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<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Article 8(2) of Regulation No 3699/93(1) of 21December 1993 laying down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products, sets out the measures to stop vessels' fishing activities permanently, and further stipulates that for vessels of less than 25 gross registered tonnes only the scrapping of the vessel may qualify for official aid. This implies that vessels of great ethnological, historical or artistic interest should be destroyed indiscriminately - a practice already applied to vessels operating off the coasts of the Balearic Islands and Catalonia - despite the fact that they could remain seaworthy and continue to sail, whilst undertaking not to engage further in fishing activities. Can the Commission say whether it intends to make the aforementioned regulations more flexible, so that stopping vessels' activities permanently becomes just one of a number of equally viable options and a suitable further use can be found for those fishing vessels seeking to cease operations under this procedure? (1)OJ L 346, 31.12.1993, 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 = [4]. </s>

E-2218/98

Agriculture and Fisheries

Article 8(2) of Regulation No 3699/93(1) of 21December 1993 laying down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products, sets out the measures to stop vessels' fishing activities permanently, and further stipulates that for vessels of less than 25 gross registered tonnes only the scrapping of the vessel may qualify for official aid. This implies that vessels of great ethnological, historical or artistic interest should be destroyed indiscriminately - a practice already applied to vessels operating off the coasts of the Balearic Islands and Catalonia - despite the fact that they could remain seaworthy and continue to sail, whilst undertaking not to engage further in fishing activities. Can the Commission say whether it intends to make the aforementioned regulations more flexible, so that stopping vessels' activities permanently becomes just one of a number of equally viable options and a suitable further use can be found for those fishing vessels seeking to cease operations under this procedure? (1)OJ L 346, 31.12.1993, p. 1.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Could the Commission please illustrate what undertakings have been given by the Czech Republic to improve their mental healthcare provisions, such as the Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital in Prague, prior to accession to the EU?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

E-0572/04

Health

Could the Commission please illustrate what undertakings have been given by the Czech Republic to improve their mental healthcare provisions, such as the Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital in Prague, prior to accession to the EU?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Can the Commission confirm whether Malta is a net beneficiary from the EU budget?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-2764/09

Macroeconomics

Can the Commission confirm whether Malta is a net beneficiary from the EU budget?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"I was surprised to note that age discrimination still applies in the recruitment of EU staff: last week a number of posts were advertised in Denmark via Ritzaus telegram bureau for which one of the requirements was that applicants must not be more than 35 years of age. 1. Why is there any age limit at all, and why 35 in this case? 2. Does the Commission believe that over 35s are less suitable for employment in the EU institutions than the under 35s? 3. Is the Commission aware that similar age limits are increasingly being be applied in other parts of the labour market, and does the Commission believe this to be desirable? 4. What plans does the Commission have for action to stop age discrimination in the labour market?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-0778/98

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

I was surprised to note that age discrimination still applies in the recruitment of EU staff: last week a number of posts were advertised in Denmark via Ritzaus telegram bureau for which one of the requirements was that applicants must not be more than 35 years of age. 1. Why is there any age limit at all, and why 35 in this case? 2. Does the Commission believe that over 35s are less suitable for employment in the EU institutions than the under 35s? 3. Is the Commission aware that similar age limits are increasingly being be applied in other parts of the labour market, and does the Commission believe this to be desirable? 4. What plans does the Commission have for action to stop age discrimination in the labour market?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In its judgment in the Schrems I case, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) pointed out that indiscriminate access by intelligence authorities to the content of electronic communications violates the essence of the right to the confidentiality of communications as provided for in Article 7 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Meanwhile, in Schrems II, the court pointed out that the United States does not provide sufficient legal remedies against mass surveillance for non-US persons, and that this violates the essence of the right to a legal remedy as provided for in Article 47 of the Charter.The United Kingdom is said to have ‘no-spying’ arrangements with the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.1.How does the UK intelligence authorities’ access to the content of electronic communications differ from that of the US intelligence authorities?2.How will the Commission ensure that the CJEU does not strike down its upcoming adequacy decision concerning the UK’s data processing regime for the same reasons it did in the Schrems cases?3.As part of its efforts to adopt a legally sound adequacy decision concerning the UK’s data processing regime, will the Commission demand that the UK strikes a ‘no-spying’ agreement with the Member States? If not, why not?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-000581/2021

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

In its judgment in the Schrems I case, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) pointed out that indiscriminate access by intelligence authorities to the content of electronic communications violates the essence of the right to the confidentiality of communications as provided for in Article 7 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Meanwhile, in Schrems II, the court pointed out that the United States does not provide sufficient legal remedies against mass surveillance for non-US persons, and that this violates the essence of the right to a legal remedy as provided for in Article 47 of the Charter.The United Kingdom is said to have ‘no-spying’ arrangements with the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.1.How does the UK intelligence authorities’ access to the content of electronic communications differ from that of the US intelligence authorities?2.How will the Commission ensure that the CJEU does not strike down its upcoming adequacy decision concerning the UK’s data processing regime for the same reasons it did in the Schrems cases?3.As part of its efforts to adopt a legally sound adequacy decision concerning the UK’s data processing regime, will the Commission demand that the UK strikes a ‘no-spying’ agreement with the Member States? If not, why not?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In February2013, the Council of the European Union agreed to the opening of negotiations for a free trade agreement between theEU and Thailand, the latest round of which was held in December2013. What progess has been made by talks between the Commission and its Thai partners and what are the most sensitive issues? Has the Commision decided on a target date for the finalisation of negotiations or agreed on such a date with its Thai partners?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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 = [18]. </s>

E-002430-14

Foreign trade

In February2013, the Council of the European Union agreed to the opening of negotiations for a free trade agreement between theEU and Thailand, the latest round of which was held in December2013. What progess has been made by talks between the Commission and its Thai partners and what are the most sensitive issues? Has the Commision decided on a target date for the finalisation of negotiations or agreed on such a date with its Thai partners?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Can the Commission state what quantities of beef are being imported annually into the EU and from which countries?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-1524/02

Agriculture and Fisheries

Can the Commission state what quantities of beef are being imported annually into the EU and from which countries?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"1.Is the Commission aware that in the Euroregio Scheldemond, in the border area of the Netherlands and Belgium between the North Sea and the river Schelde, an integrated regional transport system was introduced at the start of the 1990s, replacing the two existing separate systems, and that as a result duplicate services were discontinued but that on the remaining cross-border routes both Netherlands and Flemish fare arrangements applied, journeys were published in both timetables and the long route 19 connecting the Netherlands towns of Hulst and Breda via Belgian territory had two stops in the city in Antwerp? 2.Is the Commission aware that, as a result of the desire on the part of Netherlands transport company Connexxion to improve the cost-effectiveness of its operations, cross-border cooperation with Flemish transport company De Lijn ceased as of 1 September 2002, and that this means that Flemish season tickets and related arrangements for the transport of young people and the elderly free of charge will no longer be valid on cross-border Connexxion routes? 3.Is the Commission also aware that passengers on the Belgian side will avoid using Netherlands buses and that the stop for route 19 at Rooseveltplaats in the centre of Antwerp will shortly be discontinued, which means that this line will no longer operate as a fast service between the Belgian village of De Klinge and Antwerp, adding an hour to journey times for some passengers in Flanders? 4.Does it consider this state of affairs, which means the end of cross-border arrangements that have operated effectively for many years, to be in accordance with the policy pursued in the EU of addressing the disadvantages suffered by border regions? 5.In what way can it help enable an agreement to still be reached between the two Member States on preserving the integrated network, accessibility and fare arrangements for this cross-border public transport service? What role can the EU's Interreg programme of assistance play, if necessary, in addressing financial obstacles to finding a sustainable solution?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-2680/02

Transportation

1.Is the Commission aware that in the Euroregio Scheldemond, in the border area of the Netherlands and Belgium between the North Sea and the river Schelde, an integrated regional transport system was introduced at the start of the 1990s, replacing the two existing separate systems, and that as a result duplicate services were discontinued but that on the remaining cross-border routes both Netherlands and Flemish fare arrangements applied, journeys were published in both timetables and the long route 19 connecting the Netherlands towns of Hulst and Breda via Belgian territory had two stops in the city in Antwerp? 2.Is the Commission aware that, as a result of the desire on the part of Netherlands transport company Connexxion to improve the cost-effectiveness of its operations, cross-border cooperation with Flemish transport company De Lijn ceased as of 1 September 2002, and that this means that Flemish season tickets and related arrangements for the transport of young people and the elderly free of charge will no longer be valid on cross-border Connexxion routes? 3.Is the Commission also aware that passengers on the Belgian side will avoid using Netherlands buses and that the stop for route 19 at Rooseveltplaats in the centre of Antwerp will shortly be discontinued, which means that this line will no longer operate as a fast service between the Belgian village of De Klinge and Antwerp, adding an hour to journey times for some passengers in Flanders? 4.Does it consider this state of affairs, which means the end of cross-border arrangements that have operated effectively for many years, to be in accordance with the policy pursued in the EU of addressing the disadvantages suffered by border regions? 5.In what way can it help enable an agreement to still be reached between the two Member States on preserving the integrated network, accessibility and fare arrangements for this cross-border public transport service? What role can the EU's Interreg programme of assistance play, if necessary, in addressing financial obstacles to finding a sustainable solution?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"A considerable number of Independent Administrative Authorities (IAA) operate in Greece which, essentially, are subject only to possible judicial scrutiny; any parliamentary scrutiny of these authorities has practically ceased, which has resulted in a lack of transparency and accountability. A typical recent example was the indifference shown by the National Broadcasting Council and the Authority for the Protection of Personal Data in Greece during the latest attack by certain sections of the media on leading figures in the church and the judiciary, when insults and offensive language were directed personally and demeaningly at prominent figures in Greek society. This attack was, unfortunately, perpetrated through the use of numerous insinuations as well as illegal and falsified audiovisual material without this fact or the media involved coming under the scrutiny of the competent IAAs. Another typical case of the improper functioning of an IAA is the illegal organisation in 2000 and 2002 of competitions to select teachers by the Greek Supreme Council for the Selection of Personnel (ASEP) about which there were numerous complaints even in the Hellenic Parliament. The competent prosecutor, Mr Yerakis, investigated these cases but his findings have still to be acted upon by ASEP, which is meant to be ‘self-regulatory’. Indicatively, one of the accusations is that the written papers in the competitions were not corrected by academics but by third persons, including even junior clerks (!). Can the Council say how the currently besieged Greek judiciary can exercise due scrutiny over the IAAs when it is coming under direct as well as indirect, extraneous attack designed to undermine it? How is it possible, even where the Greek judiciary does take action (e.g. the case of ASEP) to investigate possible breaches of the law by IAAs, for its work not to be supported by the ministries responsible and for no action to be taken on a prosecutor's findings so that the celebrated notion of ‘self-regulation’ becomes a reality for all authorities without exception?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-1070/05

Law and Crime

A considerable number of Independent Administrative Authorities (IAA) operate in Greece which, essentially, are subject only to possible judicial scrutiny; any parliamentary scrutiny of these authorities has practically ceased, which has resulted in a lack of transparency and accountability. A typical recent example was the indifference shown by the National Broadcasting Council and the Authority for the Protection of Personal Data in Greece during the latest attack by certain sections of the media on leading figures in the church and the judiciary, when insults and offensive language were directed personally and demeaningly at prominent figures in Greek society. This attack was, unfortunately, perpetrated through the use of numerous insinuations as well as illegal and falsified audiovisual material without this fact or the media involved coming under the scrutiny of the competent IAAs. Another typical case of the improper functioning of an IAA is the illegal organisation in 2000 and 2002 of competitions to select teachers by the Greek Supreme Council for the Selection of Personnel (ASEP) about which there were numerous complaints even in the Hellenic Parliament. The competent prosecutor, Mr Yerakis, investigated these cases but his findings have still to be acted upon by ASEP, which is meant to be ‘self-regulatory’. Indicatively, one of the accusations is that the written papers in the competitions were not corrected by academics but by third persons, including even junior clerks (!). Can the Council say how the currently besieged Greek judiciary can exercise due scrutiny over the IAAs when it is coming under direct as well as indirect, extraneous attack designed to undermine it? How is it possible, even where the Greek judiciary does take action (e.g. the case of ASEP) to investigate possible breaches of the law by IAAs, for its work not to be supported by the ministries responsible and for no action to be taken on a prosecutor's findings so that the celebrated notion of ‘self-regulation’ becomes a reality for all authorities without exception?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Russia’s response to the trade sanctions imposed in the wake of the Ukraine crisis has been to ban imports of agricultural products from theEU Member States that supported the sanctions. This has made matters worse in the pork industry, for example, which has been subject to a Russian import ban since April2013. The economic effects of the ban have led to producers in Catalonia suffering losses of more than EUR110million. In addition to existing measures and those that have already been announced, is the Commission intending to set up any additional fund or programme for all the sectors that have been affected by the closure of the Russian market, with a view to speeding up and providing more resources for securing access to new markets? What support measures has the Commission introduced since April2013 to help the pork industry overcome the difficulties resulting from the Russian veto on pork products?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-006661-14

Agriculture and Fisheries

Russia’s response to the trade sanctions imposed in the wake of the Ukraine crisis has been to ban imports of agricultural products from theEU Member States that supported the sanctions. This has made matters worse in the pork industry, for example, which has been subject to a Russian import ban since April2013. The economic effects of the ban have led to producers in Catalonia suffering losses of more than EUR110million. In addition to existing measures and those that have already been announced, is the Commission intending to set up any additional fund or programme for all the sectors that have been affected by the closure of the Russian market, with a view to speeding up and providing more resources for securing access to new markets? What support measures has the Commission introduced since April2013 to help the pork industry overcome the difficulties resulting from the Russian veto on pork products?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"More than USD2billion in development aid has been pumped in the last 50years from rich countries into poor countries, without a visible improvement in the standard of living of the masses in developing countries having been achieved. A blatant example of the failure of European Union development aid is, for example, Swaziland. King Mswati drives Maybach limousines and frequently flies with his 13wives to buy luxury goods in France. However, the situation for people in this country is very bad. One third are infected with AIDS, and the average wage per person is around USD30 a month. In her book ‘Dead Aid’, Dambisa Moyo, a black African from Zambia, recently gave a hard-hitting assessment of Western development aid, stating, for example, that in the heads of those in African governments there is the fixed idea that aid will be provided permanently; in Zimbabwe people have for a long time paid no taxes, but Mugabe is still in the government because there is development aid. And in another place the doctor of economics, who has studied inter alia at the elite universities of Harvard and Oxford, calls for an end to the constant flow of money because it has only increased poverty. 1.Is the Commission aware of Dambisa Moyo's book? 2.Does the Commission agree with the black African author's assessment? 3.With what measures is the EU seeking to rule out that corrupt governments in developing countries benefit most from the money? 4.What instruments is the EU using to monitor into what projects development aid paid goes? 5.Is a review of development aid planned in order to better ensure that the money really reaches those who need it?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>

E-1075/10

International affairs and foreign aid

More than USD2billion in development aid has been pumped in the last 50years from rich countries into poor countries, without a visible improvement in the standard of living of the masses in developing countries having been achieved. A blatant example of the failure of European Union development aid is, for example, Swaziland. King Mswati drives Maybach limousines and frequently flies with his 13wives to buy luxury goods in France. However, the situation for people in this country is very bad. One third are infected with AIDS, and the average wage per person is around USD30 a month. In her book ‘Dead Aid’, Dambisa Moyo, a black African from Zambia, recently gave a hard-hitting assessment of Western development aid, stating, for example, that in the heads of those in African governments there is the fixed idea that aid will be provided permanently; in Zimbabwe people have for a long time paid no taxes, but Mugabe is still in the government because there is development aid. And in another place the doctor of economics, who has studied inter alia at the elite universities of Harvard and Oxford, calls for an end to the constant flow of money because it has only increased poverty. 1.Is the Commission aware of Dambisa Moyo's book? 2.Does the Commission agree with the black African author's assessment? 3.With what measures is the EU seeking to rule out that corrupt governments in developing countries benefit most from the money? 4.What instruments is the EU using to monitor into what projects development aid paid goes? 5.Is a review of development aid planned in order to better ensure that the money really reaches those who need it?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Increased domestic energy spending is a major problem throughout Europe, with over 30% of European households not obtaining the most economical rates available. Many European citizens have difficulty grasping complex energy invoices and unclear terms and conditions regarding transfer to other suppliers. The working document of November2012 (Working Group Report on Transparency in EU Retail Energy Markets) drawn up by the Commission in cooperation with national authorities, energy sector representatives and consumer organisations mentions a lack of transparency with regard to energy prices and the tariffs on which they are based and the need for prompt disclosure of such information. One of the recommendations by the working group is that less is sometimes more as far as consumer information is concerned. It must above all be simple and comprehensible if it is to be of any use in selecting the best energy options. In a previous report, however, the Commission observed that consumers were not particularly proactive when it came to comparing energy tariffs. 1.What measures is the Commission taking with a view to remedying the shortcomings highlighted in the working group document? 2.What action is the Commission taking in accordance with the working group’s recommendation to ensure that information is kept simple, enabling consumers to identify at a glance the most attractive energy options available? 3.What action is being taken by the Commission to encourage members of the public, who frequently do not realise that cheaper options are in fact available, to make more of an effort to compare energy tariffs? 4.Are these measures helping to combat energy poverty and the sharp increase in domestic energy spending? What other measures are being taken by the Commission in a bid to resolve the problem without delay and ensure that integration of the European energy sector is focused on the best interests of consumers?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-007587-13

Energy

Increased domestic energy spending is a major problem throughout Europe, with over 30% of European households not obtaining the most economical rates available. Many European citizens have difficulty grasping complex energy invoices and unclear terms and conditions regarding transfer to other suppliers. The working document of November2012 (Working Group Report on Transparency in EU Retail Energy Markets) drawn up by the Commission in cooperation with national authorities, energy sector representatives and consumer organisations mentions a lack of transparency with regard to energy prices and the tariffs on which they are based and the need for prompt disclosure of such information. One of the recommendations by the working group is that less is sometimes more as far as consumer information is concerned. It must above all be simple and comprehensible if it is to be of any use in selecting the best energy options. In a previous report, however, the Commission observed that consumers were not particularly proactive when it came to comparing energy tariffs. 1.What measures is the Commission taking with a view to remedying the shortcomings highlighted in the working group document? 2.What action is the Commission taking in accordance with the working group’s recommendation to ensure that information is kept simple, enabling consumers to identify at a glance the most attractive energy options available? 3.What action is being taken by the Commission to encourage members of the public, who frequently do not realise that cheaper options are in fact available, to make more of an effort to compare energy tariffs? 4.Are these measures helping to combat energy poverty and the sharp increase in domestic energy spending? What other measures are being taken by the Commission in a bid to resolve the problem without delay and ensure that integration of the European energy sector is focused on the best interests of consumers?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"We have quite rightly abolished roaming within theEU, with the result that European citizens pay the same telephone charges as in their own country, wherever they are in theEU. This has helped to make theEU into a single digital market with low telephone charges. However, European citizens are still faced with large bills if they call countries outside theEU. We therefore need to find ways of cutting the cost of telephone communications with non-EU countries, as this will have beneficial consequences for European citizens, businesses, young people and, more generally, the development of communications with third countries. We also need to decide what arrangements will apply regarding the United Kingdom once Brexit comes into effect. A return to the old charge system would be a major step backwards and cause great inconvenience. In view of this: Can the Commission say what steps it intends to take to ensure that the mobile telephony arrangements implemented within theEU will also apply to third countries?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-006726-17

Space, science, technology, and communications issues

We have quite rightly abolished roaming within theEU, with the result that European citizens pay the same telephone charges as in their own country, wherever they are in theEU. This has helped to make theEU into a single digital market with low telephone charges. However, European citizens are still faced with large bills if they call countries outside theEU. We therefore need to find ways of cutting the cost of telephone communications with non-EU countries, as this will have beneficial consequences for European citizens, businesses, young people and, more generally, the development of communications with third countries. We also need to decide what arrangements will apply regarding the United Kingdom once Brexit comes into effect. A return to the old charge system would be a major step backwards and cause great inconvenience. In view of this: Can the Commission say what steps it intends to take to ensure that the mobile telephony arrangements implemented within theEU will also apply to third countries?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"It is widely known that, in 1999, the Council devised an action plan for Morocco relating to the emigration of Africans to the EU Member States. The plan took a consistent, comprehensive approach to the issue and proposed a series of measures designed to enable clear-sighted action to be taken in response to the social and economic problems which could stem from such emigration. What does the Council think of Morocco's implementation of the action plan at a time when significant numbers of immigrants are arriving in the Canary Islands, an outlying part of the European Union which is very close to the African continent?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-0454/02

Immigration

It is widely known that, in 1999, the Council devised an action plan for Morocco relating to the emigration of Africans to the EU Member States. The plan took a consistent, comprehensive approach to the issue and proposed a series of measures designed to enable clear-sighted action to be taken in response to the social and economic problems which could stem from such emigration. What does the Council think of Morocco's implementation of the action plan at a time when significant numbers of immigrants are arriving in the Canary Islands, an outlying part of the European Union which is very close to the African continent?

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

P-5897/08

Agriculture and Fisheries

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In the answer to my question E-1655/04, the Commission states, ‘The Commission confirms that tooth whitening products placed on the market for the principal purpose of lightning (sic) discoloured teeth, whether or not they contain peroxide and regardless of concentration, cannot be considered medical devices since they do not meet the definition of “medical device” contained in Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices’. To follow up, does the Commission have any competence to rule upon whether particular products are or are not medical devices, or does this role lie with the notified bodies and competent authorities of the Member States? Should this power be exercised in relation to individual products or broad categories of products, as the Commission’s response appears to suggest? Further, is the Commission aware that some Member States' courts have concluded that tooth whitening products may meet the definition of ‘medical device’, following detailed analysis of particular products and the testimony of expert witnesses? Has the Commission carried out similar detailed analyses of products? If so, does the Commission consider that it is better equipped than courts of law to determine whether or not a product fits a legal definition? The Commission reply also noted that the Commission has asked Member States to provide information on the marketing of tooth whitening products with a hydrogen peroxide concentration of more than 0.1% and that the Commission ‘awaits a general overview by autumn’. Given this, does the Commission not consider it presumptive to ‘confirm’ that tooth whitening products are not and cannot be medical devices, even though the Commission is not in possession of complete, relevant information?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-2744/04

Health

In the answer to my question E-1655/04, the Commission states, ‘The Commission confirms that tooth whitening products placed on the market for the principal purpose of lightning (sic) discoloured teeth, whether or not they contain peroxide and regardless of concentration, cannot be considered medical devices since they do not meet the definition of “medical device” contained in Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices’. To follow up, does the Commission have any competence to rule upon whether particular products are or are not medical devices, or does this role lie with the notified bodies and competent authorities of the Member States? Should this power be exercised in relation to individual products or broad categories of products, as the Commission’s response appears to suggest? Further, is the Commission aware that some Member States' courts have concluded that tooth whitening products may meet the definition of ‘medical device’, following detailed analysis of particular products and the testimony of expert witnesses? Has the Commission carried out similar detailed analyses of products? If so, does the Commission consider that it is better equipped than courts of law to determine whether or not a product fits a legal definition? The Commission reply also noted that the Commission has asked Member States to provide information on the marketing of tooth whitening products with a hydrogen peroxide concentration of more than 0.1% and that the Commission ‘awaits a general overview by autumn’. Given this, does the Commission not consider it presumptive to ‘confirm’ that tooth whitening products are not and cannot be medical devices, even though the Commission is not in possession of complete, relevant information?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Italy's implementation of the Community directives on medical specialists has given rise to reservations and disagreement, particularly as to whether Italian law complies with Community Directives 75/362/EEC (1), 75/363/EEC (2) and 82/76/EEC (3). In particular, many people have pointed out that, whereas in those directives doctors training as specialists are regarded as workers following special training courses, in Italian law they are regarded as """"""""students"""""""", and although they are subject to the usual obligations contained in employment contracts, they do not enjoy the accompanying rights. Does the Commission consider that the relevant Italian legislation complies with Community law and, if not, does it intend to take any specific action on the matter? (1)OJ L 167 of 30 June 1975, p. 1. (2)OJ L 167 of 30 June 1975, p. 14. (3)OJ L 43 of 15 February 1982, p. 21." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-2139/96

Health

Italy's implementation of the Community directives on medical specialists has given rise to reservations and disagreement, particularly as to whether Italian law complies with Community Directives 75/362/EEC (1), 75/363/EEC (2) and 82/76/EEC (3). In particular, many people have pointed out that, whereas in those directives doctors training as specialists are regarded as workers following special training courses, in Italian law they are regarded as """"""""students"""""""", and although they are subject to the usual obligations contained in employment contracts, they do not enjoy the accompanying rights. Does the Commission consider that the relevant Italian legislation complies with Community law and, if not, does it intend to take any specific action on the matter? (1)OJ L 167 of 30 June 1975, p. 1. (2)OJ L 167 of 30 June 1975, p. 14. (3)OJ L 43 of 15 February 1982, p. 21.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Is the Commission aware of the applications filed with the European Patent Office by Human Genome Sciences who are seeking to be the first to """"""""own"""""""" the whole genetic sequence of the bacteria which causes meningitis and does it have a view on scientists fears that, if granted, this could lead to royalties having to be paid on every treatment?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-1953/98

Health

Is the Commission aware of the applications filed with the European Patent Office by Human Genome Sciences who are seeking to be the first to """"""""own"""""""" the whole genetic sequence of the bacteria which causes meningitis and does it have a view on scientists fears that, if granted, this could lead to royalties having to be paid on every treatment?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Roma minority is the largest in Europe, numbering 10-12million. A statistical report shows that almost 90% of Roma people are living below the poverty line and that there is a high birth rate among this population. As the Roma are considered difficult to integrate into society, their presence is thought to be a burden for society. Is the Commission aware of the large number of children from ethnic minorities living in the Member States who are uneducated and without adequate healthcare? Could the Commission provide specific information on how theEU is encouraging Roma children to get proper education and training, thus facilitating their integration into theEU labour market?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-000393-18

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

The Roma minority is the largest in Europe, numbering 10-12million. A statistical report shows that almost 90% of Roma people are living below the poverty line and that there is a high birth rate among this population. As the Roma are considered difficult to integrate into society, their presence is thought to be a burden for society. Is the Commission aware of the large number of children from ethnic minorities living in the Member States who are uneducated and without adequate healthcare? Could the Commission provide specific information on how theEU is encouraging Roma children to get proper education and training, thus facilitating their integration into theEU labour market?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"1.What decisions must be taken by what bodies in order to lift the embargo on direct flights between Nicosia Airport and EU Member States? 2.What action has been taken to facilitate the lifting of the embargo?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-2554/04

Transportation

1.What decisions must be taken by what bodies in order to lift the embargo on direct flights between Nicosia Airport and EU Member States? 2.What action has been taken to facilitate the lifting of the embargo?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Belgian Ministry of Economic Affairs organises roadshows to familiarise the public with the Internet. Apparently only Belgacom and no other service providers have been invited to participate. Does the Commission consider that this is in line with Community competition rules?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [15]. </s>

E-1648/00

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

The Belgian Ministry of Economic Affairs organises roadshows to familiarise the public with the Internet. Apparently only Belgacom and no other service providers have been invited to participate. Does the Commission consider that this is in line with Community competition rules?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The European Banking Authority’s (EBA‘s) guidelines on product oversight and governance arrangements for retail banking products of 22 March 2016 require banks to comply with certain practices. Many banks find these practices to be unjustified because they are not based on any legislative text, regulation or directive. These guidelines set out new obligations, which were not hitherto required for credit institutions, and could go beyond the scope of competence of the EBA as set out in Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010.There is also a concern that these guidelines exceed the powers of the EBA and contravene the level 1 legislation established by the Commission, the Council and Parliament, thereby undermining the prerogatives of those institutions.In its ruling of 4 December 2019, the French Conseil d'Etat (Council of State), at the request of the Fédération Bancaire Française (French Banking Federation), referred a question to the Court of Justice for a preliminary ruling on a possible excess of power of the EBA in relation to these guidelines.Does the Council intend to send written observations to the Court of Justice before 7 May 2020 as provided for in the Rules of Procedure and the Court’s Statute? If so, what would their content be?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-002458/2020

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

The European Banking Authority’s (EBA‘s) guidelines on product oversight and governance arrangements for retail banking products of 22 March 2016 require banks to comply with certain practices. Many banks find these practices to be unjustified because they are not based on any legislative text, regulation or directive. These guidelines set out new obligations, which were not hitherto required for credit institutions, and could go beyond the scope of competence of the EBA as set out in Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010.There is also a concern that these guidelines exceed the powers of the EBA and contravene the level 1 legislation established by the Commission, the Council and Parliament, thereby undermining the prerogatives of those institutions.In its ruling of 4 December 2019, the French Conseil d'Etat (Council of State), at the request of the Fédération Bancaire Française (French Banking Federation), referred a question to the Court of Justice for a preliminary ruling on a possible excess of power of the EBA in relation to these guidelines.Does the Council intend to send written observations to the Court of Justice before 7 May 2020 as provided for in the Rules of Procedure and the Court’s Statute? If so, what would their content be?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Constitutional Court of the Italian Republic issued a ruling on 2November stating that Article 513 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, passed by the Italian Parliament by an overwhelming majority inJuly 1997, was in part unlawful. In view of the fact that this ruling, which applies retroactively, has made it virtually impossible for trials to be conducted on an adversarial basis (a principle that safeguards the right of the accused to a proper defence, and is sanctioned by Article 6 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights) can the Council prevail upon the Italian Government to restore this principle which is one of the fundamental components of a fair trial?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-3476/98

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

The Constitutional Court of the Italian Republic issued a ruling on 2November stating that Article 513 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, passed by the Italian Parliament by an overwhelming majority inJuly 1997, was in part unlawful. In view of the fact that this ruling, which applies retroactively, has made it virtually impossible for trials to be conducted on an adversarial basis (a principle that safeguards the right of the accused to a proper defence, and is sanctioned by Article 6 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights) can the Council prevail upon the Italian Government to restore this principle which is one of the fundamental components of a fair trial?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Is the Commission aware that there has been a big increase in the number of people whose application to get married is rejected because the marriage is a bogus one, and who subsequently exploit differences in the national legislation of the Member States or differing interpretations of national legislation at local level in order to submit a new application to get married in another district of the same country or in a different EU Member State? Does the Commission not think it would be advisable to take initiatives to prevent this form of ‘marriage shopping’, inter alia, by urging the Member States to set up a national register of rejected ‘sham marriages’ which can be accessed by the authorities responsible in the Member State itself and in other 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 = [9]. </s>

E-2445/05

Immigration

Is the Commission aware that there has been a big increase in the number of people whose application to get married is rejected because the marriage is a bogus one, and who subsequently exploit differences in the national legislation of the Member States or differing interpretations of national legislation at local level in order to submit a new application to get married in another district of the same country or in a different EU Member State? Does the Commission not think it would be advisable to take initiatives to prevent this form of ‘marriage shopping’, inter alia, by urging the Member States to set up a national register of rejected ‘sham marriages’ which can be accessed by the authorities responsible in the Member State itself and in other Member States?

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

E-011620-13

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Closely-interconnected transport and energy networks spur economic growth and job creation. They help attract investment and provide opportunities for businesses, economies and people. In the Western Balkans region, they can also greatly help improve good-neighbourly relations. The connectivity agenda, as well as the European connectivity instrument therefore aim to improve connectivity within the Western Balkans as well as between that region and the EU. Despite the lofty ambitions of the European Union, Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans have so far had to take a back seat.1.Does the Commission intend to extend the TEN-T network in Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans so as to improve the connectivity of the region’s infrastructure?2.Will the inclusion of links between Bulgaria and Serbia and North Macedonia through the core Orient-East Med TEN-T corridor be confirmed in the new Connecting Europe Facility for the post-2021 period?3.Will the Commission give consideration to Adriatic Sea – Black Sea connectivity through infrastructure links as a priority?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [10]. </s>

E-003698/2020

Transportation

Closely-interconnected transport and energy networks spur economic growth and job creation. They help attract investment and provide opportunities for businesses, economies and people. In the Western Balkans region, they can also greatly help improve good-neighbourly relations. The connectivity agenda, as well as the European connectivity instrument therefore aim to improve connectivity within the Western Balkans as well as between that region and the EU. Despite the lofty ambitions of the European Union, Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans have so far had to take a back seat.1.Does the Commission intend to extend the TEN-T network in Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans so as to improve the connectivity of the region’s infrastructure?2.Will the inclusion of links between Bulgaria and Serbia and North Macedonia through the core Orient-East Med TEN-T corridor be confirmed in the new Connecting Europe Facility for the post-2021 period?3.Will the Commission give consideration to Adriatic Sea – Black Sea connectivity through infrastructure links as a priority?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"At present, in Romania there are over 100000 bee families which are certified as part of the organic system or which are being converted to organic production. However this number is relatively small, probably also due to the decreasing support granted to beekeepers. Organic honey production totals 3600 tonnes per year, but almost all organic honey is exported. This may also be due to the fact that organic honey prices are higher, and Romanians are not yet able to afford the consumption of organic honey in large quantities. Another problem is the constant decrease of beekeepers’ interest in the National Apiculture Programme, perhaps also because of the red tape that they have to deal with before getting things done. Another problem is that holdings with over 150 bee families account for only 24% of the total number of families of bees, and 52-58% of all the holdings are subsistence farms. What measures should be applied in order for organic production in Romania to be able to develop at a more rapid pace and for products obtained through this process to be marketed more easily in Romania? What measures could be taken to encourage more farmers to commit themselves more firmly to the bee-keeping sector?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-007450-15

Agriculture and Fisheries

At present, in Romania there are over 100000 bee families which are certified as part of the organic system or which are being converted to organic production. However this number is relatively small, probably also due to the decreasing support granted to beekeepers. Organic honey production totals 3600 tonnes per year, but almost all organic honey is exported. This may also be due to the fact that organic honey prices are higher, and Romanians are not yet able to afford the consumption of organic honey in large quantities. Another problem is the constant decrease of beekeepers’ interest in the National Apiculture Programme, perhaps also because of the red tape that they have to deal with before getting things done. Another problem is that holdings with over 150 bee families account for only 24% of the total number of families of bees, and 52-58% of all the holdings are subsistence farms. What measures should be applied in order for organic production in Romania to be able to develop at a more rapid pace and for products obtained through this process to be marketed more easily in Romania? What measures could be taken to encourage more farmers to commit themselves more firmly to the bee-keeping sector?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"26February2015 was the deadline for the call for transport projects for the Connecting Europe Facility, a procedure which has been allocated EUR11.9billion to fund projects to improve ‘core corridors’ in the trans-European transport network Upon reviewing the proposed list of projects published by the Commission in July2015, Inoticed that several of Spain's regional governments were listed as applicants for funds for various projects, but not the Xunta (government) of Galicia. Can the Commission say whether the Xunta of Galicia applied for financing for any projects in this call for proposals? If so, can it state which projects and whether they have received 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 = [10]. </s>

E-012592-15

Transportation

26February2015 was the deadline for the call for transport projects for the Connecting Europe Facility, a procedure which has been allocated EUR11.9billion to fund projects to improve ‘core corridors’ in the trans-European transport network Upon reviewing the proposed list of projects published by the Commission in July2015, Inoticed that several of Spain's regional governments were listed as applicants for funds for various projects, but not the Xunta (government) of Galicia. Can the Commission say whether the Xunta of Galicia applied for financing for any projects in this call for proposals? If so, can it state which projects and whether they have received funding?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Euro-lottery for employment and culture is a non-profit-making project designed to generate funds to create jobs and enable those playing the lottery to participate in investments. In October 1986 the then European Commissioner, Mr Ripa di Meana, told EU Finance Ministers that a feasibility study of the project was being undertaken and in July 1987 asked them to adopt a position on the matter. Between January 1988 and December 1994, work of all kinds was done on the project pending a final decision. Will the Commission say what the current situation is regarding this project, given the clearly favourable stance adopted by the Commission at the time and bearing in mind that in May 1996 the French Government considered the possibility of introducing the project at national level?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-0563/97

Macroeconomics

The Euro-lottery for employment and culture is a non-profit-making project designed to generate funds to create jobs and enable those playing the lottery to participate in investments. In October 1986 the then European Commissioner, Mr Ripa di Meana, told EU Finance Ministers that a feasibility study of the project was being undertaken and in July 1987 asked them to adopt a position on the matter. Between January 1988 and December 1994, work of all kinds was done on the project pending a final decision. Will the Commission say what the current situation is regarding this project, given the clearly favourable stance adopted by the Commission at the time and bearing in mind that in May 1996 the French Government considered the possibility of introducing the project at national level?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 11June2009 the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a pandemic caused by the spread of the H1N1 virus, commonly known as ‘swine flu’. One year on from this declaration of a state of alert, conclusions have been drawn by two documents: an investigation published by the British Medical Journal, which shook public opinion by calling into question the transparency of the findings of the WHO task force on the dangerousness of the virus in question, and a report by MrPaul Flynn, MP, on the WHO's behaviour in managing the new H1N1 influenza. MrFlynn declared before the Social, Health and Family Affairs Committee of the Council of Europe that the vaccination programme set up by the WHO was nothing but ‘placebo medicine on a large scale’. The only certainty appears to be that thanks to the race by governments all over the world to stockpile vaccines, the pharmaceutical companies have earned at least USD7billion, according to estimates by the bank J.P. Morgan. Can the Commission say how many deaths were officially ascribed to the H1N1 virus in Sweden? Can the Commission say how many doses of vaccine were purchased by Sweden and how many were actually used? Does the Commission know how much it cost Sweden to order its stocks?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

E-5758/2010

Health

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Financial assistance to EU Member States includes EFSM (for EU28), ESM (for Eurozone countries) and BoP (for non-Eurozone countries) assistance. The EFSM was, together with the EFSF, introduced during the financial crises and was used for Eurozone Member States in difficulties. The ESM is now operational and has become the main support mechanism for Eurozone Member States. BoP, on the other hand, is the main support mechanism for non-Eurozone Member States. Can the Commission clarify what are the main characteristics that determine whether a non-Eurozone Member State in difficulty should use financial assistance from the EFSM or BoP?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-003595-16

Macroeconomics

Financial assistance to EU Member States includes EFSM (for EU28), ESM (for Eurozone countries) and BoP (for non-Eurozone countries) assistance. The EFSM was, together with the EFSF, introduced during the financial crises and was used for Eurozone Member States in difficulties. The ESM is now operational and has become the main support mechanism for Eurozone Member States. BoP, on the other hand, is the main support mechanism for non-Eurozone Member States. Can the Commission clarify what are the main characteristics that determine whether a non-Eurozone Member State in difficulty should use financial assistance from the EFSM or BoP?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Seen until recently as a niche activity, alternative online finance, which includes equity crowdfunding (crowdfunding based on the issuance of share or bonds) and peer-to-peer (person-to-person) lending, became a very important and often-used financing source for SMEs, start-ups and many other business projects in Europe. Alternative online finance conducted on financial trading platforms outside the traditional banking system grew in Europe from EUR1.21billion in 2013 to EUR2.9billion in 2014. In Romania, alternative finance is yet another market in its early stage, despite the fact that websites dedicated to crowdfunding report higher success rates for campaigns. Also, there are local projects that initiate campaigns directly on well-established websites, such as indiegogo.com. What are the Commission’s recommendations regarding financing under these circumstances, given that without being able to attract resources, economic activity is seriously impaired?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-007455-15

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

Seen until recently as a niche activity, alternative online finance, which includes equity crowdfunding (crowdfunding based on the issuance of share or bonds) and peer-to-peer (person-to-person) lending, became a very important and often-used financing source for SMEs, start-ups and many other business projects in Europe. Alternative online finance conducted on financial trading platforms outside the traditional banking system grew in Europe from EUR1.21billion in 2013 to EUR2.9billion in 2014. In Romania, alternative finance is yet another market in its early stage, despite the fact that websites dedicated to crowdfunding report higher success rates for campaigns. Also, there are local projects that initiate campaigns directly on well-established websites, such as indiegogo.com. What are the Commission’s recommendations regarding financing under these circumstances, given that without being able to attract resources, economic activity is seriously impaired?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 15June2016, the Commission sent out a draft delegated act setting out scientific criteria for determining the properties of endocrine disruptors within the context of the existing rules on biocidal products. The document set out criteria for identifying ‘active [biocidal] substances’ with endocrine disruptor properties. On 7December2016, the Commission presented an amended proposal. The proposal extended the scope of application from ‘active substances’ to all ‘substances’. Has the Commission’s legal service issued an opinion on the extension of the scope of application in the revised proposal of 7December2016? If so, on what date was this legal advice issued, and what did it say?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-004896-17

Environment

On 15June2016, the Commission sent out a draft delegated act setting out scientific criteria for determining the properties of endocrine disruptors within the context of the existing rules on biocidal products. The document set out criteria for identifying ‘active [biocidal] substances’ with endocrine disruptor properties. On 7December2016, the Commission presented an amended proposal. The proposal extended the scope of application from ‘active substances’ to all ‘substances’. Has the Commission’s legal service issued an opinion on the extension of the scope of application in the revised proposal of 7December2016? If so, on what date was this legal advice issued, and what did it say?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Frontex is one of the most important agencies to have been set up in the last few years. It may make a valuable contribution in the fight against illegal immigration. Can the Commission state whether there are any plans to involve the European Parliament more closely in the activities of Frontex? Would it not be possible to summon the Chairman of the Management Board of Frontex and its Executive Director to appear at plenary sittings or committee meetings, if requested by a particular group of MEPs or a parliamentary committee respectively, to give an account of the activities of Frontex or to hold a general discussion on specific areas of difficulty or problems?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-4454/08

Immigration

Frontex is one of the most important agencies to have been set up in the last few years. It may make a valuable contribution in the fight against illegal immigration. Can the Commission state whether there are any plans to involve the European Parliament more closely in the activities of Frontex? Would it not be possible to summon the Chairman of the Management Board of Frontex and its Executive Director to appear at plenary sittings or committee meetings, if requested by a particular group of MEPs or a parliamentary committee respectively, to give an account of the activities of Frontex or to hold a general discussion on specific areas of difficulty or problems?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"During his recent visit (5November 1998) to the Turkish-occupied northern sector of Cyprus, the Turkish Prime Minister, MrYilmaz, reiterated in a joint press conference with the Turkish Cypriot leader, Rauf Denktash, that any movement on accession negotiations with Cyprus would meet with the """"""""response"""""""" of the incorporation of the occupied territories into Turkey. Will the Commission - which is also engaging in legal contortions in a bid to provide Turkey with EU funding - say whether and in what way it intends to respond to these threats and whether it will continue to allow a third country to interfere, particularly in such a manner, in negotiations between the Union and an independent republic which is a member of all the major international organizations?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-3551/98

International affairs and foreign aid

During his recent visit (5November 1998) to the Turkish-occupied northern sector of Cyprus, the Turkish Prime Minister, MrYilmaz, reiterated in a joint press conference with the Turkish Cypriot leader, Rauf Denktash, that any movement on accession negotiations with Cyprus would meet with the """"""""response"""""""" of the incorporation of the occupied territories into Turkey. Will the Commission - which is also engaging in legal contortions in a bid to provide Turkey with EU funding - say whether and in what way it intends to respond to these threats and whether it will continue to allow a third country to interfere, particularly in such a manner, in negotiations between the Union and an independent republic which is a member of all the major international organizations?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The ecodesign regulation for ventilation units aims to integrate two competing ventilation technologies (Heat Recovery BVU and Demand Control UVU) into one energy efficiency label. A common formula was developed to estimate the energy performance using specific factors. Proof of the comparability of the technologies can be found in several scientific articles. However, during the Ecodesign Regulatory Committee meeting, the best control factor, CTRL0.5, was deleted and replaced with CTRL 0.65 for local demand control. The argument used to change the CTRL 0.5 was that control factors have a very large influence on the specific energy consumption (SEC). The argument that partial and full local demand control cannot be ensured by ventilation unit manufacturers is invalid as this technology is already on the residential market in Belgium, France and the Netherlands. The current ecodesign text is no longer technologically neutral and will severely damage the interests of the manufacturers of demand-controlled ventilation. 1.Has the Commission reached a similar conclusion to that contained in the analysis, and does it acknowledge this problem? 2.Was the Commission aware of the consequences of omitting this important 0.5 factor, which changed the balance of power between two competing technologies? 3.Will the Commission consider applying modifications to the ecodesign text before the regulation enters into force in 2016?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [8]. </s>

E-002232-15

Energy

The ecodesign regulation for ventilation units aims to integrate two competing ventilation technologies (Heat Recovery BVU and Demand Control UVU) into one energy efficiency label. A common formula was developed to estimate the energy performance using specific factors. Proof of the comparability of the technologies can be found in several scientific articles. However, during the Ecodesign Regulatory Committee meeting, the best control factor, CTRL0.5, was deleted and replaced with CTRL 0.65 for local demand control. The argument used to change the CTRL 0.5 was that control factors have a very large influence on the specific energy consumption (SEC). The argument that partial and full local demand control cannot be ensured by ventilation unit manufacturers is invalid as this technology is already on the residential market in Belgium, France and the Netherlands. The current ecodesign text is no longer technologically neutral and will severely damage the interests of the manufacturers of demand-controlled ventilation. 1.Has the Commission reached a similar conclusion to that contained in the analysis, and does it acknowledge this problem? 2.Was the Commission aware of the consequences of omitting this important 0.5 factor, which changed the balance of power between two competing technologies? 3.Will the Commission consider applying modifications to the ecodesign text before the regulation enters into force in 2016?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"What work was carried out in 2010 in relation to the establishment and functioning of a European Public Prosecutor by either (1) the Commission, (2) any agency of the European Union, or (3) any group acting as agent for the Commission? If work was carried out, what was the nature and cost of that work, and will the Commission provide a breakdown of how taxpayers’ money was thus expended? What work was carried out in 2011 in relation to the establishment and functioning of a European Public Prosecutor by either (1) the Commission, (2) any agency of the European Union, or (3) any group acting as agent for the Commission? If work was carried out, what was the nature and cost of that work, and will the Commission provide a breakdown of how taxpayers’ money was thus expended? What work was carried out in 2012 in relation to the establishment and functioning of a European Public Prosecutor by either (1) The Commission, (2) any agency of the European Union, or (3) any group acting as agent for the Commission? If work was carried out, what was the nature and cost of that work, and will the Commission provide a breakdown of how taxpayers’ money was thus expended? What work has been carried out in 2013 in relation to the establishment and functioning of a European Public Prosecutor by either (1) the Commission, (2) any agency of the European Union, or (3) any group acting as agent for the Commission? If work was carried out, what was the nature and cost of that work, and will the Commission provide a breakdown of how taxpayers’ money was thus expended? In relation to any work carried out by an agency of theEU in each of the years 2010-2013, will the Commission identify that agency? In relation to any work carried out by a group acting as agent for the Commission in each of the years 2010-2013, will the Commission identify that group? In addition, will the Commission identify the members of that group? If a group has been acting as agent for the Commission in this matter, will the Commission specify, for each year from 2010 to 2013, the amount of taxpayers’ money given (a)to the group as a whole, and (b)to individual members thereof, identifying whether these amounts are grants, expenses or allowances?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-002122-13

Law and Crime

What work was carried out in 2010 in relation to the establishment and functioning of a European Public Prosecutor by either (1) the Commission, (2) any agency of the European Union, or (3) any group acting as agent for the Commission? If work was carried out, what was the nature and cost of that work, and will the Commission provide a breakdown of how taxpayers’ money was thus expended? What work was carried out in 2011 in relation to the establishment and functioning of a European Public Prosecutor by either (1) the Commission, (2) any agency of the European Union, or (3) any group acting as agent for the Commission? If work was carried out, what was the nature and cost of that work, and will the Commission provide a breakdown of how taxpayers’ money was thus expended? What work was carried out in 2012 in relation to the establishment and functioning of a European Public Prosecutor by either (1) The Commission, (2) any agency of the European Union, or (3) any group acting as agent for the Commission? If work was carried out, what was the nature and cost of that work, and will the Commission provide a breakdown of how taxpayers’ money was thus expended? What work has been carried out in 2013 in relation to the establishment and functioning of a European Public Prosecutor by either (1) the Commission, (2) any agency of the European Union, or (3) any group acting as agent for the Commission? If work was carried out, what was the nature and cost of that work, and will the Commission provide a breakdown of how taxpayers’ money was thus expended? In relation to any work carried out by an agency of theEU in each of the years 2010-2013, will the Commission identify that agency? In relation to any work carried out by a group acting as agent for the Commission in each of the years 2010-2013, will the Commission identify that group? In addition, will the Commission identify the members of that group? If a group has been acting as agent for the Commission in this matter, will the Commission specify, for each year from 2010 to 2013, the amount of taxpayers’ money given (a)to the group as a whole, and (b)to individual members thereof, identifying whether these amounts are grants, expenses or allowances?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Coptic teachers in Egypt are not allowed to teach Arabic to their pupils from the fifth year of primary school onwards. The rule is a senseless one, which only serves to degrade. Copts living in Egypt are even worse off than native Christians in other Islamic countries, since, given that there are several million of them in Egypt, they represent a significant non‑Muslim group. Article2 of the association agreement between the European Communities and their Member States and Egypt of 25June 2001 (OJL304, 30.9.2004, p.39) lays down that respect for democratic principles and fundamental human rights constitutes an ‘essential element’ of the agreement. In my view, the situation described above constitutes a clear violation of the principle of freedom of religion. Article86 states that if a Party to the agreement considers that the other Party has failed to fulfil an obligation under the agreement, it may take appropriate measures. Before doing so, it has to supply information to the Association Council to enable the latter to examine whether a solution can be found which is acceptable to the Parties. A grave violation of an essential element of the agreement constitutes a breach of the agreement. In the Commission's view, does the situation described above constitute a violation of the principle of freedom of religion and, accordingly, of Article2 of the agreement? If not, why not? If so, what steps will the Commission be taking under Article86 and within the framework of the political dialogue as provided for in the agreement?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-1675/07

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Coptic teachers in Egypt are not allowed to teach Arabic to their pupils from the fifth year of primary school onwards. The rule is a senseless one, which only serves to degrade. Copts living in Egypt are even worse off than native Christians in other Islamic countries, since, given that there are several million of them in Egypt, they represent a significant non‑Muslim group. Article2 of the association agreement between the European Communities and their Member States and Egypt of 25June 2001 (OJL304, 30.9.2004, p.39) lays down that respect for democratic principles and fundamental human rights constitutes an ‘essential element’ of the agreement. In my view, the situation described above constitutes a clear violation of the principle of freedom of religion. Article86 states that if a Party to the agreement considers that the other Party has failed to fulfil an obligation under the agreement, it may take appropriate measures. Before doing so, it has to supply information to the Association Council to enable the latter to examine whether a solution can be found which is acceptable to the Parties. A grave violation of an essential element of the agreement constitutes a breach of the agreement. In the Commission's view, does the situation described above constitute a violation of the principle of freedom of religion and, accordingly, of Article2 of the agreement? If not, why not? If so, what steps will the Commission be taking under Article86 and within the framework of the political dialogue as provided for in the agreement?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 1June2002 the bilateral agreement between the EU and Switzerland on freedom of movement came into force. When taking advantage of their rights arising from the agreement, however, many companies from neighbouring regions come up against discriminatory, disproportionate hurdles. Employers based in the EU, for example, must submit a report containing detailed information before they commence their activities in Switzerland. The report is immediately followed by a week‑long prohibition period, during which no work may be undertaken; failure to comply with this rule incurs a fine of up to CHF5000 (more than EUR3000). The Swiss regulations are expressly designed to penalise foreign companies and therefore infringe not only the prohibition on restrictions of the above agreement but also the principle of non‑discrimination. Moreover, under the Swiss federal law on staff recruitment and placement, only workers supplied by Swiss personnel placement agencies may be employed. This prohibition on using temporary workers even for simple assembly work makes it impossible for companies to set up in Switzerland in many sectors, particularly in the ancillary building trade, and constitutes a restriction on the freedom to provide services. These two rules contribute neither to protecting the labour market nor to worker protection. What countermeasures do the bilateral agreements provide for in the case of infringements, and have they thus far been at all effective in solving these problems? What remedial measures or sanction mechanisms does the Commission suggest in order to persuade Switzerland properly to implement the agreements which it has so far concluded with 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 = [15]. </s>

E-4473/08

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

On 1June2002 the bilateral agreement between the EU and Switzerland on freedom of movement came into force. When taking advantage of their rights arising from the agreement, however, many companies from neighbouring regions come up against discriminatory, disproportionate hurdles. Employers based in the EU, for example, must submit a report containing detailed information before they commence their activities in Switzerland. The report is immediately followed by a week‑long prohibition period, during which no work may be undertaken; failure to comply with this rule incurs a fine of up to CHF5000 (more than EUR3000). The Swiss regulations are expressly designed to penalise foreign companies and therefore infringe not only the prohibition on restrictions of the above agreement but also the principle of non‑discrimination. Moreover, under the Swiss federal law on staff recruitment and placement, only workers supplied by Swiss personnel placement agencies may be employed. This prohibition on using temporary workers even for simple assembly work makes it impossible for companies to set up in Switzerland in many sectors, particularly in the ancillary building trade, and constitutes a restriction on the freedom to provide services. These two rules contribute neither to protecting the labour market nor to worker protection. What countermeasures do the bilateral agreements provide for in the case of infringements, and have they thus far been at all effective in solving these problems? What remedial measures or sanction mechanisms does the Commission suggest in order to persuade Switzerland properly to implement the agreements which it has so far concluded with the EU?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Given the importance of child helplines, the Commission has adopted a decision to reserve two Europe-wide helpline numbers. The freephone numbers 116111 and 116123 are aimed at children and adults who are seeking emotional support. The 116000 missing children number has been gradually implemented at national level. It is assigned in almost all of the Member States, but it should have been made available everywhere in Europe at the start of 2008. Does the Commission have a control system to guarantee children's access to these helplines? Will the Commission evaluate the implementation of these helplines in order to guarantee children's protection?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-005005-16

Health

Given the importance of child helplines, the Commission has adopted a decision to reserve two Europe-wide helpline numbers. The freephone numbers 116111 and 116123 are aimed at children and adults who are seeking emotional support. The 116000 missing children number has been gradually implemented at national level. It is assigned in almost all of the Member States, but it should have been made available everywhere in Europe at the start of 2008. Does the Commission have a control system to guarantee children's access to these helplines? Will the Commission evaluate the implementation of these helplines in order to guarantee children's protection?

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

E-0776/07

Environment

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In 2016, a peace deal was brokered between the Colombian Government and the Farc guerrillas after some 60years of violence. The peace deal was approved by the Constitutional Court and includes provisions on special tribunals that have been set up to hear cases brought by victims who experienced violence during the past six decades. In March2019, Colombian President Ivan Duque attempted to partially veto the law that governs these tribunals, triggering protests. What is the European Union’s position on these special tribunals and what efforts is it making, as part of the international community, to ensure that the peace deal holds?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>

E-002261-19

International affairs and foreign aid

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Diet drinks are a delight for those who watch their weight or suffer from diabetes, and they have gained a large global market share. But their daily consumption is related to strokes and dementia, a new US study says(1). People who often consume soft drinks and juices containing sugar are more prone to worse memory, lower brain volume and mainly a smaller hippocampus — in addition to the other harmful consequences they suffer. So far, scientific studies have not reached a safe conclusion on whether consuming drinks containing artificial sweeteners may increase the risk of dementia and stroke. It is pointed out, though, that there is more and more evidence of a relation between frequent consumption of such drinks and the inducement of adverse effects to blood vessels. In view of this: 1. Is the Commission aware of the possible effects of diet drinks to the human brain? 2. Will the Commission support studies conducted on diet drinks? 3. If those findings are verified, what will the Commission do to protect citizens’ health? (1)http://healthmag.gr/post/7096/sto-edwlio-ta-anapsyktika-diaiths-ti-blabes-kanoyn-ston-egkefalo" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

E-003275-17

Health

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

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

E-003099/2020

Macroeconomics

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

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

E-001509/2021/rev.1

International affairs and foreign aid

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Will the Commission state how much of the appropriation under heading B3-4104 was allocated in 1994 to expenditure on research, expenditure on meetings of experts, expenditure on conferences and congresses, expenditure on information and publications? Can the Commission also specify the proportion which these four types of expenditure represent out of the total appropriation allocated to the above heading and state whether or not it regards this proportion as reasonable?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-3361/95

Macroeconomics

Will the Commission state how much of the appropriation under heading B3-4104 was allocated in 1994 to expenditure on research, expenditure on meetings of experts, expenditure on conferences and congresses, expenditure on information and publications? Can the Commission also specify the proportion which these four types of expenditure represent out of the total appropriation allocated to the above heading and state whether or not it regards this proportion as reasonable?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammad bin Salman, has had human rights activists and political opponents detained and now seems to be targeting civilians. On 13 April 2020, the Saudi security forces killed an activist named Abdul Rahim al-Huwaiti who was protesting against plans to displace local tribes to make way for a futuristic megacity called Neom. When the authorities came to raid his house and arrest him, he opened fire, according to Saudi officials. Members of the Huwaitat tribe were not prepared to move to make way for Neom, he claimed, and were worried the government would persecute them for refusing to do so.20000 people attended the protest, mostly members of the ancient Huwaitat tribe, including al-Huwaiti, who had spent months speaking up for them in online videos before the government shot him dead in his own home.After al-Huwaiti’s death, prominent Saudi rights advocates began sharing a hashtag on Twitter – one of the most popular social networks in the kingdom – calling him a martyr. Another activist from the tribe, Alya Abutayah Alhwaiti told the BBC that she was threatened in a phone call.1.What can the Vice-President/ High Representative do to protect human rights in Saudi Arabia in the light of further forced displacement as part of the megacity project?2.What can be done to prevent more deaths and similar scenarios? Could the new Magnistky act be applied?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-003962/2020/rev.1

International affairs and foreign aid

The Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammad bin Salman, has had human rights activists and political opponents detained and now seems to be targeting civilians. On 13 April 2020, the Saudi security forces killed an activist named Abdul Rahim al-Huwaiti who was protesting against plans to displace local tribes to make way for a futuristic megacity called Neom. When the authorities came to raid his house and arrest him, he opened fire, according to Saudi officials. Members of the Huwaitat tribe were not prepared to move to make way for Neom, he claimed, and were worried the government would persecute them for refusing to do so.20000 people attended the protest, mostly members of the ancient Huwaitat tribe, including al-Huwaiti, who had spent months speaking up for them in online videos before the government shot him dead in his own home.After al-Huwaiti’s death, prominent Saudi rights advocates began sharing a hashtag on Twitter – one of the most popular social networks in the kingdom – calling him a martyr. Another activist from the tribe, Alya Abutayah Alhwaiti told the BBC that she was threatened in a phone call.1.What can the Vice-President/ High Representative do to protect human rights in Saudi Arabia in the light of further forced displacement as part of the megacity project?2.What can be done to prevent more deaths and similar scenarios? Could the new Magnistky act be applied?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"I request the Commission’s assistance in interpreting social security legislation in Denmark. It appears that it may constitute grounds for discrimination in the awarding of invalidity benefits and old-age pensions. In light of the above, could the Commission answer the following questions: 1. Who is entitled to exercise the rights set out in Article50 of Regulation 883/2004 and Article51(2) of Regulation 1408/71 corresponding to Decision P-1 and the Danish law on invalidity benefits and old-age pensions? (Decision P-1 of 12June2009 on the interpretation of Articles50(4), 58 and 87(5) of Regulation (EC) No883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council for the award of invalidity, old-age and survivors’ benefits)? 2. Does the Commission’s answer of 20.4.2012 (PE462.649v02-00) only apply to economically inactive EU citizens residing in Denmark or does it also apply to economically active persons and those in receipt of invalidity benefits under Regulations 1401/71 and 883/2004, and persons who, while receiving invalidity benefits in Denmark, were receiving benefits based on flexible employment arrangements and for unemployment due to illness? 3. Would it be possible for EU bodies to make a comparative calculation of pensions in order to identify possible breaches of EClaw by the Danish authorities?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [5]. </s>

E-000089-14

Labour, employment and pensions

I request the Commission’s assistance in interpreting social security legislation in Denmark. It appears that it may constitute grounds for discrimination in the awarding of invalidity benefits and old-age pensions. In light of the above, could the Commission answer the following questions: 1. Who is entitled to exercise the rights set out in Article50 of Regulation 883/2004 and Article51(2) of Regulation 1408/71 corresponding to Decision P-1 and the Danish law on invalidity benefits and old-age pensions? (Decision P-1 of 12June2009 on the interpretation of Articles50(4), 58 and 87(5) of Regulation (EC) No883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council for the award of invalidity, old-age and survivors’ benefits)? 2. Does the Commission’s answer of 20.4.2012 (PE462.649v02-00) only apply to economically inactive EU citizens residing in Denmark or does it also apply to economically active persons and those in receipt of invalidity benefits under Regulations 1401/71 and 883/2004, and persons who, while receiving invalidity benefits in Denmark, were receiving benefits based on flexible employment arrangements and for unemployment due to illness? 3. Would it be possible for EU bodies to make a comparative calculation of pensions in order to identify possible breaches of EClaw by the Danish authorities?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The European Community, as created by De Gasperi, Adenauer and Schuman, was intended as a means of overcoming the selfishness of states and of encouraging solidarity with the world's poorer regions. At the G8 meeting, the democratically elected leaders of some of the most advanced countries of the world held their periodic discussions on a few of the innumerable serious problems affecting the life of the planet. For the first time, representatives of the European Union, the UN and a number of poor countries were invited to the meeting. A number of measures were adopted with respect to the poorer countries which, without resolving the problems, at least represent a small step towards cancellation of the debt and a possible improvement in health conditions. In the light of the above, how does the Commission intend to follow up the conclusions of the Genoa Summit over the coming months?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>

E-2704/01

International affairs and foreign aid

The European Community, as created by De Gasperi, Adenauer and Schuman, was intended as a means of overcoming the selfishness of states and of encouraging solidarity with the world's poorer regions. At the G8 meeting, the democratically elected leaders of some of the most advanced countries of the world held their periodic discussions on a few of the innumerable serious problems affecting the life of the planet. For the first time, representatives of the European Union, the UN and a number of poor countries were invited to the meeting. A number of measures were adopted with respect to the poorer countries which, without resolving the problems, at least represent a small step towards cancellation of the debt and a possible improvement in health conditions. In the light of the above, how does the Commission intend to follow up the conclusions of the Genoa Summit over the coming months?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"EU Member States that wish to obtain cofinancing under the Structural Funds are required to consult the competent local authorities and then submit applications to the Commission. The applications must meet certain criteria laid down in regional """"""""single programming documents"""""""" (SPDs) which are subsequently approved by the Commission. In following such a procedure, the Commission places emphasis on the principles of coordination and partnership, which are a cornerstone of Community regional policy. A key factor in the recognition of the role played by the European Union in regional development is the transparent management of funds. This transparency is reflected by the annual publication of the report on the Structural Funds, the drawing up of a balance sheet for each Objective and the regular publication of the """"""""Inforegio"""""""" newsletter. However, ignorance of the internal fund-distribution and fund-management procedures instituted by the Member States could make it difficult to acquire an overall picture of EU regional policy. The time has come for the EU to publish a document identifying internal procedures for the defining of eligible areas and for the management and allocation of EU Structural Fund resources. Could a document of this kind be made available to Members of the European Parliament, since it is essential in order to become acquainted with, and to compare, the procedures favoured by each Member State, and consequently to increase public awareness of the advantages of the Structural 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 = [14]. </s>

E-0937/00

Regional and Urban issues and Planning

EU Member States that wish to obtain cofinancing under the Structural Funds are required to consult the competent local authorities and then submit applications to the Commission. The applications must meet certain criteria laid down in regional """"""""single programming documents"""""""" (SPDs) which are subsequently approved by the Commission. In following such a procedure, the Commission places emphasis on the principles of coordination and partnership, which are a cornerstone of Community regional policy. A key factor in the recognition of the role played by the European Union in regional development is the transparent management of funds. This transparency is reflected by the annual publication of the report on the Structural Funds, the drawing up of a balance sheet for each Objective and the regular publication of the """"""""Inforegio"""""""" newsletter. However, ignorance of the internal fund-distribution and fund-management procedures instituted by the Member States could make it difficult to acquire an overall picture of EU regional policy. The time has come for the EU to publish a document identifying internal procedures for the defining of eligible areas and for the management and allocation of EU Structural Fund resources. Could a document of this kind be made available to Members of the European Parliament, since it is essential in order to become acquainted with, and to compare, the procedures favoured by each Member State, and consequently to increase public awareness of the advantages of the Structural Funds?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"It has been widely claimed that Article12 of the proposal for a directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market (COM(2016)0593) is needed as a tool to fix the alleged legal uncertainty created in certain Member States by the HP/Reprobel ruling (C-572/13), in which the publisher’s right to a share of the compensation paid for uses under exceptions was disputed. The HP/Reprobel case was only about compensation paid for private copying and reprographic rights. However, the proposed Article12 would give publishers an unlimited share of all compensation paid for uses under exceptions and limitations now existing and any created in the future. This goes much further than the scope of the compensation in question in the HP/Reprobel case. An unlimited right to a share of compensation would unjustly transfer money from authors to publishers, give publishers an even stronger negotiating position and cause legal uncertainty, e.g.regarding existing publishing contracts and recipients of compensation. Why are there no limitations to the scope of Article12 in the Commission’s proposal? What is the justification for an unlimited right to a share of all compensation paid for uses of works under all exceptions and limitations to copyright?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-004361-18

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

It has been widely claimed that Article12 of the proposal for a directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market (COM(2016)0593) is needed as a tool to fix the alleged legal uncertainty created in certain Member States by the HP/Reprobel ruling (C-572/13), in which the publisher’s right to a share of the compensation paid for uses under exceptions was disputed. The HP/Reprobel case was only about compensation paid for private copying and reprographic rights. However, the proposed Article12 would give publishers an unlimited share of all compensation paid for uses under exceptions and limitations now existing and any created in the future. This goes much further than the scope of the compensation in question in the HP/Reprobel case. An unlimited right to a share of compensation would unjustly transfer money from authors to publishers, give publishers an even stronger negotiating position and cause legal uncertainty, e.g.regarding existing publishing contracts and recipients of compensation. Why are there no limitations to the scope of Article12 in the Commission’s proposal? What is the justification for an unlimited right to a share of all compensation paid for uses of works under all exceptions and limitations to copyright?

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

P-2633/99

Culture and media

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"More than 400Kurdish political prisoners jailed by Turkey have been on hunger strike since mid‑February, seriously risking their lives, to demand justice and respect for the human rights of Kurds in Turkey. The situation of the Turkish population is alarming, the Turkish government having arrested more than 9000Kurds since 2009, including six members of Parliament, 31mayors, 96journalists, 36lawyers and 183leaders of the PPD (Party for Peace and Democracy) and dozens of trade unionists, human rights activists and students, including minors. The Turkish army has also repeatedly violated international law by carrying out military operations in Iraq, where, in the latest operations alone, 41civilians have been killed. In addition to these 400Kurdish political prisoners in Turkish prisons, 15European Kurds began a hunger strike at the beginning of this month to demand a just and democratic solution to the situation of the Kurdish people and release and justice for all political prisoners and for Abdullah Öcalan. MrÖcalan is a recognised Kurdish leader imprisoned since 1999, with whom the Turkish authorities were holding negotiations until, on 27July2011, they decided to halt these and to subject MrÖcalan to inhumane solitary confinement. Considering the violations of human rights and international law, the continued sale of arms to Turkey by EU Member States like France and Germany, and the process of negotiation for Turkey’s entry into theEU, Does the Commission, in the context of these negotiations, take into account the Turkish authorities’ systematic violation of basic democratic principles and the human rights of the Kurdish population? Has the Commission formally requested, or does it intend to request, that the Turkish authorities put an end to illegal and unjustified practices against the Kurds? Does the Commission plan to freeze progress in negotiations on this country joining theEU until a just and democratic resolution to this problem is reached? Does the Commission have up-to-date information on the plight of Kurdish political prisoners and is it monitoring this information?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-003642/2012

International affairs and foreign aid

More than 400Kurdish political prisoners jailed by Turkey have been on hunger strike since mid‑February, seriously risking their lives, to demand justice and respect for the human rights of Kurds in Turkey. The situation of the Turkish population is alarming, the Turkish government having arrested more than 9000Kurds since 2009, including six members of Parliament, 31mayors, 96journalists, 36lawyers and 183leaders of the PPD (Party for Peace and Democracy) and dozens of trade unionists, human rights activists and students, including minors. The Turkish army has also repeatedly violated international law by carrying out military operations in Iraq, where, in the latest operations alone, 41civilians have been killed. In addition to these 400Kurdish political prisoners in Turkish prisons, 15European Kurds began a hunger strike at the beginning of this month to demand a just and democratic solution to the situation of the Kurdish people and release and justice for all political prisoners and for Abdullah Öcalan. MrÖcalan is a recognised Kurdish leader imprisoned since 1999, with whom the Turkish authorities were holding negotiations until, on 27July2011, they decided to halt these and to subject MrÖcalan to inhumane solitary confinement. Considering the violations of human rights and international law, the continued sale of arms to Turkey by EU Member States like France and Germany, and the process of negotiation for Turkey’s entry into theEU, Does the Commission, in the context of these negotiations, take into account the Turkish authorities’ systematic violation of basic democratic principles and the human rights of the Kurdish population? Has the Commission formally requested, or does it intend to request, that the Turkish authorities put an end to illegal and unjustified practices against the Kurds? Does the Commission plan to freeze progress in negotiations on this country joining theEU until a just and democratic resolution to this problem is reached? Does the Commission have up-to-date information on the plight of Kurdish political prisoners and is it monitoring this information?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"As droves of Dutch tourists flee ‘orange alert’ Croatia this week, the Croatian National Tourism Board insists that there is no need to worry, as the Netherlands updates its list every two weeks. It is unacceptable that Member States, and specifically the Netherlands, are interpreting the figures so arbitrarily.The Dutch authorities have also orange-listed Croatia’s neighbours, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, suggesting the countries are equally risky. However, according to official data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the cumulative number of cases over the past 14 days per 100000 residents was 28 in Croatia, 70 in Serbia and 95 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Therefore, the argument that patient numbers are climbing simply does not hold water, yet this unfair orange label could inflict huge damage on Croatia’s tourism season. In 2019, Dutch tourists clocked up almost 3 million overnight stays in Croatia!By comparison, none of Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom or Italy has placed Croatia on its list of at-risk countries or issued a government recommendation that residents self-isolate upon their return from the country. The Dutch approach is, therefore, not only arbitrary but discriminatory.1.Is the Commission aware of the way in which Member States are interpreting patient statistics and does it keep track of ECDC recommendations?2.In order to prevent discrimination, does the Commission intend to take practical steps to thwart individual calculations and subjective decisions?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-004384/2020

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

As droves of Dutch tourists flee ‘orange alert’ Croatia this week, the Croatian National Tourism Board insists that there is no need to worry, as the Netherlands updates its list every two weeks. It is unacceptable that Member States, and specifically the Netherlands, are interpreting the figures so arbitrarily.The Dutch authorities have also orange-listed Croatia’s neighbours, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, suggesting the countries are equally risky. However, according to official data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the cumulative number of cases over the past 14 days per 100000 residents was 28 in Croatia, 70 in Serbia and 95 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Therefore, the argument that patient numbers are climbing simply does not hold water, yet this unfair orange label could inflict huge damage on Croatia’s tourism season. In 2019, Dutch tourists clocked up almost 3 million overnight stays in Croatia!By comparison, none of Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom or Italy has placed Croatia on its list of at-risk countries or issued a government recommendation that residents self-isolate upon their return from the country. The Dutch approach is, therefore, not only arbitrary but discriminatory.1.Is the Commission aware of the way in which Member States are interpreting patient statistics and does it keep track of ECDC recommendations?2.In order to prevent discrimination, does the Commission intend to take practical steps to thwart individual calculations and subjective decisions?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"17November is World Prematurity Day. According to the UN, one baby in 10 is born premature worldwide. Every year in theEU there are more than 2million failed pregnancies, 50000 babies are stillborn or die in their first year, and about 90000 babies have major congenital anomalies, while 500000 pregnancies end preterm. Despite the growing prevalence and increasing cost of premature births, neonatal and preterm infant health ranks low on the policy agenda of the Member States. Few EU countries have implemented targeted policies focusing on such issues. 1.Are there any EU policies or specific actions addressing neonatal and preterm infant care? 2.Is there specific funding in theEU budget for addressing such issues? 3.If not, is the Commission considering opening a budget line for funding quality and risk‐appropriate healthcare for mothers and babies and improving the recruitment, education and training of specialised healthcare staff?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-014926-15

Health

17November is World Prematurity Day. According to the UN, one baby in 10 is born premature worldwide. Every year in theEU there are more than 2million failed pregnancies, 50000 babies are stillborn or die in their first year, and about 90000 babies have major congenital anomalies, while 500000 pregnancies end preterm. Despite the growing prevalence and increasing cost of premature births, neonatal and preterm infant health ranks low on the policy agenda of the Member States. Few EU countries have implemented targeted policies focusing on such issues. 1.Are there any EU policies or specific actions addressing neonatal and preterm infant care? 2.Is there specific funding in theEU budget for addressing such issues? 3.If not, is the Commission considering opening a budget line for funding quality and risk‐appropriate healthcare for mothers and babies and improving the recruitment, education and training of specialised healthcare staff?

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

E-0433/97

Energy

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"By decision of 1July 1994 (OJ L 182, 16.7.1994.) the Commission set up a Conciliation Body with the task of mediating in disputes between the Commission and the Member States in the context of the discharge procedure on financial adjustments to expenditure notified by the Member States under the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund. 1.Is the Commission prepared to allow this Body to mediate in disputes concerning financial adjustments to expenditure notified by Member States on budget lines in Article B2-51 (Completion of the internal market in the agricultural sector)? 2.If not, what are the reasons for this distinction the type of matters which can be referred to the Body? Would it not be more logical for all agricultural expenditure in the budget to be eligible for the same sort of conciliation? 3.What other opportunities do Member States have for appealing against financial adjustments to notified expenditure on budget lines in Article B2-51? 4.To what extent does the Commission consider it desirable for the conciliation procedure to be applied in future to notified expenditure on budget lines in Article B2-51? If so, what action does it intend taking? If not, why not?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-0991/98

Macroeconomics

By decision of 1July 1994 (OJ L 182, 16.7.1994.) the Commission set up a Conciliation Body with the task of mediating in disputes between the Commission and the Member States in the context of the discharge procedure on financial adjustments to expenditure notified by the Member States under the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund. 1.Is the Commission prepared to allow this Body to mediate in disputes concerning financial adjustments to expenditure notified by Member States on budget lines in Article B2-51 (Completion of the internal market in the agricultural sector)? 2.If not, what are the reasons for this distinction the type of matters which can be referred to the Body? Would it not be more logical for all agricultural expenditure in the budget to be eligible for the same sort of conciliation? 3.What other opportunities do Member States have for appealing against financial adjustments to notified expenditure on budget lines in Article B2-51? 4.To what extent does the Commission consider it desirable for the conciliation procedure to be applied in future to notified expenditure on budget lines in Article B2-51? If so, what action does it intend taking? If not, why not?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Has the Commission any plans to introduce new banking regulations?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-2327/09

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

Has the Commission any plans to introduce new banking regulations?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions recently published a study entitled ‘Migration trends in an enlarged Europe’. The study aims to provide an understanding of potential immigration from future Member States and applicant countries to the current European Union. The data used was provided by the 2002 Eurobarometer survey on the applicant countries. According to the introduction, the study has some significant limitations. On page 5, it is stated that certain important information usually collected in migration studies is not available. As such, there is no information on target countries for migration or on the length of intended stay in the target country. Nor, according to the report, can any distinction be drawn between the various forms of migration. Does the Commission plan to carry out supplementary studies, or has it commissioned another body to do so, in order to compensate for the shortcomings referred to above?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-1943/04

Immigration

The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions recently published a study entitled ‘Migration trends in an enlarged Europe’. The study aims to provide an understanding of potential immigration from future Member States and applicant countries to the current European Union. The data used was provided by the 2002 Eurobarometer survey on the applicant countries. According to the introduction, the study has some significant limitations. On page 5, it is stated that certain important information usually collected in migration studies is not available. As such, there is no information on target countries for migration or on the length of intended stay in the target country. Nor, according to the report, can any distinction be drawn between the various forms of migration. Does the Commission plan to carry out supplementary studies, or has it commissioned another body to do so, in order to compensate for the shortcomings referred to above?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Last summer, a cooperation agreement was concluded in Belgium between the Aliens Affairs Department (DVZ) and Fedasil concerning the deportation of people whose residence documents are no longer in order but who still receive support at open accommodation centres. Under the agreement, the police have access to open accommodation centres between 7.00 and 20.00 and the civil managements of the centres are required to cooperate in arrests by them. These practices seem to violate Council Directive2003/9/EC laying down minimum standards for the reception of asylum‑seekers in the Member States. More particularly, the cooperation agreement seems to violate Article14(5) (confidentiality principle applicable to persons working in accommodation centres), Article7(1) (the ‘unalienable sphere of private life’ must not be affected) and Article14(2) (protection of family life). Does the Commission acknowledge that the cooperation agreement between DVZ and Fedasil violates the provisions of Council Directive2003/9/EC laying down minimum standards for the reception of asylum‑seekers in the Member States and if not, on what grounds does it maintain that the above approach accords with European law? What action will the Commission take vis-à-vis the Belgian Government, which still has not transposed the above directive, despite the fact that it should have done so by 6February 2005?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-0871/06

Immigration

Last summer, a cooperation agreement was concluded in Belgium between the Aliens Affairs Department (DVZ) and Fedasil concerning the deportation of people whose residence documents are no longer in order but who still receive support at open accommodation centres. Under the agreement, the police have access to open accommodation centres between 7.00 and 20.00 and the civil managements of the centres are required to cooperate in arrests by them. These practices seem to violate Council Directive2003/9/EC laying down minimum standards for the reception of asylum‑seekers in the Member States. More particularly, the cooperation agreement seems to violate Article14(5) (confidentiality principle applicable to persons working in accommodation centres), Article7(1) (the ‘unalienable sphere of private life’ must not be affected) and Article14(2) (protection of family life). Does the Commission acknowledge that the cooperation agreement between DVZ and Fedasil violates the provisions of Council Directive2003/9/EC laying down minimum standards for the reception of asylum‑seekers in the Member States and if not, on what grounds does it maintain that the above approach accords with European law? What action will the Commission take vis-à-vis the Belgian Government, which still has not transposed the above directive, despite the fact that it should have done so by 6February 2005?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The EU's financial framework for 2007‑13 includes numerous programmes aimed at supporting Community policies in areas such as R&TD, training programmes, promotion of the arts, environment, transport, energy and health and consumer protection. Specifically, the municipality of Massa in Tuscany appears to be particularly in need of EU funding in order to promote and develop cooperation among artists, operators and cultural institutions in the locality. Can the Commission state: 1. whether the municipality of Massa has submitted any projects under the ‘Cultura 2007’ programme; 2. whether that municipality has obtained funding, and, if not, on what grounds it was refused; 3. if funds were obtained, whether they were utilised within the stipulated period, and, if not, whether the Commission has asked for the sums granted to be returned?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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>

E-0563/08

Culture and media

The EU's financial framework for 2007‑13 includes numerous programmes aimed at supporting Community policies in areas such as R&TD, training programmes, promotion of the arts, environment, transport, energy and health and consumer protection. Specifically, the municipality of Massa in Tuscany appears to be particularly in need of EU funding in order to promote and develop cooperation among artists, operators and cultural institutions in the locality. Can the Commission state: 1. whether the municipality of Massa has submitted any projects under the ‘Cultura 2007’ programme; 2. whether that municipality has obtained funding, and, if not, on what grounds it was refused; 3. if funds were obtained, whether they were utilised within the stipulated period, and, if not, whether the Commission has asked for the sums granted to be returned?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution aimed at developing an international response to Ebola. Several countries have already announced that they will be mobilising human, material and financial resources to combat Ebola. One of them is Cuba, which is sending a 165-strong contingent of medical staff trained to deal with natural disasters and epidemics (62 doctors and 103 nurses) to the affected countries. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the epidemic has already killed over 3000 people, out of over 6000 confirmed cases in West Africa, and is continuing to spread, killing over 200 people a day, two thirds of whom are women. The UN estimates that a billion dollars is needed to effectively combat the disease. According to the WHO, although money and material aid are important, the most urgent need is for people, to help control the spread of the virus. Can the Commission therefore say: 1. What financial and other resources have been made available so far by theEU to combat the Ebola virus? 2. What efforts are being made in response to the WHO’s appeal for an urgent mobilisation of health workers to help control the virus?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-007734-14

Health

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution aimed at developing an international response to Ebola. Several countries have already announced that they will be mobilising human, material and financial resources to combat Ebola. One of them is Cuba, which is sending a 165-strong contingent of medical staff trained to deal with natural disasters and epidemics (62 doctors and 103 nurses) to the affected countries. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the epidemic has already killed over 3000 people, out of over 6000 confirmed cases in West Africa, and is continuing to spread, killing over 200 people a day, two thirds of whom are women. The UN estimates that a billion dollars is needed to effectively combat the disease. According to the WHO, although money and material aid are important, the most urgent need is for people, to help control the spread of the virus. Can the Commission therefore say: 1. What financial and other resources have been made available so far by theEU to combat the Ebola virus? 2. What efforts are being made in response to the WHO’s appeal for an urgent mobilisation of health workers to help control the virus?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 31 December 2019, the WHO Delegation to China was notified that cases of a previously unknown kind of pneumonia had been reported in Wuhan, a city in Hubei Province, China.On 7 January, the new Chinese coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was found to be the cause of the illness.The Ministry of Health in Singapore has extended temperature checks to all passengers travelling from China, showing that broad safety measures are being taken by the government there to ensure that the country is being suitably quarantined.How is the Commission preparing for the possibility that the WHO will recommend restrictions on international traffic in response to the rapid increase in the number of cases?Does it have concrete plans or proposals for coordination between Member States if the WHO brings in such restrictions?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-000375/2020

Health

On 31 December 2019, the WHO Delegation to China was notified that cases of a previously unknown kind of pneumonia had been reported in Wuhan, a city in Hubei Province, China.On 7 January, the new Chinese coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was found to be the cause of the illness.The Ministry of Health in Singapore has extended temperature checks to all passengers travelling from China, showing that broad safety measures are being taken by the government there to ensure that the country is being suitably quarantined.How is the Commission preparing for the possibility that the WHO will recommend restrictions on international traffic in response to the rapid increase in the number of cases?Does it have concrete plans or proposals for coordination between Member States if the WHO brings in such restrictions?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"According to press leaks, internal mechanisms have allegedly been set up at the Ercros plant in Flix to conceal double accounting in practice with regard to the use, transport and loss of mercury in the industrial processes carried out at this and other plants owned by this corporate group in Spain. These suspicions come on top of doubts about the reliability of the register of emissions and leakages of mercury in the Flix area. Such doubts have been expressed by organisations such as Ecologistas en Acción, who have denounced the environmental and health risks arising from possible breach of the regulations on mercury. Is the Commission aware of the data on the use, transport, storage, emissions, losses and leakages of mercury at the Ercros industrial complex in Flix? Does it consider that these data and measurements are reliable? If not, what steps has it taken or will it take to verify compliance in this case with EU regulations?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-005657-15

Environment

According to press leaks, internal mechanisms have allegedly been set up at the Ercros plant in Flix to conceal double accounting in practice with regard to the use, transport and loss of mercury in the industrial processes carried out at this and other plants owned by this corporate group in Spain. These suspicions come on top of doubts about the reliability of the register of emissions and leakages of mercury in the Flix area. Such doubts have been expressed by organisations such as Ecologistas en Acción, who have denounced the environmental and health risks arising from possible breach of the regulations on mercury. Is the Commission aware of the data on the use, transport, storage, emissions, losses and leakages of mercury at the Ercros industrial complex in Flix? Does it consider that these data and measurements are reliable? If not, what steps has it taken or will it take to verify compliance in this case with EU regulations?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Commission has proposed certain measures that would provide EU workers with greater freedom to move, based on the Commission report entitled ‘Internal Market: Awareness, Perceptions, and Impacts’. One of the proposed measures is to create channels for EU employers and workers which would provide them with information, assistance, and advice about their rights. In many instances, EU citizens are unaware of how to access information relating to the protection of their rights. How does the Commission propose to implement this initiative? What is the foreseen timescale for the implementation of this initiative? How does the Commission envisage the harmonious implementation of the proposed measures, particularly in relation to Member States which are reluctant to allow EU workers from other Member States enter their labour markets?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-006353-13

Labour, employment and pensions

The Commission has proposed certain measures that would provide EU workers with greater freedom to move, based on the Commission report entitled ‘Internal Market: Awareness, Perceptions, and Impacts’. One of the proposed measures is to create channels for EU employers and workers which would provide them with information, assistance, and advice about their rights. In many instances, EU citizens are unaware of how to access information relating to the protection of their rights. How does the Commission propose to implement this initiative? What is the foreseen timescale for the implementation of this initiative? How does the Commission envisage the harmonious implementation of the proposed measures, particularly in relation to Member States which are reluctant to allow EU workers from other Member States enter their labour markets?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 2September 2008, the Commission answered a question tabled by the Spanish MEP MrIrujo on the diversion of water from the Ebro river basin to river basins in Catalunya which had been approved by Royal Law Decree. He questioned whether the decree was legal as it was in breach of Article4 of the Water Framework Directive(1) and contradicted the principles of the communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council entitled ‘Addressing the challenge of water scarcity and droughts in the European Union’ (COM(2007)414). The Commission admitted that the Spanish Government had not informed it of its intentions, not even once the initial work to lay the infrastructure for the diversion had started, thereby failing to comply with Article2 of Council Directive85/337/EEC(2) on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment and Article24(2) of the Water Framework Directive. Nonetheless, the Commission had not taken any disciplinary action against the Spanish Government nor had it responded to the petition calling for the latter to be required to repeal the Royal Law Decree. 1.What is the Commission’s stance on Member States that carry out de facto measures that contravene EU environmental legislation without giving any official notification of their actions or intentions, despite objections by citizens? 2.What steps will the Commission take to ensure its own compliance with the principles and criteria for preventive action that it set out itself in its communication of 11December 2002 on better monitoring of the application of Community law (COM(2002)725)? (1)OJL327, 22.12.2000, p.1. (2)OJL175, 5.7.1985, p.40." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-1968/10

Environment

On 2September 2008, the Commission answered a question tabled by the Spanish MEP MrIrujo on the diversion of water from the Ebro river basin to river basins in Catalunya which had been approved by Royal Law Decree. He questioned whether the decree was legal as it was in breach of Article4 of the Water Framework Directive(1) and contradicted the principles of the communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council entitled ‘Addressing the challenge of water scarcity and droughts in the European Union’ (COM(2007)414). The Commission admitted that the Spanish Government had not informed it of its intentions, not even once the initial work to lay the infrastructure for the diversion had started, thereby failing to comply with Article2 of Council Directive85/337/EEC(2) on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment and Article24(2) of the Water Framework Directive. Nonetheless, the Commission had not taken any disciplinary action against the Spanish Government nor had it responded to the petition calling for the latter to be required to repeal the Royal Law Decree. 1.What is the Commission’s stance on Member States that carry out de facto measures that contravene EU environmental legislation without giving any official notification of their actions or intentions, despite objections by citizens? 2.What steps will the Commission take to ensure its own compliance with the principles and criteria for preventive action that it set out itself in its communication of 11December 2002 on better monitoring of the application of Community law (COM(2002)725)? (1)OJL327, 22.12.2000, p.1. (2)OJL175, 5.7.1985, p.40.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Does the Commission believe that using EMFF resources for control and enforcement measures against fishermen complies with the Fund’s objectives, namely: to help fishermen in the transition to sustainable fishing; to support coastal communities in diversifying their economies; to finance projects that create new jobs and improve quality of life along European coasts; and to make it easier for applicants to access financing?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-008683-15

Agriculture and Fisheries

Does the Commission believe that using EMFF resources for control and enforcement measures against fishermen complies with the Fund’s objectives, namely: to help fishermen in the transition to sustainable fishing; to support coastal communities in diversifying their economies; to finance projects that create new jobs and improve quality of life along European coasts; and to make it easier for applicants to access financing?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"What action has the Commission taken in response to paragraph34 of the European Parliament's September 2003 resolution on ‘Television without Frontiers’ (P5_TA(2003)0381(1)), which called on the Commission to include an annual benchmarking report on the progress in all Member States on making digital TV accessible for people with disabilities? (1)OJ C 76 E, 25.3.2004, p. 453." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-3678/05

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

What action has the Commission taken in response to paragraph34 of the European Parliament's September 2003 resolution on ‘Television without Frontiers’ (P5_TA(2003)0381(1)), which called on the Commission to include an annual benchmarking report on the progress in all Member States on making digital TV accessible for people with disabilities? (1)OJ C 76 E, 25.3.2004, p. 453.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The current economic crisis affecting the Member States of the eurozone has placed the most vulnerable members of society at greater risk of homelessness. As a result of the crisis a steadily increasing number of people are for the first time finding themselves in this situation, having been abruptly deprived of their jobs and homes and having no family to fall back on. In view of this: 1. Is the Commission gathering data for the purposes of ETHOS regarding the number of the homeless in the Member States and the number of those losing or at risk of losing their homes? Has any increase in these percentages been observed in recent years? 2. Has Greece earmarked any European Social Fund appropriations for measures to deal with the issue of homelessness? 3. Would the Commission consider promoting a programme similar to the programme for the provision of food for the most deprived persons (free food for the most deprived persons), to ensure that resources are directly used by the Member States, without any national contribution being required, to address especially urgent cases of homelessness?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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>

E-000429/2012

Regional and Urban issues and Planning

The current economic crisis affecting the Member States of the eurozone has placed the most vulnerable members of society at greater risk of homelessness. As a result of the crisis a steadily increasing number of people are for the first time finding themselves in this situation, having been abruptly deprived of their jobs and homes and having no family to fall back on. In view of this: 1. Is the Commission gathering data for the purposes of ETHOS regarding the number of the homeless in the Member States and the number of those losing or at risk of losing their homes? Has any increase in these percentages been observed in recent years? 2. Has Greece earmarked any European Social Fund appropriations for measures to deal with the issue of homelessness? 3. Would the Commission consider promoting a programme similar to the programme for the provision of food for the most deprived persons (free food for the most deprived persons), to ensure that resources are directly used by the Member States, without any national contribution being required, to address especially urgent cases of homelessness?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"This question is tabled in response to an enquiry from my constituents, Mr and MrsGrief, formerly ofKings Lynn, Norfolk, who now reside in Spain, regarding their two sons Anthony and Jonathan (aged19years). Anthony and Jonathan resided in Norfolk from 3November 1981 to 13August 1990 and were then taken to Spain by their parents until 3September 1998, when they returned to live with other family members in Kings Lynn. They have lived at that address ever since. They have therefore spent eight years in Spain with their parents. Is there any element of EU law of which the European Commission is aware that could determine whether or not these students should or should not be able to qualify for a UK student loan to undertake higher education?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [6]. </s>

P-2159/00

Education

This question is tabled in response to an enquiry from my constituents, Mr and MrsGrief, formerly ofKings Lynn, Norfolk, who now reside in Spain, regarding their two sons Anthony and Jonathan (aged19years). Anthony and Jonathan resided in Norfolk from 3November 1981 to 13August 1990 and were then taken to Spain by their parents until 3September 1998, when they returned to live with other family members in Kings Lynn. They have lived at that address ever since. They have therefore spent eight years in Spain with their parents. Is there any element of EU law of which the European Commission is aware that could determine whether or not these students should or should not be able to qualify for a UK student loan to undertake higher education?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Spanish State approved the proposal for sites of Community interest in the Autonomous Region of Catalonia, in the context of the Natura2000 network established in accordance with Directive92/43/EEC(1). The proposal included the area known as ‘Serres del litoral central’, code numberES5110013. It emerges that in this area, which is also protected by national legislation, there is a disposal site for solid urban waste, the metropolitan waste dump of Vall de Joan (serving the municipalities of Gavá and Begues), which existed before the protected area was declared, and is due to be closed down by 31December 2006. However, there is another structure in the area, a military firing range belonging to the Spanish army, which occasionally uses it for shooting practice. The special plan for the protection of the environment and landscape of the natural area of the Garraf massif (approved in 1986 and amended in July 2001) stipulates the following in its third transitional provision: ‘RESTORATION OF THE LA FITA WASTE DISPOSAL SITE AND THE MILITARY FIRING RANGE III.I. In the sectors affected by activities contrary to the special plan, formerly included in sub-zoneA of the Special Treatment Zone, such as the La Fita waste disposal site and the former Gavá military firing range, authorisation shall be given for the temporary development of all activities the purpose of which is the restoration of the elements altered by those activities, provided that these activities are part of a global restoration project’. Despite receiving repeated complaints, the Spanish national government always rejected petitions from citizens’ movements and local authorities calling for an end to the work and restoration of the landscape. It seems obvious that military firing practice is incompatible with the conservation of the natural features that justified the site’s being declared a special protection area, as established in the legislative document creating the protected area in accordance with national legislation in this sector (the special plan). Is the Commission already aware of the existence of the military firing range inside the area ‘Serres del litoral central’ protected under Natura2000? Does the Commission plan to take any steps to ensure compliance with Article6 of Council Directive92/43/EEC of 21May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora? (1)OJ L 206, 22.07.1992, 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-4818/06

Environment

The Spanish State approved the proposal for sites of Community interest in the Autonomous Region of Catalonia, in the context of the Natura2000 network established in accordance with Directive92/43/EEC(1). The proposal included the area known as ‘Serres del litoral central’, code numberES5110013. It emerges that in this area, which is also protected by national legislation, there is a disposal site for solid urban waste, the metropolitan waste dump of Vall de Joan (serving the municipalities of Gavá and Begues), which existed before the protected area was declared, and is due to be closed down by 31December 2006. However, there is another structure in the area, a military firing range belonging to the Spanish army, which occasionally uses it for shooting practice. The special plan for the protection of the environment and landscape of the natural area of the Garraf massif (approved in 1986 and amended in July 2001) stipulates the following in its third transitional provision: ‘RESTORATION OF THE LA FITA WASTE DISPOSAL SITE AND THE MILITARY FIRING RANGE III.I. In the sectors affected by activities contrary to the special plan, formerly included in sub-zoneA of the Special Treatment Zone, such as the La Fita waste disposal site and the former Gavá military firing range, authorisation shall be given for the temporary development of all activities the purpose of which is the restoration of the elements altered by those activities, provided that these activities are part of a global restoration project’. Despite receiving repeated complaints, the Spanish national government always rejected petitions from citizens’ movements and local authorities calling for an end to the work and restoration of the landscape. It seems obvious that military firing practice is incompatible with the conservation of the natural features that justified the site’s being declared a special protection area, as established in the legislative document creating the protected area in accordance with national legislation in this sector (the special plan). Is the Commission already aware of the existence of the military firing range inside the area ‘Serres del litoral central’ protected under Natura2000? Does the Commission plan to take any steps to ensure compliance with Article6 of Council Directive92/43/EEC of 21May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora? (1)OJ L 206, 22.07.1992, p. 7.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"I submitted a parliamentary question to the Commission on 6October2011 (P‑008997/2011) concerning the case of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, a Christian pastor sentenced to death in Iran for ‘apostasy against Islam’ in September2010. The EU called for the unconditional release of Nadarkhani in September2011, but this was not granted. Last month it was announced that, instead, Iranian officials were to delay his execution by four months or more. Such a move can only be seen either as a means of buying time for the Iranian regime, allowing Nadarkhani the time to renounce his Christian faith, or as a means of creating a time lapse that will mean that the case is forgotten by the international community and that an execution can take place unnoticed. 1.Can the Vice-President/High Representative comment on the recent developments in Pastor Nadarkhani’s case? 2.Will the Vice-President/High Representative put pressure on the Iranian government, once again, to grant Pastor Nadarkhani unconditional release, making clear to them that any developments will not go unnoticed by the international 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 = [2]. </s>

E-001114/2012

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

I submitted a parliamentary question to the Commission on 6October2011 (P‑008997/2011) concerning the case of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, a Christian pastor sentenced to death in Iran for ‘apostasy against Islam’ in September2010. The EU called for the unconditional release of Nadarkhani in September2011, but this was not granted. Last month it was announced that, instead, Iranian officials were to delay his execution by four months or more. Such a move can only be seen either as a means of buying time for the Iranian regime, allowing Nadarkhani the time to renounce his Christian faith, or as a means of creating a time lapse that will mean that the case is forgotten by the international community and that an execution can take place unnoticed. 1.Can the Vice-President/High Representative comment on the recent developments in Pastor Nadarkhani’s case? 2.Will the Vice-President/High Representative put pressure on the Iranian government, once again, to grant Pastor Nadarkhani unconditional release, making clear to them that any developments will not go unnoticed by the international community?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The ‘Southern Evvia Association of Families of Children with Special Needs’, which has been set up in Evvia, is seeking to build a home to provide care for children with special needs throughout the region as a whole who face an uncertain future once their parents are no longer alive. Having found a suitable site and the necessary staff (special teachersetc.), the association is now seeking funding for the construction of the home. What opportunities exist for associations seeking to provide love and care for persons with special needs to benefit from EU funding? What procedures must be followed by associations such as the above, to whom should they apply and what is the level of funding provided by 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-2603/07

Health

The ‘Southern Evvia Association of Families of Children with Special Needs’, which has been set up in Evvia, is seeking to build a home to provide care for children with special needs throughout the region as a whole who face an uncertain future once their parents are no longer alive. Having found a suitable site and the necessary staff (special teachersetc.), the association is now seeking funding for the construction of the home. What opportunities exist for associations seeking to provide love and care for persons with special needs to benefit from EU funding? What procedures must be followed by associations such as the above, to whom should they apply and what is the level of funding provided by the EU?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In December 2019, the coronavirus, first identified in China, spread incredibly quickly to other parts of the world, including the Member States. As a result of the gradual improvement in the statistics, several Member States have signalled their intention to relax quarantine rules. In order to avoid a second wave of infections and facilitate contact tracing, some Member States such as Austria, Germany and Denmark are recommending that their citizens use a telephone app which can identify who has had contact with someone who may be infected. The app would use ultrasound and Bluetooth to detect devices in close proximity to each other, with a concurrent risk of users’ personal data being abused.Rules restricting movement for Europe’s citizens are a factor in the increase of the number of people working from home. With workers using online apps enabling videoconferencing such as Zoom, the question of digital security arises. In recent weeks recordings of over 15000 private video conversations using Zoom have appeared on various social media sites.I would like to ask the Commission the following:Are the above-mentioned contact-tracing applications compatible with the GDPR Regulation currently in force?What is the Commission’s opinion of applications which use personal data yet contribute to preventing new COVID-19 infections?What action will the Commission take to increase digital security, bearing in mind the very widespread use of online videoconferencing applications?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-002208/2020

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

In December 2019, the coronavirus, first identified in China, spread incredibly quickly to other parts of the world, including the Member States. As a result of the gradual improvement in the statistics, several Member States have signalled their intention to relax quarantine rules. In order to avoid a second wave of infections and facilitate contact tracing, some Member States such as Austria, Germany and Denmark are recommending that their citizens use a telephone app which can identify who has had contact with someone who may be infected. The app would use ultrasound and Bluetooth to detect devices in close proximity to each other, with a concurrent risk of users’ personal data being abused.Rules restricting movement for Europe’s citizens are a factor in the increase of the number of people working from home. With workers using online apps enabling videoconferencing such as Zoom, the question of digital security arises. In recent weeks recordings of over 15000 private video conversations using Zoom have appeared on various social media sites.I would like to ask the Commission the following:Are the above-mentioned contact-tracing applications compatible with the GDPR Regulation currently in force?What is the Commission’s opinion of applications which use personal data yet contribute to preventing new COVID-19 infections?What action will the Commission take to increase digital security, bearing in mind the very widespread use of online videoconferencing applications?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Cotonou Agreement, signed on 23June2000 for a period of 20years, provides a framework for the European Union’s (EU) cooperation relations for the economic, social and cultural development of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP). Centred on the target of reducing and eventually eradicating poverty, cooperation must also contribute to the peace and security and the democratic and political stability of the ACP countries. Does the Commission believe that these objectives have been achieved in Jamaica?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-010458-13

International affairs and foreign aid

The Cotonou Agreement, signed on 23June2000 for a period of 20years, provides a framework for the European Union’s (EU) cooperation relations for the economic, social and cultural development of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP). Centred on the target of reducing and eventually eradicating poverty, cooperation must also contribute to the peace and security and the democratic and political stability of the ACP countries. Does the Commission believe that these objectives have been achieved in Jamaica?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"A science and technology cooperation agreement was signed by Germany and China on 9October 1978, and an agreement of this kind was also signed by the EU and China on 22December 1998. A high level of cooperation exists in the area of research and development, which is beneficial to trade on both sides. 1.Do any other EU Member States have science and technology cooperation agreements with China? 2.What research and development programmes are under way as part of the EU’s assistance programmes? 3.Do research and development projects take sufficient account of the trade restrictions in force? 4.At what points do ‘trade’ and ‘cooperative research and development projects’ coincide?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-2879/05

Space, science, technology, and communications issues

A science and technology cooperation agreement was signed by Germany and China on 9October 1978, and an agreement of this kind was also signed by the EU and China on 22December 1998. A high level of cooperation exists in the area of research and development, which is beneficial to trade on both sides. 1.Do any other EU Member States have science and technology cooperation agreements with China? 2.What research and development programmes are under way as part of the EU’s assistance programmes? 3.Do research and development projects take sufficient account of the trade restrictions in force? 4.At what points do ‘trade’ and ‘cooperative research and development projects’ coincide?

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

E-005852/2020

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The SS Lazio sports club, which is heavily indebted to the Italian tax authorities to the sum of EUR157million, has agreed an ‘amicable’ solution to its debt problem with the national revenue agency by undertaking to pay a total of ‘only’ EUR140 million over a 23‑year period. Does the Commission not intend to take account of the fact that the total debt of SS Lazio also includes VAT, plus the tax on physical persons (IRPEF) in respect of its staff? In addition, should not this tax deal, which is highly anomalous by the standards of the treatment received by most Italian businesses, be considered as a hidden form of state aid to an ailing company? Should not the aid granted to SS Lazio, as a tax concession reserved for a single company in contradistinction to the usual treatment of undertakings by the Italian tax authorities, be considered a flagrant breach of the principle of free competition between enterprises?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-1422/05

Macroeconomics

The SS Lazio sports club, which is heavily indebted to the Italian tax authorities to the sum of EUR157million, has agreed an ‘amicable’ solution to its debt problem with the national revenue agency by undertaking to pay a total of ‘only’ EUR140 million over a 23‑year period. Does the Commission not intend to take account of the fact that the total debt of SS Lazio also includes VAT, plus the tax on physical persons (IRPEF) in respect of its staff? In addition, should not this tax deal, which is highly anomalous by the standards of the treatment received by most Italian businesses, be considered as a hidden form of state aid to an ailing company? Should not the aid granted to SS Lazio, as a tax concession reserved for a single company in contradistinction to the usual treatment of undertakings by the Italian tax authorities, be considered a flagrant breach of the principle of free competition between enterprises?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"1.Will the Commission make available the detailed forecast documents for its latest forecast equivalent to last year's documents ECFIN/600/99-EN and ECFIN/599/99-EN? 2.Will the Commission list the documents that have been made available by it to the Council of Economic and Finance Ministers (Ecofin) in the last three months? 3.Will the Commission list the documents that have been received by it from the Council of Economic and Finance Ministers (Ecofin) in the last three months?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-3946/00

Macroeconomics

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Is the Commission concerned about the level of fish imports into the EU? Does the Commission have plans, as part of the common fisheries policy, to ensure that fish are allowed onto theEU market only where there are strict rules on staffing conditions and sanitary inspections? Is the Commission concerned that fish products from third-world countries, where the same standards are not adhered to, are putting EU fishermen out of business?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-000832/2011

Agriculture and Fisheries

Is the Commission concerned about the level of fish imports into the EU? Does the Commission have plans, as part of the common fisheries policy, to ensure that fish are allowed onto theEU market only where there are strict rules on staffing conditions and sanitary inspections? Is the Commission concerned that fish products from third-world countries, where the same standards are not adhered to, are putting EU fishermen out of business?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Given that postage stamps are now the same price in many countries of the euro zone, will there be a possibility of interchanging stamps within the euro zone (e.g. using an Irish stamp in Belgium)?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-3607/02

Governance and government

Given that postage stamps are now the same price in many countries of the euro zone, will there be a possibility of interchanging stamps within the euro zone (e.g. using an Irish stamp in Belgium)?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Each year, theEU loses billions of euros in potential tax revenue due to fraud, evasion and aggressive tax planning. This represents an annual cost of EUR2000 per EU citizen, unless appropriate measures are taken in response. The EU must take immediate and coordinated action against tax havens and aggressive tax planning. Furthermore, Ibelieve that an international agreement on the automatic exchange of tax information should be established to reduce tax fraud and evasion. The Member States must halve the tax differential by 2020. Although countries remain responsible for their respective tax systems, fraud and evasion require a coordinated approach at national, European and international level. The Commission should adopt a common set of criteria for identifying tax havens and create a public European blacklist of tax havens by 31December2014. At the European Council of May2013, EU leaders analysed several measures to combat tax fraud and evasion, but these will only be adopted at a new EU summit in December. 1.What proposals are being discussed and analysed to promote an effective fight against tax fraud and evasion? 2.When does the Commission believe that these proposals could enter into force?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-006245-13

Macroeconomics

Each year, theEU loses billions of euros in potential tax revenue due to fraud, evasion and aggressive tax planning. This represents an annual cost of EUR2000 per EU citizen, unless appropriate measures are taken in response. The EU must take immediate and coordinated action against tax havens and aggressive tax planning. Furthermore, Ibelieve that an international agreement on the automatic exchange of tax information should be established to reduce tax fraud and evasion. The Member States must halve the tax differential by 2020. Although countries remain responsible for their respective tax systems, fraud and evasion require a coordinated approach at national, European and international level. The Commission should adopt a common set of criteria for identifying tax havens and create a public European blacklist of tax havens by 31December2014. At the European Council of May2013, EU leaders analysed several measures to combat tax fraud and evasion, but these will only be adopted at a new EU summit in December. 1.What proposals are being discussed and analysed to promote an effective fight against tax fraud and evasion? 2.When does the Commission believe that these proposals could enter into force?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In a recent court case in Spain it was deemed that an individual who was mis-sold a timeshare was not subject to the same safeguards as provided for in Timeshare Directive2008/122/EC. The court’s decision said that, because the individual was not deemed to be a consumer — as they were seeking to resell the timeshare — they were not covered by this directive. Can you provide clarification on the use of the term ‘consumer’ in this directive, in comparison with Timeshare Directive1994/47/EC which refers to ‘purchasers’?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-001112-15

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

In a recent court case in Spain it was deemed that an individual who was mis-sold a timeshare was not subject to the same safeguards as provided for in Timeshare Directive2008/122/EC. The court’s decision said that, because the individual was not deemed to be a consumer — as they were seeking to resell the timeshare — they were not covered by this directive. Can you provide clarification on the use of the term ‘consumer’ in this directive, in comparison with Timeshare Directive1994/47/EC which refers to ‘purchasers’?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"With regard to St Vincent and the Grenadines, can the Commission state which projects were financed from the EU budget in 2000? Can it specify the total volume of aid over 2000 for all the headings relating to that 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 = [1]. </s>

E-3692/02

Macroeconomics

With regard to St Vincent and the Grenadines, can the Commission state which projects were financed from the EU budget in 2000? Can it specify the total volume of aid over 2000 for all the headings relating to that country?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In March2013, Parliament voted in favour of the new EU-US agreement on beef imports from the United States. In 1998, the European Union blocked imports of beef from the United States because of the widespread use in livestock farming of oestrogen and hormones, which were not permitted by the relevant legislation in force in Europe aimed at better protection of our citizens’ health. 1.Does the Commission believe that the health of European citizens is sufficiently protected by the new agreement in place? 2.Which types of checks will it carry out in order to assure consumers that US meat sold on theEU market complies with European standards?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-012998-13

Agriculture and Fisheries

In March2013, Parliament voted in favour of the new EU-US agreement on beef imports from the United States. In 1998, the European Union blocked imports of beef from the United States because of the widespread use in livestock farming of oestrogen and hormones, which were not permitted by the relevant legislation in force in Europe aimed at better protection of our citizens’ health. 1.Does the Commission believe that the health of European citizens is sufficiently protected by the new agreement in place? 2.Which types of checks will it carry out in order to assure consumers that US meat sold on theEU market complies with European standards?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Integration of young people from ethnic minorities and immigrant backgrounds into the labour market seems to be a very challenging issue for governments to tackle. In the fight against irregular migration, little action has been taken with respect to the integration of young migrants into the labour market. While some countries have established mandatory pre-entry integration programmes in third countries, others are still working to put in place a solid infrastructure for the reception and integration of third-country nationals. In order to increase the participation of young migrants in vocational education and training, some countries have organised national, regional and parent-focused conferences on vocational education and training. What can the Commission do to further improve the integration of young migrants into the labour market? What measures can it take to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices between the Member States and promote a dialogue with stakeholders?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-007965-15

Immigration

Integration of young people from ethnic minorities and immigrant backgrounds into the labour market seems to be a very challenging issue for governments to tackle. In the fight against irregular migration, little action has been taken with respect to the integration of young migrants into the labour market. While some countries have established mandatory pre-entry integration programmes in third countries, others are still working to put in place a solid infrastructure for the reception and integration of third-country nationals. In order to increase the participation of young migrants in vocational education and training, some countries have organised national, regional and parent-focused conferences on vocational education and training. What can the Commission do to further improve the integration of young migrants into the labour market? What measures can it take to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices between the Member States and promote a dialogue with stakeholders?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"We have learned from press sources that, as part of EU inclusion agreements and the ‘RSC’ national strategy, Italy has received funding from the Commission for the 2014-2020 period (national Operational Programme [PON] Inclusion and PON Metro 2014-2020) ‘in order to guarantee housing, employment, schooling, and healthcare for RSC citizens (Roma, Sinti, and itinerants) and for populations in severe poverty like the homeless’. On 13June2018, The Associazione Nazione Rom (The Association for the Roma Nation) met in Brussels to demand an investigation to be opened by the Commission on the violation of Rule 1303/2013. In light of the above, can the Commission state: 1. The amount of funding that Italy has received, and from which budget area. 2. How these funds have been used and, where they have been misused, how the Commission intends to act. 3. What is the current state of the investigation requested by the ANR, and how the Commission intends to act, not only to avoid future episodes of this kind, but also and most importantly to guarantee the optimal functioning of this kind of 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 = [2]. </s>

E-003526-18

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

We have learned from press sources that, as part of EU inclusion agreements and the ‘RSC’ national strategy, Italy has received funding from the Commission for the 2014-2020 period (national Operational Programme [PON] Inclusion and PON Metro 2014-2020) ‘in order to guarantee housing, employment, schooling, and healthcare for RSC citizens (Roma, Sinti, and itinerants) and for populations in severe poverty like the homeless’. On 13June2018, The Associazione Nazione Rom (The Association for the Roma Nation) met in Brussels to demand an investigation to be opened by the Commission on the violation of Rule 1303/2013. In light of the above, can the Commission state: 1. The amount of funding that Italy has received, and from which budget area. 2. How these funds have been used and, where they have been misused, how the Commission intends to act. 3. What is the current state of the investigation requested by the ANR, and how the Commission intends to act, not only to avoid future episodes of this kind, but also and most importantly to guarantee the optimal functioning of this kind of policy.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Is there any truth in the press reports that, in the negotiations on the renewal of the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, the Commission is granting an increase in the Swiss quota for duty-free imports of dried meat without seeking a corresponding increase in the Community quota for exports to Switzerland at the same time in order to restore the balance of trade? What is the Commission securing from the Swiss in exchange for these concessions? Is the Commission aware that by its action it is running the risk of seriously penalising a prized foodstuff of Community origin, namely bresaola [dried salt beef], which is included on the list of products with a protected geographical indication (Regulation EEC No. 2081/92 (1) of 1 July 1996), in favour of a non-Community product of the same type but of inferior quality and selling at a lower price, both on the Swiss market and in the EU? Does the Commission not agree that the system of auctioning licences to import bresaola into Switzerland is an improper means of raising the price of this product and pricing it out of the market? (1)OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 1." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

P-3927/96

Agriculture and Fisheries

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Commission (DG REGIO) is carrying out the ERDF/Cohesion Fund ex post evaluation 2007-2013, consisting of a set of 15 working packages. The outcome of the evaluation will be of significant importance for the outlining of the future cohesion policy package post-2020. The deadline for completing the ex post evaluation of the 2007-2013 programmes was 31December2015. In this context: 1. What is the state of play of the ERDF/Cohesion Fund ex post evaluation 2007-2013? 2. What is the time schedule for presenting the final results of the 15 working packages?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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>

E-000331-16

Regional and Urban issues and Planning

The Commission (DG REGIO) is carrying out the ERDF/Cohesion Fund ex post evaluation 2007-2013, consisting of a set of 15 working packages. The outcome of the evaluation will be of significant importance for the outlining of the future cohesion policy package post-2020. The deadline for completing the ex post evaluation of the 2007-2013 programmes was 31December2015. In this context: 1. What is the state of play of the ERDF/Cohesion Fund ex post evaluation 2007-2013? 2. What is the time schedule for presenting the final results of the 15 working packages?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The 2014 European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) annual reports were adopted recently, in March2015. The European Commissioner for European Neighbour Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, has said that ‘the 2014 ENP reports published today will assist the European Union in evaluating its approach towards the region as a whole’, and that ‘we are currently consulting widely on the way ahead for this policy with a view to developing more effective ways of working with these key partners for the benefit of theEU and our neighbours themselves’(1). In this context, what will Egypt’s role be in EU foreign policy? What is the VP/HR’s assessment of relations between theEU and Egypt? (1)http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-4677_en.htm" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-006293-15

International affairs and foreign aid

The 2014 European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) annual reports were adopted recently, in March2015. The European Commissioner for European Neighbour Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, has said that ‘the 2014 ENP reports published today will assist the European Union in evaluating its approach towards the region as a whole’, and that ‘we are currently consulting widely on the way ahead for this policy with a view to developing more effective ways of working with these key partners for the benefit of theEU and our neighbours themselves’(1). In this context, what will Egypt’s role be in EU foreign policy? What is the VP/HR’s assessment of relations between theEU and Egypt? (1)http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-4677_en.htm

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"AstraZeneca is currently experiencing vaccine supply disruptions. Given that this is not the first case in which agreements between this company and the EU have been breached, is the Commission considering a possible agreement with the Indian manufacturer which also produces this vaccine under a licensing agreement and is able to supply it to the European Union promptly?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-001485/2021

Health

AstraZeneca is currently experiencing vaccine supply disruptions. Given that this is not the first case in which agreements between this company and the EU have been breached, is the Commission considering a possible agreement with the Indian manufacturer which also produces this vaccine under a licensing agreement and is able to supply it to the European Union promptly?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"From 1December2013, Council Directive2008/120/EC laying down minimum standards for the protection of pigs will apply to all holdings in theEU. This legislation bans the use of individual sow stalls and requires that untethered sows be kept in groups for the first four weeks after insemination until the week before farrowing. As the deadline approaches, it seems that insufficient progress has been made to achieve the timely implementation of these requirements in some Member States. Can the Commission guarantee that Member States failing to ensure a timely phasing-out of individual sow stalls will not be granted an extension to the deadline?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-011963/2011

Agriculture and Fisheries

From 1December2013, Council Directive2008/120/EC laying down minimum standards for the protection of pigs will apply to all holdings in theEU. This legislation bans the use of individual sow stalls and requires that untethered sows be kept in groups for the first four weeks after insemination until the week before farrowing. As the deadline approaches, it seems that insufficient progress has been made to achieve the timely implementation of these requirements in some Member States. Can the Commission guarantee that Member States failing to ensure a timely phasing-out of individual sow stalls will not be granted an extension to the deadline?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Can the Commission provide the correlated EU budget figures under the Financial Perspective 2007‑13 which have been allocated to the funding of EU schools? Can the Commission give details as to how this money is spent and an explanation of the decision-making process involved in the administration of theEU schools’ budgets?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-007349/2012

Education

Can the Commission provide the correlated EU budget figures under the Financial Perspective 2007‑13 which have been allocated to the funding of EU schools? Can the Commission give details as to how this money is spent and an explanation of the decision-making process involved in the administration of theEU schools’ budgets?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"As signalled by a group of EU Member State ambassadors and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the situation for human rights defenders, political and social leaders and trade unionists in Colombia is alarming. They are being left unprotected and assassinations and attacks on them are being ignored. A human rights defender is being killed every week. Owing to the activities of paramilitaries, who are operating with complete impunity given the passivity of the Colombian Government, these numbers have been increasing year after year, rising from 37 killings in 2012 to 63 killings and 251 people receiving threats in 2015. The situation is also serious for trade unionists and members of left-wing movements. In view of this situation, will the High Representative demand the immediate suspension of the EU-Colombia Agreement? If not, what other circumstances would lead her to propose such a suspension and comply with the second article? Will the High Representative increase the pressure on the Colombian Government to safeguard the activity of the Office of the United Nations in the post-conflict phase? Will she demand that the Trust Fund approved for Columbia be used to combat paramilitarism and provide effective protection for human rights defenders?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-004748-16

International affairs and foreign aid

As signalled by a group of EU Member State ambassadors and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the situation for human rights defenders, political and social leaders and trade unionists in Colombia is alarming. They are being left unprotected and assassinations and attacks on them are being ignored. A human rights defender is being killed every week. Owing to the activities of paramilitaries, who are operating with complete impunity given the passivity of the Colombian Government, these numbers have been increasing year after year, rising from 37 killings in 2012 to 63 killings and 251 people receiving threats in 2015. The situation is also serious for trade unionists and members of left-wing movements. In view of this situation, will the High Representative demand the immediate suspension of the EU-Colombia Agreement? If not, what other circumstances would lead her to propose such a suspension and comply with the second article? Will the High Representative increase the pressure on the Colombian Government to safeguard the activity of the Office of the United Nations in the post-conflict phase? Will she demand that the Trust Fund approved for Columbia be used to combat paramilitarism and provide effective protection for human rights defenders?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Since the 1980s, case-law has stressed that the Member States must ensure judicial review if a case falls within the scope of Union law(1). The importance of judicial review as a general principle(2) was further reinforced by Articles47 and 49 of the Charter(3) and by the recognition of the rule of law as a fundamental criterion.1.How can Union citizens enforce their rights deriving from the Union’s legal order if Member State legislators fail to ensure judicial review in a particular field, and how can a so-called ‘negative competence conflict’(4) be avoided in such cases?2.In principle, pursuant to the case-law, does the Union’s legal order grant special authorisation to the authorities to adjudge the case(5), or should the courts in the Member States disregard a procedural requirement which prevents a judicial review, on the basis of the principle of direct effect and primacy, and admit actions aimed at enforcing Union law?3.In the latter case, on the basis of what criterion/criteria should those concerned select the court which, in the application of Union law, is obliged to accept an action? On the basis of the principle of equal treatment, should the Member State court be selected which is indicated by the procedural requirement for enforcing rights deriving from the Member State’s law in cases similar to that in question, or does the acting Member State court have to be determined as a result of an analysis of the whole Member State legal order, on the basis of the leaf-and-branch comparison(6)? (1)CJEU, 222/84 (2)CJEU, C-550/09, paragraph 44 (3)CJEU, C-72/15, paragraph 74 (4)Opinion of Advocate General, C-384/17, paragraphs 111-114 (5)op. cit. paragraphs 49-63, paragraph 111 (6)op. cit." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-005632/2020

Governance and government

Since the 1980s, case-law has stressed that the Member States must ensure judicial review if a case falls within the scope of Union law(1). The importance of judicial review as a general principle(2) was further reinforced by Articles47 and 49 of the Charter(3) and by the recognition of the rule of law as a fundamental criterion.1.How can Union citizens enforce their rights deriving from the Union’s legal order if Member State legislators fail to ensure judicial review in a particular field, and how can a so-called ‘negative competence conflict’(4) be avoided in such cases?2.In principle, pursuant to the case-law, does the Union’s legal order grant special authorisation to the authorities to adjudge the case(5), or should the courts in the Member States disregard a procedural requirement which prevents a judicial review, on the basis of the principle of direct effect and primacy, and admit actions aimed at enforcing Union law?3.In the latter case, on the basis of what criterion/criteria should those concerned select the court which, in the application of Union law, is obliged to accept an action? On the basis of the principle of equal treatment, should the Member State court be selected which is indicated by the procedural requirement for enforcing rights deriving from the Member State’s law in cases similar to that in question, or does the acting Member State court have to be determined as a result of an analysis of the whole Member State legal order, on the basis of the leaf-and-branch comparison(6)? (1)CJEU, 222/84 (2)CJEU, C-550/09, paragraph 44 (3)CJEU, C-72/15, paragraph 74 (4)Opinion of Advocate General, C-384/17, paragraphs 111-114 (5)op. cit. paragraphs 49-63, paragraph 111 (6)op. cit.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In Iran, two Christians, Mahmoud Mohammad Matin-Azad and Arash Ahmad-Ali Basirat, have been charged with apostasy and now face the death penalty. The potential outcome of the charges against them could set a dangerous precedent and represents a serious setback for the human rights situation in Iran. What action is the Commission taking to ensure that Christians in Iran are not subject to religious persecution and that their human rights are respected?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-5499/08

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

In Iran, two Christians, Mahmoud Mohammad Matin-Azad and Arash Ahmad-Ali Basirat, have been charged with apostasy and now face the death penalty. The potential outcome of the charges against them could set a dangerous precedent and represents a serious setback for the human rights situation in Iran. What action is the Commission taking to ensure that Christians in Iran are not subject to religious persecution and that their human rights are respected?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Italy’s Ministry of Health has ordered the withdrawal of certain batches of thermos flasks manufactured in China, between whose walls asbestos pads have been inserted to insulate the beverage. Even though the asbestos does not come into direct contact with food products, its use is extremely dangerous because it would expose consumers to direct contact with this hazardous substance if the container breaks. — Is the Commission aware of this problem? — How will the Commission safeguard the health of members of the European public who might acquire such products in other 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 = [4]. </s>

E-008216-15

Agriculture and Fisheries

Italy’s Ministry of Health has ordered the withdrawal of certain batches of thermos flasks manufactured in China, between whose walls asbestos pads have been inserted to insulate the beverage. Even though the asbestos does not come into direct contact with food products, its use is extremely dangerous because it would expose consumers to direct contact with this hazardous substance if the container breaks. — Is the Commission aware of this problem? — How will the Commission safeguard the health of members of the European public who might acquire such products in other Member States?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 17 January 2001, the European Parliament adopted a resolution (2002/2110/INI(1)) on the implementation of Directive 91/676/EEC(2) (the Nitrates Directive). In that resolution, the Commission was asked to explain why the Directive was not being implemented effectively. Suggestions were also made for improvements to the implementation of that Directive. 1.The European Parliament takes the view that, on scientifically justified grounds, Member States should be able to derogate from the limit of 170 kg N/ha, on condition that the 50 mg nitrate/l is not exceeded in groundwater under any circumstances. What action has the Commission taken on this issue set out in Parliament's resolution? 2.In its resolution, the European Parliament urged the Commission to have a study carried out into the proportion of the nitrate content of groundwater coming from non-agricultural sources. Has that study been carried out? If so, what were its findings? 3.In answer to my Written Question P-1725/99(3), the Commission answered that new guidelines designed to harmonise the measurement and reporting of the nitrate content of groundwater would be implemented in the Member States. What do those guidelines entail, and are they already in force? Do the guidelines stipulate the depth at which the nitrate content of groundwater is to be measured? Does the European Commission take the view that all the Member States are currently supplying objectively comparable statistics so that a direct comparison is possible between the Member States? (1)OJ C 262, 18.9.2001, p. 128. (2)OJ L 375, 31.12.1991, p. 1. (3)OJ C 225 E, 8.8.2000, p. 14." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-0190/02

Environment

On 17 January 2001, the European Parliament adopted a resolution (2002/2110/INI(1)) on the implementation of Directive 91/676/EEC(2) (the Nitrates Directive). In that resolution, the Commission was asked to explain why the Directive was not being implemented effectively. Suggestions were also made for improvements to the implementation of that Directive. 1.The European Parliament takes the view that, on scientifically justified grounds, Member States should be able to derogate from the limit of 170 kg N/ha, on condition that the 50 mg nitrate/l is not exceeded in groundwater under any circumstances. What action has the Commission taken on this issue set out in Parliament's resolution? 2.In its resolution, the European Parliament urged the Commission to have a study carried out into the proportion of the nitrate content of groundwater coming from non-agricultural sources. Has that study been carried out? If so, what were its findings? 3.In answer to my Written Question P-1725/99(3), the Commission answered that new guidelines designed to harmonise the measurement and reporting of the nitrate content of groundwater would be implemented in the Member States. What do those guidelines entail, and are they already in force? Do the guidelines stipulate the depth at which the nitrate content of groundwater is to be measured? Does the European Commission take the view that all the Member States are currently supplying objectively comparable statistics so that a direct comparison is possible between the Member States? (1)OJ C 262, 18.9.2001, p. 128. (2)OJ L 375, 31.12.1991, p. 1. (3)OJ C 225 E, 8.8.2000, p. 14.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In 2015, almost one million refugees arrived in theEU seeking asylum. Of these, the European Commission, in agreement with the Council, decided to reallocate 160 000 to various Member States, so as to relieve the financial and social burden on those receiving the largest number of applications. 19 219 refugees were accordingly allocated to Spain, which has, however, taken in only 12 to date. While certain Member States have been reluctant to accept the above arrangements, the governments of a number of regions with legislative and fiscal powers, including Catalonia, along with their local authorities and civil society, have displayed the political will to take in refugees. In view of this, will the Commission introduce a mechanism enabling those regions with the necessary fiscal, legislative and other powers for the reception and integration of migrants to take in refugees in addition to the quota already allocated to their Member State, thereby facilitating the relocation of refugees at European level? Can the Commission disclose the amount of funding earmarked for refugees in Spain? Does it believe that it should be managed by local and regional authorities effectively providing aid for refugees?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-015807-15

Immigration

In 2015, almost one million refugees arrived in theEU seeking asylum. Of these, the European Commission, in agreement with the Council, decided to reallocate 160 000 to various Member States, so as to relieve the financial and social burden on those receiving the largest number of applications. 19 219 refugees were accordingly allocated to Spain, which has, however, taken in only 12 to date. While certain Member States have been reluctant to accept the above arrangements, the governments of a number of regions with legislative and fiscal powers, including Catalonia, along with their local authorities and civil society, have displayed the political will to take in refugees. In view of this, will the Commission introduce a mechanism enabling those regions with the necessary fiscal, legislative and other powers for the reception and integration of migrants to take in refugees in addition to the quota already allocated to their Member State, thereby facilitating the relocation of refugees at European level? Can the Commission disclose the amount of funding earmarked for refugees in Spain? Does it believe that it should be managed by local and regional authorities effectively providing aid for refugees?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"I am deeply concerned that monthly child allowances in the EU vary by more than 23 times. I would therefore like to propose the establishment of a minimum monthly child allowance of no less than EUR150 throughout the EU. Harmonising child allowances would improve the economic situation of the most disadvantaged families and reduce social exclusion.Would the Commission support such a proposal?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-000302/2020

Social welfare

I am deeply concerned that monthly child allowances in the EU vary by more than 23 times. I would therefore like to propose the establishment of a minimum monthly child allowance of no less than EUR150 throughout the EU. Harmonising child allowances would improve the economic situation of the most disadvantaged families and reduce social exclusion.Would the Commission support such a proposal?