguments and what are the Greek Government's answers?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

E-4812/06

Health

The Commission has announced (IP/06/887) that it ‘has decided to refer Greece to the European Court of Justice over the tendering procedures for the supply of medical devices to several hospitals in Greece and over its rules providing for the direct award of medical supplies in certain cases.’ When did the Commission send a letter of formal notice and a reasoned opinion on this subject to the Greek Government? What are the Commission's arguments and what are the Greek Government's answers?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Passenger transport on EU inland waterways for the purpose of tourism is a sector the potential of which has been insufficiently exploited in Europe and which could also make an important contribution to the development of cross-border cooperation programmes. However, public-private partnerships at the local authority level — particularly the smaller authorities, which could jointly develop services for this category of tourists, whether they be from theEU or not — are insufficient in the European Union. How does the Commission intend to encourage the emergence and development of public-private partnerships that involve more local and regional authorities in programmes aimed at improving the quality of tourism services on the EU's inland waterways?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [10]. </s>

E-003687/2011

Transportation

Passenger transport on EU inland waterways for the purpose of tourism is a sector the potential of which has been insufficiently exploited in Europe and which could also make an important contribution to the development of cross-border cooperation programmes. However, public-private partnerships at the local authority level — particularly the smaller authorities, which could jointly develop services for this category of tourists, whether they be from theEU or not — are insufficient in the European Union. How does the Commission intend to encourage the emergence and development of public-private partnerships that involve more local and regional authorities in programmes aimed at improving the quality of tourism services on the EU's inland waterways?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The freedom to run a business in the place of one's choosing is guaranteed by the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Regrettably, limitations on this freedom are still to be found in the internal market, often taking the form of indirect discrimination. An example of this would be the introduction of taxes that discriminate against foreign enterprises. Such practices are at odds with the concept of the internal market and in outright violation of the Treaty provisions prohibiting the raising of fiscal barriers. It is particularly important to take immediate action in such situations, as foreign enterprises affected by this form of discrimination are obliged to bear significant costs which often result in them closing down their operations in the area concerned. This practice de facto prevents businesses from enjoying the freedom to operate in the place of their choosing. With reference to the Commission's answer of 15March2011 to a parliamentary question regarding the introduction of a crisis tax in Hungary in the telecommunications, energy and retail sectors, Ishould like to put the following questions: 1. Does the Commission consider that the aforementioned tax could constitute a fiscal barrier restricting the freedom of establishment? 2. The Commission has asked the Hungarian Government to submit its views on this matter. What stage has been reached in the process of determining whether this tax complies with EClaw, and when does the Commission intend to adopt a position on the matter?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-011343/2011

Macroeconomics

The freedom to run a business in the place of one's choosing is guaranteed by the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Regrettably, limitations on this freedom are still to be found in the internal market, often taking the form of indirect discrimination. An example of this would be the introduction of taxes that discriminate against foreign enterprises. Such practices are at odds with the concept of the internal market and in outright violation of the Treaty provisions prohibiting the raising of fiscal barriers. It is particularly important to take immediate action in such situations, as foreign enterprises affected by this form of discrimination are obliged to bear significant costs which often result in them closing down their operations in the area concerned. This practice de facto prevents businesses from enjoying the freedom to operate in the place of their choosing. With reference to the Commission's answer of 15March2011 to a parliamentary question regarding the introduction of a crisis tax in Hungary in the telecommunications, energy and retail sectors, Ishould like to put the following questions: 1. Does the Commission consider that the aforementioned tax could constitute a fiscal barrier restricting the freedom of establishment? 2. The Commission has asked the Hungarian Government to submit its views on this matter. What stage has been reached in the process of determining whether this tax complies with EClaw, and when does the Commission intend to adopt a position on the matter?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Can the Commission list all the countries or regions in which there are people, groups or entities that are involved in terrorist acts and subject to restrictive measures according to the EU’s terrorist list?Can it list all the EU budget lines and programmes that are providing funding for these countries or regions?Can it detail exactly how much EU funding is flowing into each of these countries or 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 [/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>

E-000627/2020

International affairs and foreign aid

Can the Commission list all the countries or regions in which there are people, groups or entities that are involved in terrorist acts and subject to restrictive measures according to the EU’s terrorist list?Can it list all the EU budget lines and programmes that are providing funding for these countries or regions?Can it detail exactly how much EU funding is flowing into each of these countries or regions?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"During the last two weeks of September 2002 the seas off the island of Fuerteventura in the Canaries — one of the EU's outlying regions — were the scene of a series of military manoeuvres, organised by the Spanish Ministry of Defence with NATO participation. These quite disproportionate activities provoked considerable surprise among local civilians and tourists on the island, and also surprised the Canaries authorities, who had not been officially informed that the manoeuvres would take place. Meanwhile, about a score of the rare cetaceans which inhabit the seas off the Canaries were washed up dead on the coasts of Fuerteventura. Despite the acute sensitivities of the local population, the surprise of the tourists and the political representations made in consequence by the Canaries institutions to the Spanish authorities, themanoeuvres went on. In whatever circumstances, given that this was a defence-related event falling within the scope of the Community legislation on the common foreign and security policy, and, specifically, Articles 21 and 28 of the Treaty on European Union, 1. Will the Council suggest to the Spanish government and NATO that they should take the necessary action to provide compensation for the economic and social damage arising to the island of Fuerteventura, and take all steps to ensure that this incident is not repeated 2. Will the Council ensure, in the context of EU/NATO relations, that military manoeuvres are planned so that environmental considerations are taken into account and significant ecological consequences are avoided?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [16]. </s>

E-2830/02

Defence

During the last two weeks of September 2002 the seas off the island of Fuerteventura in the Canaries — one of the EU's outlying regions — were the scene of a series of military manoeuvres, organised by the Spanish Ministry of Defence with NATO participation. These quite disproportionate activities provoked considerable surprise among local civilians and tourists on the island, and also surprised the Canaries authorities, who had not been officially informed that the manoeuvres would take place. Meanwhile, about a score of the rare cetaceans which inhabit the seas off the Canaries were washed up dead on the coasts of Fuerteventura. Despite the acute sensitivities of the local population, the surprise of the tourists and the political representations made in consequence by the Canaries institutions to the Spanish authorities, themanoeuvres went on. In whatever circumstances, given that this was a defence-related event falling within the scope of the Community legislation on the common foreign and security policy, and, specifically, Articles 21 and 28 of the Treaty on European Union, 1. Will the Council suggest to the Spanish government and NATO that they should take the necessary action to provide compensation for the economic and social damage arising to the island of Fuerteventura, and take all steps to ensure that this incident is not repeated 2. Will the Council ensure, in the context of EU/NATO relations, that military manoeuvres are planned so that environmental considerations are taken into account and significant ecological consequences are avoided?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"At its meeting last year on TACs and quotas, the Council, at the Commission's proposal, adopted a year-long ban from 1February 2006 on the use of bottom-set gill nets at depths lower than 200metres. This proposal affects only ICES Divisions VIa and b and VIIb, c, j and k, and subareaXII east of 27°W. In spite of the fact that the text adopted includes a joint statement in which the Council and Commission recognise the scant knowledge of the effects of these nets at depths below 200metres and call urgently for a STECF report, the ban has been put in place, seemingly without an adequate scientific basis. Unlike in other cases, such as that of drift nets, no transitional periods have been granted nor sufficient time allowed for the sector to adapt to the new circumstances. According to the media, the ban will affect 90 Community vessels and 1200 jobs directly linked to their fishing activities. Has the Commission assessed the number of vessels and jobs that will be directly affected by this ban, and the socioeconomic impact of the ban? What measures does the Commission intend to take to compensate those affected?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-0176/06

Agriculture and Fisheries

At its meeting last year on TACs and quotas, the Council, at the Commission's proposal, adopted a year-long ban from 1February 2006 on the use of bottom-set gill nets at depths lower than 200metres. This proposal affects only ICES Divisions VIa and b and VIIb, c, j and k, and subareaXII east of 27°W. In spite of the fact that the text adopted includes a joint statement in which the Council and Commission recognise the scant knowledge of the effects of these nets at depths below 200metres and call urgently for a STECF report, the ban has been put in place, seemingly without an adequate scientific basis. Unlike in other cases, such as that of drift nets, no transitional periods have been granted nor sufficient time allowed for the sector to adapt to the new circumstances. According to the media, the ban will affect 90 Community vessels and 1200 jobs directly linked to their fishing activities. Has the Commission assessed the number of vessels and jobs that will be directly affected by this ban, and the socioeconomic impact of the ban? What measures does the Commission intend to take to compensate those affected?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In the Austrian Parliament, following a debate, a motion for a blanket ban on the pesticide active substance glyphosate was adopted on 2July2019. On the basis of the precautionary principle, it prohibits pesticides containing the active substance glyphosate from being placed on the market in Austria. Does the Commission regard an immediate statutory blanket ban in Austria on the placing on the market of pesticides containing the active substance glyphosate as compatible with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No1107/2009 and with Union acts based on that regulation? Does the Commission agree that there should at least have been prior notification of such a measure in accordance with Directive (EU) 1535/2015?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

P-002153-19

Environment

In the Austrian Parliament, following a debate, a motion for a blanket ban on the pesticide active substance glyphosate was adopted on 2July2019. On the basis of the precautionary principle, it prohibits pesticides containing the active substance glyphosate from being placed on the market in Austria. Does the Commission regard an immediate statutory blanket ban in Austria on the placing on the market of pesticides containing the active substance glyphosate as compatible with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No1107/2009 and with Union acts based on that regulation? Does the Commission agree that there should at least have been prior notification of such a measure in accordance with Directive (EU) 1535/2015?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"How much funding has the Commission transferred to Bulgaria since its accession to the EU to combat poverty?What projects have been and are being supported?What checks are carried out when the projects are assessed?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [13]. </s>

E-000539/2020

Social welfare

How much funding has the Commission transferred to Bulgaria since its accession to the EU to combat poverty?What projects have been and are being supported?What checks are carried out when the projects are assessed?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In the interests of transparency, will the Commission request the UK's Department of Transport to disclose the names of those foreign airlines found to be flying into Britain with dangerous faults on their aircraft including structural faults, leaking engines, and worn tyres?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [10]. </s>

E-0023/07

Transportation

In the interests of transparency, will the Commission request the UK's Department of Transport to disclose the names of those foreign airlines found to be flying into Britain with dangerous faults on their aircraft including structural faults, leaking engines, and worn tyres?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Via aid organisations, there have been reports about worrying developments concerning the situation of Christian evangelists and their families who are active in Turkmenistan. Religious freedom and human rights are being violated in President Berdymukhamedov's country. In 2001, the Russian evangelists Vyacheslav Kalataevsky and Yevgeni Potolov were illegally deported to Kazakhstan because of their religious convictions. Though they have never been deprived of their Turkmen citizenship, it is impossible to be active in Turkmenistan. They have returned and have had to resume their activities ‘underground’. For their families, the situation has become intolerable. In March 2007, MrKalataevski was arrested again and was sentenced to three years in a prison camp in Sejdi, 1200km away from their families. MrPotolov was arrested in May 2007; subsequently, in July, he was expelled from Turkmenistan. He is currently living in Russia. Small Christian communities and their leaders are being victimised by the Turkmen Government, making their lives very difficult. They are regarded as ‘apostate’ by the state religion, accused of illegal activities and termed ‘subversives’. I would put the following questions to the Commission: 1. What steps is the Commission considering taking to combat this most alarming violation of religious freedom in Turkmenistan, specifically in view of the recent arrests of the evangelists referred to? 2. What stage has been reached in the dialogue and relations between the European Union and Turkmenistan?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

P-4790/07

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Via aid organisations, there have been reports about worrying developments concerning the situation of Christian evangelists and their families who are active in Turkmenistan. Religious freedom and human rights are being violated in President Berdymukhamedov's country. In 2001, the Russian evangelists Vyacheslav Kalataevsky and Yevgeni Potolov were illegally deported to Kazakhstan because of their religious convictions. Though they have never been deprived of their Turkmen citizenship, it is impossible to be active in Turkmenistan. They have returned and have had to resume their activities ‘underground’. For their families, the situation has become intolerable. In March 2007, MrKalataevski was arrested again and was sentenced to three years in a prison camp in Sejdi, 1200km away from their families. MrPotolov was arrested in May 2007; subsequently, in July, he was expelled from Turkmenistan. He is currently living in Russia. Small Christian communities and their leaders are being victimised by the Turkmen Government, making their lives very difficult. They are regarded as ‘apostate’ by the state religion, accused of illegal activities and termed ‘subversives’. I would put the following questions to the Commission: 1. What steps is the Commission considering taking to combat this most alarming violation of religious freedom in Turkmenistan, specifically in view of the recent arrests of the evangelists referred to? 2. What stage has been reached in the dialogue and relations between the European Union and Turkmenistan?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In December2011, the Commission presented an Action Plan to improve access to finance for SMEs. It sets out a strategy to make access to finance easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with an EU action plan that includes increased financial support from theEU budget and the European Investment Bank, as well as a regulatory proposal setting uniform rules for marketing venture capital funds. The plan sets out a list of measures and proposals to increase SMEs’ growth and development. However, the measures provided for in the plan do not seem to address the countries facing the greatest economic difficulties, such as Portugal. Can the Commission state: 1. How will Portuguese banks, which are still undergoing restructuring in order to meet the solvency ratio and deleveraging ratio requirements imposed on them, manage to respond to the plan’s measures? 2. The plan mentions ‘State aid guidelines’. In Portugal’s difficult situation, and with the measures imposed by the Troika, how will this state aid be possible?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [15]. </s>

E-009150-12

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

In December2011, the Commission presented an Action Plan to improve access to finance for SMEs. It sets out a strategy to make access to finance easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with an EU action plan that includes increased financial support from theEU budget and the European Investment Bank, as well as a regulatory proposal setting uniform rules for marketing venture capital funds. The plan sets out a list of measures and proposals to increase SMEs’ growth and development. However, the measures provided for in the plan do not seem to address the countries facing the greatest economic difficulties, such as Portugal. Can the Commission state: 1. How will Portuguese banks, which are still undergoing restructuring in order to meet the solvency ratio and deleveraging ratio requirements imposed on them, manage to respond to the plan’s measures? 2. The plan mentions ‘State aid guidelines’. In Portugal’s difficult situation, and with the measures imposed by the Troika, how will this state aid be possible?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 9 September 2001, 12 000 citizens of various European countries met in Brussels to demonstrate, under the slogan """"""""Blue March for a new water culture: not one euro for the NHP"""""""", against the existing, highly dubious water management policy based on massive hydraulic projects that have grave environmental repercussions and cause severe human damage, which is currently exemplified by the new law on the Spanish National Hydrological Plan (NHP). In parallel to this demonstration, on 10 September 2001 a complaint was lodged with the Commission's services over non-compliance with Community law in relation to the NHP. What is the Commission's position concerning the large-scale mobilisation embodied in the """"""""Blue March"""""""", expressing as it did the hostility of the public to this law on the NHP(1) which is in contradiction with Community law? In view of the urgent need to deal with this citizens' complaint and the threat hanging over a substantial part of Spain's environmental heritage, can the Commission state when it expects to be able to reply to the complaint? What action does it intend to take vis-à-vis the Spanish authorities to resolve the conflict? Is any procedure for allocation of Community funds currently under way for the NHP? If so, does the Commission not believe that the entire allocation procedure should be frozen pending conclusion of the inquiry? (1)Law 10/2001 of 5 July 2001 — BOE (Official Journal of the Spanish state) No 161." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-2615/01

Environment

On 9 September 2001, 12 000 citizens of various European countries met in Brussels to demonstrate, under the slogan """"""""Blue March for a new water culture: not one euro for the NHP"""""""", against the existing, highly dubious water management policy based on massive hydraulic projects that have grave environmental repercussions and cause severe human damage, which is currently exemplified by the new law on the Spanish National Hydrological Plan (NHP). In parallel to this demonstration, on 10 September 2001 a complaint was lodged with the Commission's services over non-compliance with Community law in relation to the NHP. What is the Commission's position concerning the large-scale mobilisation embodied in the """"""""Blue March"""""""", expressing as it did the hostility of the public to this law on the NHP(1) which is in contradiction with Community law? In view of the urgent need to deal with this citizens' complaint and the threat hanging over a substantial part of Spain's environmental heritage, can the Commission state when it expects to be able to reply to the complaint? What action does it intend to take vis-à-vis the Spanish authorities to resolve the conflict? Is any procedure for allocation of Community funds currently under way for the NHP? If so, does the Commission not believe that the entire allocation procedure should be frozen pending conclusion of the inquiry? (1)Law 10/2001 of 5 July 2001 — BOE (Official Journal of the Spanish state) No 161.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Does the Commission intend to take any actions, in accordance with EClaw and the EU’s fishing quota regime, with regards to Irish fishing vessels operating in the vicinity of Rockall, and the Scottish threats to enforce a 12-mile restrictions in the 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 [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-002184-19

Agriculture and Fisheries

Does the Commission intend to take any actions, in accordance with EClaw and the EU’s fishing quota regime, with regards to Irish fishing vessels operating in the vicinity of Rockall, and the Scottish threats to enforce a 12-mile restrictions in the area?”

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Τhe main issue with the socioeconomic fabric of Cyprus is the ongoing closure of SMEs due to liquidity problems and high borrowing rates. The intervention by the European Investment Bank, which has channelled liquidity to SMEs in the form of soft loans from Cypriot banks, has proven ineffectual to date. That is because the new EIB money never ultimately reaches SMEs or because the involvement of the banks increases the borrowing rate or because the entire effort becomes bogged down in procedure and bureaucracy. In my opinion, if it is to provide effective support to SMEs, the European Union must immediately provide funding for businesses either by changing the procedures involved or by forcing the EIB to finance businesses directly. In view of the above, will the Commission say: 1. Does it intend to initiate more effective support mechanisms for SMEs? 2. Is there a way of collaborating with the EIB with a view to directly supporting SMEs without intermediaries and endless bureaucratic procedures?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-003530-15

Macroeconomics

Τhe main issue with the socioeconomic fabric of Cyprus is the ongoing closure of SMEs due to liquidity problems and high borrowing rates. The intervention by the European Investment Bank, which has channelled liquidity to SMEs in the form of soft loans from Cypriot banks, has proven ineffectual to date. That is because the new EIB money never ultimately reaches SMEs or because the involvement of the banks increases the borrowing rate or because the entire effort becomes bogged down in procedure and bureaucracy. In my opinion, if it is to provide effective support to SMEs, the European Union must immediately provide funding for businesses either by changing the procedures involved or by forcing the EIB to finance businesses directly. In view of the above, will the Commission say: 1. Does it intend to initiate more effective support mechanisms for SMEs? 2. Is there a way of collaborating with the EIB with a view to directly supporting SMEs without intermediaries and endless bureaucratic procedures?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In conjunction with the extremely important winter and summer Olympic Games, from 2000 to 2004 Greece is promoting the institution of the Cultural Olympiad. Can the Commission say what its position is with regard to this institution, whether it intends to fund it and whether a suitable legal basis exists? If so, what appropriations does it propose to allocate?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [23]. </s>

P-3573/00

Culture and media

In conjunction with the extremely important winter and summer Olympic Games, from 2000 to 2004 Greece is promoting the institution of the Cultural Olympiad. Can the Commission say what its position is with regard to this institution, whether it intends to fund it and whether a suitable legal basis exists? If so, what appropriations does it propose to allocate?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"After the first case of COVID-19 in Italy was detected on 20 February 2020, the virus spread like wildfire across the country, forcing a nationwide lockdown that began on 9 March 2020.Three days later, on 12 March, China flew nine doctors and several tonnes of medical equipment to Rome. This first display of support from outside the EU was followed by others from Russia, Cuba, India, Egypt, and even Venezuela.On 13 March, the Commission President said, ‘We are absolutely ready to help Italy with whatever is necessary’. Yet there is no escaping the fact that China and other third countries did a better job of anticipating Italy’s needs.Why was the Commission – which has been endlessly extolling the principle of EU solidarity and should be the automatic first port of call for Member States seeking assistance – so slow to step in to help Italy, one of the Union’s founding members?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

E-002242/2020

Health

After the first case of COVID-19 in Italy was detected on 20 February 2020, the virus spread like wildfire across the country, forcing a nationwide lockdown that began on 9 March 2020.Three days later, on 12 March, China flew nine doctors and several tonnes of medical equipment to Rome. This first display of support from outside the EU was followed by others from Russia, Cuba, India, Egypt, and even Venezuela.On 13 March, the Commission President said, ‘We are absolutely ready to help Italy with whatever is necessary’. Yet there is no escaping the fact that China and other third countries did a better job of anticipating Italy’s needs.Why was the Commission – which has been endlessly extolling the principle of EU solidarity and should be the automatic first port of call for Member States seeking assistance – so slow to step in to help Italy, one of the Union’s founding members?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In response to an enquiry from one of my constituents, regarding a manifesto pledge of the St Lucian Labour Party to introduce """"""""a licensing regime whereby only indigenous operators will be granted licences to operate key ancillary businesses,"""""""" what is the Commission's position on whether this policy would breach European law on the rights of ethnic minorities if applied in the EU?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-0926/02

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

In response to an enquiry from one of my constituents, regarding a manifesto pledge of the St Lucian Labour Party to introduce """"""""a licensing regime whereby only indigenous operators will be granted licences to operate key ancillary businesses,"""""""" what is the Commission's position on whether this policy would breach European law on the rights of ethnic minorities if applied in the EU?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 13 September 2004, while taking part in the debate on forest fires in southern Europe this summer, Commissioner Wallström alleged that a conference entitled ‘Citizen participation from restoration to prevention - good governance for the restoration campaign to follow forest fires in France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Slovenia and Cyprus’. Given the importance of the progress made in Galicia (Spain) on preventing and fighting forest fires, and the fact that citizens still need to be educated into a proper awareness in this area: 1. Does the Commission envisage Galicia as a possible location for the Conference, for the reasons set out above? 2. Can the Commission provide more information on this Conference, which will undoubtedly arouse great interest in the Galician Autonomous Community?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-2402/04

Environment

On 13 September 2004, while taking part in the debate on forest fires in southern Europe this summer, Commissioner Wallström alleged that a conference entitled ‘Citizen participation from restoration to prevention - good governance for the restoration campaign to follow forest fires in France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Slovenia and Cyprus’. Given the importance of the progress made in Galicia (Spain) on preventing and fighting forest fires, and the fact that citizens still need to be educated into a proper awareness in this area: 1. Does the Commission envisage Galicia as a possible location for the Conference, for the reasons set out above? 2. Can the Commission provide more information on this Conference, which will undoubtedly arouse great interest in the Galician Autonomous Community?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 13December 1998, from 10.55 p.m. to 11.45 p.m., German RTL Television broadcast a documentary entitled Cats and dogs: the fur scandal - consumer advertising and cruelty to animals, reporting the existence of a growing trade in cat and dog fur. The fur is reported to be used in producing such items as decorative collars, cuddly toys, leather jackets, shoes, golfing gloves, etc. Hundreds of thousands of cat and dog pelts are reported to be traded in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Switzerland in particular. Can the Commission state whether the trade in and processing of cat and dog fur is lawful in the European Member States? Can the Commission confirm that both the trade and the processing business are growing strongly? Does the Commission not consider that this is a reprehensible development, not least because nearly all cats and dogs are domestic animals and an expanding trade in these animals' fur increases the risk of stray family pets being stolen? Is the Commission prepared simply to prohibit this trade and the associated processing in the European Union so that members of the public need have no fear of their pets being caught and killed to satisfy the needs of this trade?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-0040/99

Agriculture and Fisheries

On 13December 1998, from 10.55 p.m. to 11.45 p.m., German RTL Television broadcast a documentary entitled Cats and dogs: the fur scandal - consumer advertising and cruelty to animals, reporting the existence of a growing trade in cat and dog fur. The fur is reported to be used in producing such items as decorative collars, cuddly toys, leather jackets, shoes, golfing gloves, etc. Hundreds of thousands of cat and dog pelts are reported to be traded in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Switzerland in particular. Can the Commission state whether the trade in and processing of cat and dog fur is lawful in the European Member States? Can the Commission confirm that both the trade and the processing business are growing strongly? Does the Commission not consider that this is a reprehensible development, not least because nearly all cats and dogs are domestic animals and an expanding trade in these animals' fur increases the risk of stray family pets being stolen? Is the Commission prepared simply to prohibit this trade and the associated processing in the European Union so that members of the public need have no fear of their pets being caught and killed to satisfy the needs of this trade?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Since January2017, an amendment to Act No152/1995 on foodstuffs has been in effect. Section6(b)(3) of the amended Act obliges private laboratories, which food business operators commission to test their products, to directly notify the state-designated authorities of all test results in which it has been established that the food is injurious to health or unsafe (referring to Article3(1)(d)of Regulation 882/2004). However, food business operators do not have to be made aware of such notifications. The amendment does not specify the penalty or the liability of the private laboratory for failure to comply with that obligation. Section6(b)(3) reads as follows: ‘A legal person or natural person performing the analysis of foodstuffs intended to be placed on the market who finds that the food is injurious to health is obliged to report this without delay to the national veterinary and food authority.’ Is there a provision under existing European law that authorises or requires Member States to adopt a measure that obliges private laboratories commissioned by food business operators to directly inform the competent authorities of the results of their tests if it is found that the food is injurious to human or animal health? Was Slovakia obliged to notify the Commission of such a change to its national legislation under Directive2015/1535? What are the consequences of failure of a Member State to report a draft technical regulation to the Commission under Directive2015/1535?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-007081-17

Agriculture and Fisheries

Since January2017, an amendment to Act No152/1995 on foodstuffs has been in effect. Section6(b)(3) of the amended Act obliges private laboratories, which food business operators commission to test their products, to directly notify the state-designated authorities of all test results in which it has been established that the food is injurious to health or unsafe (referring to Article3(1)(d)of Regulation 882/2004). However, food business operators do not have to be made aware of such notifications. The amendment does not specify the penalty or the liability of the private laboratory for failure to comply with that obligation. Section6(b)(3) reads as follows: ‘A legal person or natural person performing the analysis of foodstuffs intended to be placed on the market who finds that the food is injurious to health is obliged to report this without delay to the national veterinary and food authority.’ Is there a provision under existing European law that authorises or requires Member States to adopt a measure that obliges private laboratories commissioned by food business operators to directly inform the competent authorities of the results of their tests if it is found that the food is injurious to human or animal health? Was Slovakia obliged to notify the Commission of such a change to its national legislation under Directive2015/1535? What are the consequences of failure of a Member State to report a draft technical regulation to the Commission under Directive2015/1535?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Would the Commission advise how regional airports, currently experiencing difficulties in obtaining viable slots at major centres/hubs (e.g. Frankfurt), will benefit from the promised revision of Council Regulation (EEC) 95/93(1) of 18January 1993, giving specific details? (1)OJ L 14, 22.1.1993, 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 [/INST]. Answer = [10]. </s>

E-1001/99

Transportation

Would the Commission advise how regional airports, currently experiencing difficulties in obtaining viable slots at major centres/hubs (e.g. Frankfurt), will benefit from the promised revision of Council Regulation (EEC) 95/93(1) of 18January 1993, giving specific details? (1)OJ L 14, 22.1.1993, p. 1.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Regulation EC No1924/2006 lays down the rules on nutrition and health claims made on foods. The framework includes a preliminary assessment procedure in which economic operators are required to submit a dossier that is then forwarded to the European Food Safety Authority.To ensure maximum protection for consumers, the scientific requirements are strict and the assessment conducted by the agency seems relatively long. Yet this procedure is particularly onerous for producers; for example, it does not rank, say, plants with traditionally recognised health properties, such as camomile.Nowadays, consumers have access to international online stores where they can purchase less-regulated products labelled with more attention-grabbing claims, although they may even be bad for health.Under its Farm to Fork Strategy, the Commission intends to empower consumers to make healthier and more sustainable choices when purchasing agro-food products.1.As part of this strategy, does the Commission intend to review the regulation on health claims? If so, what will be the timeframe?2.What improvements would the Commission put forward?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

E-004109/2020

Health

Regulation EC No1924/2006 lays down the rules on nutrition and health claims made on foods. The framework includes a preliminary assessment procedure in which economic operators are required to submit a dossier that is then forwarded to the European Food Safety Authority.To ensure maximum protection for consumers, the scientific requirements are strict and the assessment conducted by the agency seems relatively long. Yet this procedure is particularly onerous for producers; for example, it does not rank, say, plants with traditionally recognised health properties, such as camomile.Nowadays, consumers have access to international online stores where they can purchase less-regulated products labelled with more attention-grabbing claims, although they may even be bad for health.Under its Farm to Fork Strategy, the Commission intends to empower consumers to make healthier and more sustainable choices when purchasing agro-food products.1.As part of this strategy, does the Commission intend to review the regulation on health claims? If so, what will be the timeframe?2.What improvements would the Commission put forward?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"It has been reported that Hungary has suspended EU rules concerning migrants applying for asylum in the first country they enter(1). Could the Commission provide more details about the rule in question, and what powers, if any, does it have to discipline Member States which break these rules? (1)http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-33244800" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [9]. </s>

E-010265-15

Immigration

It has been reported that Hungary has suspended EU rules concerning migrants applying for asylum in the first country they enter(1). Could the Commission provide more details about the rule in question, and what powers, if any, does it have to discipline Member States which break these rules? (1)http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-33244800

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Accidents are the main cause of child deaths in the developed countries and a UNICEF report has estimated that 20 000 children will die as a result of accidents by the end of this year. Injuries caused by accidents are responsible for 40 % of deaths among children aged from one to 14 in the OECD countries. The most frequent causes of fatal injuries to children are road accidents, drowning, burns, falls and poisoning. In view of these alarming figures and bearing in mind the campaigns conducted by the EU against other scourges affecting our society, such as cancer or tobacco, does the Commission not think it should launch a forceful Community-wide campaign to raise public awareness of the risks to children, so as to bring about a sharp reduction in the alarming number of accidents 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 [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

E-0606/01

Health

Accidents are the main cause of child deaths in the developed countries and a UNICEF report has estimated that 20 000 children will die as a result of accidents by the end of this year. Injuries caused by accidents are responsible for 40 % of deaths among children aged from one to 14 in the OECD countries. The most frequent causes of fatal injuries to children are road accidents, drowning, burns, falls and poisoning. In view of these alarming figures and bearing in mind the campaigns conducted by the EU against other scourges affecting our society, such as cancer or tobacco, does the Commission not think it should launch a forceful Community-wide campaign to raise public awareness of the risks to children, so as to bring about a sharp reduction in the alarming number of accidents of this kind?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Following the awful Islamist terrorist attacks in March2016 it was revealed that one of the Zaventem Airport bombers had been employed in the European Parliament. Since the attacks, better security checks and new security gates have been installed in the EU’s buildings. However, staff and MEPs can still enter via the security gates, provided they have their badges with them. Staff members or MEPs can also — as was shown at the time of the March bombings — become radicalised after they are recruited or elected, or can be forced by use of threats to take explosives or weapons into Parliament. —Is the Commission aware of this problem?—Will the Commission introduce security checks and spot checks on staff members?—What else does the Commission propose to do to boost security as regards people with badges entering EU buildings?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [12]. </s>

E-008669-16

Law and Crime

Following the awful Islamist terrorist attacks in March2016 it was revealed that one of the Zaventem Airport bombers had been employed in the European Parliament. Since the attacks, better security checks and new security gates have been installed in the EU’s buildings. However, staff and MEPs can still enter via the security gates, provided they have their badges with them. Staff members or MEPs can also — as was shown at the time of the March bombings — become radicalised after they are recruited or elected, or can be forced by use of threats to take explosives or weapons into Parliament. —Is the Commission aware of this problem?—Will the Commission introduce security checks and spot checks on staff members?—What else does the Commission propose to do to boost security as regards people with badges entering EU buildings?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Save the Children recently released a report detailing the experiences of children returnees from the EU to Afghanistan. Their research found that most of the children did not feel safe during the return process and that many of them returned alone or accompanied by the police. Almost all children received little or no support on arrival and had no specific reintegration plan. Several children even reported attempts to recruit them to commit violent acts.(1) .In the EU-Afghanistan Joint Way Forward (JWF) agreement, the EU agreed that special consideration would be given to the needs of children in the development and implementation of the reintegration programmes.(2) .1.Does the Commission consider that the JWF contributes to sustainable returns, as the report shows that many minors are likely to attempt to remigrate to the EU?2.Can it confirm that it cannot fully monitor the return and reintegration of children returnees in Afghanistan under the current circumstances?3.Will it now suspend its cooperation with children returns to Afghanistan in light of the apparent unfeasibility to ensure post-return monitoring and reintegration support? (1)https://resourcecentre.savethechildren.net/node/14238/pdf/sc-from_europe_to_afghanistan-screen_1610.pdf (2)https://eeas.europa.eu/sites/eeas/files/eu_afghanistan_joint_way_forward_on_migration_issues.pdf" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [9]. </s>

P-000585/2020

Immigration

Save the Children recently released a report detailing the experiences of children returnees from the EU to Afghanistan. Their research found that most of the children did not feel safe during the return process and that many of them returned alone or accompanied by the police. Almost all children received little or no support on arrival and had no specific reintegration plan. Several children even reported attempts to recruit them to commit violent acts.(1) .In the EU-Afghanistan Joint Way Forward (JWF) agreement, the EU agreed that special consideration would be given to the needs of children in the development and implementation of the reintegration programmes.(2) .1.Does the Commission consider that the JWF contributes to sustainable returns, as the report shows that many minors are likely to attempt to remigrate to the EU?2.Can it confirm that it cannot fully monitor the return and reintegration of children returnees in Afghanistan under the current circumstances?3.Will it now suspend its cooperation with children returns to Afghanistan in light of the apparent unfeasibility to ensure post-return monitoring and reintegration support? (1)https://resourcecentre.savethechildren.net/node/14238/pdf/sc-from_europe_to_afghanistan-screen_1610.pdf (2)https://eeas.europa.eu/sites/eeas/files/eu_afghanistan_joint_way_forward_on_migration_issues.pdf

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Over the past few months the Italian Government has granted special incentives for the scrapping of motorcycles. This has led to a higher turnover for motorcycle manufacturers. At the same time, however, Piaggio, one of the top companies in the sector, has introduced tough shifts in which workers have had to work at weekends and on bank holidays throughout the summer with the same pay and harsher working conditions (the temperature can reach 40° C on the shop floor). Many workers have also been laid off, resulting in further loss of wages. Can the Commission answer the following: 1. Does the Commission therefore not think that the above-mentioned incentives could have been justified only if extra jobs had been created - which was patently not the case at Piaggio? 2. Does it not believe that the Piaggio management should be censured for its disregard of European rules on working conditions? 3. Is it not of the opinion that, unless Piaggio's increased turnover - brought about by the above incentives - leads to new jobs or improved working conditions, the ensuing capital, which could be invested by the company, could become an unfair competitive advantage, to the detriment of free competition? 4. Will the Commission give its general views on the matter?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [5]. </s>

E-2153/99

Labour, employment and pensions

Over the past few months the Italian Government has granted special incentives for the scrapping of motorcycles. This has led to a higher turnover for motorcycle manufacturers. At the same time, however, Piaggio, one of the top companies in the sector, has introduced tough shifts in which workers have had to work at weekends and on bank holidays throughout the summer with the same pay and harsher working conditions (the temperature can reach 40° C on the shop floor). Many workers have also been laid off, resulting in further loss of wages. Can the Commission answer the following: 1. Does the Commission therefore not think that the above-mentioned incentives could have been justified only if extra jobs had been created - which was patently not the case at Piaggio? 2. Does it not believe that the Piaggio management should be censured for its disregard of European rules on working conditions? 3. Is it not of the opinion that, unless Piaggio's increased turnover - brought about by the above incentives - leads to new jobs or improved working conditions, the ensuing capital, which could be invested by the company, could become an unfair competitive advantage, to the detriment of free competition? 4. Will the Commission give its general views on the matter?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Further to the answer to Written Question E‑1897/08, has the Commission's study on ‘Member States’ legislation, national policies, practices and approaches concerning the victims of crime' been completed and published and, in the light thereof, can the Commission comment further on the specific issue raised in my earlier question as to the definition of victim?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [12]. </s>

P-0824/09

Law and Crime

Further to the answer to Written Question E‑1897/08, has the Commission's study on ‘Member States’ legislation, national policies, practices and approaches concerning the victims of crime' been completed and published and, in the light thereof, can the Commission comment further on the specific issue raised in my earlier question as to the definition of victim?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Will the Commission make a statement on, and describe its attitude to, the Islamic fundamentalist group, Hizb ut-Tahrir." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>

E-4330/07

International affairs and foreign aid

Will the Commission make a statement on, and describe its attitude to, the Islamic fundamentalist group, Hizb ut-Tahrir.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Justice must be impartial, independent, and effective. Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding has stated that national systems should not be barriers to citizens’ access to justice. The Stockholm Program and its predecessors — Tampere and Hague — list effective access to justice for European citizens as one of their priorities. The current sovereign debt crisis and the challenges facing the euro show once again that the principle of good governance relies on the efficient, fair and timely implementation of laws. In addition to good laws we need impartial judicial systems and actors. Therefore, in support of a European Area of Justice, the Union should focus its efforts not only on the development of common standards and rules, but also on evaluating the efficiency with which they are implemented by national judicial systems. What measures does the Commission plan to take in 2012 in order to evaluate the efficiency of judicial systems in the Member States?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [12]. </s>

E-001336/2012

Law and Crime

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"How is the Commission responding to the invitation contained in the European Council's conclusions of 8-9March 2007 for an ‘early review of the Community guidelines on state aid for environmental protection and other relevant Community instruments which can provide incentives, with the aim of making them more supportive of the Community's energy and climate change objectives’?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [8]. </s>

E-3683/07

Energy

How is the Commission responding to the invitation contained in the European Council's conclusions of 8-9March 2007 for an ‘early review of the Community guidelines on state aid for environmental protection and other relevant Community instruments which can provide incentives, with the aim of making them more supportive of the Community's energy and climate change objectives’?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"According to Pew Research, one of the few sources with published figures in this connection, there are at least 3.8 to 4.8 million illegal immigrants in the EU (out of about 22 million non-European migrants).What is the Commission's position on the illegal immigrants in the EU?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [9]. </s>

E-003592/2020

Immigration

According to Pew Research, one of the few sources with published figures in this connection, there are at least 3.8 to 4.8 million illegal immigrants in the EU (out of about 22 million non-European migrants).What is the Commission's position on the illegal immigrants in the EU?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"China has reported its largest number of new Covid‑19 cases in almost six weeks. This was caused by an increased number of infected travellers returning from abroad. On 12 April, some 108 new Covid‑19 cases were announced, while the previous day 99 new Covid‑19 cases were recorded. On Monday, China’s National Health Commission announced that 98 of the cases of infection involved people travelling to China. These numbers show that even in a country where the spread of Covid‑19 had been halted, the epidemic can take root once again and result in a second wave.What measures will the Commission take to ensure that the lifting of lockdowns does not lead to a second wave of the virus throughout the EU?Has an action plan been prepared on how to protect citizens from the re‑introduction of the virus into 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 [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

E-002245/2020

Health

China has reported its largest number of new Covid‑19 cases in almost six weeks. This was caused by an increased number of infected travellers returning from abroad. On 12 April, some 108 new Covid‑19 cases were announced, while the previous day 99 new Covid‑19 cases were recorded. On Monday, China’s National Health Commission announced that 98 of the cases of infection involved people travelling to China. These numbers show that even in a country where the spread of Covid‑19 had been halted, the epidemic can take root once again and result in a second wave.What measures will the Commission take to ensure that the lifting of lockdowns does not lead to a second wave of the virus throughout the EU?Has an action plan been prepared on how to protect citizens from the re‑introduction of the virus into the EU?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Could the Commission explain how the review of the ‘traditional specialities guaranteed’ system as a result of the regulation on agricultural product quality systems is being addressed?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-004864/2011

Agriculture and Fisheries

Could the Commission explain how the review of the ‘traditional specialities guaranteed’ system as a result of the regulation on agricultural product quality systems is being addressed?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The new Directive 2019/904 aims to bring about an ambitious reduction in the impact that plastics and plastic products have on nature. The aim of the Directive is desirable, but the definition of natural polymers is unclear. The issue of which materials, including raw materials, are regarded as single-use plastics under this Directive and which are not remains unresolved.According to the definition of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), natural polymers are polymers that are the result of a polymerisation process that has taken place in nature, independently of the extraction process. Bacteria produce many polymers, for example alginate, bacterial cellulose, xanthan, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), etc. Whether a given polymer, for example PHA, is produced with the aid of bacteria in nature or by a biotechnological process in a production plant, it is the same substance and its chemical composition is the same.Therefore, should it not be classified as a natural polymer in both cases?Does the Commission intend to clarify the Directive’s interpretation of the definitions of natural polymers and plastic? If so, within what time frame?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-000281/2020

Environment

The new Directive 2019/904 aims to bring about an ambitious reduction in the impact that plastics and plastic products have on nature. The aim of the Directive is desirable, but the definition of natural polymers is unclear. The issue of which materials, including raw materials, are regarded as single-use plastics under this Directive and which are not remains unresolved.According to the definition of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), natural polymers are polymers that are the result of a polymerisation process that has taken place in nature, independently of the extraction process. Bacteria produce many polymers, for example alginate, bacterial cellulose, xanthan, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), etc. Whether a given polymer, for example PHA, is produced with the aid of bacteria in nature or by a biotechnological process in a production plant, it is the same substance and its chemical composition is the same.Therefore, should it not be classified as a natural polymer in both cases?Does the Commission intend to clarify the Directive’s interpretation of the definitions of natural polymers and plastic? If so, within what time frame?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"According to information recently published in various media, the European Commission has sent a report to the Regional Government of Valencia commenting on the 2014-2020 Operating Programme of the Valencian Community, which had been submitted by the Government of Valencia. 1.Does the Commission consider that the Operating Programme submitted by the Regional Government of Valencia corrects any mistakes which may have been made in preparing the 2007-2013 Operating Programme? 2.Does the Commission consider that the proposals contained in the Operating Programme submitted are broadly in line with the principle of efficiency advocated by the Commission when encouraging investment? 3.How does the Commission view the Operating Programme’s omission of any mention of the importance of the green economy in priority action line 6 (conserve and protect the environment and promote the efficient use of resources)?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-000167-15

Environment

According to information recently published in various media, the European Commission has sent a report to the Regional Government of Valencia commenting on the 2014-2020 Operating Programme of the Valencian Community, which had been submitted by the Government of Valencia. 1.Does the Commission consider that the Operating Programme submitted by the Regional Government of Valencia corrects any mistakes which may have been made in preparing the 2007-2013 Operating Programme? 2.Does the Commission consider that the proposals contained in the Operating Programme submitted are broadly in line with the principle of efficiency advocated by the Commission when encouraging investment? 3.How does the Commission view the Operating Programme’s omission of any mention of the importance of the green economy in priority action line 6 (conserve and protect the environment and promote the efficient use of resources)?

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

E-3239/98

Law and Crime

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The derogation on Nature Protection for Malta (Official Journal of the European Union of 23September 2003 (L 236)) mentions: ‘The measures taken during the transitional measure shall be in full accordance with the principles governing the timing of hunting of migratory birds species as outlined in the Directive79/409/EE(1). The number of captured birds is expected to be significantly reduced during the transitional measure.’ The derogation also requests that finches ‘may be deliberately captured (…) exclusively for the purpose of keeping them in captivity.’ According to Article9.1 (c) of the Birds Directive, derogations for the capture and the keeping of certain birds should only be permitted if consisting in ‘small numbers’. 1.Is the Commission aware of the fact that finches are trapped according to Maltese laws until 10April, which corresponds to their migration and breeding season? If so does the Commission foresee any measures for this evident breach of the Birds Directive and of the derogation itself? 2.Is the Commission aware that no trapping quota has yet been set by the Maltese authorities to regulate the capture of finches in the wild? If so, on what statistics does the Commission rely to evaluate whether the number of birds captured in the wild is effectively, and furthermore, ‘significantly’ reducing? 3.Is the Commission aware that finches, amongst other protected species, are being sold on local bird markets? If so, is the Commission planning to wind up this kind of illegal commercial activity? (1)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 [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-2405/05

Environment

The derogation on Nature Protection for Malta (Official Journal of the European Union of 23September 2003 (L 236)) mentions: ‘The measures taken during the transitional measure shall be in full accordance with the principles governing the timing of hunting of migratory birds species as outlined in the Directive79/409/EE(1). The number of captured birds is expected to be significantly reduced during the transitional measure.’ The derogation also requests that finches ‘may be deliberately captured (…) exclusively for the purpose of keeping them in captivity.’ According to Article9.1 (c) of the Birds Directive, derogations for the capture and the keeping of certain birds should only be permitted if consisting in ‘small numbers’. 1.Is the Commission aware of the fact that finches are trapped according to Maltese laws until 10April, which corresponds to their migration and breeding season? If so does the Commission foresee any measures for this evident breach of the Birds Directive and of the derogation itself? 2.Is the Commission aware that no trapping quota has yet been set by the Maltese authorities to regulate the capture of finches in the wild? If so, on what statistics does the Commission rely to evaluate whether the number of birds captured in the wild is effectively, and furthermore, ‘significantly’ reducing? 3.Is the Commission aware that finches, amongst other protected species, are being sold on local bird markets? If so, is the Commission planning to wind up this kind of illegal commercial activity? (1)OJ L 103 25.4.1979, p. 1.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Meeting at the World Tuna Conference in Vigo in mid‑September2011, representatives of the European tuna sector denounced Papua New Guinea’s export policy — underpinned by low labour costs, cheap raw materials, more lenient health checks and tariff permissiveness on the European market — which will jeopardise more than 10000 jobs over the next five years. They also stressed the ramifications of the state of affairs for developing countries such as Ecuador or El Salvador. What up-to-date information does the Commission have on the situation? Does it have any data or advance information from the impact assessment of the effect of Papua New Guinea’s export policy on the European tuna sector? What measures are being examined to ensure a level playing field for these importers and European producers?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-008926/2011

Agriculture and Fisheries

Meeting at the World Tuna Conference in Vigo in mid‑September2011, representatives of the European tuna sector denounced Papua New Guinea’s export policy — underpinned by low labour costs, cheap raw materials, more lenient health checks and tariff permissiveness on the European market — which will jeopardise more than 10000 jobs over the next five years. They also stressed the ramifications of the state of affairs for developing countries such as Ecuador or El Salvador. What up-to-date information does the Commission have on the situation? Does it have any data or advance information from the impact assessment of the effect of Papua New Guinea’s export policy on the European tuna sector? What measures are being examined to ensure a level playing field for these importers and European producers?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In terms of energy, theEU is not self-sufficient in either oil or natural gas. The EU's main sources of natural gas and oil are Russia, Algeria and, probably, Tunisia. In order to ensure unimpeded access to various sources, theEU has provided funding for the Inogate oil and gas pipeline programme for several years. Essentially, the objectives of the programme as regards supplies of natural gas and oil from Russia are met by three pipelines in addition to those already existing: — the North Stream pipeline linking Russia with Germany, — the South Stream pipeline linking Greece with Russia, and — the Russia-Bulgaria-Greece pipeline linking Novorossisk with Burgas and Alexandroupolis. As regards the last of the above pipelines, the Bulgarians have recently said that they consider the project to be environmentally harmful and have alluded to its cancellation. 1.What will the implications be for EU energy policy if the project is cancelled? 2.What is the EU's position on the Novorossisk-Burgas-Alexandroupolis pipeline? Does it want the project to be carried out or not?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [8]. </s>

E-5194/2010

Energy

In terms of energy, theEU is not self-sufficient in either oil or natural gas. The EU's main sources of natural gas and oil are Russia, Algeria and, probably, Tunisia. In order to ensure unimpeded access to various sources, theEU has provided funding for the Inogate oil and gas pipeline programme for several years. Essentially, the objectives of the programme as regards supplies of natural gas and oil from Russia are met by three pipelines in addition to those already existing: — the North Stream pipeline linking Russia with Germany, — the South Stream pipeline linking Greece with Russia, and — the Russia-Bulgaria-Greece pipeline linking Novorossisk with Burgas and Alexandroupolis. As regards the last of the above pipelines, the Bulgarians have recently said that they consider the project to be environmentally harmful and have alluded to its cancellation. 1.What will the implications be for EU energy policy if the project is cancelled? 2.What is the EU's position on the Novorossisk-Burgas-Alexandroupolis pipeline? Does it want the project to be carried out or not?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Following the 2010 Progress Report on Turkey and the Special Report 16/2009 on the European Commission’s management of pre-accession assistance to Turkey, could the Commission answer the following questions? 1.What amounts of pre-accession funds have been allocated by the Union, and to which specific projects, in the area of preventing, monitoring and combating corruption in Turkey since it acquired the status of a candidate country? What amounts of the allocated funds have already been paid out to the beneficiaries? What were the exact amounts co-financed by domestic authorities? For each of these questions, please provide statistical data for every project on a yearly basis, separately for each of the years 2000,2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. 2.What amounts of pre-accession funds has theEU allocated, and to which specific projects, for reform of the judicial system in Turkey since it acquired the status of a candidate country? What amounts of the allocated funds have already been paid out to the beneficiaries? What were the exact amounts co-financed by domestic authorities? For each of these questions, please provide statistical data for every project on a yearly basis, separately for each of the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. 3.What effective results, added value and impact have been obtained through the allocation of pre-accession funds to the fight against corruption and the reform of the judicial system? Please also provide information regarding the funded projects’ compliance with the eligibility rules. 4.How does the Commission plan to support financially the continuation of the reforms of the judiciary and the fight against corruption in Turkey? 5.What concrete initiatives is the Commission working on for the evaluation of pre-accession funds spent on individual projects in Turkey, as there was not any procedure for evaluation until 2008? 6.How has the Commission been addressing the weaknesses in the decentralised implementation system, especially overall programming and performance management, as recommended by the Court of Auditors in its 2009 special report, ‘The European Commission’s management of pre-accession assistance to Turkey’?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>

E-011134/2010

International affairs and foreign aid

Following the 2010 Progress Report on Turkey and the Special Report 16/2009 on the European Commission’s management of pre-accession assistance to Turkey, could the Commission answer the following questions? 1.What amounts of pre-accession funds have been allocated by the Union, and to which specific projects, in the area of preventing, monitoring and combating corruption in Turkey since it acquired the status of a candidate country? What amounts of the allocated funds have already been paid out to the beneficiaries? What were the exact amounts co-financed by domestic authorities? For each of these questions, please provide statistical data for every project on a yearly basis, separately for each of the years 2000,2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. 2.What amounts of pre-accession funds has theEU allocated, and to which specific projects, for reform of the judicial system in Turkey since it acquired the status of a candidate country? What amounts of the allocated funds have already been paid out to the beneficiaries? What were the exact amounts co-financed by domestic authorities? For each of these questions, please provide statistical data for every project on a yearly basis, separately for each of the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. 3.What effective results, added value and impact have been obtained through the allocation of pre-accession funds to the fight against corruption and the reform of the judicial system? Please also provide information regarding the funded projects’ compliance with the eligibility rules. 4.How does the Commission plan to support financially the continuation of the reforms of the judiciary and the fight against corruption in Turkey? 5.What concrete initiatives is the Commission working on for the evaluation of pre-accession funds spent on individual projects in Turkey, as there was not any procedure for evaluation until 2008? 6.How has the Commission been addressing the weaknesses in the decentralised implementation system, especially overall programming and performance management, as recommended by the Court of Auditors in its 2009 special report, ‘The European Commission’s management of pre-accession assistance to Turkey’?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In its answer to my oral question (H‑0811/07(1)) tabled for Question Time during the part-session in November 2007, the Council surprisingly stated that the answer was drafted by the Presidency and that it was not binding on the Council or the Member States. Ihave also received similar answers to many other oral questions to the Council, which, ultimately, were not debated during the relevant plenary session. Having regard to Rule 109 and paragraph15 of the European Parliament's internal Rules of Procedure, which states that ‘Question Time with the Council may, with the agreement of the Council, be divided into question times with the Presidency…’, will the Council say whether it is institutionally acceptable for a question to be addressed to the Council and the answer not to be binding either on the Council or on the Member States? Does it agree that the role of the European Parliament is thereby downgraded in that its right to parliamentary control over the Council is, in effect, revoked? (1)Written answer, 14.11.2007." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [20]. </s>

E-6096/07

Governance and government

In its answer to my oral question (H‑0811/07(1)) tabled for Question Time during the part-session in November 2007, the Council surprisingly stated that the answer was drafted by the Presidency and that it was not binding on the Council or the Member States. Ihave also received similar answers to many other oral questions to the Council, which, ultimately, were not debated during the relevant plenary session. Having regard to Rule 109 and paragraph15 of the European Parliament's internal Rules of Procedure, which states that ‘Question Time with the Council may, with the agreement of the Council, be divided into question times with the Presidency…’, will the Council say whether it is institutionally acceptable for a question to be addressed to the Council and the answer not to be binding either on the Council or on the Member States? Does it agree that the role of the European Parliament is thereby downgraded in that its right to parliamentary control over the Council is, in effect, revoked? (1)Written answer, 14.11.2007.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Commission is in the process of examining the Spanish National Hydrological Plan, and in particular the large-scale plan to divert 1 050 hm3 of water from the River Ebro to other water catchment areas. The main recipient of the water diverted under the project will be the catchment areas in the Autonomous Community of Murcia. The regional government of Murcia is devoting significant time and resources, inconjunction with the Spanish central government, to persuading the Commission to approve these diversions and cofinance their implementation. It has to this end appointed MrAmalio Garrido, its commissioner for sustainable development, as its representative in Brussels. The Polytechnic University of Cartagena (Murcia) recently published a report dated 7 January 2003 and entitled """"""""A Technical Review of the Spanish National Hydrological Plan (Ebro River Out-of-basin Diversion)"""""""", which the Commission is currently examining. The authors of this report state that the European Union asked Alexander J. Horne and John Dracup to form a team of six experts with a view to drawing up the report, with their client and contact person being Amalio Garrido. This begs the following questions: 1. Did the Commission or members of its staff play a part in the decision to prepare this report, in the choice of its authors, in its drafting or in anything relating to it? 2. If so, what part did the Commission or members of its staff play, and what was the aim of this involvement? 3. What relationship developed between the European Commission or members of its staff, the Regional Government of Murcia's commissioner for sustainable development and the University of Cartagena with regard to the preparation of this report?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

P-0653/03

Environment

The Commission is in the process of examining the Spanish National Hydrological Plan, and in particular the large-scale plan to divert 1 050 hm3 of water from the River Ebro to other water catchment areas. The main recipient of the water diverted under the project will be the catchment areas in the Autonomous Community of Murcia. The regional government of Murcia is devoting significant time and resources, inconjunction with the Spanish central government, to persuading the Commission to approve these diversions and cofinance their implementation. It has to this end appointed MrAmalio Garrido, its commissioner for sustainable development, as its representative in Brussels. The Polytechnic University of Cartagena (Murcia) recently published a report dated 7 January 2003 and entitled """"""""A Technical Review of the Spanish National Hydrological Plan (Ebro River Out-of-basin Diversion)"""""""", which the Commission is currently examining. The authors of this report state that the European Union asked Alexander J. Horne and John Dracup to form a team of six experts with a view to drawing up the report, with their client and contact person being Amalio Garrido. This begs the following questions: 1. Did the Commission or members of its staff play a part in the decision to prepare this report, in the choice of its authors, in its drafting or in anything relating to it? 2. If so, what part did the Commission or members of its staff play, and what was the aim of this involvement? 3. What relationship developed between the European Commission or members of its staff, the Regional Government of Murcia's commissioner for sustainable development and the University of Cartagena with regard to the preparation of this report?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"We have recently been informed that the Commission has requested additional information from 10 Spanish autonomous communities relating to their RIS3 proposals, the smart specialisation strategy intended to kick-start R&D investment throughout theEU. Bearing in mind the R&D&I cuts that have been made in Spain, and that have widened the gap between Spain and European averages for technology investment, can the Commission provide details of the type of additional information it has requested from the aforementioned autonomous communities? What implications may there be if an adequate response is not received? How many European regions have been asked for additional information on their RIS3 strategy?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [17]. </s>

E-007754-15

Space, science, technology, and communications issues

We have recently been informed that the Commission has requested additional information from 10 Spanish autonomous communities relating to their RIS3 proposals, the smart specialisation strategy intended to kick-start R&D investment throughout theEU. Bearing in mind the R&D&I cuts that have been made in Spain, and that have widened the gap between Spain and European averages for technology investment, can the Commission provide details of the type of additional information it has requested from the aforementioned autonomous communities? What implications may there be if an adequate response is not received? How many European regions have been asked for additional information on their RIS3 strategy?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Wine production in the EU is going through a particularly difficult period owing to competition from wines produced outside Europe. The growing success of such products can be attributed to more competitive production conditions, which allow the wine to be sold more cheaply. European production is subject to obligations imposed by European legislation, which regulate both the cultivation of the vines and wine-making itself. In particular, the planting of new vineyards is banned and there are rules governing the minimum distance between individual vines and the practices to be followed in the use of grape must. Wines produced outside the EU are not subject to any of these rules and are imported without checks on quality parameters. Indeed, within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No 753/2002(1), amended by Regulation (EC) No 316/2004(2), the products of third countries can now even use traditional European names, which cause consumers confusion as regards both the origin and the intrinsic quality of products. In view of all this, can the Commission say: 1. whether it has planned out a specific support strategy for European wine production; 2. what budget is envisaged for the coming years to co-finance the measures to promote agricultural products in third countries pursuant to Regulations (EC) No 2702/99(3) and (EEC) No 2879/2000(4); 3. with specific reference to Italy, who the beneficiaries of the above-mentioned co-financing measures are, what organisations are responsible for execution and what amount of funding has actually been transferred in the last few years? (1)OJ L 118, 4.5.2002, p. 1. (2)OJ L 55, 24.2.2004, p.16. (3)OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 7. (4)OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 63." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-3374/04

Agriculture and Fisheries

Wine production in the EU is going through a particularly difficult period owing to competition from wines produced outside Europe. The growing success of such products can be attributed to more competitive production conditions, which allow the wine to be sold more cheaply. European production is subject to obligations imposed by European legislation, which regulate both the cultivation of the vines and wine-making itself. In particular, the planting of new vineyards is banned and there are rules governing the minimum distance between individual vines and the practices to be followed in the use of grape must. Wines produced outside the EU are not subject to any of these rules and are imported without checks on quality parameters. Indeed, within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No 753/2002(1), amended by Regulation (EC) No 316/2004(2), the products of third countries can now even use traditional European names, which cause consumers confusion as regards both the origin and the intrinsic quality of products. In view of all this, can the Commission say: 1. whether it has planned out a specific support strategy for European wine production; 2. what budget is envisaged for the coming years to co-finance the measures to promote agricultural products in third countries pursuant to Regulations (EC) No 2702/99(3) and (EEC) No 2879/2000(4); 3. with specific reference to Italy, who the beneficiaries of the above-mentioned co-financing measures are, what organisations are responsible for execution and what amount of funding has actually been transferred in the last few years? (1)OJ L 118, 4.5.2002, p. 1. (2)OJ L 55, 24.2.2004, p.16. (3)OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 7. (4)OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 63.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Experience shows that it is becoming increasingly difficult to renew fisheries agreements with the countries with which the Community authorities traditionally concluded such agreements. There is a clear need to look for innovative ways of guaranteeing the traditional livelihood of thousands of Community fishermen whose only means of subsistence is fishing. The possibility should therefore be considered of investigating which third countries grant their nationals fishing licences, so that fisheries agreements can be concluded on a case-by-case basis with foreign fishing companies to allow their abundant fishery resources to be exploited. Does the Commission therefore think that it should set up — for the sake of the Community fishing companies concerned — a service to investigate, and identify, countries which grant licences to their nationals, with a view to establishing joint ventures with foreign fishing companies so that Community fishing companies always have the opportunity to fish via these joint ventures, thereby avoiding the tense wait, while they are not working, for the renewal of fisheries agreements which are increasingly difficult to conclude?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-2716/95

Agriculture and Fisheries

Experience shows that it is becoming increasingly difficult to renew fisheries agreements with the countries with which the Community authorities traditionally concluded such agreements. There is a clear need to look for innovative ways of guaranteeing the traditional livelihood of thousands of Community fishermen whose only means of subsistence is fishing. The possibility should therefore be considered of investigating which third countries grant their nationals fishing licences, so that fisheries agreements can be concluded on a case-by-case basis with foreign fishing companies to allow their abundant fishery resources to be exploited. Does the Commission therefore think that it should set up — for the sake of the Community fishing companies concerned — a service to investigate, and identify, countries which grant licences to their nationals, with a view to establishing joint ventures with foreign fishing companies so that Community fishing companies always have the opportunity to fish via these joint ventures, thereby avoiding the tense wait, while they are not working, for the renewal of fisheries agreements which are increasingly difficult to conclude?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The COVID-19 crisis has led the EU to improve its coordination and revamp European and international solidarity. A variety of actions have already been taken by the Commission since 16 March 2020, although competence for health lies with the Member States. Most recently, Janez Lenarčič, Commissioner for Crisis Management, launched a common European reserve of emergency medical equipment to provide support to Member States in the event of shortages.Health and safety policies (closure of internal borders, containment, etc.) to deal with COVID-19 fall within the competence of the Member States. However, this grave matter affects all of Europe and is likely to have a major impact on EU policies.In the context of the Conference on the Future of Europe, does the Commission intend to propose a review of the division of competences between the EU and the Member States in order to give the Union the means, in crises of such magnitude, to react in a proactive and coordinated manner and to ensure that the best use is made of existing European instruments, such as the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

E-001833/2020

Health

The COVID-19 crisis has led the EU to improve its coordination and revamp European and international solidarity. A variety of actions have already been taken by the Commission since 16 March 2020, although competence for health lies with the Member States. Most recently, Janez Lenarčič, Commissioner for Crisis Management, launched a common European reserve of emergency medical equipment to provide support to Member States in the event of shortages.Health and safety policies (closure of internal borders, containment, etc.) to deal with COVID-19 fall within the competence of the Member States. However, this grave matter affects all of Europe and is likely to have a major impact on EU policies.In the context of the Conference on the Future of Europe, does the Commission intend to propose a review of the division of competences between the EU and the Member States in order to give the Union the means, in crises of such magnitude, to react in a proactive and coordinated manner and to ensure that the best use is made of existing European instruments, such as the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Can the Council explain why, whenever an individual appeals to the Court of First Instance requesting that a regulation adopted by the Council or Commission (except in cases involving anti-dumping issues or state aids) be annulled, the Community institutions automatically and systematically, without fail, raise an objection of inadmissibility against such an appeal? Can the Council indicate how many such appeals there have been and in what percentage of cases has no objection been raised? Does the Council not consider that such repeated instances on the part of the Community institutions could result in the absurd situation of a Community which, while assuming ever greater legislative powers by means of directly applicable acts, puts more obstacles in the way of individuals wishing to have access to justice and defend their rights by means of the only judicial bodies competent to rule on the legality of Community acts which may be detrimental to those individuals? Does the Council consider that this attitude is consistent with the right of each individual to have access to an impartial, independent court in order to uphold his or her rights, as enshrined in the constitutions of all the Member States and in particular in Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-0605/97

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Can the Council explain why, whenever an individual appeals to the Court of First Instance requesting that a regulation adopted by the Council or Commission (except in cases involving anti-dumping issues or state aids) be annulled, the Community institutions automatically and systematically, without fail, raise an objection of inadmissibility against such an appeal? Can the Council indicate how many such appeals there have been and in what percentage of cases has no objection been raised? Does the Council not consider that such repeated instances on the part of the Community institutions could result in the absurd situation of a Community which, while assuming ever greater legislative powers by means of directly applicable acts, puts more obstacles in the way of individuals wishing to have access to justice and defend their rights by means of the only judicial bodies competent to rule on the legality of Community acts which may be detrimental to those individuals? Does the Council consider that this attitude is consistent with the right of each individual to have access to an impartial, independent court in order to uphold his or her rights, as enshrined in the constitutions of all the Member States and in particular in Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"1. Does the Commission agree that the corporation tax regime changes recently announced in the Channel Islands will provide reduced rates for non-residents, with residents being charged more as a result of the adjustment of their other taxes? 2. Does it believe that these changes are consistent with the Primarolo report and with existing undertakings? 3. What action does it intend to take to ensure that unfair tax competition from the Channel Islands is eliminated?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-0901/05

Macroeconomics

1. Does the Commission agree that the corporation tax regime changes recently announced in the Channel Islands will provide reduced rates for non-residents, with residents being charged more as a result of the adjustment of their other taxes? 2. Does it believe that these changes are consistent with the Primarolo report and with existing undertakings? 3. What action does it intend to take to ensure that unfair tax competition from the Channel Islands is eliminated?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Some months ago in the municipality of Dúrcal (Granada province, Spain) a mineral water bottling plant, belonging to the company Aguas Minerales de Sierra Nevada, commenced operations. The capacity requested for this plant is 45 litres per second, amounting to 1.4 hm3 perannum in an area suffering from water shortages and at risk of desertification. In this connection, a report drawn up in 2007 by the Spanish Ministry of the Environment predicts that the 21stcentury will see a reduction of as much as 40% in rainfall in the southern half of the Iberian peninsula. This bottling plant is in breach of the conclusions of the UN Convention on Climate Change, since the extraction of the water required for it will worsen the local water shortage and could increase the risks of desertification. The approval of this project appears to be in breach of Community law in several respects: no environmental impact assessment was carried out under Council Directive97/11/EC(1); there were no studies of the volume and temperature of the water over the twelve months of the application period, despite the requirements of Directive80/777/EEC(2) on bottled water; and there is also a breach of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC(3)), since the excavations affect the Sierra Nevada nature reserve, which is both a ZEPA and an SCI. The water bottling plant not only benefits from regional funding but is also being subsidised by the European Investment Bank, which proposes to grant the company Aguas Minerales de Sierra Nevada, S.L. a direct subsidy to the sum of EUR1245756.93 and an interest rate subsidy amounting to EUR152277.55. In addition, the company will receive a loan of EUR2400000. — Can the Commission provide information on the nature of the EU aid granted to this water bottling plant? — Can the Commission state its position on the approval of this plant, in view of the circumstances described above? — What action does the Commission intend to take on the possible breach of Directive97/11/EC on environmental impact assessment? What measures will it take should there prove to be a breach of Directive80/777/EEC and the Habitats Directive? (1)OJL73, 14.3.1997, p.5. (2)OJL229, 30.8.1980, p.1. (3)OJL206, 22.7.1992, p.7." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-6522/07

Environment

Some months ago in the municipality of Dúrcal (Granada province, Spain) a mineral water bottling plant, belonging to the company Aguas Minerales de Sierra Nevada, commenced operations. The capacity requested for this plant is 45 litres per second, amounting to 1.4 hm3 perannum in an area suffering from water shortages and at risk of desertification. In this connection, a report drawn up in 2007 by the Spanish Ministry of the Environment predicts that the 21stcentury will see a reduction of as much as 40% in rainfall in the southern half of the Iberian peninsula. This bottling plant is in breach of the conclusions of the UN Convention on Climate Change, since the extraction of the water required for it will worsen the local water shortage and could increase the risks of desertification. The approval of this project appears to be in breach of Community law in several respects: no environmental impact assessment was carried out under Council Directive97/11/EC(1); there were no studies of the volume and temperature of the water over the twelve months of the application period, despite the requirements of Directive80/777/EEC(2) on bottled water; and there is also a breach of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC(3)), since the excavations affect the Sierra Nevada nature reserve, which is both a ZEPA and an SCI. The water bottling plant not only benefits from regional funding but is also being subsidised by the European Investment Bank, which proposes to grant the company Aguas Minerales de Sierra Nevada, S.L. a direct subsidy to the sum of EUR1245756.93 and an interest rate subsidy amounting to EUR152277.55. In addition, the company will receive a loan of EUR2400000. — Can the Commission provide information on the nature of the EU aid granted to this water bottling plant? — Can the Commission state its position on the approval of this plant, in view of the circumstances described above? — What action does the Commission intend to take on the possible breach of Directive97/11/EC on environmental impact assessment? What measures will it take should there prove to be a breach of Directive80/777/EEC and the Habitats Directive? (1)OJL73, 14.3.1997, p.5. (2)OJL229, 30.8.1980, p.1. (3)OJL206, 22.7.1992, p.7.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"For the Community programming period 2007‑13 numerous financing programmes have been developed; with these programmes the European Union intends to support projects under various sectoral policies. For the municipality of Foggia (Puglia, Italy) it would be important to obtain EU funding for the urban transport sector so as to be able to improve the local transport system and promote the achievement of the general objectives the EU intends to attain at the end of the programming period. With regard to this sector, can the Commission clarify whether the municipality of Foggia has submitted any projects under the Civitas programme? If so, could the Commission say whether the municipality of Foggia has obtained any financing and if it has been used in the correct way and within the proper time frame or whether the subsidies had to be reimbursed?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [10]. </s>

E-2952/09

Transportation

For the Community programming period 2007‑13 numerous financing programmes have been developed; with these programmes the European Union intends to support projects under various sectoral policies. For the municipality of Foggia (Puglia, Italy) it would be important to obtain EU funding for the urban transport sector so as to be able to improve the local transport system and promote the achievement of the general objectives the EU intends to attain at the end of the programming period. With regard to this sector, can the Commission clarify whether the municipality of Foggia has submitted any projects under the Civitas programme? If so, could the Commission say whether the municipality of Foggia has obtained any financing and if it has been used in the correct way and within the proper time frame or whether the subsidies had to be reimbursed?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Spanish National Hydrological Plan includes a dam on the River Narla at Lugo in Galicia, supposedly intended to supply water to the Lugo Municipal area and also to the municipalities of Outeiro de Rei and Rábade. This scheme has led to various political and social organisations taking the initiative of drawing up proposals for better, more ecological and more appropriate solutions to the problem. The Association for the Ecological Defence of Galicia (ADEGA) believes the dam to be unnecessary and harmful, and has submitted its claims to the Spanish Environment Ministry's Directorate-General for Quality and Environmental Assessment. ADEGA claims, in particular that (a) the area affected by the dammed water is a Site of Community importance in accordance with the terms of Annex III of Directive 92/43/EEC(1) - and is included in the Natura 2000 network, covering an area allocated both upstream and downstream of the rive Minho; (b) it has not been proven that there is a serious need that the planned infrastructure should take precedence over the objectives of the Natura 2000 network; (c) that the waters of the River Minho, Galicia's largest, would - if they were, as they need to be appropriately cleaned up - are the most appropriate source for supplying Lugo and the other municipalities; (d) the environmental impact study submitted does not consider any alternative to the Narla dam with regard to supplying Lugo; (e) the reasons underpinning the designation of the area as a place of Site of Community importance included in Natura 2000 have been ignored or treated with contempt. The BNG has made similar proposals, voiced by its representatives on the Lugo City Council. Is the Commission aware of this scheme? Does it know that in the claims submitted to the Spanish Ministry by ADEGA, the scheme is viewed as incompatible, - generally, permanently, irreversibly and irredeemably - with any respect for the biodiversity and conservation features of the place of Community interest, and that ADEGA has requested that the site be declared a biosphere reserve? Is the Commission aware that there are requests that the dam scheme be abandoned, and the earmarked investment be used to double the Lugo city supply network from the River Minho? Is the Commission prepared to ensure that this scheme respects Community law? Will the Commission be approaching the Spanish, Galician and Lugo provincial and municipal authorities in this connection? (1)OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7," Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-0071/04

Environment

The Spanish National Hydrological Plan includes a dam on the River Narla at Lugo in Galicia, supposedly intended to supply water to the Lugo Municipal area and also to the municipalities of Outeiro de Rei and Rábade. This scheme has led to various political and social organisations taking the initiative of drawing up proposals for better, more ecological and more appropriate solutions to the problem. The Association for the Ecological Defence of Galicia (ADEGA) believes the dam to be unnecessary and harmful, and has submitted its claims to the Spanish Environment Ministry's Directorate-General for Quality and Environmental Assessment. ADEGA claims, in particular that (a) the area affected by the dammed water is a Site of Community importance in accordance with the terms of Annex III of Directive 92/43/EEC(1) - and is included in the Natura 2000 network, covering an area allocated both upstream and downstream of the rive Minho; (b) it has not been proven that there is a serious need that the planned infrastructure should take precedence over the objectives of the Natura 2000 network; (c) that the waters of the River Minho, Galicia's largest, would - if they were, as they need to be appropriately cleaned up - are the most appropriate source for supplying Lugo and the other municipalities; (d) the environmental impact study submitted does not consider any alternative to the Narla dam with regard to supplying Lugo; (e) the reasons underpinning the designation of the area as a place of Site of Community importance included in Natura 2000 have been ignored or treated with contempt. The BNG has made similar proposals, voiced by its representatives on the Lugo City Council. Is the Commission aware of this scheme? Does it know that in the claims submitted to the Spanish Ministry by ADEGA, the scheme is viewed as incompatible, - generally, permanently, irreversibly and irredeemably - with any respect for the biodiversity and conservation features of the place of Community interest, and that ADEGA has requested that the site be declared a biosphere reserve? Is the Commission aware that there are requests that the dam scheme be abandoned, and the earmarked investment be used to double the Lugo city supply network from the River Minho? Is the Commission prepared to ensure that this scheme respects Community law? Will the Commission be approaching the Spanish, Galician and Lugo provincial and municipal authorities in this connection? (1)OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7,

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Commission has probably misunderstood my question E-1276/98(1). I was asking not about negotiating positions, but about other aspects on which I hope for more enlightenment at the second time of asking: 1. Does the Commission have any studies on southwards enlargement and the migration of workers produced before that enlargement? If so, what studies, and what is their substance? 2. Does the Commission have any studies on the implications of southwards enlargement in respect of the pressure of immigration? 3. Does the Commission have any studies into potential immigration after the forthcoming enlargement? 4. What are the Commission's realistic estimates of the transitional periods? 5. Is the Commission assuming varying expectations and where does the Commission expect to see the variations? 6. What types of people does the Commission assume will wish to migrate? 7. Why will they wish to migrate? 8. How are they expected to be distributed among the target countries? In answering these questions will the Commission draw in particular on data from the period after the presentation of Agenda 2000 lastJuly? (1)OJ C 354, 19.11.1998, p. 87." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [9]. </s>

E-2953/98

Immigration

The Commission has probably misunderstood my question E-1276/98(1). I was asking not about negotiating positions, but about other aspects on which I hope for more enlightenment at the second time of asking: 1. Does the Commission have any studies on southwards enlargement and the migration of workers produced before that enlargement? If so, what studies, and what is their substance? 2. Does the Commission have any studies on the implications of southwards enlargement in respect of the pressure of immigration? 3. Does the Commission have any studies into potential immigration after the forthcoming enlargement? 4. What are the Commission's realistic estimates of the transitional periods? 5. Is the Commission assuming varying expectations and where does the Commission expect to see the variations? 6. What types of people does the Commission assume will wish to migrate? 7. Why will they wish to migrate? 8. How are they expected to be distributed among the target countries? In answering these questions will the Commission draw in particular on data from the period after the presentation of Agenda 2000 lastJuly? (1)OJ C 354, 19.11.1998, p. 87.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On most of the various fact sheets on Community initiatives (known as Infotechnique) produced by the Directorate-General on Regional Policy, the authority responsible for implementing the programme is, in most of the territorially decentralized Member States, the competent authority in the relevant sector. However, in the case of Spain, the sole responsible authority mentioned is the central government, despite the fact that there is a Spanish Constitutional Court ruling establishing that the autonomous governments are competent to manage EC funds in those areas which come under their jurisdiction. Does the Commission intend to take any steps to alter the current 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 [/INST]. Answer = [20]. </s>

E-2295/94

Governance and government

On most of the various fact sheets on Community initiatives (known as Infotechnique) produced by the Directorate-General on Regional Policy, the authority responsible for implementing the programme is, in most of the territorially decentralized Member States, the competent authority in the relevant sector. However, in the case of Spain, the sole responsible authority mentioned is the central government, despite the fact that there is a Spanish Constitutional Court ruling establishing that the autonomous governments are competent to manage EC funds in those areas which come under their jurisdiction. Does the Commission intend to take any steps to alter the current situation?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The European Commission is finalising arrangements for Framework Programme 6 which will establish the research strategy for the next five years. Although very helpful, the analysis of the Expressions of Interest (EoI) for FP6 remain somewhat unclear as to which areas will be supported. With this in mind, would the Commission please clarify what priority will be given to an assessment of the genetic susceptibility of individuals to specific foodstuffs and food components within Framework Programme 6?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

E-3139/02

Health

The European Commission is finalising arrangements for Framework Programme 6 which will establish the research strategy for the next five years. Although very helpful, the analysis of the Expressions of Interest (EoI) for FP6 remain somewhat unclear as to which areas will be supported. With this in mind, would the Commission please clarify what priority will be given to an assessment of the genetic susceptibility of individuals to specific foodstuffs and food components within Framework Programme 6?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Danish Government is in the process of negotiating the introduction of new environmental rules for Danish agriculture. The final vote on the new rules is expected on 25February. With this agreement, the Danish Government seeks to amend a large number of environmental requirements. The package includes new rules for calculating nitrogen, which will result in, and allow, increased nitrogen emissions from agriculture. At the same time it abolishes buffer strips, which protect watercourses from fertilisers and pesticides. According to researchers, the agreement will lead to increased pollution of both groundwater and surface water. The Danish Minister of the Environment and Food has said in the Danish media that she has discussed the agriculture package with the Commission in advance (Jyllands-Posten, 2016(1)) and received prior authorisation for these measures. Can the Commission confirm that the rules proposed by the Danish Government comply at all points with EU environmental requirements, including the Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC), the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Pesticides Framework Directive (2009/128/EC)? Several environmental bodies take the view that these rules will make it hard for Denmark to comply with EU requirements. Are the new calculation methods proposed by the Danish Government in conformity with EU rules and current practice? Is it possible to inspect the correspondence between the Danish Government and the Commission on this matter? (1)Source: http://jyllands-posten.dk/politik/ECE8444979/kjer-forsvarer-sig-selv-jeg-har-lagt-alt-aabent-frem" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-001453-16

Agriculture and Fisheries

The Danish Government is in the process of negotiating the introduction of new environmental rules for Danish agriculture. The final vote on the new rules is expected on 25February. With this agreement, the Danish Government seeks to amend a large number of environmental requirements. The package includes new rules for calculating nitrogen, which will result in, and allow, increased nitrogen emissions from agriculture. At the same time it abolishes buffer strips, which protect watercourses from fertilisers and pesticides. According to researchers, the agreement will lead to increased pollution of both groundwater and surface water. The Danish Minister of the Environment and Food has said in the Danish media that she has discussed the agriculture package with the Commission in advance (Jyllands-Posten, 2016(1)) and received prior authorisation for these measures. Can the Commission confirm that the rules proposed by the Danish Government comply at all points with EU environmental requirements, including the Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC), the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Pesticides Framework Directive (2009/128/EC)? Several environmental bodies take the view that these rules will make it hard for Denmark to comply with EU requirements. Are the new calculation methods proposed by the Danish Government in conformity with EU rules and current practice? Is it possible to inspect the correspondence between the Danish Government and the Commission on this matter? (1)Source: http://jyllands-posten.dk/politik/ECE8444979/kjer-forsvarer-sig-selv-jeg-har-lagt-alt-aabent-frem

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 10September2013 the European Commission adopted the Naiades II package ‘Towards quality inland waterway transport’ (COM(2013)0623) which noted that the inland waterways transport sector is now experiencing hard times and suffering from not only the economic downturn which began in 2008, but also from overcapacity in certain segments and increasing fragmentation of market players. In pursuance of ensuring long term sustainable and integrational sectoral development the Commission proposed structural changes in the inland waterways transport sector which would, inter alia, help in improving operational conditions, infrastructure, markets and innovations, job vacancies and skills as well as integration into the logistic chain. However, the Commission failed to propose innovative and specific measures (as well as adequate financing for specific projects) that would help to fully implement the action programme and make an actual impact on the sector. It seems that the action programme NaiadesII is a combination of already existing measures. Given the importance of the inland waterways transport sector in ensuring a sustainable transport chain in Europe, by, first of all, shipping freight, the Parliament is worried that there is no specific strategy for the inland waterways sector in place. Will the Commission draft a strategic plan which would include specific actions, allocation of funds for implementation thereof, and achievable, measurable short-term and long-term goals in order to enhance the position of the inland waterways transport sector in the transport chain and assist in integration of the sector into this chain?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [10]. </s>

E-005094-14

Transportation

On 10September2013 the European Commission adopted the Naiades II package ‘Towards quality inland waterway transport’ (COM(2013)0623) which noted that the inland waterways transport sector is now experiencing hard times and suffering from not only the economic downturn which began in 2008, but also from overcapacity in certain segments and increasing fragmentation of market players. In pursuance of ensuring long term sustainable and integrational sectoral development the Commission proposed structural changes in the inland waterways transport sector which would, inter alia, help in improving operational conditions, infrastructure, markets and innovations, job vacancies and skills as well as integration into the logistic chain. However, the Commission failed to propose innovative and specific measures (as well as adequate financing for specific projects) that would help to fully implement the action programme and make an actual impact on the sector. It seems that the action programme NaiadesII is a combination of already existing measures. Given the importance of the inland waterways transport sector in ensuring a sustainable transport chain in Europe, by, first of all, shipping freight, the Parliament is worried that there is no specific strategy for the inland waterways sector in place. Will the Commission draft a strategic plan which would include specific actions, allocation of funds for implementation thereof, and achievable, measurable short-term and long-term goals in order to enhance the position of the inland waterways transport sector in the transport chain and assist in integration of the sector into this chain?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"According to information gathered by the Chechnya Committee, MrRouslan Maigov, his wife and their four children have applied for asylum in France. MrRouslan Maigov is the brother of Aslambek Maigov, the Moscow representative of the Chechen President Aslan Maskhadov. MrRouslan Maigov has been arrested and beaten up several times in Russia and Chechnya. When last arrested in December 2001, a ransom of RUB 160 000 was paid to secure his release. MrRouslan Maigov is under particular threat for carrying cassettes in which President Maskhadov conveyed his orders to MrMaigov's brother. Nevertheless, OFPRA (the French Refugee Office) followed by the appeal committee have rejected the application by MrRouslan Maigov and his family for asylum in France on the grounds that if MrAslambek Maigov is in Moscow without, apparently, being under threat, his brother Rouslan and his family could live in Russia. The argument put forward by the competent French authorities obviously does not take account of the arrests and maltreatment to which the Russian authorities have subjected MrRouslan Maigov in the past or the obvious """"""""interest"""""""" which the Russian authorities have shown in MrRouslan Maigov, or the fact that it is unfortunately the current practice in Russia to subject the members of leading Chechens' families to threats, intimidation and violence by way of a warning. Finally, MrRouslan Maigov, his wife and four children will be expelled from the reception centre for asylum-seekers at Marseilles in the next few days and will be forced to leave the country. Is the Council aware of the situation of MrRouslan Maigov and his family? Does the Council consider that the decision by the competent French authorities is consistent with the common rules on the right of asylum laid down in the Schengen agreements? In more general terms, given the serious threats to which Chechens in the Russian Federation are subjected, does the Council not consider that it should take emergency measures to block any decision to expel Chechens living in the countries which are signatories to the Schengen agreements?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [9]. </s>

E-2603/03

Immigration

According to information gathered by the Chechnya Committee, MrRouslan Maigov, his wife and their four children have applied for asylum in France. MrRouslan Maigov is the brother of Aslambek Maigov, the Moscow representative of the Chechen President Aslan Maskhadov. MrRouslan Maigov has been arrested and beaten up several times in Russia and Chechnya. When last arrested in December 2001, a ransom of RUB 160 000 was paid to secure his release. MrRouslan Maigov is under particular threat for carrying cassettes in which President Maskhadov conveyed his orders to MrMaigov's brother. Nevertheless, OFPRA (the French Refugee Office) followed by the appeal committee have rejected the application by MrRouslan Maigov and his family for asylum in France on the grounds that if MrAslambek Maigov is in Moscow without, apparently, being under threat, his brother Rouslan and his family could live in Russia. The argument put forward by the competent French authorities obviously does not take account of the arrests and maltreatment to which the Russian authorities have subjected MrRouslan Maigov in the past or the obvious """"""""interest"""""""" which the Russian authorities have shown in MrRouslan Maigov, or the fact that it is unfortunately the current practice in Russia to subject the members of leading Chechens' families to threats, intimidation and violence by way of a warning. Finally, MrRouslan Maigov, his wife and four children will be expelled from the reception centre for asylum-seekers at Marseilles in the next few days and will be forced to leave the country. Is the Council aware of the situation of MrRouslan Maigov and his family? Does the Council consider that the decision by the competent French authorities is consistent with the common rules on the right of asylum laid down in the Schengen agreements? In more general terms, given the serious threats to which Chechens in the Russian Federation are subjected, does the Council not consider that it should take emergency measures to block any decision to expel Chechens living in the countries which are signatories to the Schengen agreements?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The very cold weather affecting Europe is a reminder of a crucial issue in our future energy policy: security of supply. Developments related to climate change, the abandonment of nuclear power in some countries and the increase in our energy needs raise the issue of the central role which gas will play. It is one of the only energy resources capable of meeting the three aims that the European Union has set itself as part of its energy policy: security, competitiveness and sustainability. These developments teach us above all that it is unrealistic to focus exclusively on long-term objectives (2050). Of course, we must find solutions for meeting these goals but they should not let us forget that it is now that we need more energy. Initiatives for renewable energies which this long-term view places in the forefront are commendable. However, technical limitations to the energy they supply, the time that it takes to install them and their high costs, which are likely to penalise consumers, means that we must combine them with other conventional sources of energy. Gas fits perfectly into a strategy of sustainable, secure and competitive supply such as this, and does not stand in the way of the technological and political developments that are needed in renewable energies. Thanks to new technologies, such as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), it may also have a role to play in a low carbon economy. The Commission, in its energy road map for 2050, also believes that gas will play a key role in the development of Europe’s energy mix. The recently-discovered large gas fields (such as those in Absheron in Azerbaijan), and the flexibility provided by natural liquefied gas, give us reason to suppose that gas will remain a reliable source of energy for a considerable period to come. However, it would appear that gas is essentially conceived as a tool that enables transition to renewable energies. By 2050, the Commission believes that these should be at the heart of Europe’s energy mix. In the current context outlined above, the citizens of Europe expect clear and quantified answers from the Commission: will an energy mix mainly composed of renewable energies be sufficient, in the medium and long term, to meet the growing needs of consumers, to cope with peak consumption and to do so at a reasonable cost?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [8]. </s>

P-001625/2012

Energy

The very cold weather affecting Europe is a reminder of a crucial issue in our future energy policy: security of supply. Developments related to climate change, the abandonment of nuclear power in some countries and the increase in our energy needs raise the issue of the central role which gas will play. It is one of the only energy resources capable of meeting the three aims that the European Union has set itself as part of its energy policy: security, competitiveness and sustainability. These developments teach us above all that it is unrealistic to focus exclusively on long-term objectives (2050). Of course, we must find solutions for meeting these goals but they should not let us forget that it is now that we need more energy. Initiatives for renewable energies which this long-term view places in the forefront are commendable. However, technical limitations to the energy they supply, the time that it takes to install them and their high costs, which are likely to penalise consumers, means that we must combine them with other conventional sources of energy. Gas fits perfectly into a strategy of sustainable, secure and competitive supply such as this, and does not stand in the way of the technological and political developments that are needed in renewable energies. Thanks to new technologies, such as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), it may also have a role to play in a low carbon economy. The Commission, in its energy road map for 2050, also believes that gas will play a key role in the development of Europe’s energy mix. The recently-discovered large gas fields (such as those in Absheron in Azerbaijan), and the flexibility provided by natural liquefied gas, give us reason to suppose that gas will remain a reliable source of energy for a considerable period to come. However, it would appear that gas is essentially conceived as a tool that enables transition to renewable energies. By 2050, the Commission believes that these should be at the heart of Europe’s energy mix. In the current context outlined above, the citizens of Europe expect clear and quantified answers from the Commission: will an energy mix mainly composed of renewable energies be sufficient, in the medium and long term, to meet the growing needs of consumers, to cope with peak consumption and to do so at a reasonable cost?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, a majority of whom are women, are often overworked, underpaid and abused. Their passports are often taken from them on arrival, leaving them bound to their employers and unable to leave the country. Female domestic workers are particularly vulnerable to trafficking. In 2013, the government adopted improved regulations for domestic workers, but there is a chronic lack of enforcement. 1.What is theEU doing to ensure that Saudi Arabia is enforcing domestic workers’ rights? 2.How can the European Union and its Member States ensure that European companies are not taking part in the exploitation of migrant workers? 3.Will the European Union apply pressure on Saudi Arabia to change the state law to guarantee more protection for all migrant workers, including domestic workers?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [12]. </s>

E-000529-19

Law and Crime

Domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, a majority of whom are women, are often overworked, underpaid and abused. Their passports are often taken from them on arrival, leaving them bound to their employers and unable to leave the country. Female domestic workers are particularly vulnerable to trafficking. In 2013, the government adopted improved regulations for domestic workers, but there is a chronic lack of enforcement. 1.What is theEU doing to ensure that Saudi Arabia is enforcing domestic workers’ rights? 2.How can the European Union and its Member States ensure that European companies are not taking part in the exploitation of migrant workers? 3.Will the European Union apply pressure on Saudi Arabia to change the state law to guarantee more protection for all migrant workers, including domestic workers?

<s>[INST] 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 [/INST]. 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?

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

E-13/96

Energy

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Why are applications accepted from holders of the British """"""""Bachelor of Arts"""""""", """"""""Bachelor of Science"""""""" and """"""""Bachelor of Engineering"""""""" qualifications – all of which are obtained after three years – but not from holders of the Spanish Ingeniero Técnico qualification? Does the Commission take the view that the British """"""""Bachelor of Arts"""""""", """"""""Bachelor of Science"""""""" and """"""""Bachelor of Engineering"""""""" qualifications rank higher than that of the Spanish Ingeniero Técnico? If so, why?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [6]. </s>

E-0727/98

Education

Why are applications accepted from holders of the British """"""""Bachelor of Arts"""""""", """"""""Bachelor of Science"""""""" and """"""""Bachelor of Engineering"""""""" qualifications – all of which are obtained after three years – but not from holders of the Spanish Ingeniero Técnico qualification? Does the Commission take the view that the British """"""""Bachelor of Arts"""""""", """"""""Bachelor of Science"""""""" and """"""""Bachelor of Engineering"""""""" qualifications rank higher than that of the Spanish Ingeniero Técnico? If so, why?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"1.Can the Commission please provide an overview of its policy on whaling in the Faroe Islands and other regions of Scandinavia where the practice may be present? 2.What assurances can the Commission provide that public money from across theEU is not being allocated, via direct or indirect means, to such practices, which have few social or economic benefits?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-008624-14

Agriculture and Fisheries

1.Can the Commission please provide an overview of its policy on whaling in the Faroe Islands and other regions of Scandinavia where the practice may be present? 2.What assurances can the Commission provide that public money from across theEU is not being allocated, via direct or indirect means, to such practices, which have few social or economic benefits?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"A recent study entitled ‘Europe for Growth: for a Radical Change in Financing the EU’ stressed the need to introduce major changes to the way in which Europe is funded, by replacing existing revenue sources (customs and agricultural duties, VAT, Member State contribution based on national GDP) by specific resources, including taxes on the financial sector, greenhouse gas emissions, air transport and consolidated net income. Other recent studies have highlighted a tendency to want to cut spending on agriculture, one of the European Union's revenue sources mentioned above. Like industry, agriculture is a genuine business, in which continued investment is needed, because it helps to boost Europe's competitiveness and forms an integral part of the economic system of many Member States. In addition, like any business activity, it needs incentives, aimed above all at young people and women, so as to facilitate the creation of new farms. Does the Council not think that cutting funds to this important sector would only serve to worsen an already complex and delicate situation in a sector which many Members of Parliament are seeking to defend?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-003883/2011

Agriculture and Fisheries

A recent study entitled ‘Europe for Growth: for a Radical Change in Financing the EU’ stressed the need to introduce major changes to the way in which Europe is funded, by replacing existing revenue sources (customs and agricultural duties, VAT, Member State contribution based on national GDP) by specific resources, including taxes on the financial sector, greenhouse gas emissions, air transport and consolidated net income. Other recent studies have highlighted a tendency to want to cut spending on agriculture, one of the European Union's revenue sources mentioned above. Like industry, agriculture is a genuine business, in which continued investment is needed, because it helps to boost Europe's competitiveness and forms an integral part of the economic system of many Member States. In addition, like any business activity, it needs incentives, aimed above all at young people and women, so as to facilitate the creation of new farms. Does the Council not think that cutting funds to this important sector would only serve to worsen an already complex and delicate situation in a sector which many Members of Parliament are seeking to defend?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Worldwide 1.1billion people lack access to clean water and 2.4billion are denied basic sanitation. Does the Commission plan to increase its budget allocation for water and sanitation to help the poorest in our world have clean water?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-4794/05

Environment

Worldwide 1.1billion people lack access to clean water and 2.4billion are denied basic sanitation. Does the Commission plan to increase its budget allocation for water and sanitation to help the poorest in our world have clean water?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Prion diseases, otherwise known as Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) represent a wholly new type of infectious agents. They have become an issue in the EU particularly as a result of the emergence of the BSE infection in cattle and of its variant, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. There is still much uncertainty about how infection with TSEs occurs, and about their distribution, and it is therefore essential that wide-ranging research into them be carried out in the interests of public health. The principle underlying the action of prions, and the diseases they cause, may be much more widespread in nature than has hitherto been realised. At present, for example, it is not known whether BSE has already moved to sheep, and if so, to what extent. The incidence of BSE in the various EU countries and its infection route is also quite unclear. As a result of the BSE crisis, many Member States have supported the funding of research into prion diseases on a temporary basis. However, there were no guarantees that these projects could be continued, and so the funding of research into TSE diseases rests firmly with the EU. It is of extreme importance that attention be given to research into prions and TSE diseases in the Sixth Framework Programme on Research at this time. The continuation of sufficiently high-quality research cannot be guaranteed if research into prion diseases has to compete for funding alongside other degenerative diseases of the nervous system (such as Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's chorea). In view of the importance of this subject, funding of the """"""""European Network of Excellence"""""""" type is not sufficient for financing research into TSEs, and these diseases must have their own integrated project in the Sixth Framework Programme on Research. What measures does the Commission propose to take to ensure that sufficient funding is given to research on TSEs? Does the Commission propose to give prion research its own integrated project in the 6th Framework Programme?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

E-1340/03

Health

Prion diseases, otherwise known as Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) represent a wholly new type of infectious agents. They have become an issue in the EU particularly as a result of the emergence of the BSE infection in cattle and of its variant, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. There is still much uncertainty about how infection with TSEs occurs, and about their distribution, and it is therefore essential that wide-ranging research into them be carried out in the interests of public health. The principle underlying the action of prions, and the diseases they cause, may be much more widespread in nature than has hitherto been realised. At present, for example, it is not known whether BSE has already moved to sheep, and if so, to what extent. The incidence of BSE in the various EU countries and its infection route is also quite unclear. As a result of the BSE crisis, many Member States have supported the funding of research into prion diseases on a temporary basis. However, there were no guarantees that these projects could be continued, and so the funding of research into TSE diseases rests firmly with the EU. It is of extreme importance that attention be given to research into prions and TSE diseases in the Sixth Framework Programme on Research at this time. The continuation of sufficiently high-quality research cannot be guaranteed if research into prion diseases has to compete for funding alongside other degenerative diseases of the nervous system (such as Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's chorea). In view of the importance of this subject, funding of the """"""""European Network of Excellence"""""""" type is not sufficient for financing research into TSEs, and these diseases must have their own integrated project in the Sixth Framework Programme on Research. What measures does the Commission propose to take to ensure that sufficient funding is given to research on TSEs? Does the Commission propose to give prion research its own integrated project in the 6th Framework Programme?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Republic of Poland is planning large-scale construction work to deepen the river bed and modernise groynes at the River Oder along the border between Poland and Germany. This is based on the ‘Agreement between the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Government of the Republic of Poland on the joint improvement of the situation of the waterways in the German-Polish border region (flood defences, drainage and navigation conditions)’.The development project is incompatible with the Water Framework Directive because of the non-deterioration principle; it will also harm many Natura2000 areas, and, according to the Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute (2014), the flood protection of the surrounding areas will also deteriorate. Since there has been no evidence of a problem with the use of icebreakers and this agreement in fact only governs the balance between German and Polish inland waterway transport interests, no imperative, predominantly public flood-protection interest for the project has been demonstrated. The project must therefore be stopped as a matter of urgency, in line with the ECJ ruling on the deepening of the River Weser (CaseC‑461/13) and the evident non-fulfilment of the conditions of Article6(4) of the Habitats Directive.1.Does the Commission think that this constitutes a violation of the EU’s environmental legislation? What will it do to stop it?2.When were or will there be talks between the Commission and the two Member States involved concerning the Oder development project?3.What are the possible consequences of the deepening and modernising of the Oder, a project approved by the Polish authorities, if this does indeed constitute a violation of EU environmental legislation? How will the Commission proceed?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-003892/2020

Environment

The Republic of Poland is planning large-scale construction work to deepen the river bed and modernise groynes at the River Oder along the border between Poland and Germany. This is based on the ‘Agreement between the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Government of the Republic of Poland on the joint improvement of the situation of the waterways in the German-Polish border region (flood defences, drainage and navigation conditions)’.The development project is incompatible with the Water Framework Directive because of the non-deterioration principle; it will also harm many Natura2000 areas, and, according to the Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute (2014), the flood protection of the surrounding areas will also deteriorate. Since there has been no evidence of a problem with the use of icebreakers and this agreement in fact only governs the balance between German and Polish inland waterway transport interests, no imperative, predominantly public flood-protection interest for the project has been demonstrated. The project must therefore be stopped as a matter of urgency, in line with the ECJ ruling on the deepening of the River Weser (CaseC‑461/13) and the evident non-fulfilment of the conditions of Article6(4) of the Habitats Directive.1.Does the Commission think that this constitutes a violation of the EU’s environmental legislation? What will it do to stop it?2.When were or will there be talks between the Commission and the two Member States involved concerning the Oder development project?3.What are the possible consequences of the deepening and modernising of the Oder, a project approved by the Polish authorities, if this does indeed constitute a violation of EU environmental legislation? How will the Commission proceed?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In July, four beaked whales were stranded following the ‘Majestic Eagle 2004’ military manoeuvres that took place 200 miles off the coast of the Canary Isles. Whales have been stranded in 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991 and 2002, in most cases coinciding with naval manoeuvres in which active anti-submarine sonar systems were used. This link with the use of active anti-submarine sonar is supported by numerous scientific studies. In 1997, the US Congress Marine Mammal Commission presented a report stating that some of the effects of sonar included ‘death from lung haemorrhage or other tissue trauma, hearing loss or impairment’ and ‘disruption of feeding, breeding, nursing, acoustic communication and sensing, or other vital behaviour’. One of the most internationally renowned reports is the one presented by researchers from the University of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria in collaboration with another research team from the Institute of Zoology in London, following the large-scale stranding on the coast of Fuerteventura of 14 whales from three different species (Cuvier's beaked whale, Blainville's beaked whale and Gervais' beaked whale), 11 of which died, after the ‘Neo Tapon 2002’ naval manoeuvres organised by the Spanish Navy. This study concluded that the whales ‘had suffered injuries similar to a powerful decompression process, like that experienced by some divers, which causes the air to expand suddenly, compressing the body, introducing air bubbles into the bloodstream and producing an embolism.’ The autopsies of three of the four whales stranded after the Majestic Eagle 2004 naval manoeuvres 200 miles off the coast of the Canaries showed injuries consistent with those suffered by the beaked whales stranded in 2002. Bearing in mind that whales are protected under Directive 92/43/EEC(1) on habitats (Annex IV) and that there has been a breach of Article 12(a) and (b) (deliberate disturbance), can the Commission call on the Spanish Government to explain what precautionary measures it took? Can the Commission call for a moratorium on the use of mid- and low-frequency active anti-submarine sonar systems until scientific reports have been drawn up regarding their effects on marine ecosystems? (1)OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-1942/04

Environment

In July, four beaked whales were stranded following the ‘Majestic Eagle 2004’ military manoeuvres that took place 200 miles off the coast of the Canary Isles. Whales have been stranded in 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991 and 2002, in most cases coinciding with naval manoeuvres in which active anti-submarine sonar systems were used. This link with the use of active anti-submarine sonar is supported by numerous scientific studies. In 1997, the US Congress Marine Mammal Commission presented a report stating that some of the effects of sonar included ‘death from lung haemorrhage or other tissue trauma, hearing loss or impairment’ and ‘disruption of feeding, breeding, nursing, acoustic communication and sensing, or other vital behaviour’. One of the most internationally renowned reports is the one presented by researchers from the University of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria in collaboration with another research team from the Institute of Zoology in London, following the large-scale stranding on the coast of Fuerteventura of 14 whales from three different species (Cuvier's beaked whale, Blainville's beaked whale and Gervais' beaked whale), 11 of which died, after the ‘Neo Tapon 2002’ naval manoeuvres organised by the Spanish Navy. This study concluded that the whales ‘had suffered injuries similar to a powerful decompression process, like that experienced by some divers, which causes the air to expand suddenly, compressing the body, introducing air bubbles into the bloodstream and producing an embolism.’ The autopsies of three of the four whales stranded after the Majestic Eagle 2004 naval manoeuvres 200 miles off the coast of the Canaries showed injuries consistent with those suffered by the beaked whales stranded in 2002. Bearing in mind that whales are protected under Directive 92/43/EEC(1) on habitats (Annex IV) and that there has been a breach of Article 12(a) and (b) (deliberate disturbance), can the Commission call on the Spanish Government to explain what precautionary measures it took? Can the Commission call for a moratorium on the use of mid- and low-frequency active anti-submarine sonar systems until scientific reports have been drawn up regarding their effects on marine ecosystems? (1)OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In December 2007 I asked the Commission how the Birds Directive79/409/EEC(1) could be implemented with regard to the hunting of birds in Malta (Question E‑6009/07). The Commission responded by saying that it had sent Malta a reasoned opinion under Article226 of the ECTreaty. The Commission then stated that it would continue to take appropriate action against Malta and, if Malta did not begin to comply with the directive, that it would continue with the infringement proceedings. Can the Commission state whether Malta has now complied with the provisions of the Birds Directive? If not, what action does the Commission plan on taking to see that the directive is upheld? In particular, what is being done to protect birds during the hunting season and to prevent the sale of captured wild birds? (1)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 [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-6763/08

Environment

In December 2007 I asked the Commission how the Birds Directive79/409/EEC(1) could be implemented with regard to the hunting of birds in Malta (Question E‑6009/07). The Commission responded by saying that it had sent Malta a reasoned opinion under Article226 of the ECTreaty. The Commission then stated that it would continue to take appropriate action against Malta and, if Malta did not begin to comply with the directive, that it would continue with the infringement proceedings. Can the Commission state whether Malta has now complied with the provisions of the Birds Directive? If not, what action does the Commission plan on taking to see that the directive is upheld? In particular, what is being done to protect birds during the hunting season and to prevent the sale of captured wild birds? (1)OJ L 103, 25.4.1979, p. 1.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"My attention has been drawn to the draft European Charter of Fundamental Rights. Article 17 is headed """"""""Freedom of Assembly and Association"""""""", and speaks of """"""""the right to peaceful assembly, including the right to form and to join trade unions or political parties"""""""". My Party supports all of that Article, believing that in any society there must be the strongest possible guarantees of the right to peaceful assembly, the right to form and join trade unions, and the right to form political parties. Yet the European Parliament recently approved proposals to be discussed at the Inter-governmental Conference later this year, to take powers to ban political parties, like Jörg Haider's Freedom Party in Austria. Please inform me how the European Union can consider banning any political party when to do so would be a fundamental breach of the proposed Article 17 of the proposed European Charter? Will the Council of Ministers now drop any proposals to ban political parties in the European Union?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-2052/00

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

My attention has been drawn to the draft European Charter of Fundamental Rights. Article 17 is headed """"""""Freedom of Assembly and Association"""""""", and speaks of """"""""the right to peaceful assembly, including the right to form and to join trade unions or political parties"""""""". My Party supports all of that Article, believing that in any society there must be the strongest possible guarantees of the right to peaceful assembly, the right to form and join trade unions, and the right to form political parties. Yet the European Parliament recently approved proposals to be discussed at the Inter-governmental Conference later this year, to take powers to ban political parties, like Jörg Haider's Freedom Party in Austria. Please inform me how the European Union can consider banning any political party when to do so would be a fundamental breach of the proposed Article 17 of the proposed European Charter? Will the Council of Ministers now drop any proposals to ban political parties in the European Union?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Given that the price of Kalamata olives is currently barely sufficient for producers to break even, Greek olive growers in Messolonghi are now seeking systematic aid measures. With a portion of their crop still unsold, they are expressing fears that they now face ruin.In view of this:1.Will the Commission ensure the prompt deployment of all available Community resources to support olive growers?2.What measures are being taken to structure the food chain so that the price paid to growers exceeds production costs without forcing up retail prices?3.What assistance can be provided for olive growers, with unsold crops on their hands who are struggling stay afloat?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-002340/2020

Agriculture and Fisheries

Given that the price of Kalamata olives is currently barely sufficient for producers to break even, Greek olive growers in Messolonghi are now seeking systematic aid measures. With a portion of their crop still unsold, they are expressing fears that they now face ruin.In view of this:1.Will the Commission ensure the prompt deployment of all available Community resources to support olive growers?2.What measures are being taken to structure the food chain so that the price paid to growers exceeds production costs without forcing up retail prices?3.What assistance can be provided for olive growers, with unsold crops on their hands who are struggling stay afloat?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In its answer to Written Question E-009093/2012 the Commission refers to its Statement 2005/295/EC(1), which contains a clearly non-exhaustive list of intellectual property rights (the Commission stated that it considered that at least those intellectual property rights listed in the statement were covered by the scope of the directive on the enforcement of intellectual property rights). Which criteria were used to determine that plant variety rights should be included in the list of intellectual property rights covered by Article2 of the directive? (1)http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/2005/l_094/l_09420050413en00370037.pdf" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [15]. </s>

E-001610-13

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

In its answer to Written Question E-009093/2012 the Commission refers to its Statement 2005/295/EC(1), which contains a clearly non-exhaustive list of intellectual property rights (the Commission stated that it considered that at least those intellectual property rights listed in the statement were covered by the scope of the directive on the enforcement of intellectual property rights). Which criteria were used to determine that plant variety rights should be included in the list of intellectual property rights covered by Article2 of the directive? (1)http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/2005/l_094/l_09420050413en00370037.pdf

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The BOAK today is unable to accommodate the large and ever-increasing numbers of Greek and foreign tourists who run into millions or to meet the needs of residents as regards safe transportation and the movement of local products. There is an urgent need to build a modern, closed and safe highway because of the frequent fatal traffic accidents. The upgrading and modernisation of Crete’s road network with the construction and completion of the BOAK and the provincial network will unite and connect the whole of Crete mainly with the points of entry (ports, airports); this will contribute actively to the development of the island and the safe movement of permanent residents and visitors alike. 1.What level of appropriations derived from which European programmes can be allocated so as to ensure that the design and construction contracts for the project to improve and modernise Crete’s Northern Highway can be awarded as quickly as possible? 2.What provision exists for Crete’s Northern Highway in the Trans-European Transport Network programme? What amount of appropriations from which EU funds can be allocated to road safety projects on the existing highway?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [10]. </s>

E-002616-19

Transportation

The BOAK today is unable to accommodate the large and ever-increasing numbers of Greek and foreign tourists who run into millions or to meet the needs of residents as regards safe transportation and the movement of local products. There is an urgent need to build a modern, closed and safe highway because of the frequent fatal traffic accidents. The upgrading and modernisation of Crete’s road network with the construction and completion of the BOAK and the provincial network will unite and connect the whole of Crete mainly with the points of entry (ports, airports); this will contribute actively to the development of the island and the safe movement of permanent residents and visitors alike. 1.What level of appropriations derived from which European programmes can be allocated so as to ensure that the design and construction contracts for the project to improve and modernise Crete’s Northern Highway can be awarded as quickly as possible? 2.What provision exists for Crete’s Northern Highway in the Trans-European Transport Network programme? What amount of appropriations from which EU funds can be allocated to road safety projects on the existing highway?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The multi-agency innovation hub attached to Europol will bring together stakeholders in the fields of security and justice from the EU and the Member States, including representatives from Europol, Frontex, eu-LISA, ENISA, CEPOL and Eurojust, as well as the Joint Research Centre and the European Defence Agency. One of the innovation hub’s tasks will be to engage with partners from the space and defence industry. To that end, Europol is working with the European Union Satellite Centre, the European Space Agency, the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency and European space industry firms.1.What is the significance of space for Europol and the national law enforcement agencies, and what space-based technologies will they be making greater use of?2.What space-based surveillance technologies is Europol already using?3.What market analyses is Europol carrying out, or does it plan to carry out, to understand the technical, regulatory, institutional and human capital-related implications of space technologies?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [17]. </s>

E-001762/2021

Space, science, technology, and communications issues

The multi-agency innovation hub attached to Europol will bring together stakeholders in the fields of security and justice from the EU and the Member States, including representatives from Europol, Frontex, eu-LISA, ENISA, CEPOL and Eurojust, as well as the Joint Research Centre and the European Defence Agency. One of the innovation hub’s tasks will be to engage with partners from the space and defence industry. To that end, Europol is working with the European Union Satellite Centre, the European Space Agency, the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency and European space industry firms.1.What is the significance of space for Europol and the national law enforcement agencies, and what space-based technologies will they be making greater use of?2.What space-based surveillance technologies is Europol already using?3.What market analyses is Europol carrying out, or does it plan to carry out, to understand the technical, regulatory, institutional and human capital-related implications of space technologies?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"EU fisheries monitoring is carried out very zealously in Danish waters. This means, for example, that dinghy fishing is supervised employing a considerable number of staff, including direct supervision by civilian personnel. In many Danish ports there are retired, elderly fishermen, who catch 40 to 50 fish from their little dinghies on a good day, purely by way of a hobby. This fishing activity, which is insignificant in terms of overall fish stocks, has a clear social and health benefit e for elderly fishermen, who have spent all their active lives at sea. A hobby like this saves on expenditure in the health and social sector and clearly prolongs lives. That being so, the elaborate checks carried out seem absurd and out of all proportion. While the trade in drugs is thriving, and the police station in a town such as Skagen, closes at 4 p.m., it seems odd that the the EU insists on Denmark having cars and staff available to patrol and report that an old pensioner has caught seven or ten plaice. Can the Commission please state if it will introduce a de minimis limit granting an exemption from monitoring for retired fishermen using dinghies shorter than 25 feet?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-4386/07

Agriculture and Fisheries

EU fisheries monitoring is carried out very zealously in Danish waters. This means, for example, that dinghy fishing is supervised employing a considerable number of staff, including direct supervision by civilian personnel. In many Danish ports there are retired, elderly fishermen, who catch 40 to 50 fish from their little dinghies on a good day, purely by way of a hobby. This fishing activity, which is insignificant in terms of overall fish stocks, has a clear social and health benefit e for elderly fishermen, who have spent all their active lives at sea. A hobby like this saves on expenditure in the health and social sector and clearly prolongs lives. That being so, the elaborate checks carried out seem absurd and out of all proportion. While the trade in drugs is thriving, and the police station in a town such as Skagen, closes at 4 p.m., it seems odd that the the EU insists on Denmark having cars and staff available to patrol and report that an old pensioner has caught seven or ten plaice. Can the Commission please state if it will introduce a de minimis limit granting an exemption from monitoring for retired fishermen using dinghies shorter than 25 feet?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Is the Commission aware that firms, for instance of British origin, are producing goods in Malta which are then exported to the EU under the terms of an Association Agreement between Malta and the EU? Malta grants such firms full tax relief, but only in respect of goods which Malta exports to the EU. The granting of full tax relief is distorting competition with firms producing goods within the EU. Moreover, the Commission has concluded that tax breaks are also covered by the prohibition on subsidies and aid." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-2269/98

Macroeconomics

Is the Commission aware that firms, for instance of British origin, are producing goods in Malta which are then exported to the EU under the terms of an Association Agreement between Malta and the EU? Malta grants such firms full tax relief, but only in respect of goods which Malta exports to the EU. The granting of full tax relief is distorting competition with firms producing goods within the EU. Moreover, the Commission has concluded that tax breaks are also covered by the prohibition on subsidies and aid.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 1 October 2003, the European Union will open negotiations in Washington with the USA to establish a new global legal framework for transatlantic air links. In view of the ambitious nature of this objective and the complexity of the issues involved, by when does the Commission expect to be able to conclude an agreement? In the light of the negotiating mandate drawn up by the Council in June 2003, can the Commission reasonably expect to conclude an agreement within the next few months at the risk of not making genuine progress on all the issues to be discussed?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [10]. </s>

P-2834/03

Transportation

On 1 October 2003, the European Union will open negotiations in Washington with the USA to establish a new global legal framework for transatlantic air links. In view of the ambitious nature of this objective and the complexity of the issues involved, by when does the Commission expect to be able to conclude an agreement? In the light of the negotiating mandate drawn up by the Council in June 2003, can the Commission reasonably expect to conclude an agreement within the next few months at the risk of not making genuine progress on all the issues to be discussed?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Paragraph 12 of the Euro Summit statement of 26October2011 notes that: ‘Eurozone Member States would contribute to the PSI package up to 30 bn euro’. In view of the above, will the Commission say: Can it clarify how this measure will be implemented? What kind of ‘return’ will Member States which contribute to the PSI package receive?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-010711/2011

Macroeconomics

Paragraph 12 of the Euro Summit statement of 26October2011 notes that: ‘Eurozone Member States would contribute to the PSI package up to 30 bn euro’. In view of the above, will the Commission say: Can it clarify how this measure will be implemented? What kind of ‘return’ will Member States which contribute to the PSI package receive?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Will the Commission describe the principle hurdle rate for public investment applied by each Member State government? If there is more than one hurdle rate, will it describe the rate also applied to transport infrastructure projects? Does the prospective flow of returns with which the hurdle rate is compared include social costs and benefits, and if so will the Commission provide abrief description in each case of the procedure and the key values attributed to time-savings and avoidance of deaths?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-1393/01

Macroeconomics

Will the Commission describe the principle hurdle rate for public investment applied by each Member State government? If there is more than one hurdle rate, will it describe the rate also applied to transport infrastructure projects? Does the prospective flow of returns with which the hurdle rate is compared include social costs and benefits, and if so will the Commission provide abrief description in each case of the procedure and the key values attributed to time-savings and avoidance of deaths?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Can the Commission comment on the growing trend of baby food companies to suggest that weaning should begin at four months when the World Health Organisation recommends starting weaning at six months? What action can be taken to deal with this misleading labelling and what pressure can be placed on baby food manufacturers to accurately inform parents of health recommendations?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

E-2884/07

Health

Can the Commission comment on the growing trend of baby food companies to suggest that weaning should begin at four months when the World Health Organisation recommends starting weaning at six months? What action can be taken to deal with this misleading labelling and what pressure can be placed on baby food manufacturers to accurately inform parents of health recommendations?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Since September2009, the Belgian National Service for Employees' Child Benefit (RKW) has been recovering payments of supplementary child benefit which — according to the Belgian authorities — have been wrongly paid in respect of children of parents living in the Netherlands, one of whom works as a frontier worker for an employer in Belgium and has social insurance cover there. Under the Dutch Childcare Act, which entered into force on 1January2005, the Dutch tax authorities provide supplementary allowances such as supplementary child benefit, childcare allowance (KOT) and the ‘child-related budget’. Frontier workers too claim childcare allowance. At first the Social Insurance Bank took the view that these supplementary allowances could not be defined as ‘family benefits’ as referred to in Regulation (EC) No1408/71(1) (now Regulation (EC) No883/04(2)). However, the Commission took the view that childcare allowance was a family benefit and that no separate calculations were applicable for family benefits and child benefits. Although it had originally been intended that the legislative amendment and the implementation of the coordination under the regulation should have retrospective force to 1January2005, the coordination provisions were not yet in force in 2005 and 2006. Only in the earlier part of 2007 did the Netherlands contact the Belgian National Service for Employees' Child Benefit about the matter, a fact which has not only resulted in delays in paying supplementary child benefit for the frontier workers concerned but also makes it extremely difficult to recover the wrongly paid amounts. 1.Is the Commission aware of this situation? If so, are further inquiries planned? If not, why not? 2.Will the Commission take steps to ensure that the transitional period entails less administrative obstacles? If so, what steps? If not, why not? (1)OJ L 148, 5.6.1974, p. 35. (2)OJ L 166, 30.4.2004, p. 1." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [5]. </s>

E-4552/2010

Labour, employment and pensions

Since September2009, the Belgian National Service for Employees' Child Benefit (RKW) has been recovering payments of supplementary child benefit which — according to the Belgian authorities — have been wrongly paid in respect of children of parents living in the Netherlands, one of whom works as a frontier worker for an employer in Belgium and has social insurance cover there. Under the Dutch Childcare Act, which entered into force on 1January2005, the Dutch tax authorities provide supplementary allowances such as supplementary child benefit, childcare allowance (KOT) and the ‘child-related budget’. Frontier workers too claim childcare allowance. At first the Social Insurance Bank took the view that these supplementary allowances could not be defined as ‘family benefits’ as referred to in Regulation (EC) No1408/71(1) (now Regulation (EC) No883/04(2)). However, the Commission took the view that childcare allowance was a family benefit and that no separate calculations were applicable for family benefits and child benefits. Although it had originally been intended that the legislative amendment and the implementation of the coordination under the regulation should have retrospective force to 1January2005, the coordination provisions were not yet in force in 2005 and 2006. Only in the earlier part of 2007 did the Netherlands contact the Belgian National Service for Employees' Child Benefit about the matter, a fact which has not only resulted in delays in paying supplementary child benefit for the frontier workers concerned but also makes it extremely difficult to recover the wrongly paid amounts. 1.Is the Commission aware of this situation? If so, are further inquiries planned? If not, why not? 2.Will the Commission take steps to ensure that the transitional period entails less administrative obstacles? If so, what steps? If not, why not? (1)OJ L 148, 5.6.1974, p. 35. (2)OJ L 166, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Can the Commission explain whether it intends to provide Turkey with additional funding for the refugees arriving in the country?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [9]. </s>

E-014295-15

Immigration

Can the Commission explain whether it intends to provide Turkey with additional funding for the refugees arriving in the country?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In what ways can the Commission contribute to improving transport infrastructure for alternative modes of transport in order to increase the safety of all road users and better exploit the positive effects of using alternative modes of transport?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [10]. </s>

E-003781/2019

Transportation

In what ways can the Commission contribute to improving transport infrastructure for alternative modes of transport in order to increase the safety of all road users and better exploit the positive effects of using alternative modes of transport?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"United Utilities and the US construction group Bechtel, are currently involved in a trades union de-recognition dispute in the UK involving the GMB, AEEU, and the TGWU. Has the Commission granted any current contracts to United Utilities and/or Bechtel and/or their subsidiaries? If so, what does this say about the EU's attitude to a social 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 [/INST]. Answer = [5]. </s>

P-0955/96

Labour, employment and pensions

United Utilities and the US construction group Bechtel, are currently involved in a trades union de-recognition dispute in the UK involving the GMB, AEEU, and the TGWU. Has the Commission granted any current contracts to United Utilities and/or Bechtel and/or their subsidiaries? If so, what does this say about the EU's attitude to a social Europe?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Could the Commission indicate whether it is aware of and has received complaints from non-Maltese EU citizens living in Malta about the alleged violation of their voting rights in the recent elections to the European Parliament? What action is the Commission taking on this matter and what action will it take if it comes to the view that the Maltese authorities were in breach of the EU Treaties and EU legislation with regard to this matter?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-5345/09

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Could the Commission indicate whether it is aware of and has received complaints from non-Maltese EU citizens living in Malta about the alleged violation of their voting rights in the recent elections to the European Parliament? What action is the Commission taking on this matter and what action will it take if it comes to the view that the Maltese authorities were in breach of the EU Treaties and EU legislation with regard to this matter?