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<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"It is becoming more and more evident that several apps seem to be using the microphones and cameras installed on our smartphones, while not using the app, in order to target us with personalised advertisements. Voice assistants such as Alexa and Siri are always ready to talk to us, which must mean that our devices are always ready to listen. Other reports have indicated how hundreds of apps use ‘ultrasonic tones’ to track where we physically are. These apps need access to our microphones in order to detect ‘beacon’ noises emitted in shops and by advertisements.The best solution would be to turn off the ‘always on’ microphone feature on our handsets, but turning off microphone access will affect and disable main features.Given that this issue is of great importance for many consumers in the EU:1.Will the Commission consider making it mandatory for companies to provide consumers with more options on their handset settings, such as ‘use the microphone or camera only while using the app’?2.Will it consider making it mandatory for companies owning these applications to make it easy for consumers to remove the default option of receiving targeted advertisements, by removing constant pop-up notifications on cookies?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-005177/2020

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

It is becoming more and more evident that several apps seem to be using the microphones and cameras installed on our smartphones, while not using the app, in order to target us with personalised advertisements. Voice assistants such as Alexa and Siri are always ready to talk to us, which must mean that our devices are always ready to listen. Other reports have indicated how hundreds of apps use ‘ultrasonic tones’ to track where we physically are. These apps need access to our microphones in order to detect ‘beacon’ noises emitted in shops and by advertisements.The best solution would be to turn off the ‘always on’ microphone feature on our handsets, but turning off microphone access will affect and disable main features.Given that this issue is of great importance for many consumers in the EU:1.Will the Commission consider making it mandatory for companies to provide consumers with more options on their handset settings, such as ‘use the microphone or camera only while using the app’?2.Will it consider making it mandatory for companies owning these applications to make it easy for consumers to remove the default option of receiving targeted advertisements, by removing constant pop-up notifications on cookies?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In a note drawn up for the European Court of Auditors, a group of experts from the University of Lyon 2 analysed the data on traffic forecasts and CO2 emissions in the Turin-Lyon tunnel. Their analysis has revealed discrepancies between the statements made by the tunnel’s promoters and the actual reality of transalpine traffic. In particular, according to the promoters, rail freight traffic will exceed 41 million tonnes per year in 2035, i.e. 14 times the current traffic volume. To back up these figures, traffic should grow by 7.6% per year, while transalpine traffic by both road and rail has been increasing by 2.6% per year for the last thirty years.Moreover, CO2 savings have also been calculated on the basis of these optimistic scenarios: the 9 million tonnes emitted for the construction of the tunnel, according to the promoters, will be offset in 2037. However, according to the experts’ figures, a positive carbon balance is more likely only in 2050 or 2070.In the light of the above:1.Will the Commission reassess the EU’s co-financing of this project?2.In the Commission’s view, are the EU’s climate neutrality objectives compatible with the funding of a project that will have such a high environmental impact?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-005518/2020/rev.1

Environment

In a note drawn up for the European Court of Auditors, a group of experts from the University of Lyon 2 analysed the data on traffic forecasts and CO2 emissions in the Turin-Lyon tunnel. Their analysis has revealed discrepancies between the statements made by the tunnel’s promoters and the actual reality of transalpine traffic. In particular, according to the promoters, rail freight traffic will exceed 41 million tonnes per year in 2035, i.e. 14 times the current traffic volume. To back up these figures, traffic should grow by 7.6% per year, while transalpine traffic by both road and rail has been increasing by 2.6% per year for the last thirty years.Moreover, CO2 savings have also been calculated on the basis of these optimistic scenarios: the 9 million tonnes emitted for the construction of the tunnel, according to the promoters, will be offset in 2037. However, according to the experts’ figures, a positive carbon balance is more likely only in 2050 or 2070.In the light of the above:1.Will the Commission reassess the EU’s co-financing of this project?2.In the Commission’s view, are the EU’s climate neutrality objectives compatible with the funding of a project that will have such a high environmental impact?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The state owned natural gas company """"""""Dansk Naturgas A/S"""""""" has legal exclusive rights to export, transmit and store natural gas in Denmark. Are these exclusive rights, in the Commission's opinion, in accordance with the competition rules of the Treaty?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-0022/98

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

The state owned natural gas company """"""""Dansk Naturgas A/S"""""""" has legal exclusive rights to export, transmit and store natural gas in Denmark. Are these exclusive rights, in the Commission's opinion, in accordance with the competition rules of the Treaty?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 18May, the security forces arrested Max Bokayev and Talgat Ayan, two leading activists opposed to land reform in Kazakhstan, who have since been held in jail on criminal charges of fomenting ‘insurrection’ in an attempt to overturn the government, a request to hold a peaceful demonstration being adduced as evidence of their ‘guilt’. The authorities have initiated proceedings against the two men in what will be a high-profile political trial intended to intimidate trade unionists and oil workers in western Kazakhstan who have been taking an active part in land reform protests. All those arrested are facing long prison sentences. Max Bokayev has since contracted an acute form of hepatitis C in prison, for which he is not receiving adequate treatment, which means that his life is now in the balance. 1.What view does the Vice-President/High Representative take of these developments in Kazakhstan?2.What action will it take to secure the release of Max Bokayev and Talgat Ayan, who are facing prosecution for nothing more than exercising their right to a peaceful protest in a bid to prevent the privatisation of natural resources rightfully belonging to the people?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>

E-007649-16

International affairs and foreign aid

On 18May, the security forces arrested Max Bokayev and Talgat Ayan, two leading activists opposed to land reform in Kazakhstan, who have since been held in jail on criminal charges of fomenting ‘insurrection’ in an attempt to overturn the government, a request to hold a peaceful demonstration being adduced as evidence of their ‘guilt’. The authorities have initiated proceedings against the two men in what will be a high-profile political trial intended to intimidate trade unionists and oil workers in western Kazakhstan who have been taking an active part in land reform protests. All those arrested are facing long prison sentences. Max Bokayev has since contracted an acute form of hepatitis C in prison, for which he is not receiving adequate treatment, which means that his life is now in the balance. 1.What view does the Vice-President/High Representative take of these developments in Kazakhstan?2.What action will it take to secure the release of Max Bokayev and Talgat Ayan, who are facing prosecution for nothing more than exercising their right to a peaceful protest in a bid to prevent the privatisation of natural resources rightfully belonging to the people?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Can the Commission state in respect of the Dornbirn district in the Austrian Land of Vorarlberg: 1. the total amount of appropriations available under the Structural Funds? 2. whether EU structural funding for this district is to be broken down by individual funds and, if so, how? 3. whether there are any indications of the amount of research funds proposed for this region and, if so, what is the appropriate Directive for the granting of such 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-410/95

Regional and Urban issues and Planning

Can the Commission state in respect of the Dornbirn district in the Austrian Land of Vorarlberg: 1. the total amount of appropriations available under the Structural Funds? 2. whether EU structural funding for this district is to be broken down by individual funds and, if so, how? 3. whether there are any indications of the amount of research funds proposed for this region and, if so, what is the appropriate Directive for the granting of such funds?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In its judgment C-265/03, the European Court of Justice confirmed the principle according to which clear, precise and unconditional obligations set out in agreements between the European Union and a third country are directly applicable in the Member States. In the case in point, the agreement drawn up between the EU and Russia in 1994 established, among other things, a reciprocal obligation of equality between Russian and European citizens as regards employment conditions. The judgment therefore states that a football player of Russian nationality cannot be discriminated against vis-à-vis other, European, players. It follows that he cannot be counted as a non-Community player in teams that are limited to having three non-European players in their line-ups. This principle is clearly not limited to the football sector or even simply to the sports sector. In fact, it could have major consequences in the Member States by altering the employment conditions and claims of non-Community citizens from certain states that have concluded agreements with the EU. In the light of the above, could the Commission indicate: 1. which other countries the European Union has entered into agreements with involving an obligation on worker non-discrimination that is directly applicable in the EU Member States; 2. whether the contents of those agreements are known to the national parliaments and the European Parliament before the agreements are signed?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-1763/05

Labour, employment and pensions

In its judgment C-265/03, the European Court of Justice confirmed the principle according to which clear, precise and unconditional obligations set out in agreements between the European Union and a third country are directly applicable in the Member States. In the case in point, the agreement drawn up between the EU and Russia in 1994 established, among other things, a reciprocal obligation of equality between Russian and European citizens as regards employment conditions. The judgment therefore states that a football player of Russian nationality cannot be discriminated against vis-à-vis other, European, players. It follows that he cannot be counted as a non-Community player in teams that are limited to having three non-European players in their line-ups. This principle is clearly not limited to the football sector or even simply to the sports sector. In fact, it could have major consequences in the Member States by altering the employment conditions and claims of non-Community citizens from certain states that have concluded agreements with the EU. In the light of the above, could the Commission indicate: 1. which other countries the European Union has entered into agreements with involving an obligation on worker non-discrimination that is directly applicable in the EU Member States; 2. whether the contents of those agreements are known to the national parliaments and the European Parliament before the agreements are signed?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"What measures is the Commission putting in place, through the EEAS, to tackle the issue of mass rape when used as a weapon of war, as seen recently in Libya? Will the Commission comment on allegations that United Nations investigators have downplayed the violation of Libyan human rights, especially rape? If those allegations are true, is it not vital to take these reports more seriously, with a view to preventing further violations, providing justice for victims and arresting the perpetrators?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-006442/2011

International affairs and foreign aid

What measures is the Commission putting in place, through the EEAS, to tackle the issue of mass rape when used as a weapon of war, as seen recently in Libya? Will the Commission comment on allegations that United Nations investigators have downplayed the violation of Libyan human rights, especially rape? If those allegations are true, is it not vital to take these reports more seriously, with a view to preventing further violations, providing justice for victims and arresting the perpetrators?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 24December2014, Mauritanian blogger Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mohamed was sentenced to death on apostasy charges. He was arrested on 2January2015 for writing an article that was interpreted by some as being critical of the Prophet Muhammad and for saying that Mauritania allows a discriminatory caste system.(1) Mohamed has been detained since. In court, Mohamed said his article was misinterpreted; he had not intended to insult the Prophet and has repented. The trial was attended by several religious leaders who insisted on monitoring the proceedings to ensure that shariah law was applied. No one has been executed in Mauritania since 1987 and Mohamed is the first person to be sentenced to death for apostasy since the country gained independence in 1960. The defendant is eligible to be pardoned by the Supreme Court if his repentance is verified, in accordance with Article306 of the Mauritanian penal code. Is the VP/HR aware of the case of Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mohamed? What has the VP/HR and/or the European External Action Service done to address this case, and how do they intend to move forward and push for his immediate and unconditional release? (1)This delicate issue was also stressed in Parliament’s resolution of 18.12.2014 on Mauritania, in particular regarding the case of Biram Ould Dah Ould Abeid (Texts adopted, P8_TA(2014)0107)." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-000270-15

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

On 24December2014, Mauritanian blogger Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mohamed was sentenced to death on apostasy charges. He was arrested on 2January2015 for writing an article that was interpreted by some as being critical of the Prophet Muhammad and for saying that Mauritania allows a discriminatory caste system.(1) Mohamed has been detained since. In court, Mohamed said his article was misinterpreted; he had not intended to insult the Prophet and has repented. The trial was attended by several religious leaders who insisted on monitoring the proceedings to ensure that shariah law was applied. No one has been executed in Mauritania since 1987 and Mohamed is the first person to be sentenced to death for apostasy since the country gained independence in 1960. The defendant is eligible to be pardoned by the Supreme Court if his repentance is verified, in accordance with Article306 of the Mauritanian penal code. Is the VP/HR aware of the case of Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mohamed? What has the VP/HR and/or the European External Action Service done to address this case, and how do they intend to move forward and push for his immediate and unconditional release? (1)This delicate issue was also stressed in Parliament’s resolution of 18.12.2014 on Mauritania, in particular regarding the case of Biram Ould Dah Ould Abeid (Texts adopted, P8_TA(2014)0107).

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"I understand that European subsidies are granted for milk processed using certain methods (including the UHT method) in cartons and also in plastic packaging. There are no subsidies for milk in glass containers. If this is the case it would mean that, strangely, non-reusable forms of packaging are favoured to the detriment of more environmentally responsible alternatives. Is it true that under European subsidy provisions milk in cartons and plastic packaging is subsidised and milk in glass containers is not? If so, what legislative provisions govern this situation?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-3414/96

Agriculture and Fisheries

I understand that European subsidies are granted for milk processed using certain methods (including the UHT method) in cartons and also in plastic packaging. There are no subsidies for milk in glass containers. If this is the case it would mean that, strangely, non-reusable forms of packaging are favoured to the detriment of more environmentally responsible alternatives. Is it true that under European subsidy provisions milk in cartons and plastic packaging is subsidised and milk in glass containers is not? If so, what legislative provisions govern this situation?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In November 2007 the European Commission published a communication entitled ‘A European initiative for the development of microcredit in support of growth and employment’ (COM(2007)0708). Given the current financial and economic crisis and the Commission’s increasing role in coordinating a collective response by the Member States: — How does the Commission think that microcredit can be developed in these difficult economic times? — How does the Commission intend to advance its strategy in light of the fact that banks and other mainstream credit providers are experiencing severe solvency and liquidity problems? — To what extent does the Commission believe that the extension of microcredit to would-be entrepreneurs can play an important role in addressing the current economic malaise in Europe and in particular help to reduce Member States’ welfare obligations in the medium and long term? — What regulatory framework does the Commission suggest in order to ensure benefits for both providers and consumers of microcredit, considering in particular the problems of poor regulation that have contributed to the current crisis?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [15]. </s>

E-0460/09

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

In November 2007 the European Commission published a communication entitled ‘A European initiative for the development of microcredit in support of growth and employment’ (COM(2007)0708). Given the current financial and economic crisis and the Commission’s increasing role in coordinating a collective response by the Member States: — How does the Commission think that microcredit can be developed in these difficult economic times? — How does the Commission intend to advance its strategy in light of the fact that banks and other mainstream credit providers are experiencing severe solvency and liquidity problems? — To what extent does the Commission believe that the extension of microcredit to would-be entrepreneurs can play an important role in addressing the current economic malaise in Europe and in particular help to reduce Member States’ welfare obligations in the medium and long term? — What regulatory framework does the Commission suggest in order to ensure benefits for both providers and consumers of microcredit, considering in particular the problems of poor regulation that have contributed to the current crisis?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Mont Blanc tunnel is operated by a European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG), created on the basis of Council Regulation (EEC) No2137/85 of 25July1985 and owned in equal shares by an Italian company and a French company. There is a convention between the two countries (the Lucca convention of 2006) which provides that calls to tender for public works contracts for maintaining the safety of the tunnel should be issued alternately on the basis of Italian and French law. In 2012 the EEIG issued a call for tenders for safety works under a procedure governed by French law (the same call for tenders had previously been issued in 2006 based on Italian law and in 2009 based on French law). According to this latest call for tenders, the estimated value of the contract, net of VAT, is in the order of EUR12million for 3years, while the previous tender procedures (2006 and 2009) had starting prices of EUR14600000 and EUR15000000 respectively and were subject to Italian law (in 2006) and French law (in 2009). The reduction in value does not appear to be justified, given the many extremely serious incidents, such as the fire of March1999. Can the Commission answer the following questions: 1. Is it aware of these matters, and does it intend to carry out a transparent evaluation — based on the information made available by the awarding authority and the criteria applied — to avoid the negative consequences that could arise from a drastic reduction in the sums devoted to safety? 2. Was this decision taken on the basis of the criteria of Directive2004/18/EC on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts, particularly Article9 of that directive, which establishes methods for calculating the estimated value of public contracts? 3. Does it consider that the reduction in the sum devoted to safety can be regarded as reasonable for maintaining an adequate level of safety for European citizens passing through the tunnel?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-003239-13

Transportation

The Mont Blanc tunnel is operated by a European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG), created on the basis of Council Regulation (EEC) No2137/85 of 25July1985 and owned in equal shares by an Italian company and a French company. There is a convention between the two countries (the Lucca convention of 2006) which provides that calls to tender for public works contracts for maintaining the safety of the tunnel should be issued alternately on the basis of Italian and French law. In 2012 the EEIG issued a call for tenders for safety works under a procedure governed by French law (the same call for tenders had previously been issued in 2006 based on Italian law and in 2009 based on French law). According to this latest call for tenders, the estimated value of the contract, net of VAT, is in the order of EUR12million for 3years, while the previous tender procedures (2006 and 2009) had starting prices of EUR14600000 and EUR15000000 respectively and were subject to Italian law (in 2006) and French law (in 2009). The reduction in value does not appear to be justified, given the many extremely serious incidents, such as the fire of March1999. Can the Commission answer the following questions: 1. Is it aware of these matters, and does it intend to carry out a transparent evaluation — based on the information made available by the awarding authority and the criteria applied — to avoid the negative consequences that could arise from a drastic reduction in the sums devoted to safety? 2. Was this decision taken on the basis of the criteria of Directive2004/18/EC on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts, particularly Article9 of that directive, which establishes methods for calculating the estimated value of public contracts? 3. Does it consider that the reduction in the sum devoted to safety can be regarded as reasonable for maintaining an adequate level of safety for European citizens passing through the tunnel?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Studies show that the cost of the Auto/Oil Programme over 15 years amounts to ECU 77 500 million. The programme is costly, and the measures are relatively ineffective. Has any study been made of the effects which the following measures and future scenarios woud have on improving air quality: - teleworking, - traffic planning in urban communities, - increasing the number of pedestrianized areas and increasing public transport, - using hybrid vehicles powered by both electricity and fuel, which run on electricity in towns and petrol on roads and highways, - increasing the number of underground train networks, - expanding suburban train services, - reducing speed limits on highways and motorways to 120 km/hour, - replacing vehicles over 10 years old, - imposing strict maintenance requirements for motor vehicles, in particular proper regulation of the fuel injection system for diesel engines, - effective roadworthiness tests for vehicles?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-0607/97

Transportation

Studies show that the cost of the Auto/Oil Programme over 15 years amounts to ECU 77 500 million. The programme is costly, and the measures are relatively ineffective. Has any study been made of the effects which the following measures and future scenarios woud have on improving air quality: - teleworking, - traffic planning in urban communities, - increasing the number of pedestrianized areas and increasing public transport, - using hybrid vehicles powered by both electricity and fuel, which run on electricity in towns and petrol on roads and highways, - increasing the number of underground train networks, - expanding suburban train services, - reducing speed limits on highways and motorways to 120 km/hour, - replacing vehicles over 10 years old, - imposing strict maintenance requirements for motor vehicles, in particular proper regulation of the fuel injection system for diesel engines, - effective roadworthiness tests for vehicles?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"As in the case of SURE, the legal basis for the Next Generation EU programme is Article 122 TFEU.What ‘exceptional occurrences’ are likely to go beyond the control of which Member States?If ‘exceptional occurrences’ are ‘beyond the control’ of only some, but not all Member States, why are the Member States which are not affected required to lend support to the EU?Who decides whether ‘exceptional occurrences’ have ‘gone beyond the control’ or ‘threaten to go beyond the control’ of a given Member State?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-004532/2020

Governance and government

As in the case of SURE, the legal basis for the Next Generation EU programme is Article 122 TFEU.What ‘exceptional occurrences’ are likely to go beyond the control of which Member States?If ‘exceptional occurrences’ are ‘beyond the control’ of only some, but not all Member States, why are the Member States which are not affected required to lend support to the EU?Who decides whether ‘exceptional occurrences’ have ‘gone beyond the control’ or ‘threaten to go beyond the control’ of a given Member State?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Owing to numerous wars and high levels of poverty in non-EU countries the protection of the EU's external borders is becoming more important than ever. Since the Schengen Convention permits free transit within the EU, those countries having EU‑external borders (Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Slovakia, Finland, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) must protect their borders well. 1.How many persons are deployed by Estonia for border control? 2.What is Estonia's border control budget? 3.Are there any EU subsidies to Estonia for border control? 4.If so, how much does the EU pay to Estonia? 5.How many intercepted illegal border crossings are reported each year in Estonia? 6.What equipment does the Estonian control service have at its disposal? 7.Is the Commission aware of the deployment of ‘Blackwater organisations’ in Estonia? 8.If so, what organisations are deployed for the control of Estonian borders?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-1524/10

Immigration

Owing to numerous wars and high levels of poverty in non-EU countries the protection of the EU's external borders is becoming more important than ever. Since the Schengen Convention permits free transit within the EU, those countries having EU‑external borders (Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Slovakia, Finland, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) must protect their borders well. 1.How many persons are deployed by Estonia for border control? 2.What is Estonia's border control budget? 3.Are there any EU subsidies to Estonia for border control? 4.If so, how much does the EU pay to Estonia? 5.How many intercepted illegal border crossings are reported each year in Estonia? 6.What equipment does the Estonian control service have at its disposal? 7.Is the Commission aware of the deployment of ‘Blackwater organisations’ in Estonia? 8.If so, what organisations are deployed for the control of Estonian borders?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Despite an investment of EUR40million in EU subsidies by the regional government of Andalusia in Andalusia’s first tramway, it will cease to operate on 4June2012. The line is just 3.5kilometres long and runs between Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar. It was promoted by the former socialist mayor and inaugurated in October2006. It now has a deficit of EUR2million. Forecasts of user numbers were overly optimistic: 1.2million passengers annually. That figure was never realised and in fact numbers have fallen each year. In 2011, the worst year to date, there were just 676000 passengers. Due mainly to its novelty value, 922135 people used the railway in 2007, the first full year of operation. The numbers in subsequent years were 782126 in 2008, 701599 in 2009 and 701064 in 2010. As a result of poor passenger numbers, the City Council of Vélez-Málaga, which is responsible for its maintenance, has decided to suspend the service between the two towns. ‘I am not against the tramway, but it is not economically sustainable,’ stated the city’s mayor, a member of the Partido Popular party. ‘It was badly conceived from the start,’ argued the Councillor for Transport. ‘A minimum population of 300000 would be needed to avoid a deficit; we have 80000 inhabitants and only 60000 of those live in the area served by the tram,’ said the councillor, who acknowledges that for the line to be successful a 3% annual increase in numbers would be needed to balance costs(1). MrKallas’ answer to Question E‑003896/2012 should also to be taken into account: ‘Given the current state of public finances in Spain, it is critically important to carry out a fully transparent cost-benefit analysis for any new infrastructure project. An issue for Spain is to concentrate infrastructure investment on projects providing a substantial added value such as the completion of the key corridors to be closely and more efficiently linked to the internal market, or the interconnection of key poles taking into account the high opportunity cost of public funds.’ Is the Commission aware of this project? What kind of cost-benefit analysis took place before EU funds were committed to a tramline whose profitability was so dubious? Does the Commission believe that this expenditure is in keeping with the transport priorities it set out in the review of TEN‑T? (1)http://www.elconfidencial.com/espana/2012/05/29/el-primer-tranvia-andaluz-a-dique-seco-tras-40-millones-en-subvenciones-europeas-98894" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-005378/2012

Transportation

Despite an investment of EUR40million in EU subsidies by the regional government of Andalusia in Andalusia’s first tramway, it will cease to operate on 4June2012. The line is just 3.5kilometres long and runs between Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar. It was promoted by the former socialist mayor and inaugurated in October2006. It now has a deficit of EUR2million. Forecasts of user numbers were overly optimistic: 1.2million passengers annually. That figure was never realised and in fact numbers have fallen each year. In 2011, the worst year to date, there were just 676000 passengers. Due mainly to its novelty value, 922135 people used the railway in 2007, the first full year of operation. The numbers in subsequent years were 782126 in 2008, 701599 in 2009 and 701064 in 2010. As a result of poor passenger numbers, the City Council of Vélez-Málaga, which is responsible for its maintenance, has decided to suspend the service between the two towns. ‘I am not against the tramway, but it is not economically sustainable,’ stated the city’s mayor, a member of the Partido Popular party. ‘It was badly conceived from the start,’ argued the Councillor for Transport. ‘A minimum population of 300000 would be needed to avoid a deficit; we have 80000 inhabitants and only 60000 of those live in the area served by the tram,’ said the councillor, who acknowledges that for the line to be successful a 3% annual increase in numbers would be needed to balance costs(1). MrKallas’ answer to Question E‑003896/2012 should also to be taken into account: ‘Given the current state of public finances in Spain, it is critically important to carry out a fully transparent cost-benefit analysis for any new infrastructure project. An issue for Spain is to concentrate infrastructure investment on projects providing a substantial added value such as the completion of the key corridors to be closely and more efficiently linked to the internal market, or the interconnection of key poles taking into account the high opportunity cost of public funds.’ Is the Commission aware of this project? What kind of cost-benefit analysis took place before EU funds were committed to a tramline whose profitability was so dubious? Does the Commission believe that this expenditure is in keeping with the transport priorities it set out in the review of TEN‑T? (1)http://www.elconfidencial.com/espana/2012/05/29/el-primer-tranvia-andaluz-a-dique-seco-tras-40-millones-en-subvenciones-europeas-98894

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

E-2866/96

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"A number of studies, including a comprehensive survey by Chalmers University of Technology published in Nature in December 2018(1), have shown that organically grown products have a greater impact on the climate than conventionally produced food. One of the reasons for this is that organic farming requires larger areas of land than traditional farming.According to its farm-to-fork strategy, the Commission wants at least 25% of EU farmland to be organic by 2030. At the same time, however, the Commission – with the support of the Member States and the European Parliament – has also made far-reaching commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.The two objectives appear to contradict each other. With that in mind:1.Does the Commission agree with the research community’s findings that organic farming has a larger carbon footprint than conventional farming?2.If so, what conclusions does the Commission draw from this?3.Does the Commission take the view that the objective of drastically increasing organic farming in Europe is consistent with the objective of drastically cutting carbon emissions, and if so, how? (1)https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0757-z" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-002056/2021

Environment

A number of studies, including a comprehensive survey by Chalmers University of Technology published in Nature in December 2018(1), have shown that organically grown products have a greater impact on the climate than conventionally produced food. One of the reasons for this is that organic farming requires larger areas of land than traditional farming.According to its farm-to-fork strategy, the Commission wants at least 25% of EU farmland to be organic by 2030. At the same time, however, the Commission – with the support of the Member States and the European Parliament – has also made far-reaching commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.The two objectives appear to contradict each other. With that in mind:1.Does the Commission agree with the research community’s findings that organic farming has a larger carbon footprint than conventional farming?2.If so, what conclusions does the Commission draw from this?3.Does the Commission take the view that the objective of drastically increasing organic farming in Europe is consistent with the objective of drastically cutting carbon emissions, and if so, how? (1)https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0757-z

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The new labour law introduced by the Hungarian Government has triggered numerous workers’ protests. Media outlets linked to or controlled by the government have published pictures of the protestors, asking readers to identify them and report them to the police. On 12December2018, the government adopted a law that dismantles the Supreme Court and creates courts presided directly by the Minister for Justice, who has the power to appoint judges and oversee the courts’ budgets. In the same month, government harassment forced the closure of a university funded by George Soros. The Hungarian Government has responded to Parliament’s resolution of September2018 — which warned of an erosion of the freedom of expression, academic freedom, independence of the judiciary and economic rights — by strengthening its authoritarian position. In the light of this situation, which constitutes a fresh breach of the Treaty on European Union and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and given Parliament’s recommendation to take action under Article7 of the Treaty on European Union: 1. Does the Commission believe that the state of affairs in Hungary constitutes a breach of the Treaties? 2. Will it take steps against the Hungarian Government’s increasing authoritarianism, following Parliament’s request for it to take action under Article7 of the TEU?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-006303-18

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

The new labour law introduced by the Hungarian Government has triggered numerous workers’ protests. Media outlets linked to or controlled by the government have published pictures of the protestors, asking readers to identify them and report them to the police. On 12December2018, the government adopted a law that dismantles the Supreme Court and creates courts presided directly by the Minister for Justice, who has the power to appoint judges and oversee the courts’ budgets. In the same month, government harassment forced the closure of a university funded by George Soros. The Hungarian Government has responded to Parliament’s resolution of September2018 — which warned of an erosion of the freedom of expression, academic freedom, independence of the judiciary and economic rights — by strengthening its authoritarian position. In the light of this situation, which constitutes a fresh breach of the Treaty on European Union and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and given Parliament’s recommendation to take action under Article7 of the Treaty on European Union: 1. Does the Commission believe that the state of affairs in Hungary constitutes a breach of the Treaties? 2. Will it take steps against the Hungarian Government’s increasing authoritarianism, following Parliament’s request for it to take action under Article7 of the TEU?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The new security measures that were introduced at airports on 6November 2006 are seen by some experts, users and airlines are totally disproportionate and difficult to justify. The new rules on liquids were imposed directly on all European authorities, with no parliamentary consultation or debate, making it impossible to harmonise the relevant criteria. They are based on a technical proposal discussed and agreed behind closed doors on 27September 2006 by the Committee on Civil Aviation Security, a purely technical body. One week later, without any prior consultation of Parliament, the Commission adopted them in the form of Regulation (EC) No1546/2006(1), thus giving them the status of European legislation. Given that the rules have not been published, members of the public have no means of checking and, where necessary, challenging their implementation, since they have no right of access to them. The same applies to the security staff obliged to apply them during airport checks, who are obliged to act on the basis of a mere sheet of instructions, and, furthermore, have sole decision-making powers in this connection. We believe that security can only be ensured by means of clear and practical measures that are easy to understand and readily available to the general public and are implemented in a uniform manner in all Member States, in order to ensure that measures such as those at issue here, which are intended to ensure passenger safety, are not seen to cause uncertainty, thus creating mistrust and confusion in the many sectors affected. Given the above, does the Commission intend to review the current legal framework, with a view to clarifying the rules? Would it not be appropriate to organise a campaign to explain the situation and raise public awareness? (1)OJL286, 17.10.2006, p.6." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [10]. </s>

E-5447/06

Transportation

The new security measures that were introduced at airports on 6November 2006 are seen by some experts, users and airlines are totally disproportionate and difficult to justify. The new rules on liquids were imposed directly on all European authorities, with no parliamentary consultation or debate, making it impossible to harmonise the relevant criteria. They are based on a technical proposal discussed and agreed behind closed doors on 27September 2006 by the Committee on Civil Aviation Security, a purely technical body. One week later, without any prior consultation of Parliament, the Commission adopted them in the form of Regulation (EC) No1546/2006(1), thus giving them the status of European legislation. Given that the rules have not been published, members of the public have no means of checking and, where necessary, challenging their implementation, since they have no right of access to them. The same applies to the security staff obliged to apply them during airport checks, who are obliged to act on the basis of a mere sheet of instructions, and, furthermore, have sole decision-making powers in this connection. We believe that security can only be ensured by means of clear and practical measures that are easy to understand and readily available to the general public and are implemented in a uniform manner in all Member States, in order to ensure that measures such as those at issue here, which are intended to ensure passenger safety, are not seen to cause uncertainty, thus creating mistrust and confusion in the many sectors affected. Given the above, does the Commission intend to review the current legal framework, with a view to clarifying the rules? Would it not be appropriate to organise a campaign to explain the situation and raise public awareness? (1)OJL286, 17.10.2006, p.6.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"What use has the Commission made to date, or does it intend to make, of Maríne Stewardship Council certification as a means of developing a sustainable fisheries strategy?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-3797/03

Agriculture and Fisheries

What use has the Commission made to date, or does it intend to make, of Maríne Stewardship Council certification as a means of developing a sustainable fisheries strategy?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"It is difficult for a consumer to purchase a PC or laptop that is not pre-loaded with the Microsoft Windows operating system. The seller tends not to give a breakdown of the price to allow the customer to see how much they are paying for Microsoft Windows, even though it is an addition to the basic machine. Has the Commission investigated whether this is an unfair trading practice by Microsoft and companies selling hardware? Does the Commission believe that consumers should be able to buy a PC without an operating system, or at least know its cost and have the choice of choosing from a variety of different operating systems?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-0448/10

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

It is difficult for a consumer to purchase a PC or laptop that is not pre-loaded with the Microsoft Windows operating system. The seller tends not to give a breakdown of the price to allow the customer to see how much they are paying for Microsoft Windows, even though it is an addition to the basic machine. Has the Commission investigated whether this is an unfair trading practice by Microsoft and companies selling hardware? Does the Commission believe that consumers should be able to buy a PC without an operating system, or at least know its cost and have the choice of choosing from a variety of different operating systems?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Will the Commission use the conclusions of the international Mochovce commission (Walkdown 2) as a basis for its future deliberations on the Mochovce nuclear power station?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-1493/98

Energy

Will the Commission use the conclusions of the international Mochovce commission (Walkdown 2) as a basis for its future deliberations on the Mochovce nuclear power station?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"To my knowledge, during his visit to Belarus on 30January this year, the EU’s Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations,Johannes Hahn, was handed a letter by the representatives of opposition parties. In the letter they expressed their concerns about the blocking in the territory of Belarus of one of the country’s key independent information sources, the website charter97.org. A copy is enclosed (2 files). Since then, there has been no response from the Commission regarding its opinion of the declaration of Belarusian civil society, or the blocking of access to this website in the territory of the Republic of Belarus. This response is especially important given that the international organisation Reporters Without Borders has condemned the activity of Belarusian official institutions, culminating in the blocking of the website from 24January. 1.What is the Commission’s opinion of the actions of the Belarusian authorities, more specifically, the blocking of access to the website charter97.org, considering that these actions are aimed at restricting public access to independent media in an EU neighbouring country and a participant in the European Neighbourhood Policy? 2.Is the Commission taking, or does it plan to take, any concrete measures to persuade the Belarusian authorities to change their behaviour in relation to access to the media?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-001330-18

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

To my knowledge, during his visit to Belarus on 30January this year, the EU’s Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations,Johannes Hahn, was handed a letter by the representatives of opposition parties. In the letter they expressed their concerns about the blocking in the territory of Belarus of one of the country’s key independent information sources, the website charter97.org. A copy is enclosed (2 files). Since then, there has been no response from the Commission regarding its opinion of the declaration of Belarusian civil society, or the blocking of access to this website in the territory of the Republic of Belarus. This response is especially important given that the international organisation Reporters Without Borders has condemned the activity of Belarusian official institutions, culminating in the blocking of the website from 24January. 1.What is the Commission’s opinion of the actions of the Belarusian authorities, more specifically, the blocking of access to the website charter97.org, considering that these actions are aimed at restricting public access to independent media in an EU neighbouring country and a participant in the European Neighbourhood Policy? 2.Is the Commission taking, or does it plan to take, any concrete measures to persuade the Belarusian authorities to change their behaviour in relation to access to the media?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity for the European Union to mark the important and irreplaceable contribution that older people make to society. The fact remains that theEU population is ageing rapidly and experts predict that by 2050 the number of people over the age of 60 will have tripled. It should be borne in mind, however, that the current generation of older people is still very active and plays an irreplaceable role in European society, whether in respect of their life, professional and specialist experience, or in respect of their continued active contribution to the labour market and indeed in some cases to voluntary work. 2012 is to be designated European Year of Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity. Is the Commission preparing to take measures to improve the living conditions of older citizens of the European Union in the context of support for active and health ageing?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-009652/2011

Social welfare

The International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity for the European Union to mark the important and irreplaceable contribution that older people make to society. The fact remains that theEU population is ageing rapidly and experts predict that by 2050 the number of people over the age of 60 will have tripled. It should be borne in mind, however, that the current generation of older people is still very active and plays an irreplaceable role in European society, whether in respect of their life, professional and specialist experience, or in respect of their continued active contribution to the labour market and indeed in some cases to voluntary work. 2012 is to be designated European Year of Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity. Is the Commission preparing to take measures to improve the living conditions of older citizens of the European Union in the context of support for active and health ageing?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Spain is the European country with the highest rate of gambling addiction among persons between the ages of 14 and 21 according to the Spanish Federation of Rehabilitated Gamblers (FEJAR). The amount spent by Spaniards on online betting in 2017 was 49% higher than in the corresponding quarter in the previous year, according to data provided by the Spanish Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling. Compulsive gambling is a public health problem, recognised by the World Health Organisation, which has been exacerbated by the uncontrolled spread of betting shops and online betting systems. In countries such as Italy and Belgium, legislative measures have already been adopted to ban the advertising of betting shops.In light of the seriousness of the issue and of the growing number of gambling addicts in Europe, I should like to ask the Commission the following questions:1.In light of the above, does the Commission intend to draw up a European directive banning the advertising of betting shops, as it did with tobacco products?2.Many of these betting shops are close to schools and there is a visible increase in gambling addiction among children. Does the Commission intend to draw up a recommendation to the Member States to prohibit the opening of betting shops near schools and colleges?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-003682/2019

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

Spain is the European country with the highest rate of gambling addiction among persons between the ages of 14 and 21 according to the Spanish Federation of Rehabilitated Gamblers (FEJAR). The amount spent by Spaniards on online betting in 2017 was 49% higher than in the corresponding quarter in the previous year, according to data provided by the Spanish Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling. Compulsive gambling is a public health problem, recognised by the World Health Organisation, which has been exacerbated by the uncontrolled spread of betting shops and online betting systems. In countries such as Italy and Belgium, legislative measures have already been adopted to ban the advertising of betting shops.In light of the seriousness of the issue and of the growing number of gambling addicts in Europe, I should like to ask the Commission the following questions:1.In light of the above, does the Commission intend to draw up a European directive banning the advertising of betting shops, as it did with tobacco products?2.Many of these betting shops are close to schools and there is a visible increase in gambling addiction among children. Does the Commission intend to draw up a recommendation to the Member States to prohibit the opening of betting shops near schools and colleges?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Has the Commission carried out an analysis of the outcome of this visit in terms of the effect it had in the Slovenian press as well as the political consequences i.e. the absence of a referendum on the nuclear question in Slovenia?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-2076/96

Energy

Has the Commission carried out an analysis of the outcome of this visit in terms of the effect it had in the Slovenian press as well as the political consequences i.e. the absence of a referendum on the nuclear question in Slovenia?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Spanish Confederation of Compound Feedingstuffs (Cesfac) and organizations of pig farmers (Anpro-Grapor), chicken farmers (ANPP), beef farmers (Asovac) and egg farmers (Aseprhu) have expressed concern at the difficulties they are currently facing and called for urgent measures to address the shortage of cereals in Spain, which may be made worse as a result of this year's poor harvest, the worst in recent years, and the effects of the drought upon pastures and fodder. Domestic cereals consumption in Spain amounts to 19 million tonnes, and there is a deficit of at least 8 million tonnes. It is estimated that this may lead to problems of supply. The abovementioned associations are therefore calling for: the opening of new tenders for the sale of EC-controlled cereals from Community intervention agencies for processing in Spain, the opening of new tenders with abatement of import levies on maize and sorghum under the EU-US agreement, a reduction in cereal prices in Spain, which are the highest in the EU even though Spain is the largest consumer of cereals. Does the Commission intend to look into the feasibility of implementing these measures?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-2559/95

Agriculture and Fisheries

The Spanish Confederation of Compound Feedingstuffs (Cesfac) and organizations of pig farmers (Anpro-Grapor), chicken farmers (ANPP), beef farmers (Asovac) and egg farmers (Aseprhu) have expressed concern at the difficulties they are currently facing and called for urgent measures to address the shortage of cereals in Spain, which may be made worse as a result of this year's poor harvest, the worst in recent years, and the effects of the drought upon pastures and fodder. Domestic cereals consumption in Spain amounts to 19 million tonnes, and there is a deficit of at least 8 million tonnes. It is estimated that this may lead to problems of supply. The abovementioned associations are therefore calling for: the opening of new tenders for the sale of EC-controlled cereals from Community intervention agencies for processing in Spain, the opening of new tenders with abatement of import levies on maize and sorghum under the EU-US agreement, a reduction in cereal prices in Spain, which are the highest in the EU even though Spain is the largest consumer of cereals. Does the Commission intend to look into the feasibility of implementing these measures?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"During the COVID-19 crisis, the Spanish authorities published a panel of indicators, including epidemiological, mobility, social and economic parameters, to guide in decision-making. However, according to a study published in The Lancet on 25 September 2020, these were random indicators and too vague for determining restrictions and their subsequent relaxation; no thresholds were given nor was there any explicit weighting to measure the effect of COVID-19. This has generated confusion in how members of the public perceive the risk and has proved very inefficient in successfully managing de-escalation. Without numerical thresholds, no figures existed on which to base the shutdown of nightlife, restrictions on meetings or locking down of population areas.Given these facts and to prevent situations such as those described in the study in The Lancet, will the Commission issue, with the assistance of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, transparent, neutral and harmonised epidemiological indicators to give guidance on restrictions and in decision-making, thereby facilitating coordinated action among all levels of government?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

E-005466/2020

Health

During the COVID-19 crisis, the Spanish authorities published a panel of indicators, including epidemiological, mobility, social and economic parameters, to guide in decision-making. However, according to a study published in The Lancet on 25 September 2020, these were random indicators and too vague for determining restrictions and their subsequent relaxation; no thresholds were given nor was there any explicit weighting to measure the effect of COVID-19. This has generated confusion in how members of the public perceive the risk and has proved very inefficient in successfully managing de-escalation. Without numerical thresholds, no figures existed on which to base the shutdown of nightlife, restrictions on meetings or locking down of population areas.Given these facts and to prevent situations such as those described in the study in The Lancet, will the Commission issue, with the assistance of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, transparent, neutral and harmonised epidemiological indicators to give guidance on restrictions and in decision-making, thereby facilitating coordinated action among all levels of government?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Asbestos, which has been widely used in the Member States, is a noxious substance posing a danger not just to those who have come into close contact with it in the course of their work, but also to people who have lived near factories where it was processed. It is known to be associated with respiratory diseases and several types of cancer, especially pleural mesothelioma. In Italy there are approximately 32million tonnes of asbestos cement (trade name Eternit) still to be disposed of; 3000 people a year fall victim to asbestos-related diseases, and, according to studies by the ISPESL (Institute for Prevention and Safety at Work), the figure is destined to rise. In the Netherlands 1000 cases are diagnosed annually, and in France the toll stands at 3000 a year. The EU has responded by adopting Directive2009/148/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos at work. Bearing the above points in mind, will the Commission take further steps to protect those who have been in contact with, and affected by, asbestos, including the families of persons who have died as a result of their exposure? Will it seek to finance the remediation of all sites where asbestos has been extracted or processed?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [5]. </s>

P-9217/2010

Labour, employment and pensions

Asbestos, which has been widely used in the Member States, is a noxious substance posing a danger not just to those who have come into close contact with it in the course of their work, but also to people who have lived near factories where it was processed. It is known to be associated with respiratory diseases and several types of cancer, especially pleural mesothelioma. In Italy there are approximately 32million tonnes of asbestos cement (trade name Eternit) still to be disposed of; 3000 people a year fall victim to asbestos-related diseases, and, according to studies by the ISPESL (Institute for Prevention and Safety at Work), the figure is destined to rise. In the Netherlands 1000 cases are diagnosed annually, and in France the toll stands at 3000 a year. The EU has responded by adopting Directive2009/148/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos at work. Bearing the above points in mind, will the Commission take further steps to protect those who have been in contact with, and affected by, asbestos, including the families of persons who have died as a result of their exposure? Will it seek to finance the remediation of all sites where asbestos has been extracted or processed?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Under the successive Community support frameworks, Portuguese vessel owners, like their counterparts in the other Member States, have received aids for the scrapping, immobilisation, refitting, modernisation and construction of fishing vessels, the aim being to modernise the fishing fleets. As is well known, under these joint funding arrangements the Member State concerned has to contribute too. However, in the wake of a statement by the Association of Industrial Fishery Vessel Owners, the Portuguese tax authorities have concluded that this financial aid should be liable to the tax on collective earnings or IRC. This means that in reality the Portuguese state not only does not contribute: it actually benefits financially in net terms from the total funding of the project. Can the Commission state its position on this practice of the Portuguese tax authorities as regards the Community support funds for the restructuring of fishing fleets?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-2104/01

Agriculture and Fisheries

Under the successive Community support frameworks, Portuguese vessel owners, like their counterparts in the other Member States, have received aids for the scrapping, immobilisation, refitting, modernisation and construction of fishing vessels, the aim being to modernise the fishing fleets. As is well known, under these joint funding arrangements the Member State concerned has to contribute too. However, in the wake of a statement by the Association of Industrial Fishery Vessel Owners, the Portuguese tax authorities have concluded that this financial aid should be liable to the tax on collective earnings or IRC. This means that in reality the Portuguese state not only does not contribute: it actually benefits financially in net terms from the total funding of the project. Can the Commission state its position on this practice of the Portuguese tax authorities as regards the Community support funds for the restructuring of fishing fleets?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 14October a Polish citizen, Robert Dziekanski, died at Canadian Vancouver International Airport after being arrested by the police and being tasered. Information collected by Amnesty International as well as by media shows that tasers appear to be linked to a high number of deaths since this instrument was put onto the market and used by the police. According to the UN Committee against Torture, the use of tasers can be a form of torture, in violation of the UN Convention Against Torture. Has the Commission information about health and death risks linked to tasers? If it does not, will it collect such information? Does it sponsor any taser-related studies through its funds? Does it know which Member States allow the production, selling and use, by the general public and by police forces, of tasers? Does it plan to ban them on EU soil?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-6205/07

Law and Crime

On 14October a Polish citizen, Robert Dziekanski, died at Canadian Vancouver International Airport after being arrested by the police and being tasered. Information collected by Amnesty International as well as by media shows that tasers appear to be linked to a high number of deaths since this instrument was put onto the market and used by the police. According to the UN Committee against Torture, the use of tasers can be a form of torture, in violation of the UN Convention Against Torture. Has the Commission information about health and death risks linked to tasers? If it does not, will it collect such information? Does it sponsor any taser-related studies through its funds? Does it know which Member States allow the production, selling and use, by the general public and by police forces, of tasers? Does it plan to ban them on EU soil?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"More than 50 % of the field margins in my constituency (the South West of England) are over two metres. The Commission and the Court of Auditors have recently instructed MAFF to reduce the amount of subsidies given to farmers whose field margins are over two metres. If farmers in the south-west do not wish to lose an average of £ 969 per year, they will have to plough right up to, and possibly cut back, their hedges. This will damage wildlife and remove land vital for preventing soil erosion on steep fields. It will run counter to the environmental goals adopted by the EU. The UK has asked the Commission to increase the """"""""set-aside"""""""" margin to three metres for the UK. In the interests of promoting environmental conservation, will the Commission agree to rethink its approach, at least in the case of farmers who have traditionally maintained wide field margins?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-0829/00

Agriculture and Fisheries

More than 50 % of the field margins in my constituency (the South West of England) are over two metres. The Commission and the Court of Auditors have recently instructed MAFF to reduce the amount of subsidies given to farmers whose field margins are over two metres. If farmers in the south-west do not wish to lose an average of £ 969 per year, they will have to plough right up to, and possibly cut back, their hedges. This will damage wildlife and remove land vital for preventing soil erosion on steep fields. It will run counter to the environmental goals adopted by the EU. The UK has asked the Commission to increase the """"""""set-aside"""""""" margin to three metres for the UK. In the interests of promoting environmental conservation, will the Commission agree to rethink its approach, at least in the case of farmers who have traditionally maintained wide field margins?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On the basis of Regulation (EC) No999/2001(1), rapid diagnostic tests are performed in the Member States on all cattle aged over 30months which are slaughtered for human consumption. Cattle aged over 24months which are at risk and which die or are slaughtered as an emergency measure likewise have to undergo these tests. Performing these tests clearly creates a heavy financial burden for the Member States: the cost of the 364794 tests performed in Belgium in 2006 was EUR15 million, equivalent to 10% of the annual budget of the Federal Food Safety Agency. Moreover, the number of cases of BSE has been falling in most EU Member States in recent years. In Belgium, for example, two positive results were obtained in 2006 and none in 2007. These data show that a review of the procedure is urgently needed. On the basis of a new risk analysis, the number of tests could be reduced without endangering public health. That would enable the resources released to be used more efficiently on other tests which are needed in order to guarantee the safety of the food chain. In July 2005, in response to this new situation, Commissioner Kyprianou launched a TSE Roadmap which provided, inter alia, for a relaxation of the active monitoring programme for cattle (COM(2005)0322). 1.Has any practical action yet been taken on the above Commission proposal? 2.What is the EFSA's opinion of the matter? 3.When will the proposed relaxation of the programme be put into practice? (1)OJL147, 31.5.2001, 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-1239/08

Agriculture and Fisheries

On the basis of Regulation (EC) No999/2001(1), rapid diagnostic tests are performed in the Member States on all cattle aged over 30months which are slaughtered for human consumption. Cattle aged over 24months which are at risk and which die or are slaughtered as an emergency measure likewise have to undergo these tests. Performing these tests clearly creates a heavy financial burden for the Member States: the cost of the 364794 tests performed in Belgium in 2006 was EUR15 million, equivalent to 10% of the annual budget of the Federal Food Safety Agency. Moreover, the number of cases of BSE has been falling in most EU Member States in recent years. In Belgium, for example, two positive results were obtained in 2006 and none in 2007. These data show that a review of the procedure is urgently needed. On the basis of a new risk analysis, the number of tests could be reduced without endangering public health. That would enable the resources released to be used more efficiently on other tests which are needed in order to guarantee the safety of the food chain. In July 2005, in response to this new situation, Commissioner Kyprianou launched a TSE Roadmap which provided, inter alia, for a relaxation of the active monitoring programme for cattle (COM(2005)0322). 1.Has any practical action yet been taken on the above Commission proposal? 2.What is the EFSA's opinion of the matter? 3.When will the proposed relaxation of the programme be put into practice? (1)OJL147, 31.5.2001, p.1.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In ‘EUobserver’, MrsMargot Wallström, Commissioner for Communication Policy, calls for ‘coordinated’ ratification of the Reform Treaty by the national parliaments in order to encourage ‘debate at European level’ (HonorMahony, ‘Call for “coordinated” ratification of EU treaty’, EUobserver.com, 12October 2007). Does the Commission as a whole endorse this idea? Does not the Commission consider the decision on whether or not to ratify and the procedure and timing of ratification to be matters for which national parliaments, and in some cases regional parliaments, are exclusively responsible and that a Commissioner ought not to make any statements about the matter, let alone issue calls to act in a particular way?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [20]. </s>

E-5731/07

Governance and government

In ‘EUobserver’, MrsMargot Wallström, Commissioner for Communication Policy, calls for ‘coordinated’ ratification of the Reform Treaty by the national parliaments in order to encourage ‘debate at European level’ (HonorMahony, ‘Call for “coordinated” ratification of EU treaty’, EUobserver.com, 12October 2007). Does the Commission as a whole endorse this idea? Does not the Commission consider the decision on whether or not to ratify and the procedure and timing of ratification to be matters for which national parliaments, and in some cases regional parliaments, are exclusively responsible and that a Commissioner ought not to make any statements about the matter, let alone issue calls to act in a particular way?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Recognising the important contribution that television coverage of European affairs can make to popular understanding of the EU institutions, would the Commission make public the statistics and information regarding """"""""Europe by Satellite"""""""" for the last three years, namely: 1. total hours transmitted and language versions available; 2. proportions of coverage relating to the European Parliament, European Commission, Council of Ministers and the European Council; 3. hours take-up for rebroadcasting by commercial and public services TV stations in wider Europe, country by 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 = [23]. </s>

E-1573/03

Culture and media

Recognising the important contribution that television coverage of European affairs can make to popular understanding of the EU institutions, would the Commission make public the statistics and information regarding """"""""Europe by Satellite"""""""" for the last three years, namely: 1. total hours transmitted and language versions available; 2. proportions of coverage relating to the European Parliament, European Commission, Council of Ministers and the European Council; 3. hours take-up for rebroadcasting by commercial and public services TV stations in wider Europe, country by country?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Children must be able to feel safe at school. Bullying and other verbal and physical violence, both in the classroom and elsewhere, must be controlled and prevented. With a view to this, the EU Member States decided in 1997 to set up the project """"""""Violence at Schools"""""""". The project was to run for two years and to involve exchanges of information and cross-border activities and projects. A group of experts was established to advise on the activities. After two years, the Council was to evaluate the Violence at Schools project. 1.How was the Violence at Schools project evaluated? 2.Is it true that there was never any follow-up to the project, and if so, why not? 3.Is making schools safe, including controlling bullying, currently an objective of Community policy or of any of the education programmes? Does it, for example, fall under the following objective of the Comenius programme: developing and disseminating methods for combating educational exclusion and school failure, promoting the integration of pupils with special educational needs, and promoting equal opportunities in all sectors of education? 4.If the answer to question 3 is negative, is the Commission working on initiatives to place this topic on the European educational agenda?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-4042/03

Education

Children must be able to feel safe at school. Bullying and other verbal and physical violence, both in the classroom and elsewhere, must be controlled and prevented. With a view to this, the EU Member States decided in 1997 to set up the project """"""""Violence at Schools"""""""". The project was to run for two years and to involve exchanges of information and cross-border activities and projects. A group of experts was established to advise on the activities. After two years, the Council was to evaluate the Violence at Schools project. 1.How was the Violence at Schools project evaluated? 2.Is it true that there was never any follow-up to the project, and if so, why not? 3.Is making schools safe, including controlling bullying, currently an objective of Community policy or of any of the education programmes? Does it, for example, fall under the following objective of the Comenius programme: developing and disseminating methods for combating educational exclusion and school failure, promoting the integration of pupils with special educational needs, and promoting equal opportunities in all sectors of education? 4.If the answer to question 3 is negative, is the Commission working on initiatives to place this topic on the European educational agenda?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The reply from Commissioner Creţu to my Written Question E-004899-16 states that the purpose of the operational programme ‘Sustainable Development & Efficient Use of Natural Resources’ is the ‘rehabilitation and protection’ of historic bridges. Representatives of the Office of the Regional Secretary for Parliamentary and European Affairs were quoted in Funchal Notícias as saying ‘the project provided for the demolition of bridges’ and ‘the Commission was one of the first bodies to know this’; something it ‘approved’. One of the four bridges in question, the Ponte da Saúde, has already been demolished, as have the Ponte do Cidrã and the centuries-old volcanic stone city walls. In June2016, the Ponte Nova was only given a stay of execution following after pressure from citizens. Was the Commission aware that the government of the autonomous region of Madeira planned to demolish historic bridges that were over 200years old, historic landmarks that are an indelible part of the identity of Madeira and the heritage and culture of both Portugal and Europe? Does the Commission endorse the destruction of historical heritage with European funding? What does the Commission intend to do to safeguard these historical buildings that form part of Europe's cultural heritage?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [23]. </s>

P-006603-16

Culture and media

The reply from Commissioner Creţu to my Written Question E-004899-16 states that the purpose of the operational programme ‘Sustainable Development & Efficient Use of Natural Resources’ is the ‘rehabilitation and protection’ of historic bridges. Representatives of the Office of the Regional Secretary for Parliamentary and European Affairs were quoted in Funchal Notícias as saying ‘the project provided for the demolition of bridges’ and ‘the Commission was one of the first bodies to know this’; something it ‘approved’. One of the four bridges in question, the Ponte da Saúde, has already been demolished, as have the Ponte do Cidrã and the centuries-old volcanic stone city walls. In June2016, the Ponte Nova was only given a stay of execution following after pressure from citizens. Was the Commission aware that the government of the autonomous region of Madeira planned to demolish historic bridges that were over 200years old, historic landmarks that are an indelible part of the identity of Madeira and the heritage and culture of both Portugal and Europe? Does the Commission endorse the destruction of historical heritage with European funding? What does the Commission intend to do to safeguard these historical buildings that form part of Europe's cultural heritage?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"A worker at a Dutch mink farm has been diagnosed with a strain of COVID-19 that has similarities with the virus identified in mink on that farm. Based on a comparison of the strains and the position of the virus isolates in the family tree, it has been concluded that the worker is ‘likely’ to have been infected by mink. This has been reported by the Dutch Government following a new investigation(1) . Previously, it had been assumed that animals had been infected by humans. It has also become apparent that mink can carry COVID-19 asymptomatically, as a result of which infected farms may remain undetected. Lastly, farm cats seem to have played a role in the transmission of COVID-19 between two infected mink farms. The Dutch Government has announced that further investigations will take place. Infected farms will remain open as normal, subject to a few additional safety measures.1.Further mutation resulting in the infection of other (wild) animals could cause the virus to spread very rapidly. Is the Dutch Government not being too hesitant in its response? Should infected farms be closed as a precaution?2.What is the Commission’s role in relation to health matters of this kind, which potentially have uncontrollable cross-border consequences?3.This issue is not necessarily confined to the Netherlands and may also apply elsewhere in Europe. What will the Commission be advising and what action will it be taking on the basis of this information? (1)https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/05/19/nieuwe-onderzoeksresultaten-covid-19-bij-nertsenbedrijven" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-003199/2020

Agriculture and Fisheries

A worker at a Dutch mink farm has been diagnosed with a strain of COVID-19 that has similarities with the virus identified in mink on that farm. Based on a comparison of the strains and the position of the virus isolates in the family tree, it has been concluded that the worker is ‘likely’ to have been infected by mink. This has been reported by the Dutch Government following a new investigation(1) . Previously, it had been assumed that animals had been infected by humans. It has also become apparent that mink can carry COVID-19 asymptomatically, as a result of which infected farms may remain undetected. Lastly, farm cats seem to have played a role in the transmission of COVID-19 between two infected mink farms. The Dutch Government has announced that further investigations will take place. Infected farms will remain open as normal, subject to a few additional safety measures.1.Further mutation resulting in the infection of other (wild) animals could cause the virus to spread very rapidly. Is the Dutch Government not being too hesitant in its response? Should infected farms be closed as a precaution?2.What is the Commission’s role in relation to health matters of this kind, which potentially have uncontrollable cross-border consequences?3.This issue is not necessarily confined to the Netherlands and may also apply elsewhere in Europe. What will the Commission be advising and what action will it be taking on the basis of this information? (1)https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/05/19/nieuwe-onderzoeksresultaten-covid-19-bij-nertsenbedrijven

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The British parent company, the Thomas Cook Group, announced its compulsory liquidation during the night of 22-23 September. The subsidiaries are now filing for bankruptcy, and are being bought up by competitors or being financed by government measures. Pursuant to Directive (EU) 2015/2302, certain customers have the right to compensation. However, this does not cover customers who have booked individual services such as flights or hotel rooms. Here the risk is borne solely by the customer. 1 Are the Thomas Cook Group and its subsidiaries adequately insured to compensate all customers to the full extent? 2 Is the European Union planning to financially support the Thomas Cook Group or one of its subsidiaries? 3 Are there any plans by the Commission to ensure better protection in future for consumers who book individual services when companies go bankrupt?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-003396/2019

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

The British parent company, the Thomas Cook Group, announced its compulsory liquidation during the night of 22-23 September. The subsidiaries are now filing for bankruptcy, and are being bought up by competitors or being financed by government measures. Pursuant to Directive (EU) 2015/2302, certain customers have the right to compensation. However, this does not cover customers who have booked individual services such as flights or hotel rooms. Here the risk is borne solely by the customer. 1 Are the Thomas Cook Group and its subsidiaries adequately insured to compensate all customers to the full extent? 2 Is the European Union planning to financially support the Thomas Cook Group or one of its subsidiaries? 3 Are there any plans by the Commission to ensure better protection in future for consumers who book individual services when companies go bankrupt?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The European Union’s goal is to increase research and development (R&D) spending to 3% of GDP by 2020. In 2013 theEU Member States spent an average of 2.02% of their GDP on research and development. Some Member States, including Hungary, are far behind the set R&D target. Hungary has agreed to 1.8% by 2020, and according to last year’s Eurostat data it spent 1.4% in 2013. This places Hungary only 14thamong theEU nations. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that only a single Hungarian company was on the list of the 1000 most innovative European companies in 2014. Investment in R&D and innovation is creating an opportunity for a recovery from the economic crisis. In the increasingly more globalised world economy, only innovative industries will help the European, and therefore the Hungarian, economy in global and regional markets. — Does the Commission consider the measures taken by the current Hungarian government to be satisfactory for achieving the 1.8% R&D target undertaken for 2020? — What does the Commission think is the reason that R&D spending is far below 3% in several Member States, including Hungary? — Does the Commission think that low R&D spending can lead to the Hungarian economy being less competitive in the long run?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-005756-15

Macroeconomics

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Over the past few months, attention has been drawn in the media to specific instances in which the Roma people appear to be suffering across the European Union. These include: — the recent attacks in Belfast on approximately 20Roma families from Romania; and — attacks on Roma settlements in Hungary leading to several deaths over the past year. Outside the boundaries of the EU, there are also concerns that the Roma people are not benefiting from the same rights as others. The Guardian newspaper has recently reported on the case of Mitrovica in Kosovo. Following the looting and destruction of a Roma settlement in the area, most Roma people were moved to makeshift camps, the majority of which were located next to an old lead mine. The report argues that the poor conditions in the camps and the contamination from the lead mine are leading to serious health problems among the inhabitants. I also understand that, in non-EU states such as Belarus, it can be harder for the Roma people to benefit from the state education system. What action is the European Commission currently taking to protect the rights of the Roma people and address the prejudice directed towards them both inside and outside the EU?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-3845/09

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Over the past few months, attention has been drawn in the media to specific instances in which the Roma people appear to be suffering across the European Union. These include: — the recent attacks in Belfast on approximately 20Roma families from Romania; and — attacks on Roma settlements in Hungary leading to several deaths over the past year. Outside the boundaries of the EU, there are also concerns that the Roma people are not benefiting from the same rights as others. The Guardian newspaper has recently reported on the case of Mitrovica in Kosovo. Following the looting and destruction of a Roma settlement in the area, most Roma people were moved to makeshift camps, the majority of which were located next to an old lead mine. The report argues that the poor conditions in the camps and the contamination from the lead mine are leading to serious health problems among the inhabitants. I also understand that, in non-EU states such as Belarus, it can be harder for the Roma people to benefit from the state education system. What action is the European Commission currently taking to protect the rights of the Roma people and address the prejudice directed towards them both inside and outside the EU?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Segura is a river which flows through the Spanish autonomous communities of Castilla la Mancha, Murcia and Valencia. By the time it reaches the sea (at Vega Baja, in the Valencia region) its waters are highly polluted, which has an adverse effect on the environment, agriculture and the quality of life of the above locality, which is situated in the province of Alacant, in the southern part of the Valencia region. The Commission has drawn up a directive which requires all the EU Member States to clean up their rivers by the year 2006. To do this they must ensure that an ecological flow rate of 4000 litres per second is maintained and they must extend and improve the operation of water treatment plants. Environmental experts fear that the current pollution levels in the Segura river and the lack of appropriate installations will make it difficult for the Community directives to be complied with. Is the Commission aware of the worrying levels of pollution in the river Segura? What action is the Commission intending to take to ensure compliance with the relevant environmental laws within the prescribed period (i.e. by 2006)?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-2298/98

Environment

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The European Union accuses the Italian regions of incompetence in using the Structural Funds. Italy's local authorities rebut this charge by pointing to the inefficiency of the """"""""Euro snails"""""""" working in Brussels, to wit: the Region of Basilicata sent notification of its plan in 1993. In October 1995, the EU asked for the papers to be resubmitted. After the entire file had been prepared and dispatched for the second time, the EU stated that the documentation should have been sent via the Italian Presidency. Is the Commission aware of the tortuous progress of this application? What stage has the procedure initiated in 1993 now reached? Is it still at a standstill?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-2728/96

Regional and Urban issues and Planning

The European Union accuses the Italian regions of incompetence in using the Structural Funds. Italy's local authorities rebut this charge by pointing to the inefficiency of the """"""""Euro snails"""""""" working in Brussels, to wit: the Region of Basilicata sent notification of its plan in 1993. In October 1995, the EU asked for the papers to be resubmitted. After the entire file had been prepared and dispatched for the second time, the EU stated that the documentation should have been sent via the Italian Presidency. Is the Commission aware of the tortuous progress of this application? What stage has the procedure initiated in 1993 now reached? Is it still at a standstill?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"At a time of water scarcity and drought, the development of alternative sources, including through water reuse, can help alleviate shortages both globally and across Europe. In theEU, about 2.4% of treated urban wastewater is currently reused. Is the Commission considering increasing the current volume, especially in order to direct it towards agricultural irrigation or industrial use?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-007761-17

Environment

At a time of water scarcity and drought, the development of alternative sources, including through water reuse, can help alleviate shortages both globally and across Europe. In theEU, about 2.4% of treated urban wastewater is currently reused. Is the Commission considering increasing the current volume, especially in order to direct it towards agricultural irrigation or industrial use?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In view of the serious international crisis which has arisen following the attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon and the military intervention in Afghanistan, and whereas Europe (Italy in particular) is home to most of the world's artistic and architectural heritage; where as over the last few weeks, every Member State will undoubtedly have set in motion all procedures designed to provide maximum security for sensitive cultural sites which could be the target of terrorist attacks, can the Commission say whether: 1. the idea of devising special methods and strategies for monitoring and safeguarding the architectural and cultural heritage has been considered? 2. the EU Culture Ministers have met in order to promote heritage safeguard initiatives?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [23]. </s>

E-3131/01

Culture and media

In view of the serious international crisis which has arisen following the attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon and the military intervention in Afghanistan, and whereas Europe (Italy in particular) is home to most of the world's artistic and architectural heritage; where as over the last few weeks, every Member State will undoubtedly have set in motion all procedures designed to provide maximum security for sensitive cultural sites which could be the target of terrorist attacks, can the Commission say whether: 1. the idea of devising special methods and strategies for monitoring and safeguarding the architectural and cultural heritage has been considered? 2. the EU Culture Ministers have met in order to promote heritage safeguard initiatives?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The quality of education throughout the European Union is a priority for all the Member States. Tobecome """"""""the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion"""""""" is the European Union's new strategic goal announced at the European Council meeting in Lisbon. In Italy, Article142 of the unified text of Royal Decree No1592 of 31 August 1933 bans simultaneous enrolment at more than one university, institute of higher education, faculty or school in the same university or institute or for more than one degree or diploma course in the same faculty or school. Can the Commission express its views on this ban on simultaneous enrolment for several university courses laid down by Italian law?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [6]. </s>

E-2670/03

Education

The quality of education throughout the European Union is a priority for all the Member States. Tobecome """"""""the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion"""""""" is the European Union's new strategic goal announced at the European Council meeting in Lisbon. In Italy, Article142 of the unified text of Royal Decree No1592 of 31 August 1933 bans simultaneous enrolment at more than one university, institute of higher education, faculty or school in the same university or institute or for more than one degree or diploma course in the same faculty or school. Can the Commission express its views on this ban on simultaneous enrolment for several university courses laid down by Italian law?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The growth of the Muslim population in European countries is facilitating the spread of fundamentalist ideas and sharia law in some of those communities – Islamic law which does not recognise fundamental European values such as democracy and women’s rights.Parties inspired by a more radical form of Islam, which have even elected their own representatives in various assemblies, are clearly becoming more widespread. In Magenta, Italy, too, the first Islamic ‘civic list’ is being established for the local elections, with a candidate mayor whose main aim is to build a new mosque.Without prejudice to the freedom of thought, expression and belief, it is worrying that some of these ‘parties’ have ideological demands that clearly run counter to some of the fundamental values laid down in the EU Treaties.That being the case, can the Commission say:– whether it is aware of the growth, in terms of numbers and size, of these groups based on radical Islam in most EU countries;– whether it is monitoring the evolution of the Islamic political groups that are the most radical and potentially extremist, and which are therefore more incompatible with European values;– whether it is aware of, or is monitoring, any funding for these groups which might be arriving from non-EU 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 = [2]. </s>

E-000975/2020

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

The growth of the Muslim population in European countries is facilitating the spread of fundamentalist ideas and sharia law in some of those communities – Islamic law which does not recognise fundamental European values such as democracy and women’s rights.Parties inspired by a more radical form of Islam, which have even elected their own representatives in various assemblies, are clearly becoming more widespread. In Magenta, Italy, too, the first Islamic ‘civic list’ is being established for the local elections, with a candidate mayor whose main aim is to build a new mosque.Without prejudice to the freedom of thought, expression and belief, it is worrying that some of these ‘parties’ have ideological demands that clearly run counter to some of the fundamental values laid down in the EU Treaties.That being the case, can the Commission say:– whether it is aware of the growth, in terms of numbers and size, of these groups based on radical Islam in most EU countries;– whether it is monitoring the evolution of the Islamic political groups that are the most radical and potentially extremist, and which are therefore more incompatible with European values;– whether it is aware of, or is monitoring, any funding for these groups which might be arriving from non-EU countries?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In Italy public utility services are still subject to monopoly conditions and this is one of the main factors in maintaining high prices for households and businesses, producing adverse effects on competition and preventing the emergence of atruly competitive economic system. The price increases being introduced in 2001 are considerable (gas + 3,7 %, water + 0,5 %, motorways + 1,79 %, railways + 5,2 %, RAI fees are to increase by ITL 3 000, Telecom + 140 % for households and + 9,3 % for businesses, and an increase in certain postal charges). Behind this state of affairs lies the failure of privatisation policies, which have left control of blocks of shares in the hands of the Treasury, as in the case of ENEL, together with the fact that special conditions giving an advantage over competitors have been transferred into private hands, as in the case of Telecom. The Commission: 1. Can it provide comparative studies of the countries of the EU as regards privatisation and public utility service costs? 2. Does it not consider that privatisation policy should not simply involve transfers from the public to the private sector, but should seek to create genuine liberalisation and maximum competition, to the benefit of users in terms of the cost and quality of services? 3. Does it not consider that afirm commitment is required in Italy and throughout the European Union in the public services sector in order to combat both public and private monopolies?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [15]. </s>

P-0116/01

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

In Italy public utility services are still subject to monopoly conditions and this is one of the main factors in maintaining high prices for households and businesses, producing adverse effects on competition and preventing the emergence of atruly competitive economic system. The price increases being introduced in 2001 are considerable (gas + 3,7 %, water + 0,5 %, motorways + 1,79 %, railways + 5,2 %, RAI fees are to increase by ITL 3 000, Telecom + 140 % for households and + 9,3 % for businesses, and an increase in certain postal charges). Behind this state of affairs lies the failure of privatisation policies, which have left control of blocks of shares in the hands of the Treasury, as in the case of ENEL, together with the fact that special conditions giving an advantage over competitors have been transferred into private hands, as in the case of Telecom. The Commission: 1. Can it provide comparative studies of the countries of the EU as regards privatisation and public utility service costs? 2. Does it not consider that privatisation policy should not simply involve transfers from the public to the private sector, but should seek to create genuine liberalisation and maximum competition, to the benefit of users in terms of the cost and quality of services? 3. Does it not consider that afirm commitment is required in Italy and throughout the European Union in the public services sector in order to combat both public and private monopolies?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"According to studies carried out in France, Belgium and Spain, one by one Member States are imposing a total ban on smoking in public places. Indicatively, Sweden, Ireland and Italy have already imposed a ban on smoking in public places, while the UK, Portugal, Luxembourg, Malta and France plan to impose a similar ban in the near future. In France, for example, smoking will not be allowed from 1February 2007. The studies carried out showed that between 3000 and 5000 smokers die each year, while where a ban on smoking has already been imposed, such as in Italy, cigarette consumption has fallen by 6%, i.e.approximately 300million packets of cigarettes. Does the Commission intend to take additional measures to ensure that Member States respect the ban on smoking in public places where it has been introduced, in order to minimise the risks to passive smokers? Will it propose measures to protect underage smokers in the Member States, particularly in schools and places frequented by young people?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

E-4538/06

Health

According to studies carried out in France, Belgium and Spain, one by one Member States are imposing a total ban on smoking in public places. Indicatively, Sweden, Ireland and Italy have already imposed a ban on smoking in public places, while the UK, Portugal, Luxembourg, Malta and France plan to impose a similar ban in the near future. In France, for example, smoking will not be allowed from 1February 2007. The studies carried out showed that between 3000 and 5000 smokers die each year, while where a ban on smoking has already been imposed, such as in Italy, cigarette consumption has fallen by 6%, i.e.approximately 300million packets of cigarettes. Does the Commission intend to take additional measures to ensure that Member States respect the ban on smoking in public places where it has been introduced, in order to minimise the risks to passive smokers? Will it propose measures to protect underage smokers in the Member States, particularly in schools and places frequented by young people?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"European gastronomic and culinary traditions form a part of our social and cultural heritage and help make up the identity of EU citizens. At the same time, their conservation at regional level does much to promote tourism and cultural exchanges. They also help to encourage education in healthy nutrition, especially among adolescents, who may suffer serious eating and psychological disorders as a result of being influenced by body-image stereotypes. A strategy is therefore necessary to maintain high culinary standards and ensure proper dietary information. On 12March2014, following the Commission White Paper on nutrition, overweight and obesity-related health issues and the Unesco Convention of 17October2003 for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, the European Parliament adopted a resolution (A7-0127/2014) calling on the Commission to include European gastronomy in its cultural initiatives and programmes. In view of this: 1. What steps has the Commission taken to develop gastronomic tourism at European level? 2. Is the Commission considering measures to step up the monitoring of information and advertising content relating to food products, given the influence exercised by the media on consumer trends? 3. What assistance is the Commission providing for vocational training in the field of gastronomy at regional and European 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 = [23]. </s>

E-006342-16

Culture and media

European gastronomic and culinary traditions form a part of our social and cultural heritage and help make up the identity of EU citizens. At the same time, their conservation at regional level does much to promote tourism and cultural exchanges. They also help to encourage education in healthy nutrition, especially among adolescents, who may suffer serious eating and psychological disorders as a result of being influenced by body-image stereotypes. A strategy is therefore necessary to maintain high culinary standards and ensure proper dietary information. On 12March2014, following the Commission White Paper on nutrition, overweight and obesity-related health issues and the Unesco Convention of 17October2003 for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, the European Parliament adopted a resolution (A7-0127/2014) calling on the Commission to include European gastronomy in its cultural initiatives and programmes. In view of this: 1. What steps has the Commission taken to develop gastronomic tourism at European level? 2. Is the Commission considering measures to step up the monitoring of information and advertising content relating to food products, given the influence exercised by the media on consumer trends? 3. What assistance is the Commission providing for vocational training in the field of gastronomy at regional and European level?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In its answer to priority Written Question P-006729/2016, the Commission states that the traffic that shopping centres are likely to generate and the related emissions into ambient air should be taken into account when assessing their impact on the environment, and this is precisely the purpose of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive and the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive. Can the Commission state: — Whether the strategic environmental assessment (SEA) procedure must be followed in this case; — Whether failure to apply the strategic environmental assessment (SEA) procedure is liable to constitute a breach of EU regulations in this case?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-008416-16

Environment

In its answer to priority Written Question P-006729/2016, the Commission states that the traffic that shopping centres are likely to generate and the related emissions into ambient air should be taken into account when assessing their impact on the environment, and this is precisely the purpose of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive and the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive. Can the Commission state: — Whether the strategic environmental assessment (SEA) procedure must be followed in this case; — Whether failure to apply the strategic environmental assessment (SEA) procedure is liable to constitute a breach of EU regulations in this case?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The former Commissioner Martin Bangemann went into the private sector and became a highly paid consultant and board member of Telefonica, the Spanish telecoms business. MrBangemann's network of contacts and the knowledge he gained as a Member of the Commission were considered very valuable and naturally gave Telefonica an advantage. A debate started up on the posts it was appropriate for former members of the Commission to hold. However, former directors-general and their deputies also go on at least as often to become highly paid consultants in industry straight after leaving the Commission, and there are also straight exchanges between the Commission and industry. A former Commission employee is, of course, not the property of the Commission. But there must be some requirements ensuring that confidential information such people obtain when working for the Commission is not used in such a way as to distort competition in the internal market after they have left the Commission. Has the Commission come up with an ethical rule governing the jobs former directors-general and their deputies may hold after leaving the Commission?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-3713/01

Governance and government

The former Commissioner Martin Bangemann went into the private sector and became a highly paid consultant and board member of Telefonica, the Spanish telecoms business. MrBangemann's network of contacts and the knowledge he gained as a Member of the Commission were considered very valuable and naturally gave Telefonica an advantage. A debate started up on the posts it was appropriate for former members of the Commission to hold. However, former directors-general and their deputies also go on at least as often to become highly paid consultants in industry straight after leaving the Commission, and there are also straight exchanges between the Commission and industry. A former Commission employee is, of course, not the property of the Commission. But there must be some requirements ensuring that confidential information such people obtain when working for the Commission is not used in such a way as to distort competition in the internal market after they have left the Commission. Has the Commission come up with an ethical rule governing the jobs former directors-general and their deputies may hold after leaving the Commission?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Slovenian Government has not yet adopted an accredited system for the uptake of EU funding, even though the implementation of cohesion policy within the 2014-2020 multi-annual financial framework is already in full swing. Slovenia, therefore, is at present not being reimbursed from theEU budget, but projects are, for the moment, being funded by loans from the national budget. That being the case, can the Commission answer the following questions: 1. Are the administrative procedures too complicated, or does this case amount merely to negligence of the part of a Member State? 2. Is the Commission thinking of simplifying procedures within the new financial framework, thereby ensuring that Member States will be quicker to set up all the means necessary to make use of EU funding?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [14]. </s>

E-009258-16

Regional and Urban issues and Planning

The Slovenian Government has not yet adopted an accredited system for the uptake of EU funding, even though the implementation of cohesion policy within the 2014-2020 multi-annual financial framework is already in full swing. Slovenia, therefore, is at present not being reimbursed from theEU budget, but projects are, for the moment, being funded by loans from the national budget. That being the case, can the Commission answer the following questions: 1. Are the administrative procedures too complicated, or does this case amount merely to negligence of the part of a Member State? 2. Is the Commission thinking of simplifying procedures within the new financial framework, thereby ensuring that Member States will be quicker to set up all the means necessary to make use of EU funding?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Faced with the current outbreaks of COVID-19 in Europe, each Member State is implementing its own methods to try to contain them, by imposing, for example, restrictions on the freedom of movement of citizens from other Member States.Such restrictions could well become more numerous in coming weeks, at which point the possibility of border closures could once again rear its ugly head.To avoid border closures, the European Commission has issued recommendations to the Member States concerning quarantine measures and the mandatory testing of travellers, but it would appear that the Member States have not followed these recommendations uniformly.1.Given the severity of the sanitary situation, the risk of a rapid increase in the number of cases and the worsening of the pandemic in the European Union, does the Commission not agree that criteria need to be unified and that a common epidemiological policy needs to be adopted to tackle COVID-19?2.Does the Commission plan on adopting such a common epidemiological policy to avoid chaos similar to that witnessed during the first stage of the pandemic in the EU?3.How does the Commission plan to proceed in that regard?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-004679/2020

Health

Faced with the current outbreaks of COVID-19 in Europe, each Member State is implementing its own methods to try to contain them, by imposing, for example, restrictions on the freedom of movement of citizens from other Member States.Such restrictions could well become more numerous in coming weeks, at which point the possibility of border closures could once again rear its ugly head.To avoid border closures, the European Commission has issued recommendations to the Member States concerning quarantine measures and the mandatory testing of travellers, but it would appear that the Member States have not followed these recommendations uniformly.1.Given the severity of the sanitary situation, the risk of a rapid increase in the number of cases and the worsening of the pandemic in the European Union, does the Commission not agree that criteria need to be unified and that a common epidemiological policy needs to be adopted to tackle COVID-19?2.Does the Commission plan on adopting such a common epidemiological policy to avoid chaos similar to that witnessed during the first stage of the pandemic in the EU?3.How does the Commission plan to proceed in that regard?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Troika of Greece’s creditors, which includes the Commission and the European Central Bank, is pressing Greece to deregulate collective redundancies and abolish the social solidarity allowance for hundreds of thousands of pensioners on small pensions. However, collective redundancies are regulated by Council Directive98/59/EC (OJL225, 12.8.98, p.16-20), which provides for the employer's obligation to inform and consult with employee representatives in line with Article27 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of theEU (the right of workers to information and consultation within the undertaking). The social solidarity allowance for pensioners on small pensions is directly related to the social protection of the elderly who are already vulnerable, as required by Article34, paragraph1, of the Charter. In view of the above, will the Commission say: — Why are antisocial measures which further aggravate the situation of workers and pensioners being imposed on Greece after four years of crisis and austerity? — What action will it take to ensure that representatives of the Troika stop demanding that Greece take measures that are contrary to its international obligations to respect human rights?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [5]. </s>

E-007778-14

Labour, employment and pensions

The Troika of Greece’s creditors, which includes the Commission and the European Central Bank, is pressing Greece to deregulate collective redundancies and abolish the social solidarity allowance for hundreds of thousands of pensioners on small pensions. However, collective redundancies are regulated by Council Directive98/59/EC (OJL225, 12.8.98, p.16-20), which provides for the employer's obligation to inform and consult with employee representatives in line with Article27 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of theEU (the right of workers to information and consultation within the undertaking). The social solidarity allowance for pensioners on small pensions is directly related to the social protection of the elderly who are already vulnerable, as required by Article34, paragraph1, of the Charter. In view of the above, will the Commission say: — Why are antisocial measures which further aggravate the situation of workers and pensioners being imposed on Greece after four years of crisis and austerity? — What action will it take to ensure that representatives of the Troika stop demanding that Greece take measures that are contrary to its international obligations to respect human rights?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The press and various Portuguese immigrants' associations continue to report situations of Portuguese workers, on arriving in other EU countries, finding themselves confronted with working situations which violate all the relevant national legal and Community standards; this applies equally to workers on secondment and to seasonal workers. Many of these work situations are due to the fact that the workers have been inadequately informed, and have signed job contracts which do not set out in detail the conditions under which their services are to be provided. Does the Commission intend to submit a proposal for a Europe-wide information campaign on the rights of such workers when they relocate within the EU for job purposes, and furthermore, a proposal establishing rules on job contracts, making it obligatory that they set out all the conditions which will apply to all the contracting parties?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-1371/04

Labour, employment and pensions

The press and various Portuguese immigrants' associations continue to report situations of Portuguese workers, on arriving in other EU countries, finding themselves confronted with working situations which violate all the relevant national legal and Community standards; this applies equally to workers on secondment and to seasonal workers. Many of these work situations are due to the fact that the workers have been inadequately informed, and have signed job contracts which do not set out in detail the conditions under which their services are to be provided. Does the Commission intend to submit a proposal for a Europe-wide information campaign on the rights of such workers when they relocate within the EU for job purposes, and furthermore, a proposal establishing rules on job contracts, making it obligatory that they set out all the conditions which will apply to all the contracting parties?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"With reference to MrByrne's answer to Written Question E-3071/01(1), it is true to say that microfiltration is an advanced technology when practised in dairies, as it is used there for special purposes, e.g. to separate certain milk fractions. It is not true, however, to say that microfiltration is used only by industry and requires expensive equipment. It is possible to buy all the technology needed to separate the somatic cells in raw milk on a producer's holding for as little as EUR 1 500. Simple technology requiring no specialist know-how suffices, and a wide selection is available via the internet. The technology quickly pays for itself in the case of suppliers producing as little as 100 litres of milk per day, and even more quickly in the case of those who produce large quantities of milk. If technology is used to reduce the cell count of raw milk before it is delivered to dairies, suppliers get more money for their milk than is warranted by its actual quality. This is because they remove the measurable parameter for the cell count before the raw milk is sampled. And they are doing so to the detriment of honest suppliers. Such suppliers are also circumventing the rules on limit values for raw milk which may be supplied pursuant to Directive 92/46/EEC(2) (Annex A, Chapter IV). They can avoid a possible supply ban, which would mean financial losses for suppliers. It is extremely difficult to prove that microfiltration has been carried out on the farm, as small devices are used which can be used when needed and are easily removed. Milk suppliers mostly use microfiltration equipment only during a milking period. Otherwise, the cell count would be too low, as microfiltration can reduce the cell count by up to 80 %. However, even if it is possible to prove that microfiltration is being used, dairies have scarcely any grounds for action if its use is not expressly prohibited by law. The issue is not microfiltration at milk-processing establishments, where its use is of course justified and is often required to ensure high-quality products. The issue here is the introduction of an explicit ban on the use of microfiltration on production holdings, so that milk must be delivered in an unaltered state to milk-processing establishments. Will the Commission provide an answer regarding this matter and do its utmost to stop the use of microfiltration on production holdings? (1)See page 1. (2)OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, 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>

E-0812/02

Agriculture and Fisheries

With reference to MrByrne's answer to Written Question E-3071/01(1), it is true to say that microfiltration is an advanced technology when practised in dairies, as it is used there for special purposes, e.g. to separate certain milk fractions. It is not true, however, to say that microfiltration is used only by industry and requires expensive equipment. It is possible to buy all the technology needed to separate the somatic cells in raw milk on a producer's holding for as little as EUR 1 500. Simple technology requiring no specialist know-how suffices, and a wide selection is available via the internet. The technology quickly pays for itself in the case of suppliers producing as little as 100 litres of milk per day, and even more quickly in the case of those who produce large quantities of milk. If technology is used to reduce the cell count of raw milk before it is delivered to dairies, suppliers get more money for their milk than is warranted by its actual quality. This is because they remove the measurable parameter for the cell count before the raw milk is sampled. And they are doing so to the detriment of honest suppliers. Such suppliers are also circumventing the rules on limit values for raw milk which may be supplied pursuant to Directive 92/46/EEC(2) (Annex A, Chapter IV). They can avoid a possible supply ban, which would mean financial losses for suppliers. It is extremely difficult to prove that microfiltration has been carried out on the farm, as small devices are used which can be used when needed and are easily removed. Milk suppliers mostly use microfiltration equipment only during a milking period. Otherwise, the cell count would be too low, as microfiltration can reduce the cell count by up to 80 %. However, even if it is possible to prove that microfiltration is being used, dairies have scarcely any grounds for action if its use is not expressly prohibited by law. The issue is not microfiltration at milk-processing establishments, where its use is of course justified and is often required to ensure high-quality products. The issue here is the introduction of an explicit ban on the use of microfiltration on production holdings, so that milk must be delivered in an unaltered state to milk-processing establishments. Will the Commission provide an answer regarding this matter and do its utmost to stop the use of microfiltration on production holdings? (1)See page 1. (2)OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 1.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"What are the expected working hours - in total per week and in start and finish times each day - of members of the Council's staff? What arrangements are proposed to staff to cover flexitime?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-0501/00

Labour, employment and pensions

What are the expected working hours - in total per week and in start and finish times each day - of members of the Council's staff? What arrangements are proposed to staff to cover flexitime?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Since the European Fund for Strategic Investments needs to attract important amounts by issuing bonds/securities, what are the financial promises and level of the interest promised to potential investors?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-001983-15

Macroeconomics

Since the European Fund for Strategic Investments needs to attract important amounts by issuing bonds/securities, what are the financial promises and level of the interest promised to potential investors?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"I have been contacted by a constituent who is concerned at the lack of resources for building new houses in parts of theEU with higher levels of employment and at the number of empty properties in other parts of the Union. Does the Commission have any policy or plan to spend resources on incentivising residents of theEU to move to empty properties and to stimulate economically depressed areas?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-000184/2012

Regional and Urban issues and Planning

I have been contacted by a constituent who is concerned at the lack of resources for building new houses in parts of theEU with higher levels of employment and at the number of empty properties in other parts of the Union. Does the Commission have any policy or plan to spend resources on incentivising residents of theEU to move to empty properties and to stimulate economically depressed areas?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Given the negative effects of longline fishing which kills between 50 000 and 100 000 Northern Fulmars a year in the Northeast Atlantic and given that the survival of a number of albatross species is threatened, what concrete measures is the Commission prepared to take to ensure that EU fishing vessels take the necessary measures to ensure that these unnecessary deaths are avoided?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-3378/00

Agriculture and Fisheries

Given the negative effects of longline fishing which kills between 50 000 and 100 000 Northern Fulmars a year in the Northeast Atlantic and given that the survival of a number of albatross species is threatened, what concrete measures is the Commission prepared to take to ensure that EU fishing vessels take the necessary measures to ensure that these unnecessary deaths are avoided?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Total demand for live plants and flowers in the European Union fell by 80% following the immediate closure of specialist shops, which in most European countries were considered to be non-essential. The health crisis is a threat to the 760000 jobs in the industry, which has a turnover of EUR 48 billion.Faced with this economic disaster, nine European organisations representing all parts of the live flower and plant industry implore the Commission, as a matter of urgency, to activate all necessary support measures so as not to allow the industry to collapse.In this context, will the Commission:1.recognise the importance of horticulture not only as part of agriculture but also for the quality of life of people in Europe?2.introduce as a matter of urgency measures derogating from European law, particularly from competition law, by allowing interbranch organisations to organise themselves freely?3.release special appropriations to provide compensation for the loss of income of those working in the sector concerned?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-002526/2020

Macroeconomics

Total demand for live plants and flowers in the European Union fell by 80% following the immediate closure of specialist shops, which in most European countries were considered to be non-essential. The health crisis is a threat to the 760000 jobs in the industry, which has a turnover of EUR 48 billion.Faced with this economic disaster, nine European organisations representing all parts of the live flower and plant industry implore the Commission, as a matter of urgency, to activate all necessary support measures so as not to allow the industry to collapse.In this context, will the Commission:1.recognise the importance of horticulture not only as part of agriculture but also for the quality of life of people in Europe?2.introduce as a matter of urgency measures derogating from European law, particularly from competition law, by allowing interbranch organisations to organise themselves freely?3.release special appropriations to provide compensation for the loss of income of those working in the sector concerned?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Commission has ordered vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus from a number of laboratories subsequent to a commitment, in the case of each order, of at least three Member States to use them. The additional or supernumerary doses will be split according to an EU distribution strategy.Unfortunately the Commission is keeping the contracts signed with laboratories under wraps, despite numerous repeated requests from MEPs – myself included – and Parliamentary committees.However, and in order to respect the minimum level of transparency required in its vaccine strategy, which is not confidential, will the Commission:1.Provide a precise, up-to-date breakdown of the vaccines by manufacturer and by Member State?2.State the unit and wholesale cost of these vaccines, which has already been partly revealed by the press and a post from Belgium’s State Secretary for the Budget?3.Specify the logistical phases of the entire vaccination campaign, as well as their schedule?At a time when the public are more sceptical of the vaccine than ever, they need reassurance, and Europeans must have a good exit strategy." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

P-000142/2021

Health

The Commission has ordered vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus from a number of laboratories subsequent to a commitment, in the case of each order, of at least three Member States to use them. The additional or supernumerary doses will be split according to an EU distribution strategy.Unfortunately the Commission is keeping the contracts signed with laboratories under wraps, despite numerous repeated requests from MEPs – myself included – and Parliamentary committees.However, and in order to respect the minimum level of transparency required in its vaccine strategy, which is not confidential, will the Commission:1.Provide a precise, up-to-date breakdown of the vaccines by manufacturer and by Member State?2.State the unit and wholesale cost of these vaccines, which has already been partly revealed by the press and a post from Belgium’s State Secretary for the Budget?3.Specify the logistical phases of the entire vaccination campaign, as well as their schedule?At a time when the public are more sceptical of the vaccine than ever, they need reassurance, and Europeans must have a good exit strategy.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Is the Commission aware that the Northern Ireland Peace Initiative which expired at the end of 1999 has still not been renewed and can the Commission inform Parliament when the next programme will be available for new 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 = [20]. </s>

E-2453/00

Governance and government

Is the Commission aware that the Northern Ireland Peace Initiative which expired at the end of 1999 has still not been renewed and can the Commission inform Parliament when the next programme will be available for new applications?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The current EU directive that makes it possible for unpaid tax and debts to be recovered does not cover student loans. The Danish Government maintains that outstanding student loans cannot be recovered from foreign students. Around 40% of student loans made to students from other EU countries are not repaid. Could the Commission come forward with proposals to make it possible for EU countries to collect money, of whatever kind, that is owed to the State? Is the Commission going to propose amendments to the current directive? Or can the Commission make a statement to the effect that, under the current directive, it is possible to recover any monies citizens owe the State, regardless of their nationality or country of residence?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-005789-17

Education

The current EU directive that makes it possible for unpaid tax and debts to be recovered does not cover student loans. The Danish Government maintains that outstanding student loans cannot be recovered from foreign students. Around 40% of student loans made to students from other EU countries are not repaid. Could the Commission come forward with proposals to make it possible for EU countries to collect money, of whatever kind, that is owed to the State? Is the Commission going to propose amendments to the current directive? Or can the Commission make a statement to the effect that, under the current directive, it is possible to recover any monies citizens owe the State, regardless of their nationality or country of residence?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Under the second and third CSF the European Social Fund (ESF) has provided funding in Greece for projected social service facilities programmes such as creative activity centres for children, home help teams, day-care centres for the elderly,etc. Can the Commission indicate whether continued provision of the above social service facilities is eligible expenditure under the 2007‑13 NSRF? Under what conditions? Has an application for such funding been made by the Greek authorities? What level of funding is being sought?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-4387/08

Social welfare

Under the second and third CSF the European Social Fund (ESF) has provided funding in Greece for projected social service facilities programmes such as creative activity centres for children, home help teams, day-care centres for the elderly,etc. Can the Commission indicate whether continued provision of the above social service facilities is eligible expenditure under the 2007‑13 NSRF? Under what conditions? Has an application for such funding been made by the Greek authorities? What level of funding is being sought?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The European Community seeks to conserve the different species present in fishing grounds through the balanced management of resources. However, in spite of this, some traditional Community fishing grounds are experiencing a decline in the fish population. Could the Commission order a scientific study into the possibility of regenerating traditional fishing grounds?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-2723/99

Agriculture and Fisheries

The European Community seeks to conserve the different species present in fishing grounds through the balanced management of resources. However, in spite of this, some traditional Community fishing grounds are experiencing a decline in the fish population. Could the Commission order a scientific study into the possibility of regenerating traditional fishing grounds?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Seas and oceans are drivers for the European economy and have great potential for innovation and growth, and one aim of the Europe 2020 strategy, specifically within the remit of the EU’s ‘Blue Growth’ initiative, is to maximise this potential. The coastal and maritime tourism industry currently employs more than 3.2million people, and offers numerous opportunities for boosting economic prosperity and creating jobs. One problem facing the sector is an over-reliance on profits generated during high season, and in an effort to tackle this issue, the Committee of the Regions recently called for investment to fund vocational training for young people and to support the diversification of regional tourism, through helping to maintain a spirit of cooperation between different regions and encouraging them to share their specific knowledge and experiences. 1.Working in close cooperation with the European institutions, regional authorities and other social and economic stakeholders, and with a view to promoting the unique features of the region to tourists, how does the Commission intend to fully realise the macro-regional strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian region? In particular, can it suggest concrete actions as follow-up to the important Communication it issued in June this year? 2.Would the Commission be prepared to grant funding under the European Neighbourhood Policy to finance pilot projects aimed at providing vocational training and promoting the networking of best practices for sustainable tourism in the region?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [15]. </s>

E-008011-14

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

Seas and oceans are drivers for the European economy and have great potential for innovation and growth, and one aim of the Europe 2020 strategy, specifically within the remit of the EU’s ‘Blue Growth’ initiative, is to maximise this potential. The coastal and maritime tourism industry currently employs more than 3.2million people, and offers numerous opportunities for boosting economic prosperity and creating jobs. One problem facing the sector is an over-reliance on profits generated during high season, and in an effort to tackle this issue, the Committee of the Regions recently called for investment to fund vocational training for young people and to support the diversification of regional tourism, through helping to maintain a spirit of cooperation between different regions and encouraging them to share their specific knowledge and experiences. 1.Working in close cooperation with the European institutions, regional authorities and other social and economic stakeholders, and with a view to promoting the unique features of the region to tourists, how does the Commission intend to fully realise the macro-regional strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian region? In particular, can it suggest concrete actions as follow-up to the important Communication it issued in June this year? 2.Would the Commission be prepared to grant funding under the European Neighbourhood Policy to finance pilot projects aimed at providing vocational training and promoting the networking of best practices for sustainable tourism in the region?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Greek consumers are alarmed by the announcement by the Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) that, during a random check at LIDL supermarket warehouses in Greece, a product of German origin bearing the trade name Marvest was found to be contaminated with the pathogenic E. coli bacteria. In the same announcement, EFET has urged consumers not to consume these products and indicated that controls are continuing. Given that the epidemic caused by E. coli has taken a heavy toll across theEU, causing the deaths of dozens of Europeans and inflicting enormous financial damage on thousands of producers of horticultural products, and given also the inability of the German authorities to handle the whole affair in a serious, responsible and effective manner, will the Commission say: 1. Is it aware of this new case of the E.coli bacteria being detected in LIDL supermarket products? 2. Does it intend to request that sample checks be carried out on all food distributed by LIDL supermarkets in EU countries? 3. Given the inability of the German authorities to control food safety effectively, what steps will it take to ensure that products of German origin distributed in EU countries are checked so that European consumers are protected from cases like this?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-006886/2011

Agriculture and Fisheries

Greek consumers are alarmed by the announcement by the Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) that, during a random check at LIDL supermarket warehouses in Greece, a product of German origin bearing the trade name Marvest was found to be contaminated with the pathogenic E. coli bacteria. In the same announcement, EFET has urged consumers not to consume these products and indicated that controls are continuing. Given that the epidemic caused by E. coli has taken a heavy toll across theEU, causing the deaths of dozens of Europeans and inflicting enormous financial damage on thousands of producers of horticultural products, and given also the inability of the German authorities to handle the whole affair in a serious, responsible and effective manner, will the Commission say: 1. Is it aware of this new case of the E.coli bacteria being detected in LIDL supermarket products? 2. Does it intend to request that sample checks be carried out on all food distributed by LIDL supermarkets in EU countries? 3. Given the inability of the German authorities to control food safety effectively, what steps will it take to ensure that products of German origin distributed in EU countries are checked so that European consumers are protected from cases like this?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In January2007, the 22ndSpanish–Portuguese Summit confirmed 2013 as the date of completion of the AVE high-speed line between Vigo and Porto. This priority project for Northwest Atlantic cohesion would connect the rest of the Iberian Peninsula with Galicia and North Portugal, two European peripheral regions within Objective1. At the beginning of this year, the Directorate General for Mobility and Transport said — in statements reported by the Galician press on 19January — that in the summer the European Commission will review projects funded through the European Transport Network in order to invest unused funds in new proposals to be implemented before the end of 2015. Spain and Portugal would then have five months to try to keep alive the possibility of improving the rail link between Galicia and northern Portugal, informally ruling out use of the EUR214million planned for the Vigo-Porto high-speed rail project — which would be suspended until 2020 — and opting to improve the current railway line between Vigo and Porto. 1.Is the AVE high-speed train project between Galicia and northern Portugal finally excluded from current budget forecasts for the European Transport Network? 2.Is the loss of the EUR214million earmarked for this project confirmed? 3.Have Spain and/or Portugal presented any alternative project? 4.What does this action comprise and what Community funds have been allocated to it? What national co-financing is planned in Spain and Portugal?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-005485/2012

Transportation

In January2007, the 22ndSpanish–Portuguese Summit confirmed 2013 as the date of completion of the AVE high-speed line between Vigo and Porto. This priority project for Northwest Atlantic cohesion would connect the rest of the Iberian Peninsula with Galicia and North Portugal, two European peripheral regions within Objective1. At the beginning of this year, the Directorate General for Mobility and Transport said — in statements reported by the Galician press on 19January — that in the summer the European Commission will review projects funded through the European Transport Network in order to invest unused funds in new proposals to be implemented before the end of 2015. Spain and Portugal would then have five months to try to keep alive the possibility of improving the rail link between Galicia and northern Portugal, informally ruling out use of the EUR214million planned for the Vigo-Porto high-speed rail project — which would be suspended until 2020 — and opting to improve the current railway line between Vigo and Porto. 1.Is the AVE high-speed train project between Galicia and northern Portugal finally excluded from current budget forecasts for the European Transport Network? 2.Is the loss of the EUR214million earmarked for this project confirmed? 3.Have Spain and/or Portugal presented any alternative project? 4.What does this action comprise and what Community funds have been allocated to it? What national co-financing is planned in Spain and Portugal?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"North Korea has launched two medium-range missiles in the Sea of Japan, in provocative response to the recent trilateral summit held in The Hague between the USA, South Korea and Japan. North Korea’s action again violates the resolutions of the UN Security Council against its nuclear plans. The US Administration has described it as a ‘troubling and provocative escalation’ and has stated that it is working with its partners and allies to adopt suitable measures against the North Korean provocations. There is every probability that the theoretical range of these missiles extends to Japan and China, which heightens concern for international security. The repercussions have strong potential to destabilise a region already simmering with bilateral tensions. 1.Does the Vice-President/High Representative intend to condemn the Pyongyang government’s test launches of the two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, in violation of the UN resolutions? 2.Have joint decisions on the Member States’ relations with North Korea already been made under the CFSP?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-003808-14

International affairs and foreign aid

North Korea has launched two medium-range missiles in the Sea of Japan, in provocative response to the recent trilateral summit held in The Hague between the USA, South Korea and Japan. North Korea’s action again violates the resolutions of the UN Security Council against its nuclear plans. The US Administration has described it as a ‘troubling and provocative escalation’ and has stated that it is working with its partners and allies to adopt suitable measures against the North Korean provocations. There is every probability that the theoretical range of these missiles extends to Japan and China, which heightens concern for international security. The repercussions have strong potential to destabilise a region already simmering with bilateral tensions. 1.Does the Vice-President/High Representative intend to condemn the Pyongyang government’s test launches of the two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, in violation of the UN resolutions? 2.Have joint decisions on the Member States’ relations with North Korea already been made under the CFSP?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In the preparation of the information report on the construction of the Puente del Arco to El Condado section of the AS-17 highway (Asturias, Spain), and in the environmental impact study, only one route was considered. This is contrary to Directive 85/337/EEC(1), as amended by Council Directive 97/11/EC(2), which provides for the study of three separate routes, thus enabling the option with the least environmental and social impact to be selected. Is the Commission aware of this situation? Does the Commission feel that Directive 85/337/EEC, as amended by Council Directive 97/11/EC, has been correctly applied in the case in point? What measures could the Commission take, in conjunction with the Spanish authorities, to ensure that the alternatives to the projected route are studied and that the one with the least social and environmental impact is adopted? (1)OJ L 175, 5.7.1985, p. 40. (2)OJ L 73, 14.3.1997, p. 5." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-1801/02

Environment

In the preparation of the information report on the construction of the Puente del Arco to El Condado section of the AS-17 highway (Asturias, Spain), and in the environmental impact study, only one route was considered. This is contrary to Directive 85/337/EEC(1), as amended by Council Directive 97/11/EC(2), which provides for the study of three separate routes, thus enabling the option with the least environmental and social impact to be selected. Is the Commission aware of this situation? Does the Commission feel that Directive 85/337/EEC, as amended by Council Directive 97/11/EC, has been correctly applied in the case in point? What measures could the Commission take, in conjunction with the Spanish authorities, to ensure that the alternatives to the projected route are studied and that the one with the least social and environmental impact is adopted? (1)OJ L 175, 5.7.1985, p. 40. (2)OJ L 73, 14.3.1997, p. 5.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In the various reforms of the common fisheries policy since 2000 up to now, there has always been an expansionist approach that has enabled, if not encouraged, the Community fleet to grow exponentially in size and fishing capacity. Fishermen, overwhelmingly enterprising people, have largely supported these reforms, with the debt burden they bring. Now, if this proposal is definitively adopted, the value of goods and equipment will utterly collapse. In view of what was adopted in the plenary session of 23October2013: 1. Does the Commission think that the Community authorities being in charge, with this difference in approach between common fisheries policy reforms and counter-reforms, is best for the sector? 2. Does the Commission believe that legal frameworks that are stable over time and clear rules are crucial for new investment?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-013333-13

Agriculture and Fisheries

In the various reforms of the common fisheries policy since 2000 up to now, there has always been an expansionist approach that has enabled, if not encouraged, the Community fleet to grow exponentially in size and fishing capacity. Fishermen, overwhelmingly enterprising people, have largely supported these reforms, with the debt burden they bring. Now, if this proposal is definitively adopted, the value of goods and equipment will utterly collapse. In view of what was adopted in the plenary session of 23October2013: 1. Does the Commission think that the Community authorities being in charge, with this difference in approach between common fisheries policy reforms and counter-reforms, is best for the sector? 2. Does the Commission believe that legal frameworks that are stable over time and clear rules are crucial for new investment?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"During the last few months, because of the bitter fighting between the Lebanese army and members of the group Fatah al-Islam the Nahr El Bared refugee camp was razed to the ground and 6000 dwellings were destroyed. The 40000 refugees from Nahr El Bared have now been transferred to the Beddawi refugee camp. Between 10000 and 15000 refugees usually live in this camp, its capacity is already being stretched and the humanitarian situation there is unsustainable. Inside the camp 5schools have had to suspend activities and be turned into reception centres, in which more than 5000 people, mostly families, live in conditions of extreme overcrowding. Hundreds of other families have been taken in by relatives and friends who were living in the Beddawi camp in already crowded housing. Other people are accommodated in hostels and reception centres inside the camp, whilst a further thousand civilians have left northern Lebanon to move to Palestinian refugee camps situated in other parts of the country. The Beddawi camp is experiencing a real humanitarian emergency. The refugees live in inhuman conditions — they sleep on the ground and hygiene and sanitation are to say the least precarious. It is impossible to cook or preserve food. The children who used to live in the Nahr El Bared camp suffered unimaginable traumas. They were already forced to live as refugees and then they had to see their homes destroyed, their loved ones killed or injured, and they remained trapped indoors terrorised by the noise of cross-fire. What steps will the Commission take to urge the international community and the Lebanese authorities (in view of the fact that a few days ago Prime Minister Siniora promised that the refugee camp would be rebuilt) to ensure that the Nahr El Bared refugee camp is rebuilt as soon as possible so that the tens of thousands of refugees crowded into the Beddawi camp in appalling conditions can return? Since the EUR4million allocated by the Commission last August seem insufficient to guarantee adequate humanitarian support and, according to Siniora himself, it would take between 1 and 2years and cost USD382million to rebuild the camp, at least 55million of which would be needed to meet the urgent needs of the Palestinian refugees, does not the Commission consider that it should draw up an emergency aid programme to guarantee adequate assistance for the Palestinian 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>

P-4911/07

Immigration

During the last few months, because of the bitter fighting between the Lebanese army and members of the group Fatah al-Islam the Nahr El Bared refugee camp was razed to the ground and 6000 dwellings were destroyed. The 40000 refugees from Nahr El Bared have now been transferred to the Beddawi refugee camp. Between 10000 and 15000 refugees usually live in this camp, its capacity is already being stretched and the humanitarian situation there is unsustainable. Inside the camp 5schools have had to suspend activities and be turned into reception centres, in which more than 5000 people, mostly families, live in conditions of extreme overcrowding. Hundreds of other families have been taken in by relatives and friends who were living in the Beddawi camp in already crowded housing. Other people are accommodated in hostels and reception centres inside the camp, whilst a further thousand civilians have left northern Lebanon to move to Palestinian refugee camps situated in other parts of the country. The Beddawi camp is experiencing a real humanitarian emergency. The refugees live in inhuman conditions — they sleep on the ground and hygiene and sanitation are to say the least precarious. It is impossible to cook or preserve food. The children who used to live in the Nahr El Bared camp suffered unimaginable traumas. They were already forced to live as refugees and then they had to see their homes destroyed, their loved ones killed or injured, and they remained trapped indoors terrorised by the noise of cross-fire. What steps will the Commission take to urge the international community and the Lebanese authorities (in view of the fact that a few days ago Prime Minister Siniora promised that the refugee camp would be rebuilt) to ensure that the Nahr El Bared refugee camp is rebuilt as soon as possible so that the tens of thousands of refugees crowded into the Beddawi camp in appalling conditions can return? Since the EUR4million allocated by the Commission last August seem insufficient to guarantee adequate humanitarian support and, according to Siniora himself, it would take between 1 and 2years and cost USD382million to rebuild the camp, at least 55million of which would be needed to meet the urgent needs of the Palestinian refugees, does not the Commission consider that it should draw up an emergency aid programme to guarantee adequate assistance for the Palestinian refugees?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"During administrative tests, prior to training, for people applying to become air hostesses, an applicant was called for interview by the personnel department of Sabena, the Belgian airline. At the end of the interview, she asked how she had done. The answer she received was that the interview had gone well and that her slight lack of practice in Dutch would not prevent her from being recruited. However … her """"""""stature"""""""", which was described (with gestures to back it up!) as """"""""massive"""""""", barred her completely from the job. Could the Commission investigate this discrimination in recruitment practised by Sabena? If the facts turn out to be correct, what steps does the Commission propose to take?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-2833/94

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

During administrative tests, prior to training, for people applying to become air hostesses, an applicant was called for interview by the personnel department of Sabena, the Belgian airline. At the end of the interview, she asked how she had done. The answer she received was that the interview had gone well and that her slight lack of practice in Dutch would not prevent her from being recruited. However … her """"""""stature"""""""", which was described (with gestures to back it up!) as """"""""massive"""""""", barred her completely from the job. Could the Commission investigate this discrimination in recruitment practised by Sabena? If the facts turn out to be correct, what steps does the Commission propose to take?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Good government and well-balanced legislation also takes account of the contribution of evidence‐ and research-based science outside the influence of party politics. To this end, the Barroso Commission established the Bureau of European Policy Advisers (BEPA), which included the position of Chief Scientific Adviser. This position was most recently held by Professor Anne Glover. The BEPA ceased work at the end of the Barroso Commission, as it was tied to the office of the Commission President. On what grounds did the Juncker Commission choose not to carry over the position of Chief Scientific Adviser to the newly established European Political Strategy Centre (EPSC)? What mission has been assigned to the EPSC? How does the Commission intend to ensure that well-grounded scientific facts, independent of the partisan interests of a multitude of stakeholders, are taken into account in future legislative proposals?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-002024-15

Space, science, technology, and communications issues

Good government and well-balanced legislation also takes account of the contribution of evidence‐ and research-based science outside the influence of party politics. To this end, the Barroso Commission established the Bureau of European Policy Advisers (BEPA), which included the position of Chief Scientific Adviser. This position was most recently held by Professor Anne Glover. The BEPA ceased work at the end of the Barroso Commission, as it was tied to the office of the Commission President. On what grounds did the Juncker Commission choose not to carry over the position of Chief Scientific Adviser to the newly established European Political Strategy Centre (EPSC)? What mission has been assigned to the EPSC? How does the Commission intend to ensure that well-grounded scientific facts, independent of the partisan interests of a multitude of stakeholders, are taken into account in future legislative proposals?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Directive2011/93/EU was drafted with the aim of harmonising all European Union legislation on offences relating to the sexual abuse of minors, sexual exploitation of minors, and child pornography. Within the tourism industry, approximately two million children worldwide are caught up in prostitution and sexual exploitation. This persistent phenomenon of sex tourism enables European tourists to travel abroad in order to commit unlawful acts — in Italy alone, as many as 80000 visitors take part in this abhorrent practice. In light of the above, and considering the urgent need to find a remedy for this social scourge, can the Commission please answer the following questions: 1. Does it intend to adopt measures to better tackle the above phenomenon and, if so, what form will those measures take? 2. Does it have any estimates to hand concerning this issue on a European level? 3. What tools does it propose using to spread awareness amongst users of the tourism 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 = [12]. </s>

E-013393-15

Law and Crime

Directive2011/93/EU was drafted with the aim of harmonising all European Union legislation on offences relating to the sexual abuse of minors, sexual exploitation of minors, and child pornography. Within the tourism industry, approximately two million children worldwide are caught up in prostitution and sexual exploitation. This persistent phenomenon of sex tourism enables European tourists to travel abroad in order to commit unlawful acts — in Italy alone, as many as 80000 visitors take part in this abhorrent practice. In light of the above, and considering the urgent need to find a remedy for this social scourge, can the Commission please answer the following questions: 1. Does it intend to adopt measures to better tackle the above phenomenon and, if so, what form will those measures take? 2. Does it have any estimates to hand concerning this issue on a European level? 3. What tools does it propose using to spread awareness amongst users of the tourism sector?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Could the Council kindly comment on the measure taken by the Greek Government in respect of the new ‘people's defence' legislation? According to the provisions of the bill, which the government says will have to be put to the vote by the end of the year, all citizens - men and women - may be called up for weapons training once a year for a period from 4 to 12 days. Is the Council aware of this situation? And is this not a violation against the human rights of the Greek people and a measure that might increase hatred for neighbouring countries and increase fear and hostility, especially in the areas bordering on Turkey?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-4057/97

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Could the Council kindly comment on the measure taken by the Greek Government in respect of the new ‘people's defence' legislation? According to the provisions of the bill, which the government says will have to be put to the vote by the end of the year, all citizens - men and women - may be called up for weapons training once a year for a period from 4 to 12 days. Is the Council aware of this situation? And is this not a violation against the human rights of the Greek people and a measure that might increase hatred for neighbouring countries and increase fear and hostility, especially in the areas bordering on Turkey?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In recent years I have repeatedly been contacted by Netherlands nationals who, while staying in Estonia, have been confronted with a wide range of products (‘souvenirs’) which, to put it mildly, awaken very uncomfortable memories of the Second World War and the Nazi regime. In several places, including the capital Tallinn, items including the following were on sale: — SS officers' caps and helmets, — red arm-bands with swastikas, — photos of Adolf Hitler, — matchboxes with images of the Third Reich, — souvenir t-shirts with pictures of Adolf Hitler, — Nazi German officers’ medals. It is often argued that these are ‘collectors’ items’. However, it is undoubtedly true that they also appeal to people who find such ‘collectors’ items’ attractive, for whatever reason. The fact that the sale of such items is not banned in Estonia rightly gives rise to incomprehension and revulsion among many people. At any rate it prompts me to put the following questions: 1. Is the Commission aware of the sale of the abovementioned items? 2. Does the Commission agree that such items fly in the face of everything the EU stands for, in particular the principles of freedom, democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms (given that they symbolise totally opposite values)? If not, why not? 3. Is the Commission prepared to raise this state of affairs with the Estonian authorities in order to put a stop to it? If not, why not? 4. Can the Commission state whether similar products are also on sale in other EU countries? If so, can it state which countries, and whether any action has been taken against these 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 = [2]. </s>

E-6273/08

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

In recent years I have repeatedly been contacted by Netherlands nationals who, while staying in Estonia, have been confronted with a wide range of products (‘souvenirs’) which, to put it mildly, awaken very uncomfortable memories of the Second World War and the Nazi regime. In several places, including the capital Tallinn, items including the following were on sale: — SS officers' caps and helmets, — red arm-bands with swastikas, — photos of Adolf Hitler, — matchboxes with images of the Third Reich, — souvenir t-shirts with pictures of Adolf Hitler, — Nazi German officers’ medals. It is often argued that these are ‘collectors’ items’. However, it is undoubtedly true that they also appeal to people who find such ‘collectors’ items’ attractive, for whatever reason. The fact that the sale of such items is not banned in Estonia rightly gives rise to incomprehension and revulsion among many people. At any rate it prompts me to put the following questions: 1. Is the Commission aware of the sale of the abovementioned items? 2. Does the Commission agree that such items fly in the face of everything the EU stands for, in particular the principles of freedom, democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms (given that they symbolise totally opposite values)? If not, why not? 3. Is the Commission prepared to raise this state of affairs with the Estonian authorities in order to put a stop to it? If not, why not? 4. Can the Commission state whether similar products are also on sale in other EU countries? If so, can it state which countries, and whether any action has been taken against these countries?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"For some years now, """"""""Pépinières Européennes pour Jeunes Artistes"""""""" has been promoting exchanges of young artists from various countries and regions of Europe. In June 1994, and again in October 1994, it asked the Commission for a contribution from the European Social Fund under Article 6 of the ESF Regulation. To date, it has received no reply. The Commission's silence is causing doubts and apprehension in artistic circles, especially since this project is one of the few which promotes artists' mobility. Does the Commission's silence mean that it is not interested in projects concerning artists' exchange networks? Or will it support other projects in the same field?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-646/95

Culture and media

For some years now, """"""""Pépinières Européennes pour Jeunes Artistes"""""""" has been promoting exchanges of young artists from various countries and regions of Europe. In June 1994, and again in October 1994, it asked the Commission for a contribution from the European Social Fund under Article 6 of the ESF Regulation. To date, it has received no reply. The Commission's silence is causing doubts and apprehension in artistic circles, especially since this project is one of the few which promotes artists' mobility. Does the Commission's silence mean that it is not interested in projects concerning artists' exchange networks? Or will it support other projects in the same field?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"A European citizen, Kosta Parlavanzas, has submitted a substantial set of documents in which it is stated that Switzerland pursues a deliberate, systematic policy of restricting employment opportunities for foreign workers to a period of between 20 and 30 years, after which they are sent back to their country of origin with no transfer of pension rights. Is the Commission in possession of any research into the legal status of European immigrants in Switzerland? Does the Commission consider it possible or desirable for relations between the EU and Switzerland to continue and to be deepened (particularly in the context of the European Economic Area) if the latter country fails to implement the basic employment rules of the single 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 = [9]. </s>

E-0271/00

Immigration

A European citizen, Kosta Parlavanzas, has submitted a substantial set of documents in which it is stated that Switzerland pursues a deliberate, systematic policy of restricting employment opportunities for foreign workers to a period of between 20 and 30 years, after which they are sent back to their country of origin with no transfer of pension rights. Is the Commission in possession of any research into the legal status of European immigrants in Switzerland? Does the Commission consider it possible or desirable for relations between the EU and Switzerland to continue and to be deepened (particularly in the context of the European Economic Area) if the latter country fails to implement the basic employment rules of the single market?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Italian Government is preparing to issue measures, in accordance with Law No 454/97 and Bill No 85 of 14March 1998, to permit a number of road haulage undertakings to double their haulage capacity. 1.Does the Commission not consider that, instead of doubling haulage capacities, the Italian Government should be working towards the regrouping of undertakings, given the present fragmentation of the Italian market? 2.Does it not also consider that such measures run counter to the smooth functioning of the free market, particularly with the prospect of liberalization on 1July?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-1722/98

Transportation

The Italian Government is preparing to issue measures, in accordance with Law No 454/97 and Bill No 85 of 14March 1998, to permit a number of road haulage undertakings to double their haulage capacity. 1.Does the Commission not consider that, instead of doubling haulage capacities, the Italian Government should be working towards the regrouping of undertakings, given the present fragmentation of the Italian market? 2.Does it not also consider that such measures run counter to the smooth functioning of the free market, particularly with the prospect of liberalization on 1July?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"It has been reported to my office that an EU citizen was charged with fraud in relation to the EUR9billion CF programme. The high-profile fraud charge involved OLAF's local partners, namely the gardai. No monies were ever missing or in accounts other than was proper. His reputation and income-earning ability were destroyed. The citizen was accused of the infringement of grant criteria in drawing down grant monies in 1999. During investigations it has been confirmed that the legal basis for the fraud charge was EU Regulation (EC) No2064/97, which was introduced after the grant was drawn down but backdated to 1994. At the time of investigation neither the individual nor OLAF's local partners were informed of that critical fact. 1.Can the Commission confirm that it introduced EU Regulation (EC) No2064/97 on 14November 1997 with the requirement that it applies proportionately retrospective to 1994? That regulation detailed a specific audit procedure that was to be followed and confirmed. 2.Can the Commission confirm that at the Berlin meeting of EU financial controllers of 10October 2000 it was confirmed that the ‘retroactive’ aspect of EU Regulation (EC) No2064/97 was ‘rescinded’? 3.Can the Commission condone the removal of an EU citizen's good name as a direct consequence of the enforced retrospective application of EU legislation?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [12]. </s>

E-3480/06

Law and Crime

It has been reported to my office that an EU citizen was charged with fraud in relation to the EUR9billion CF programme. The high-profile fraud charge involved OLAF's local partners, namely the gardai. No monies were ever missing or in accounts other than was proper. His reputation and income-earning ability were destroyed. The citizen was accused of the infringement of grant criteria in drawing down grant monies in 1999. During investigations it has been confirmed that the legal basis for the fraud charge was EU Regulation (EC) No2064/97, which was introduced after the grant was drawn down but backdated to 1994. At the time of investigation neither the individual nor OLAF's local partners were informed of that critical fact. 1.Can the Commission confirm that it introduced EU Regulation (EC) No2064/97 on 14November 1997 with the requirement that it applies proportionately retrospective to 1994? That regulation detailed a specific audit procedure that was to be followed and confirmed. 2.Can the Commission confirm that at the Berlin meeting of EU financial controllers of 10October 2000 it was confirmed that the ‘retroactive’ aspect of EU Regulation (EC) No2064/97 was ‘rescinded’? 3.Can the Commission condone the removal of an EU citizen's good name as a direct consequence of the enforced retrospective application of EU legislation?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Recently, the administrations of the jails in Koridallos and Halkida in Greece informed the Ministry of Justice and the public prosecution service that they have no room for any more prisoners. The total number of prison inmates in Greece now stands at 12703, a historic national record, compared with a total capacity of 9300. In particular, the jails in Koridallos currently hold 2320 prisoners, although their capacity is 800. I would like to ask the Commission: — Has Greece made use of EU structural funding to construct new penal institutions or extend existing units? Can the Commission inform me of any works cofunded by theEU for the construction or extension of penal units in Greece? — Given that serious overcrowding in Greek jails is highly detrimental to the living conditions and safety of their inmates, can Greece request an emergency EU subsidy over and above the existing structural funds in order to address the 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 = [12]. </s>

E-001300/2012

Law and Crime

Recently, the administrations of the jails in Koridallos and Halkida in Greece informed the Ministry of Justice and the public prosecution service that they have no room for any more prisoners. The total number of prison inmates in Greece now stands at 12703, a historic national record, compared with a total capacity of 9300. In particular, the jails in Koridallos currently hold 2320 prisoners, although their capacity is 800. I would like to ask the Commission: — Has Greece made use of EU structural funding to construct new penal institutions or extend existing units? Can the Commission inform me of any works cofunded by theEU for the construction or extension of penal units in Greece? — Given that serious overcrowding in Greek jails is highly detrimental to the living conditions and safety of their inmates, can Greece request an emergency EU subsidy over and above the existing structural funds in order to address the problems?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 11May2011, the French Government submitted a proposal to establish a special tax on holiday homes owned by foreigners or French nationals living abroad. The tax rate is to amount to 20% of the theoretical rental value of the property. Provided that the French Parliament gives its approval, the special tax will enter into force on 1January2012. In principle, each Member State makes its own decisions on its tax system. However, measures taken by individual Member States must always comply with the basic freedoms laid down in the Treaties — in particular the principle of equal treatment. The planned special tax only applies to foreign property owners or French nationals living abroad. 1.Does the tax reform planned in France breach the principle of non-discrimination or any internal market rules? 2.In the Commission’s view, will the planned reform create an inadmissible obstacle to foreign investments in France?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-005896/2011

Macroeconomics

On 11May2011, the French Government submitted a proposal to establish a special tax on holiday homes owned by foreigners or French nationals living abroad. The tax rate is to amount to 20% of the theoretical rental value of the property. Provided that the French Parliament gives its approval, the special tax will enter into force on 1January2012. In principle, each Member State makes its own decisions on its tax system. However, measures taken by individual Member States must always comply with the basic freedoms laid down in the Treaties — in particular the principle of equal treatment. The planned special tax only applies to foreign property owners or French nationals living abroad. 1.Does the tax reform planned in France breach the principle of non-discrimination or any internal market rules? 2.In the Commission’s view, will the planned reform create an inadmissible obstacle to foreign investments in France?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Cypriot farmers who carry out hard and back-breaking work over many decades do not receive a commensurate pension when they retire. It is a huge social injustice that although everyone recognises the harshness and difficulty of our farmers’ way of life, no measures are taken to support them.I believe that the EU, recognising the difficult rural lives led by our farmers, the problems they face and the huge debts they bear, must consider the possibility of additional support for the pensions of Cypriot farmers.I believe that our farmers are entitled to and deserve better treatment in their old age.In view of the above, will the Commission say how it intends to intervene and strengthen the agricultural world of Cyprus, which is constantly shrinking?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-004245/2020

Labour, employment and pensions

Cypriot farmers who carry out hard and back-breaking work over many decades do not receive a commensurate pension when they retire. It is a huge social injustice that although everyone recognises the harshness and difficulty of our farmers’ way of life, no measures are taken to support them.I believe that the EU, recognising the difficult rural lives led by our farmers, the problems they face and the huge debts they bear, must consider the possibility of additional support for the pensions of Cypriot farmers.I believe that our farmers are entitled to and deserve better treatment in their old age.In view of the above, will the Commission say how it intends to intervene and strengthen the agricultural world of Cyprus, which is constantly shrinking?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Agenda 2000 presented by the Commission on 15 July 1997 (COM(97)2000 final) proposes to maintain the Cohesion Fund in its present form, reaffirming thus that this Fund will continue to be the principal instrument to help the less wealthy countries to pursue their efforts at economic recovery and convergence. At the same time, however, it is stressed that the Cohesion Fund will constitute an instrument of great interest to future Member States, the investment needs of which are considerable particularly in this regard, whilst provision is made for an interim review of eligibility (at the mid-way point, i.e. in 2003) according to the criterion of a per capita GNP below 90% of the Community average. Although the meaning of the above seems to be that Member States which have major deficiencies as regards infrastructure, i.e. the peripheral regions, shall continue to receive the same level of aid which is of vital importance to enable them to approach the level of development of more central Member States, it could be interpreted in other ways. What countries shall benefit from the Cohesion Fund in 2003 in view of current macro-economic porspects?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [14]. </s>

E-3468/97

Regional and Urban issues and Planning

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Amnesty International’s ‘Human Rights in Asia-Pacific: Review of 2019’ highlights that authorities in Pakistan have stepped up the crackdown on the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), which campaigns against human rights abuses. Its supporters have been arrested, arbitrarily detained, and subjected to surveillance, intimidation, prosecution and threats of violence. Gulalai Ismail, a woman human rights defender who campaigned against violence against women and forced disappearances, was charged with sedition, terrorism and defamation in May 2019. In August, she fled to the USA. Her family has faced serious intimidation by the law enforcement authorities.On 2 May 2020, PTM leader Arif Wazir died after being shot outside his house the day before. He is the 18th member of his family to have been murdered.Can the Vice-President / High representative confirm that during its bilateral contacts with Pakistan, in its Joint Commission, Subgroups on Governance and Human Rights and on Trade, it has raised concerns about the treatment of the PTM and the enforced disappearances and human rights abuses taking place in Balochistan?As Pakistan has failed to meet its international obligations on enforced disappearances, what action will the Vice-President / High representative now take?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>

E-003398/2020/rev.1

International affairs and foreign aid

Amnesty International’s ‘Human Rights in Asia-Pacific: Review of 2019’ highlights that authorities in Pakistan have stepped up the crackdown on the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), which campaigns against human rights abuses. Its supporters have been arrested, arbitrarily detained, and subjected to surveillance, intimidation, prosecution and threats of violence. Gulalai Ismail, a woman human rights defender who campaigned against violence against women and forced disappearances, was charged with sedition, terrorism and defamation in May 2019. In August, she fled to the USA. Her family has faced serious intimidation by the law enforcement authorities.On 2 May 2020, PTM leader Arif Wazir died after being shot outside his house the day before. He is the 18th member of his family to have been murdered.Can the Vice-President / High representative confirm that during its bilateral contacts with Pakistan, in its Joint Commission, Subgroups on Governance and Human Rights and on Trade, it has raised concerns about the treatment of the PTM and the enforced disappearances and human rights abuses taking place in Balochistan?As Pakistan has failed to meet its international obligations on enforced disappearances, what action will the Vice-President / High representative now take?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The issuing of the European technical specification prEN 14351‑1 concerning windows and doors is creating considerable uncertainty among joiners in Belgium. The standard lays down what tests have to be performed to ensure that the end product is ‘safe’. The CEmark guarantees conformity with the standard. Both financially and organisationally, however, it is hardly feasible for businesses in this sector — in many cases micro-enterprises which mainly provide made-to-measure products — to develop prototypes and conduct the relevant tests on them. As the Commission indicated in reply to a previous parliamentary question concerning the impact of standardisation on small joiners, Guidance Paper M provides a solution to this problem. According to the interpretation of the Construction Products Directive given in that document, test results may be shared (point4.13, p.14: shared ITT results). The result of one test then applies to all businesses in the industry, for example businesses affiliated to the same professional association. This question concerns the status of Guidance Paper M and falls into three parts. 1.In the interests of legal certainty, Ishould be interested to hear from the Commission whether Guidance PaperM still remains in force after the entry into force of the standard. The standard itself makes no reference to the guidance paper. 2.Can the Commission confirm that test results as referred to in point4.13 of Guidance PaperM may be shared between businesses in such a way that they accord with the harmonised standard? 3.What is the precise legal status of Guidance Paper M?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [15]. </s>

P-3030/06

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

The issuing of the European technical specification prEN 14351‑1 concerning windows and doors is creating considerable uncertainty among joiners in Belgium. The standard lays down what tests have to be performed to ensure that the end product is ‘safe’. The CEmark guarantees conformity with the standard. Both financially and organisationally, however, it is hardly feasible for businesses in this sector — in many cases micro-enterprises which mainly provide made-to-measure products — to develop prototypes and conduct the relevant tests on them. As the Commission indicated in reply to a previous parliamentary question concerning the impact of standardisation on small joiners, Guidance Paper M provides a solution to this problem. According to the interpretation of the Construction Products Directive given in that document, test results may be shared (point4.13, p.14: shared ITT results). The result of one test then applies to all businesses in the industry, for example businesses affiliated to the same professional association. This question concerns the status of Guidance Paper M and falls into three parts. 1.In the interests of legal certainty, Ishould be interested to hear from the Commission whether Guidance PaperM still remains in force after the entry into force of the standard. The standard itself makes no reference to the guidance paper. 2.Can the Commission confirm that test results as referred to in point4.13 of Guidance PaperM may be shared between businesses in such a way that they accord with the harmonised standard? 3.What is the precise legal status of Guidance Paper M?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"During the debate on Arms Exports in plenary on Wednesday 12 March 2008, the Slovenian Presidency mentioned that seven Member States have not transposed into national legislation the 2003 Common Position on arms brokering. Which are these seven Member States and by what date do each of the seven expect to complete transposition? What action is the Presidency intending to take to speed up transposition by these seven 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 = [16]. </s>

E-1881/08

Defence

During the debate on Arms Exports in plenary on Wednesday 12 March 2008, the Slovenian Presidency mentioned that seven Member States have not transposed into national legislation the 2003 Common Position on arms brokering. Which are these seven Member States and by what date do each of the seven expect to complete transposition? What action is the Presidency intending to take to speed up transposition by these seven Member States?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"1.Is the Commission monitoring China’s dumping practices?2.Is China suffering the consequences of artificially keeping the value of the yuan low against the euro and other European currencies?3.Does the Commission consider China’s monetary policy to be part of a currency war with Europe?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-001592-18

Macroeconomics

1.Is the Commission monitoring China’s dumping practices?2.Is China suffering the consequences of artificially keeping the value of the yuan low against the euro and other European currencies?3.Does the Commission consider China’s monetary policy to be part of a currency war with Europe?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"It is regrettable that the social partners (UNICE and ETUC) failed to reach an agreement on temporary work in May. At the same time, it is important to note that private employment agencies play a vital role in the European social economy. Private employment agencies could considerably contribute to the achievement of the Lisbon objectives of increasing the employment rate from 60 % to 70 % over ten years. However, a prerequisite is that EU governments remove outdated restrictions that often have the sole effect of preventing job-seekers from getting quality jobs. With regard to the Commission's current drafting of a Directive on agency work, it is of vital importance that the Commission consults the sectoral dialogue committee already set up between CIETT (the trade association of private employment agencies) and UNI Europa (the sectoral union) before deciding on a draft Directive. It would be regrettable if the Commission pressed ahead with its drafting of a Directive without giving due attention to this reasonable request. Can the Commission guarantee that such consultations will take place in the near future?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [5]. </s>

E-2547/01

Labour, employment and pensions

It is regrettable that the social partners (UNICE and ETUC) failed to reach an agreement on temporary work in May. At the same time, it is important to note that private employment agencies play a vital role in the European social economy. Private employment agencies could considerably contribute to the achievement of the Lisbon objectives of increasing the employment rate from 60 % to 70 % over ten years. However, a prerequisite is that EU governments remove outdated restrictions that often have the sole effect of preventing job-seekers from getting quality jobs. With regard to the Commission's current drafting of a Directive on agency work, it is of vital importance that the Commission consults the sectoral dialogue committee already set up between CIETT (the trade association of private employment agencies) and UNI Europa (the sectoral union) before deciding on a draft Directive. It would be regrettable if the Commission pressed ahead with its drafting of a Directive without giving due attention to this reasonable request. Can the Commission guarantee that such consultations will take place in the near future?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Regulation 2719/95 (1) lays down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products. Could the Commission confirm that the measures are optional for Member States? Which Member States have implemented the measures in the regulation, in particular the socio-economic accompanying measures assisting individuals in the sector? (1)OJ L 283, 25.11.1995, p. 3." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-1401/96

Agriculture and Fisheries

Regulation 2719/95 (1) lays down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products. Could the Commission confirm that the measures are optional for Member States? Which Member States have implemented the measures in the regulation, in particular the socio-economic accompanying measures assisting individuals in the sector? (1)OJ L 283, 25.11.1995, p. 3.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Commission has decided to allocate EUR 53 million – money originally intended for the Belarus Government – for civil society, protesters and action to combat COVID-19. As a matter of urgency, please provide me with the following information: Of the EUR 53 million, what is the precise amount allocated for each organisation?Combating COVID-19 is a matter for the Belarusian Ministry of Health and, thus, for the Belarusian Government. In what tangible way is the Commission going to combat COVID-19 in Belarus outside the government?Belarus is a sovereign state that has also been recognised as such by the EU Member States. Providing financial aid to civil society organisations without consulting the government is a form of interference within the meaning of Article 2(7) of the Charter of the United Nations. What is the Commission’s position on this?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

P-004775/2020

Health

The Commission has decided to allocate EUR 53 million – money originally intended for the Belarus Government – for civil society, protesters and action to combat COVID-19. As a matter of urgency, please provide me with the following information: Of the EUR 53 million, what is the precise amount allocated for each organisation?Combating COVID-19 is a matter for the Belarusian Ministry of Health and, thus, for the Belarusian Government. In what tangible way is the Commission going to combat COVID-19 in Belarus outside the government?Belarus is a sovereign state that has also been recognised as such by the EU Member States. Providing financial aid to civil society organisations without consulting the government is a form of interference within the meaning of Article 2(7) of the Charter of the United Nations. What is the Commission’s position on this?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Since 5 August, the Taliban Islamic fundamentalist regime has held eight foreign nationals (four German, two Australian and two American) and 16 Afghans working for the NGO, Shelter Now International, in custody charged with attempting to convert Muslims to Christianity. At the same time, hundreds of humanitarian aid workers are helping many thousands of Afghan civilians to survive the civil war. Under Islamic law, the sharia, the accused may face the death sentence. What measures and diplomatic initiatives will the Commission take to compel the Islamic regime to guarantee the safety of the foreign nationals in its custody and respect their human rights, and what steps will it take to exert pressure on the unlawful government of Afghanistan to comply with international law and respect religious freedom, the right of freedom of expression and free will?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-2641/01

International affairs and foreign aid

Since 5 August, the Taliban Islamic fundamentalist regime has held eight foreign nationals (four German, two Australian and two American) and 16 Afghans working for the NGO, Shelter Now International, in custody charged with attempting to convert Muslims to Christianity. At the same time, hundreds of humanitarian aid workers are helping many thousands of Afghan civilians to survive the civil war. Under Islamic law, the sharia, the accused may face the death sentence. What measures and diplomatic initiatives will the Commission take to compel the Islamic regime to guarantee the safety of the foreign nationals in its custody and respect their human rights, and what steps will it take to exert pressure on the unlawful government of Afghanistan to comply with international law and respect religious freedom, the right of freedom of expression and free will?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In relation to Angola can the Commission specify which projects were funded from the EU budget in 2000? Can it indicate the total volume of aid for 2000 under all the headings relating to this 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 = [19]. </s>

E-0218/02

International affairs and foreign aid

In relation to Angola can the Commission specify which projects were funded from the EU budget in 2000? Can it indicate the total volume of aid for 2000 under all the headings relating to this country?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Does the Commission consider it advisable to issue a Directive requiring the Member States to ban the use of telephones and similar instruments on board aircraft, given the well-known fact that such devices interfere with the magnetic field of the aircraft's instruments, particularly its automatic pilot, and bearing in mind that, only a few days ago, a serious accident over Italy during a scheduled flight on the Catania-Milan route was averted solely by the pilot's skill?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-69/96

Transportation

Does the Commission consider it advisable to issue a Directive requiring the Member States to ban the use of telephones and similar instruments on board aircraft, given the well-known fact that such devices interfere with the magnetic field of the aircraft's instruments, particularly its automatic pilot, and bearing in mind that, only a few days ago, a serious accident over Italy during a scheduled flight on the Catania-Milan route was averted solely by the pilot's skill?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Systematic human rights violations are an everyday occurrence in Cuba. In particular, the forced expatriation of human rights defenders is a scandal that has received little media attention. Several organisations — such as Cuban Prisoners’ Defenders, the Unión Patriótica de Cuba, the Fundación para la Democracia Panamericana, the Patmos Institute and the Damas de Blanco — have reported that the Cuban regime has stepped up efforts to drive human rights activists away from Cuba for life, by threatening them and their families with death and lengthy prison sentences. In June2019, Cuban Prisoners’ Defenders, the Unión Patriótica de Cuba, the Fundación para la Democracia Panamericana and the Patmos Institute lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations for the ‘forced mass expatriation’ of human rights activists. 1.Are you aware of these occurrences? 2.Were you able to discuss this at the EU-Cuba Joint Council?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-002950-19

International affairs and foreign aid

Systematic human rights violations are an everyday occurrence in Cuba. In particular, the forced expatriation of human rights defenders is a scandal that has received little media attention. Several organisations — such as Cuban Prisoners’ Defenders, the Unión Patriótica de Cuba, the Fundación para la Democracia Panamericana, the Patmos Institute and the Damas de Blanco — have reported that the Cuban regime has stepped up efforts to drive human rights activists away from Cuba for life, by threatening them and their families with death and lengthy prison sentences. In June2019, Cuban Prisoners’ Defenders, the Unión Patriótica de Cuba, the Fundación para la Democracia Panamericana and the Patmos Institute lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations for the ‘forced mass expatriation’ of human rights activists. 1.Are you aware of these occurrences? 2.Were you able to discuss this at the EU-Cuba Joint Council?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Is it true that Community legislation on places where oysters may be kept and stored by oyster farmers stipulates that such premises must be """"""""masonry-built"""""""" and, therefore, that wooden constructions may not be used for such purposes? Is it true that Community legislation stipulates that oyster farmers may transfer ownership of their work premises only to established oyster farmers?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-3312/95

Agriculture and Fisheries

Is it true that Community legislation on places where oysters may be kept and stored by oyster farmers stipulates that such premises must be """"""""masonry-built"""""""" and, therefore, that wooden constructions may not be used for such purposes? Is it true that Community legislation stipulates that oyster farmers may transfer ownership of their work premises only to established oyster farmers?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"1.Is the Commission aware that the Owner-Occupiers Guarantee Fund (Stichting Waarborg-fonds Eigen Woning) in the Netherlands, which provides National Mortgage Guarantees — the successor of Municipal Guarantees (guarantees provided by municipal authorities that home-buyers would meet their mortgage payments) — and protects home-buyers against future risks and against higher interest payments to building societies to cover higher risks, has introduced new rules in 2002, one of which (p. 12) is that an applicant from a Member State of the European Union or the European Economic Area must be in possession of a Netherlands residence permit which is valid indefinitely in order to be eligible for a loan to help him/her buy a home or, as an owner-occupier, make improvements to his/her home? 2.Is the Commission aware that the Netherlands only grants the right to such a residence permit once the applicant has been entered in the population register of a Dutch municipality for five years, even if the person concerned can prove with the aid of witnesses or by producing an employment contract that he/she has been resident in the Netherlands for longer? 3.Does the Commission agree that there is no need for a requirement to produce a residence permit of indefinite validity as a means of combating speculation by people who are not resident in the Netherlands, because the rules governing mortgage guarantees also state that a guarantee is valid only if the beneficiary occupies the dwelling in person and it is his/her permanent principal home, and the guarantee remains valid only so long as this continues to be the case? 4.Do the new rules constitute discrimination on grounds of nationality, bearing in mind that people who wish to settle in the Netherlands for a long period and spouses of Netherlands nationals who themselves are nationals of another Member State of the EU or the EEA are placed at a disadvantage with regard to the opportunity to buy a dwelling with the intention of living in it in person? 5.What will the Commission do to put an end to this unequal treatment and discrimination on grounds of nationality?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = 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-1608/02

Regional and Urban issues and Planning

1.Is the Commission aware that the Owner-Occupiers Guarantee Fund (Stichting Waarborg-fonds Eigen Woning) in the Netherlands, which provides National Mortgage Guarantees — the successor of Municipal Guarantees (guarantees provided by municipal authorities that home-buyers would meet their mortgage payments) — and protects home-buyers against future risks and against higher interest payments to building societies to cover higher risks, has introduced new rules in 2002, one of which (p. 12) is that an applicant from a Member State of the European Union or the European Economic Area must be in possession of a Netherlands residence permit which is valid indefinitely in order to be eligible for a loan to help him/her buy a home or, as an owner-occupier, make improvements to his/her home? 2.Is the Commission aware that the Netherlands only grants the right to such a residence permit once the applicant has been entered in the population register of a Dutch municipality for five years, even if the person concerned can prove with the aid of witnesses or by producing an employment contract that he/she has been resident in the Netherlands for longer? 3.Does the Commission agree that there is no need for a requirement to produce a residence permit of indefinite validity as a means of combating speculation by people who are not resident in the Netherlands, because the rules governing mortgage guarantees also state that a guarantee is valid only if the beneficiary occupies the dwelling in person and it is his/her permanent principal home, and the guarantee remains valid only so long as this continues to be the case? 4.Do the new rules constitute discrimination on grounds of nationality, bearing in mind that people who wish to settle in the Netherlands for a long period and spouses of Netherlands nationals who themselves are nationals of another Member State of the EU or the EEA are placed at a disadvantage with regard to the opportunity to buy a dwelling with the intention of living in it in person? 5.What will the Commission do to put an end to this unequal treatment and discrimination on grounds of nationality?