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<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "On 23 September 2020, the Commission presented its new Pact on Migration and Asylum. Among the proposed measures, the Commission envisages strengthening cooperation with countries of origin on the return, readmission and reintegration of irregular migrants.On 28 July 2020, the Court of Auditors published an audit entitled EU Migrant return policy — cooperation with third countries on readmission(1).According to that audit, since 2008 some 500000 foreign nationals have been ordered to leave the EU each year because they entered or are staying here illegally. However, only 38% of them return to their country of origin or the last country through which they transited to enter the EU. The figure falls below 30% for returns to non-European countries. This is a real failure on the part of the EU.According to the auditors, these low rates of return can be explained, in particular, by the difficulty of cooperating with the migrants’ countries of origin.What instruments does the Commission intend to use to require the countries of origin of irregular migrants to reintegrate their nationals? (1)https://www.eca.europa.eu/Lists/ECADocuments/AP20_07/AP_Migrant_return_policy_EN.pdf" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-005246/2020

Immigration

On 23 September 2020, the Commission presented its new Pact on Migration and Asylum. Among the proposed measures, the Commission envisages strengthening cooperation with countries of origin on the return, readmission and reintegration of irregular migrants.On 28 July 2020, the Court of Auditors published an audit entitled EU Migrant return policy — cooperation with third countries on readmission(1).According to that audit, since 2008 some 500000 foreign nationals have been ordered to leave the EU each year because they entered or are staying here illegally. However, only 38% of them return to their country of origin or the last country through which they transited to enter the EU. The figure falls below 30% for returns to non-European countries. This is a real failure on the part of the EU.According to the auditors, these low rates of return can be explained, in particular, by the difficulty of cooperating with the migrants’ countries of origin.What instruments does the Commission intend to use to require the countries of origin of irregular migrants to reintegrate their nationals? (1)https://www.eca.europa.eu/Lists/ECADocuments/AP20_07/AP_Migrant_return_policy_EN.pdf

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Foreign foster children often do not have the same status as their foster parents. This is frequently the case with the children of asylum-seekers or foreign nationals' children who have not been issued with passports by their States of origin (including some EU Member States). This commonly causes difficulties with regard to the freedom of movement (when crossing national borders). 1. How is it planned to resolve this problem within the EU? 2. To what extent will the solution take account of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Hague Convention on adoption or the proposal for a European convention on the right to family life drawn up by the European Coordination for the Right of Foreign Nationals to Family Life (25, bld de Bonne Nouvelle, F-75002 Paris)?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-1013/98

Immigration

Foreign foster children often do not have the same status as their foster parents. This is frequently the case with the children of asylum-seekers or foreign nationals' children who have not been issued with passports by their States of origin (including some EU Member States). This commonly causes difficulties with regard to the freedom of movement (when crossing national borders). 1. How is it planned to resolve this problem within the EU? 2. To what extent will the solution take account of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Hague Convention on adoption or the proposal for a European convention on the right to family life drawn up by the European Coordination for the Right of Foreign Nationals to Family Life (25, bld de Bonne Nouvelle, F-75002 Paris)?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "A growing chorus of accusations is being levelled at Greece in press releases and reports by non-governmental organisations that it is carrying out illegal ‘pushbacks’ of refugees in the Mediterranean(1) .It is alleged that the Greek coast guard takes refugee boats back to the open sea, or puts refugees on life rafts on the open sea. The United Nations refugee agency has already demanded that Athens investigate these allegations(2) .Has the Commission investigated these allegations and confronted the Greek government with them?What is the Commission doing to ensure compliance with international law in the Mediterranean? (1)e.g. https://www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/griechenland-setzt-offenbar-fluechtlinge-auf-dem-meer-aus-a-14b5cf26-df90-4838-83c0-f5a2d6bdd7b9 (2)https://www.unhcr.org/news/briefing/2020/6/5ee33a6f4/unhcr-calls-greece-investigate-pushbacks-sea-land-borders-turkey.html" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-004168/2020

Immigration

A growing chorus of accusations is being levelled at Greece in press releases and reports by non-governmental organisations that it is carrying out illegal ‘pushbacks’ of refugees in the Mediterranean(1) .It is alleged that the Greek coast guard takes refugee boats back to the open sea, or puts refugees on life rafts on the open sea. The United Nations refugee agency has already demanded that Athens investigate these allegations(2) .Has the Commission investigated these allegations and confronted the Greek government with them?What is the Commission doing to ensure compliance with international law in the Mediterranean? (1)e.g. https://www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/griechenland-setzt-offenbar-fluechtlinge-auf-dem-meer-aus-a-14b5cf26-df90-4838-83c0-f5a2d6bdd7b9 (2)https://www.unhcr.org/news/briefing/2020/6/5ee33a6f4/unhcr-calls-greece-investigate-pushbacks-sea-land-borders-turkey.html

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "According to information gathered by the Chechnya Committee, MrRouslan Maigov, his wife and their four children have applied for asylum in France. MrRouslan Maigov is the brother of Aslambek Maigov, the Moscow representative of the Chechen President Aslan Maskhadov. MrRouslan Maigov has been arrested and beaten up several times in Russia and Chechnya. When last arrested in December 2001, a ransom of RUB 160 000 was paid to secure his release. MrRouslan Maigov is under particular threat for carrying cassettes in which President Maskhadov conveyed his orders to MrMaigov's brother. Nevertheless, OFPRA (the French Refugee Office) followed by the appeal committee have rejected the application by MrRouslan Maigov and his family for asylum in France on the grounds that if MrAslambek Maigov is in Moscow without, apparently, being under threat, his brother Rouslan and his family could live in Russia. The argument put forward by the competent French authorities obviously does not take account of the arrests and maltreatment to which the Russian authorities have subjected MrRouslan Maigov in the past or the obvious """"""""interest"""""""" which the Russian authorities have shown in MrRouslan Maigov, or the fact that it is unfortunately the current practice in Russia to subject the members of leading Chechens' families to threats, intimidation and violence by way of a warning. Finally, MrRouslan Maigov, his wife and four children will be expelled from the reception centre for asylum-seekers at Marseilles in the next few days and will be forced to leave the country. Is the Council aware of the situation of MrRouslan Maigov and his family? Does the Council consider that the decision by the competent French authorities is consistent with the common rules on the right of asylum laid down in the Schengen agreements? In more general terms, given the serious threats to which Chechens in the Russian Federation are subjected, does the Council not consider that it should take emergency measures to block any decision to expel Chechens living in the countries which are signatories to the Schengen agreements?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-2603/03

Immigration

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "It is reported that the new visa requirements for Turkey for citizens travelling and living there are being unfairly applied. A British expatriate has to pay GBP370 per annum for a residence permit, whereas the cost of a residence permit for a German national is only TRY170. Can the Commission confirm that this is the case? If so, is the Commission concerned about the discriminatory treatment by Turkey of EU citizens from different Member States? If so, what action can the Commission take to express its concern to the Turkish Government?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-000746/2011

Immigration

It is reported that the new visa requirements for Turkey for citizens travelling and living there are being unfairly applied. A British expatriate has to pay GBP370 per annum for a residence permit, whereas the cost of a residence permit for a German national is only TRY170. Can the Commission confirm that this is the case? If so, is the Commission concerned about the discriminatory treatment by Turkey of EU citizens from different Member States? If so, what action can the Commission take to express its concern to the Turkish Government?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "On Wednesday, 31October, Sebastian Kurz announced on radio that Austria did not intend to sign the Global Compact for Migration(1). A similar decision had already been taken by Hungary. Since then, Poland and Czechia have also expressed doubts about signing the Compact. In addition, the 2019 Commission work programme(2) states that the Commission is withdrawing proposal for a Council decision COM(2018)168 final. If adopted, that proposal would have empowered the Commission to approve the Compact. The stated reason for withdrawing the proposal is that this is a two-stage process in which, after the Compact has been adopted in Marrakesh, formal approval by means of a UN resolution will follow. 1.What implications does the position of these four countries have for the European Union’s approach in Marrakesh on 10 and 11December and subsequently at the UN, and, in formal terms, what role does the Commission still have to play? 2.Why has it been decided to withdraw the proposal for a Council decision, what difference does the UN resolution make in this context, and what are the implications of the lack of a mandate? 3.What is the Commission’s assessment of the (possible) international fallout from the lack of internal agreement within theEU on the subject of establishing voluntary international standards for safe and orderly migration? (1)https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/01/austria-criticised-not-signing-un-global-migration-compact-european-commission (2)https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/cwp_2019_annexes_en.pdf" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

P-005614-18

Immigration

On Wednesday, 31October, Sebastian Kurz announced on radio that Austria did not intend to sign the Global Compact for Migration(1). A similar decision had already been taken by Hungary. Since then, Poland and Czechia have also expressed doubts about signing the Compact. In addition, the 2019 Commission work programme(2) states that the Commission is withdrawing proposal for a Council decision COM(2018)168 final. If adopted, that proposal would have empowered the Commission to approve the Compact. The stated reason for withdrawing the proposal is that this is a two-stage process in which, after the Compact has been adopted in Marrakesh, formal approval by means of a UN resolution will follow. 1.What implications does the position of these four countries have for the European Union’s approach in Marrakesh on 10 and 11December and subsequently at the UN, and, in formal terms, what role does the Commission still have to play? 2.Why has it been decided to withdraw the proposal for a Council decision, what difference does the UN resolution make in this context, and what are the implications of the lack of a mandate? 3.What is the Commission’s assessment of the (possible) international fallout from the lack of internal agreement within theEU on the subject of establishing voluntary international standards for safe and orderly migration? (1)https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/01/austria-criticised-not-signing-un-global-migration-compact-european-commission (2)https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/cwp_2019_annexes_en.pdf

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Can the Commission explain whether it intends to provide Turkey with additional funding for the refugees arriving in the country?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-014295-15

Immigration

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The new draft Residence Act in Austria includes, inter alia, an integration aspect which provides that, after a certain period of time has elapsed, foreigners of either sex may have their residence permits withdrawn and may be deported unless they take advantage of an offer relating to their integration into society and, within a certain period, successfully complete a German-language course. Since refusal of a residence permit and deportation having the force of law in Austria would also apply to nationals of the countries signatory to the Schengen Agreement, the new Residence Act might give rise to a situation in which a person from a country where French is spoken might come to Austria, fail to learn a sufficient amount of German and then, although speaking perfect French, not be permitted to return to France under the Schengen Agreement. 1.Can the Council verify whether this depiction of the situation is accurate and whether this absurd example might be one of the consequences of the Austrian Residence Act? 2.Does the Council take the view that the new Residence Act could be implemented in the European Union and that it is compatible with its principles?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-1045/02

Immigration

The new draft Residence Act in Austria includes, inter alia, an integration aspect which provides that, after a certain period of time has elapsed, foreigners of either sex may have their residence permits withdrawn and may be deported unless they take advantage of an offer relating to their integration into society and, within a certain period, successfully complete a German-language course. Since refusal of a residence permit and deportation having the force of law in Austria would also apply to nationals of the countries signatory to the Schengen Agreement, the new Residence Act might give rise to a situation in which a person from a country where French is spoken might come to Austria, fail to learn a sufficient amount of German and then, although speaking perfect French, not be permitted to return to France under the Schengen Agreement. 1.Can the Council verify whether this depiction of the situation is accurate and whether this absurd example might be one of the consequences of the Austrian Residence Act? 2.Does the Council take the view that the new Residence Act could be implemented in the European Union and that it is compatible with its principles?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The majority of the European Union — its citizens and visitors — benefit from the Schengen Agreement, which eliminates border controls within the Schengen area members whilst strengthening border controls with non-member states. The rules include provisions on the harmonisation of external border controls and common visa requirements. St Lucia is the largest of the Windward Islands and it benefits from EU programmes in the Caribbean. The UK has strong links with the island, with a number of its nationals residing in the UK. I am concerned to learn however that some Schengen States (including Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Poland) do not recognise St Lucia passports. Iunderstand that this means that other Schengen States are unable to issue ‘Schengen Visas’ and can therefore only issue visas limiting entry to themselves causing inconvenience to travellers who therefore require multiple visas when travelling, contrary to the sprit of Schengen. Has the Commission enquired as to why a number of EU states refuse to recognise St Lucian passports? What steps is the Commission taking to remove these difficulties for St Lucian passport holders? Does the Commission know of other countries whose nationals are unable to benefit from the Schengen zone?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-1557/09

Immigration

The majority of the European Union — its citizens and visitors — benefit from the Schengen Agreement, which eliminates border controls within the Schengen area members whilst strengthening border controls with non-member states. The rules include provisions on the harmonisation of external border controls and common visa requirements. St Lucia is the largest of the Windward Islands and it benefits from EU programmes in the Caribbean. The UK has strong links with the island, with a number of its nationals residing in the UK. I am concerned to learn however that some Schengen States (including Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Poland) do not recognise St Lucia passports. Iunderstand that this means that other Schengen States are unable to issue ‘Schengen Visas’ and can therefore only issue visas limiting entry to themselves causing inconvenience to travellers who therefore require multiple visas when travelling, contrary to the sprit of Schengen. Has the Commission enquired as to why a number of EU states refuse to recognise St Lucian passports? What steps is the Commission taking to remove these difficulties for St Lucian passport holders? Does the Commission know of other countries whose nationals are unable to benefit from the Schengen zone?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Last week, the Adriatic Sea was scene to a fresh tragedy, in which 21 (in reality, probably around 40) Albanian nationals attempting illegally to enter Italy died. The accident took place at a time when the flow of illegal immigrants from Albania to Italy has noticeably lessened. 137 Albanian illegal immigrants were intercepted on the Italian coast in 2003, compared to 3372 in 2002 and 40000 in 1999. According to the Italian and Albanian authorities, this drop is due to the cooperation agreement signed by both countries in 1997 or more mundanely, others say, to the fact that a large number of the Albanians wanting to emigrate to find work have already done so. Is the Commission aware that at the root of this tragedy and all those that have accompanied illegal immigration from Albania over the last few years is the prohibitionist policy that still governs the present visa system operating between Albania and the EU Member States? Does the Commission realise that its responsibility now more than ever is to propose to the Council and Parliament a new visa system that would automatically allow all Albanians a three-month tourist visa valid throughout the EU, or at the very least the Schengen area? Is the Commission aware that, as illustrated by Bulgaria and Romania, a change in the visa system would not noticeably increase the number of immigrants, but would, on the contrary, have the enormous advantage of destroying the illegal immigration networks in Albania and inside the Community? Is the Commission aware that a policy of this kind would enable the extremely difficult and costly land and maritime policing measures to be replaced with the much less burdensome option of supporting and cooperating with Albania's police force and customs service? In view of these facts, with which the competent authorities of the EU and its Member States are perfectly familiar, does the Commission not consider that, should a similar tragedy occur in the future, the criminal or civil liability of an EU or Member State authority could not be ruled out?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-0131/04

Immigration

Last week, the Adriatic Sea was scene to a fresh tragedy, in which 21 (in reality, probably around 40) Albanian nationals attempting illegally to enter Italy died. The accident took place at a time when the flow of illegal immigrants from Albania to Italy has noticeably lessened. 137 Albanian illegal immigrants were intercepted on the Italian coast in 2003, compared to 3372 in 2002 and 40000 in 1999. According to the Italian and Albanian authorities, this drop is due to the cooperation agreement signed by both countries in 1997 or more mundanely, others say, to the fact that a large number of the Albanians wanting to emigrate to find work have already done so. Is the Commission aware that at the root of this tragedy and all those that have accompanied illegal immigration from Albania over the last few years is the prohibitionist policy that still governs the present visa system operating between Albania and the EU Member States? Does the Commission realise that its responsibility now more than ever is to propose to the Council and Parliament a new visa system that would automatically allow all Albanians a three-month tourist visa valid throughout the EU, or at the very least the Schengen area? Is the Commission aware that, as illustrated by Bulgaria and Romania, a change in the visa system would not noticeably increase the number of immigrants, but would, on the contrary, have the enormous advantage of destroying the illegal immigration networks in Albania and inside the Community? Is the Commission aware that a policy of this kind would enable the extremely difficult and costly land and maritime policing measures to be replaced with the much less burdensome option of supporting and cooperating with Albania's police force and customs service? In view of these facts, with which the competent authorities of the EU and its Member States are perfectly familiar, does the Commission not consider that, should a similar tragedy occur in the future, the criminal or civil liability of an EU or Member State authority could not be ruled out?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Addressing the Austrian Parliament today, the UN Secretary-General expressed great concern at the restrictions being imposed by European countries on refugees and migrants. In view of this: Can the Commission say how it intends to respond to the growing wave of right-wing extremist and xenophobic sentiment within theEU on the one hand and to calls for a humanitarian response to the refugee crisis on the other?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-003529-16

Immigration

Addressing the Austrian Parliament today, the UN Secretary-General expressed great concern at the restrictions being imposed by European countries on refugees and migrants. In view of this: Can the Commission say how it intends to respond to the growing wave of right-wing extremist and xenophobic sentiment within theEU on the one hand and to calls for a humanitarian response to the refugee crisis on the other?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "In September2018, Frontex announced the start of test flights over the Mediterranean using Heron drones — manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries — for the purpose of controlling the EU’s external borders. This testing is part of a 100-million-euro investment allocated by theEU to Frontex with a view to the development of unmanned aircraft. The drones concerned are among the weapons that are deliberately being used to fire missiles at the Palestinian people, killing many civilians. 1.Given that the drones in question are used as a weapon of war, does the Commission take the view that it should continue this funding, even though Frontex has maintained that the suppliers of the drones had complied with all the EU’s procurement rules and guidelines? 2.Can the Commission state whether Frontex is receiving information from the drones that the European Maritime Safety Agency has been able to filter out for the surveillance operations it carries out in tandem with Frontex? 3.If not, as Frontex itself has stated, why was the Israeli firm Elbit Systems awarded this multi-million-euro contract?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-002890-19

Immigration

In September2018, Frontex announced the start of test flights over the Mediterranean using Heron drones — manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries — for the purpose of controlling the EU’s external borders. This testing is part of a 100-million-euro investment allocated by theEU to Frontex with a view to the development of unmanned aircraft. The drones concerned are among the weapons that are deliberately being used to fire missiles at the Palestinian people, killing many civilians. 1.Given that the drones in question are used as a weapon of war, does the Commission take the view that it should continue this funding, even though Frontex has maintained that the suppliers of the drones had complied with all the EU’s procurement rules and guidelines? 2.Can the Commission state whether Frontex is receiving information from the drones that the European Maritime Safety Agency has been able to filter out for the surveillance operations it carries out in tandem with Frontex? 3.If not, as Frontex itself has stated, why was the Israeli firm Elbit Systems awarded this multi-million-euro contract?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "At the European Summit meeting on immigration held in Brussels, the Heads of State and Government of the Member States noted that 75% of refugees in theEU are being hosted by just three countries: Sweden, Germany and France. The provisions of the Dublin III Treaty (Regulation No604/2013 adopted on 26June2013) blatantly discriminate against all Member States, such as Italy, that constitute the physical external borders of theEU, and no mention was made, during the Summit, of ‘quotas’ of migrants or of their redistribution across theEU. Can the Commission therefore state: — what immediate measures will be taken to help ‘external border’ Member States such as Italy; — what it plans to do share out responsibility among all the Member States for migrants arriving by sea and promote genuine European solidarity in respect of countries such as Italy, Malta and Greece that are on the front in line when it comes to rescuing migrants at sea; — whether it plans to review the Dublin III Treaty, which was not in the least questioned at the Summit, to ensure an even distribution of refugees among all the Member States?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-006991-15

Immigration

At the European Summit meeting on immigration held in Brussels, the Heads of State and Government of the Member States noted that 75% of refugees in theEU are being hosted by just three countries: Sweden, Germany and France. The provisions of the Dublin III Treaty (Regulation No604/2013 adopted on 26June2013) blatantly discriminate against all Member States, such as Italy, that constitute the physical external borders of theEU, and no mention was made, during the Summit, of ‘quotas’ of migrants or of their redistribution across theEU. Can the Commission therefore state: — what immediate measures will be taken to help ‘external border’ Member States such as Italy; — what it plans to do share out responsibility among all the Member States for migrants arriving by sea and promote genuine European solidarity in respect of countries such as Italy, Malta and Greece that are on the front in line when it comes to rescuing migrants at sea; — whether it plans to review the Dublin III Treaty, which was not in the least questioned at the Summit, to ensure an even distribution of refugees among all the Member States?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Citizenship of the European Union was introduced by the Maastricht Treaty in 1992, and is automatically conferred on any person who holds the nationality of an EU Member State. At the present time, EU citizenship is additional to and does not replace national citizenship: it is intended purely to reinforce and promote European identity and to involve citizens from the different Member States in the European integration process. It was the treaty establishing the European Economic Community, signed in Rome in 1957, that laid the foundations for EU citizenship and the rights that this entails, by introducing the right of free movement for workers within the EC. Does the Commission see a possibility for introducing a single European passport for all European citizens?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-010306-14

Immigration

Citizenship of the European Union was introduced by the Maastricht Treaty in 1992, and is automatically conferred on any person who holds the nationality of an EU Member State. At the present time, EU citizenship is additional to and does not replace national citizenship: it is intended purely to reinforce and promote European identity and to involve citizens from the different Member States in the European integration process. It was the treaty establishing the European Economic Community, signed in Rome in 1957, that laid the foundations for EU citizenship and the rights that this entails, by introducing the right of free movement for workers within the EC. Does the Commission see a possibility for introducing a single European passport for all European citizens?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Commissioner Malmström has presented her Green Paper on family reunification (COM(2011)0735). 1.Why does the Green Paper make suggestions concerning ways of relaxing policy but not ways of making it more stringent? How does the Commission defend this shameless partiality? 2.What relevant data and research can the Commission adduce in support of its thesis that family reunification contributes to the integration of aliens? 3.Why is the Green Paper strongly predisposed against the desire on the part of the Netherlands to tighten up the rules on family migration — an impression which seems to be further reinforced by statements such as the following made by Commissioner Malmström: ‘In the Netherlands, some participants in the debate seem to regard the existing rules on family reunification as the cause of all integration problems’ and ‘The EU countries have themselves decided that they could come, and now they have the right to be together with their families’(1)? 4.Does the Commission realise that in the Netherlands there is little public support for the type of dated ideas which Commissioner Malmström propagates and that it is undemocratic to fail to take account of this fact? If not, why not? (1)‘Migranten hebben recht op gezinsleven’ [Migrants have a right to family life], De Volkskrant, 15 November 2011." Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-012466/2011

Immigration

Commissioner Malmström has presented her Green Paper on family reunification (COM(2011)0735). 1.Why does the Green Paper make suggestions concerning ways of relaxing policy but not ways of making it more stringent? How does the Commission defend this shameless partiality? 2.What relevant data and research can the Commission adduce in support of its thesis that family reunification contributes to the integration of aliens? 3.Why is the Green Paper strongly predisposed against the desire on the part of the Netherlands to tighten up the rules on family migration — an impression which seems to be further reinforced by statements such as the following made by Commissioner Malmström: ‘In the Netherlands, some participants in the debate seem to regard the existing rules on family reunification as the cause of all integration problems’ and ‘The EU countries have themselves decided that they could come, and now they have the right to be together with their families’(1)? 4.Does the Commission realise that in the Netherlands there is little public support for the type of dated ideas which Commissioner Malmström propagates and that it is undemocratic to fail to take account of this fact? If not, why not? (1)‘Migranten hebben recht op gezinsleven’ [Migrants have a right to family life], De Volkskrant, 15 November 2011.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Could the Spanish Presidency please explain why asylum seekers detained in old airport facilities in Fuerteventura have had some of their basic human rights compromised, according to reports by Human Rights Watch and including evidence from the Spanish Red Cross? Can the Spanish Presidency confirm that those residing within the old airport facility have been: — denied access to lawyers; — denied the right to make telephone calls; — living with 200-400 people within a space of 20m2; — managing without government provided medical care or assistance, and instead relying on the voluntary efforts of NGOs to provide such basic services; — living without a proper ventilation system; and — sharing four toilets and three showers for up to 500 men in the male part of the detention facility? Can the Spanish Presidency also clarify what will be done to improve these conditions whilst the construction of new detention centres is taking place, and what it is doing to ensure that all those detained can exercise the rights they are entitled to?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-1303/02

Immigration

Could the Spanish Presidency please explain why asylum seekers detained in old airport facilities in Fuerteventura have had some of their basic human rights compromised, according to reports by Human Rights Watch and including evidence from the Spanish Red Cross? Can the Spanish Presidency confirm that those residing within the old airport facility have been: — denied access to lawyers; — denied the right to make telephone calls; — living with 200-400 people within a space of 20m2; — managing without government provided medical care or assistance, and instead relying on the voluntary efforts of NGOs to provide such basic services; — living without a proper ventilation system; and — sharing four toilets and three showers for up to 500 men in the male part of the detention facility? Can the Spanish Presidency also clarify what will be done to improve these conditions whilst the construction of new detention centres is taking place, and what it is doing to ensure that all those detained can exercise the rights they are entitled to?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "With regard to failed asylum seekers returning to their country of origin, I understand the European Commission has been mandated to negotiate Community readmission agreements on behalf of Member States with certain countries (namely, Sri Lanka, China, Turkey, Pakistan, Algeria, Albania, Russia and Ukraine). Would the Commission please make the details of these readmission agreements available?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-1208/04

Immigration

With regard to failed asylum seekers returning to their country of origin, I understand the European Commission has been mandated to negotiate Community readmission agreements on behalf of Member States with certain countries (namely, Sri Lanka, China, Turkey, Pakistan, Algeria, Albania, Russia and Ukraine). Would the Commission please make the details of these readmission agreements available?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "In an ostensible attempt to address the migrant issue, a number of EU representatives, including Commission President Jean Claude Juncker when addressing last plenary sitting of Parliament, have proposed the joint patrolling of maritime borders between Greece and Turkey. The summit of 15October2015 concluded with recommendations for action to strengthen Frontex so as to enhance European border patrol and coast guard services, involving the deployment of rapid-response border intervention teams and the progressive introduction of integrated external border management procedures. This, however, runs counter to the sovereign rights of Greece and is leading further down the dangerous path already initiated by the NATO presence towards joint administration of the Aegean, concerning which the Turkish governing classes are already disputing Greek sovereign rights, referring to grey areas and repeatedly infringing Greek sea areas and airspace in a bid to establish a fait accompli. In view of this: What is the position of the High Representative regarding the inalienable right of every country to defend its own borders, sovereign rights and integrity?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

P-014060-15

Immigration

In an ostensible attempt to address the migrant issue, a number of EU representatives, including Commission President Jean Claude Juncker when addressing last plenary sitting of Parliament, have proposed the joint patrolling of maritime borders between Greece and Turkey. The summit of 15October2015 concluded with recommendations for action to strengthen Frontex so as to enhance European border patrol and coast guard services, involving the deployment of rapid-response border intervention teams and the progressive introduction of integrated external border management procedures. This, however, runs counter to the sovereign rights of Greece and is leading further down the dangerous path already initiated by the NATO presence towards joint administration of the Aegean, concerning which the Turkish governing classes are already disputing Greek sovereign rights, referring to grey areas and repeatedly infringing Greek sea areas and airspace in a bid to establish a fait accompli. In view of this: What is the position of the High Representative regarding the inalienable right of every country to defend its own borders, sovereign rights and integrity?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Following a decision by its Director, Fabrice Leggeri, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) deployed an emergency response team with ‘technical resources’ to the Aegean in March 2020 for border protection purposes. Another mission is under way to strengthen police and military units on the land border with Turkey.1.What rapid reaction interventions, joint operations, flexible operational activities and other operations is Frontex currently carrying out on the Greek-Turkish, Greek-Albanian and Greek-North Macedonian borders, and in which locations or districts are they taking place?2.Which governments of EU Member States are currently involved, with how many personnel, with which own equipment and in which of these Frontex missions on both sides of the Greek border? Do these figures include the crew of ships and planes or helicopters?3.In which missions are Member State border guards coordinated by Frontex working together with the Greek military, as seen in press photos, for example, at the start of the rapid response intervention on 13 March 2020 at the Evros river border?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-001650/2020

Immigration

Following a decision by its Director, Fabrice Leggeri, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) deployed an emergency response team with ‘technical resources’ to the Aegean in March 2020 for border protection purposes. Another mission is under way to strengthen police and military units on the land border with Turkey.1.What rapid reaction interventions, joint operations, flexible operational activities and other operations is Frontex currently carrying out on the Greek-Turkish, Greek-Albanian and Greek-North Macedonian borders, and in which locations or districts are they taking place?2.Which governments of EU Member States are currently involved, with how many personnel, with which own equipment and in which of these Frontex missions on both sides of the Greek border? Do these figures include the crew of ships and planes or helicopters?3.In which missions are Member State border guards coordinated by Frontex working together with the Greek military, as seen in press photos, for example, at the start of the rapid response intervention on 13 March 2020 at the Evros river border?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "On 17 February 2020, foreign affairs ministers from all 27 of the EU’s Member States took a decision in Brussels to halt Operation Sophia, which has saved the lives of 50 000 people trying to cross the Mediterranean, and to replace it with a new operation designed to implement the UN arms embargo. Under the new operation, vessels will operate far from the waters that refugees normally travel through.If the captains of these vessels come to believe that, in the hope of being picked up, refugees are being ‘attracted’ by the operation’s presence, foreign affairs ministers will be free to withdraw vessels from a given area. Taking into account that the Libyan Coast Guard’s actions have caused and aggravated disasters and Libya cannot be considered a safe third country, who will now be responsible for search-and-rescue operations in the Mediterranean?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-001174/2020/rev.1

Immigration

On 17 February 2020, foreign affairs ministers from all 27 of the EU’s Member States took a decision in Brussels to halt Operation Sophia, which has saved the lives of 50 000 people trying to cross the Mediterranean, and to replace it with a new operation designed to implement the UN arms embargo. Under the new operation, vessels will operate far from the waters that refugees normally travel through.If the captains of these vessels come to believe that, in the hope of being picked up, refugees are being ‘attracted’ by the operation’s presence, foreign affairs ministers will be free to withdraw vessels from a given area. Taking into account that the Libyan Coast Guard’s actions have caused and aggravated disasters and Libya cannot be considered a safe third country, who will now be responsible for search-and-rescue operations in the Mediterranean?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "This year, at least 1750 migrants(1) have perished in the Mediterranean, that is to say thirty times more than over the same period in 2014. The disappearance of almost 800 of them in April2015 must make the European Union aware that its legal and budgetary arsenal is no longer suitable for effectively dealing with the human tragedy taking place a few kilometres away from its borders. The launch of the ‘Triton’ operation, at the end of 2014, was not enough to provide an optimal response to the problems already observed with ‘Mare Nostrum’. There must be greater interaction between the Member States in order to establish a clear and responsible migration policy, in the interest of the Union and the migrants. For its part, the Commission must undertake to provide Frontex with the budgetary, human and legal resources to allow it to effectively carry out its mission. Finally, all parties concerned must jointly commit to a proactive dual approach of re‐establishing the rule of law in the area of departure and combating the networks of traffickers exploiting the human misery as a breeding ground for their criminal activities. What commitments does the European Commission intend to make on these issues? (1)Source: International Organisation for Migration (IOM)." Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-006608-15

Immigration

This year, at least 1750 migrants(1) have perished in the Mediterranean, that is to say thirty times more than over the same period in 2014. The disappearance of almost 800 of them in April2015 must make the European Union aware that its legal and budgetary arsenal is no longer suitable for effectively dealing with the human tragedy taking place a few kilometres away from its borders. The launch of the ‘Triton’ operation, at the end of 2014, was not enough to provide an optimal response to the problems already observed with ‘Mare Nostrum’. There must be greater interaction between the Member States in order to establish a clear and responsible migration policy, in the interest of the Union and the migrants. For its part, the Commission must undertake to provide Frontex with the budgetary, human and legal resources to allow it to effectively carry out its mission. Finally, all parties concerned must jointly commit to a proactive dual approach of re‐establishing the rule of law in the area of departure and combating the networks of traffickers exploiting the human misery as a breeding ground for their criminal activities. What commitments does the European Commission intend to make on these issues? (1)Source: International Organisation for Migration (IOM).

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions recently published a study entitled ‘Migration trends in an enlarged Europe’. The study aims to provide an understanding of potential immigration from future Member States and applicant countries to the current European Union. The data used was provided by the 2002 Eurobarometer survey on the applicant countries. According to the introduction, the study has some significant limitations. On page 5, it is stated that certain important information usually collected in migration studies is not available. As such, there is no information on target countries for migration or on the length of intended stay in the target country. Nor, according to the report, can any distinction be drawn between the various forms of migration. Does the Commission plan to carry out supplementary studies, or has it commissioned another body to do so, in order to compensate for the shortcomings referred to above?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-1943/04

Immigration

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Amnesty International has reported that Somali refugees are being forcibly returned by the governments of the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Norway and Saudi Arabia to parts of central and southern Somalia. Parts of these areas are still controlled by militants, and Amnesty International has said that this is tantamount to a death sentence. Al-Shabaab and other militias often accuse returnees of being spies for the security forces. What measures does the Commission intend to put in place to safeguard the lives and rights of returnees?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-008787-14

Immigration

Amnesty International has reported that Somali refugees are being forcibly returned by the governments of the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Norway and Saudi Arabia to parts of central and southern Somalia. Parts of these areas are still controlled by militants, and Amnesty International has said that this is tantamount to a death sentence. Al-Shabaab and other militias often accuse returnees of being spies for the security forces. What measures does the Commission intend to put in place to safeguard the lives and rights of returnees?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "In its Communication of 23 February 1994 on immigration and asylum policies (COM(94)23 final) the Commission states that the ratification by the Member States of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of all Migrant Workers and Members of their Families, adopted by the UN General Assembly on 18 December 1990, would guarantee that the rights granted to migrants and their families resident in the Community meet the highest international standards. Can the Commission say which Member States have ratified this Convention? Is it prepared to take steps to encourage all the Member States to ratify the Convention and submit proposals for improving the protection of the social, economic, cultural and political rights of migrants and their families in the European Union?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-0763/96

Immigration

In its Communication of 23 February 1994 on immigration and asylum policies (COM(94)23 final) the Commission states that the ratification by the Member States of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of all Migrant Workers and Members of their Families, adopted by the UN General Assembly on 18 December 1990, would guarantee that the rights granted to migrants and their families resident in the Community meet the highest international standards. Can the Commission say which Member States have ratified this Convention? Is it prepared to take steps to encourage all the Member States to ratify the Convention and submit proposals for improving the protection of the social, economic, cultural and political rights of migrants and their families in the European Union?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "In a document published on 8 August 2020, the Commission states: ‘Syrian refugees make up more than 20% of Lebanon’s population, the highest refugees-to-population ratio in the world’,(1)a situation denounced by Libya’s political class and which has exacerbated social tensions in that country. The document further states: ‘Since 2011, the European Union has provided more than EUR 666 million in humanitarian funding to respond to urgent needs’, a very substantial sum which can only be reduced if migrants wishing to return to their country do so. The EU is not in favour of such returns despite the fact that peace has broken out in most of Syrian territory.1.Does the Vice-President / High Representative consider that Lebanon, given its economic situation, can continue to bear the exceptional burden of hosting Syrian refugees?2.Does he consider that the Union could play a role in supporting Syrian refugees in their country of origin?3.Does the Vice-President / High Representative have a financial study comparing the cost to European taxpayers of subsidies to Lebanon to receive Syrian refugees with the costs of helping them return to their home country? (1)https://ec.europa.eu/echo/where/middle-east/lebanon_en" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-000080/2021

Immigration

In a document published on 8 August 2020, the Commission states: ‘Syrian refugees make up more than 20% of Lebanon’s population, the highest refugees-to-population ratio in the world’,(1)a situation denounced by Libya’s political class and which has exacerbated social tensions in that country. The document further states: ‘Since 2011, the European Union has provided more than EUR 666 million in humanitarian funding to respond to urgent needs’, a very substantial sum which can only be reduced if migrants wishing to return to their country do so. The EU is not in favour of such returns despite the fact that peace has broken out in most of Syrian territory.1.Does the Vice-President / High Representative consider that Lebanon, given its economic situation, can continue to bear the exceptional burden of hosting Syrian refugees?2.Does he consider that the Union could play a role in supporting Syrian refugees in their country of origin?3.Does the Vice-President / High Representative have a financial study comparing the cost to European taxpayers of subsidies to Lebanon to receive Syrian refugees with the costs of helping them return to their home country? (1)https://ec.europa.eu/echo/where/middle-east/lebanon_en

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Following the worsening situation in Syria, President Erdogan has ordered state agencies not to prevent refugees and migrants from crossing the border into Greece. By violating both the terms of the EU–Turkey Statement and international law, the Turkish Government is using the refugee and migration crisis to try to blackmail the European Union in order to achieve its geopolitical goals in the region. The situation in Evros, which is outside the scope of the Statement, has also deteriorated significantly, and the assurances given by the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs to the High Representative and Vice-President of the Commission Josep Borrell that Turkey would respect its international commitments appear to amount to nothing.Given the gravity of the situation and the speed with which things are changing, will the Commission say:1.What immediate support does it plan to offer Greece to allow it to effectively deal with the significant increase in migratory flows and how does itplan to safeguard European borders in the country?2.How will it ensure that Turkey respects its international commitments, including the EU–Turkey Statement and the readmission agreements that it has signed with Greece and the EU?3.What will become of the refugees who are likely to enter via Evros, which is outside the scope of the EU–Turkey Statement?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

P-001224/2020

Immigration

Following the worsening situation in Syria, President Erdogan has ordered state agencies not to prevent refugees and migrants from crossing the border into Greece. By violating both the terms of the EU–Turkey Statement and international law, the Turkish Government is using the refugee and migration crisis to try to blackmail the European Union in order to achieve its geopolitical goals in the region. The situation in Evros, which is outside the scope of the Statement, has also deteriorated significantly, and the assurances given by the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs to the High Representative and Vice-President of the Commission Josep Borrell that Turkey would respect its international commitments appear to amount to nothing.Given the gravity of the situation and the speed with which things are changing, will the Commission say:1.What immediate support does it plan to offer Greece to allow it to effectively deal with the significant increase in migratory flows and how does itplan to safeguard European borders in the country?2.How will it ensure that Turkey respects its international commitments, including the EU–Turkey Statement and the readmission agreements that it has signed with Greece and the EU?3.What will become of the refugees who are likely to enter via Evros, which is outside the scope of the EU–Turkey Statement?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Additional funds will be made available to Croatia under the framework programme on solidarity and management of migration flows (SOLID), the future Asylum and Migration Fund and the Internal Security Fund, among others, with a view to ensuring that the common policy on asylum, immigration and external border control is implemented more effectively. The SOLID programme is made up of four funds — the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals, the European Refugee Fund, the External Borders Fund and the European Return Fund. The total funding package for the programme for the period 2007‐2013 is approximately EUR5.866billion. How much additional funding has been or will be made available to Croatia under the SOLID programme and for what purposes has it been or will it be used? National, regional and local authorities, universities (including research institutes), NGOs and international organisations with proven experience and competence in the field may apply for funding under the programme. All the Member States, with the exception of Denmark, are eligible. What bodies (public or private) have submitted funding applications to the Commission and how much funding have they requested? Croatia became the twenty-eighth Member State on 1July2013. Given that the SOLID programme covers the period 2007-2013, has the Commission made changes to the programme to take account of Croatia’s accession? If so, what changes has it made?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-009470-13

Immigration

Additional funds will be made available to Croatia under the framework programme on solidarity and management of migration flows (SOLID), the future Asylum and Migration Fund and the Internal Security Fund, among others, with a view to ensuring that the common policy on asylum, immigration and external border control is implemented more effectively. The SOLID programme is made up of four funds — the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals, the European Refugee Fund, the External Borders Fund and the European Return Fund. The total funding package for the programme for the period 2007‐2013 is approximately EUR5.866billion. How much additional funding has been or will be made available to Croatia under the SOLID programme and for what purposes has it been or will it be used? National, regional and local authorities, universities (including research institutes), NGOs and international organisations with proven experience and competence in the field may apply for funding under the programme. All the Member States, with the exception of Denmark, are eligible. What bodies (public or private) have submitted funding applications to the Commission and how much funding have they requested? Croatia became the twenty-eighth Member State on 1July2013. Given that the SOLID programme covers the period 2007-2013, has the Commission made changes to the programme to take account of Croatia’s accession? If so, what changes has it made?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Is the European Commission aware of the numerous bona fide travellers, even EU nationals of European origin, who are subjected to lengthy checks and interrogation as a result of the carriers' liability laws and who may even be refused the right to board their flight, despite the fact that they hold valid travel documents?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-0492/02

Immigration

Is the European Commission aware of the numerous bona fide travellers, even EU nationals of European origin, who are subjected to lengthy checks and interrogation as a result of the carriers' liability laws and who may even be refused the right to board their flight, despite the fact that they hold valid travel documents?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "According to statements made by the Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response on 3September2013, the number of refugees fleeing Syria for neighbouring countries has reached the milestone of two million. The Commissioner also emphasised that this mass exodus of refugees from Syria is set to increase: she was clearly referring here to the consequences of a potential dramatic increase in tension in the country following the savage use of chemical weapons against civilians, which is illegal under international law. Specifically, she said: ‘Tragic and cruel as it is, the truth is that with violence becoming ever more ferocious, brutal and inhumane, the tide of refugees is bound to continue to rise.’ In view of the above, will the Commission say: 1. Does it plan any emergency actions to help countries neighbouring Syria (Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and Iraq), the main destinations of Syrian refugees, taking into account the assessments about a worsening refugee crisis? If so, which actions? 2. How does it intend to help those Member States most affected as they attempt to cope with the consequences of an extraordinary and dramatic increase in the flow of refugees from Syria? 3. Will it provide additional emergency aid to Greece, under these exceptional circumstances, to address the consequences of the shock wave of an ever increasing number of Syrian refugees arriving on its territory, since it is the first EU country that will be affected? If so, what form will this aid take?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

P-009896-13

Immigration

According to statements made by the Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response on 3September2013, the number of refugees fleeing Syria for neighbouring countries has reached the milestone of two million. The Commissioner also emphasised that this mass exodus of refugees from Syria is set to increase: she was clearly referring here to the consequences of a potential dramatic increase in tension in the country following the savage use of chemical weapons against civilians, which is illegal under international law. Specifically, she said: ‘Tragic and cruel as it is, the truth is that with violence becoming ever more ferocious, brutal and inhumane, the tide of refugees is bound to continue to rise.’ In view of the above, will the Commission say: 1. Does it plan any emergency actions to help countries neighbouring Syria (Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and Iraq), the main destinations of Syrian refugees, taking into account the assessments about a worsening refugee crisis? If so, which actions? 2. How does it intend to help those Member States most affected as they attempt to cope with the consequences of an extraordinary and dramatic increase in the flow of refugees from Syria? 3. Will it provide additional emergency aid to Greece, under these exceptional circumstances, to address the consequences of the shock wave of an ever increasing number of Syrian refugees arriving on its territory, since it is the first EU country that will be affected? If so, what form will this aid take?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "An article in the 15September2016 issue of the weekly newspaper ‘Die Zeit’ puts its finger on the problem, stating that the next big migration movement will come from Africa, but that Europe is as clueless as it was a year ago when hundreds of thousands of Syrians triggered the refugee crisis. According to the United Nations’ publication ‘World Population Prospects’ in 2015, Africa’s population will more than double by 2050, rising from close to 1.2billion now to about 2.5billion. At the same time, sub-Saharan Africa is already one of the regions with the highest unemployment in the world. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), only half of all young people can find a job there and more than 60% do not have the training enabling them to work productively. According to a Gallup study, one third of all adults in sub-Saharan would like to emigrate. 1.Does the Commission share these misgivings, and is theEU adequately prepared today for fresh waves of refugees from Africa? If not, what ought to be done? 2.What is the Commission planning to do to counter increasing emigration by sub-Saharan Africa’s young generation? Is an holistic approach being taken?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-006912-16

Immigration

An article in the 15September2016 issue of the weekly newspaper ‘Die Zeit’ puts its finger on the problem, stating that the next big migration movement will come from Africa, but that Europe is as clueless as it was a year ago when hundreds of thousands of Syrians triggered the refugee crisis. According to the United Nations’ publication ‘World Population Prospects’ in 2015, Africa’s population will more than double by 2050, rising from close to 1.2billion now to about 2.5billion. At the same time, sub-Saharan Africa is already one of the regions with the highest unemployment in the world. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), only half of all young people can find a job there and more than 60% do not have the training enabling them to work productively. According to a Gallup study, one third of all adults in sub-Saharan would like to emigrate. 1.Does the Commission share these misgivings, and is theEU adequately prepared today for fresh waves of refugees from Africa? If not, what ought to be done? 2.What is the Commission planning to do to counter increasing emigration by sub-Saharan Africa’s young generation? Is an holistic approach being taken?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "According to reports on the Internet(1), the data that have been collected by the Greek authorities on the activities of certain NGOs and the high number of both legal and illegal migrants in hot spots throughout Greece show that the most recent uprisings which took place simultaneously on the same day were the product of coordinated SMS messages received the previous day. Specifically, on the day before the uprising in Idomeni, an SMS was discovered which was received by 1500 migrants. The outbreak of violence the following day was in response to the content of the SMS. From Idomeni to Chios, the security services remarked on the coordinated nature of the uprisings. Two mobile telephones fell into the hands of the authorities, and when the electronic trail was traced, it was discovered that the sender was unknown and unidentifiable, because it was located abroad (in an Asian country). In addition, the security authorities are asking how the migrants, both legal and illegal, continue to have connections, and very expensive ones, on their mobiles. In most cases the investigations of the Greek security authorities lead to the NGOs. The Commission is asked: Is it aware of the destabilising role played by certain NGOs, which constitute a threat to Greek and European security? What does it plan to do to tackle these problems? (1)http://www.pronews.gr/portal/Αποκάλυψη: Coordinated with an … SMS: uprisings in refugee camps from Idomeni to Chios." Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-002698-16

Immigration

According to reports on the Internet(1), the data that have been collected by the Greek authorities on the activities of certain NGOs and the high number of both legal and illegal migrants in hot spots throughout Greece show that the most recent uprisings which took place simultaneously on the same day were the product of coordinated SMS messages received the previous day. Specifically, on the day before the uprising in Idomeni, an SMS was discovered which was received by 1500 migrants. The outbreak of violence the following day was in response to the content of the SMS. From Idomeni to Chios, the security services remarked on the coordinated nature of the uprisings. Two mobile telephones fell into the hands of the authorities, and when the electronic trail was traced, it was discovered that the sender was unknown and unidentifiable, because it was located abroad (in an Asian country). In addition, the security authorities are asking how the migrants, both legal and illegal, continue to have connections, and very expensive ones, on their mobiles. In most cases the investigations of the Greek security authorities lead to the NGOs. The Commission is asked: Is it aware of the destabilising role played by certain NGOs, which constitute a threat to Greek and European security? What does it plan to do to tackle these problems? (1)http://www.pronews.gr/portal/Αποκάλυψη: Coordinated with an … SMS: uprisings in refugee camps from Idomeni to Chios.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "In the Cotonou Partnership Agreement of 23June2000 between theEU and the ACP States, the ACP States undertook, in Article13, paragraph5, to accept the return and readmission of any of their nationals who are illegally present on the territory of a Member State of the European Union. Has the return and readmission of nationals of an ACP State who are illegally resident in an EU Member State to their country of origin proved unproblematic and systematic since the entry into force of the Cotonou Agreement? If not, what legal and practical measures should be taken, in the Commission's view, so that readmissions to ACP countries can be carried out consistently? Can the Commission provide figures on how many readmissions have been carried out hitherto in total, on the basis of Article13, paragraph5, and how many readmissions have been prevented despite current legislation?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-014804-15

Immigration

In the Cotonou Partnership Agreement of 23June2000 between theEU and the ACP States, the ACP States undertook, in Article13, paragraph5, to accept the return and readmission of any of their nationals who are illegally present on the territory of a Member State of the European Union. Has the return and readmission of nationals of an ACP State who are illegally resident in an EU Member State to their country of origin proved unproblematic and systematic since the entry into force of the Cotonou Agreement? If not, what legal and practical measures should be taken, in the Commission's view, so that readmissions to ACP countries can be carried out consistently? Can the Commission provide figures on how many readmissions have been carried out hitherto in total, on the basis of Article13, paragraph5, and how many readmissions have been prevented despite current legislation?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "In January 2021, Commissioner Ylva Johansson confirmed that the EU needed a strong Frontex to protect the EU’s borders and values. In fact, however, she appears more concerned about the need to deploy 40 fundamental rights monitors, the appointment of three deputy executive directors and the allegations being directed against Frontex by NGOs with a manifestly open-border agenda.Between 3.9 and 4.8 million irregular migrants are now present in the EU (Pew Research Centre, 2017). The vast majority of them are showing no signs of leaving, notwithstanding rejected asylum applications and deportation orders. In fact, Frontex has repatriated only a few hundred illegal migrants in the space of a few years and, in 2019, at least 141 700 entered the EU illegally.In view of this, what specific measures will the Commission take to end the mass migrant influx into the Union andremove the millions of illegals now present in its territory?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-000762/2021

Immigration

In January 2021, Commissioner Ylva Johansson confirmed that the EU needed a strong Frontex to protect the EU’s borders and values. In fact, however, she appears more concerned about the need to deploy 40 fundamental rights monitors, the appointment of three deputy executive directors and the allegations being directed against Frontex by NGOs with a manifestly open-border agenda.Between 3.9 and 4.8 million irregular migrants are now present in the EU (Pew Research Centre, 2017). The vast majority of them are showing no signs of leaving, notwithstanding rejected asylum applications and deportation orders. In fact, Frontex has repatriated only a few hundred illegal migrants in the space of a few years and, in 2019, at least 141 700 entered the EU illegally.In view of this, what specific measures will the Commission take to end the mass migrant influx into the Union andremove the millions of illegals now present in its territory?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The New York Convention of 1954 is the only international instrument which defines the term ‘statelessness’ and which lays down the rules applicable in this area. However, some Member States have not ratified the Convention, which has led to significant disparities within theEU in the laws which govern the granting of the status of stateless person and the rights conferred on individuals granted that status. There is therefore no consistent approach to the issue of statelessness within theEU, as regards both the rules on obtaining this status and the rules on residence. There are many causes of statelessness: contradictions between nationality laws, State succession and transfer of sovereignty, inadequate or non-existent laws on birth registration, strict enforcement of jus soli and jus sanguinis, and loss of nationality. However, the current situation in the countries of the former Yugoslavia could give rise to an increase in the number of applications for recognition as a stateless person in theEU. The establishment, at Union level, of common rules applicable to stateless persons is therefore essential. What steps does the Commission intend to take to harmonise the rules relating to stateless persons within the EU?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-007476/2011

Immigration

The New York Convention of 1954 is the only international instrument which defines the term ‘statelessness’ and which lays down the rules applicable in this area. However, some Member States have not ratified the Convention, which has led to significant disparities within theEU in the laws which govern the granting of the status of stateless person and the rights conferred on individuals granted that status. There is therefore no consistent approach to the issue of statelessness within theEU, as regards both the rules on obtaining this status and the rules on residence. There are many causes of statelessness: contradictions between nationality laws, State succession and transfer of sovereignty, inadequate or non-existent laws on birth registration, strict enforcement of jus soli and jus sanguinis, and loss of nationality. However, the current situation in the countries of the former Yugoslavia could give rise to an increase in the number of applications for recognition as a stateless person in theEU. The establishment, at Union level, of common rules applicable to stateless persons is therefore essential. What steps does the Commission intend to take to harmonise the rules relating to stateless persons within the EU?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "I am informed that it has recently become much more difficult to apply for a Schengen visa in Polish consulates in Belarus. This problem mainly affects the consular section in Minsk, but other consulates are also concerned. Belarusians are alarmed, as for several months now they have been unable to honestly obtain an appointment to submit a visa application to Polish consulates. Attempts to register an application on the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs e‐consulate system result in an error message or in a message stating that no appointments are available. This is most likely due to the fact that all of the appointments are immediately snatched up by hackers, who then sell places in the queue for between EUR200 and EUR400. Despite the numerous interventions that have been made within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this state of affairs shows no sign of improving. Will the Commission take steps to ensure that Belarusian citizens have equal and honest access to Schengen visa application procedures in Polish consulates in Belarus?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-007670-13

Immigration

I am informed that it has recently become much more difficult to apply for a Schengen visa in Polish consulates in Belarus. This problem mainly affects the consular section in Minsk, but other consulates are also concerned. Belarusians are alarmed, as for several months now they have been unable to honestly obtain an appointment to submit a visa application to Polish consulates. Attempts to register an application on the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs e‐consulate system result in an error message or in a message stating that no appointments are available. This is most likely due to the fact that all of the appointments are immediately snatched up by hackers, who then sell places in the queue for between EUR200 and EUR400. Despite the numerous interventions that have been made within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this state of affairs shows no sign of improving. Will the Commission take steps to ensure that Belarusian citizens have equal and honest access to Schengen visa application procedures in Polish consulates in Belarus?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "A constituent has written to me regarding the case of Paramjeet Singh, who has been granted asylum in the UK. While on holiday in Portugal, he was arrested, allegedly as a result of a Red Notice from Interpol. He is currently awaiting extradition to India. My constituent has asked about the legality of the action by the Portuguese authorities. Could the Commission look into the action taken by the Portuguese authorities, given that Paramjeet Singh was granted asylum in the UK?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-001611-16

Immigration

A constituent has written to me regarding the case of Paramjeet Singh, who has been granted asylum in the UK. While on holiday in Portugal, he was arrested, allegedly as a result of a Red Notice from Interpol. He is currently awaiting extradition to India. My constituent has asked about the legality of the action by the Portuguese authorities. Could the Commission look into the action taken by the Portuguese authorities, given that Paramjeet Singh was granted asylum in the UK?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "In its annual Risk Analysis Report, published on 15February2017, Frontex makes the following points: — Search and Rescue (SAR) by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) constitute a ‘pull-factor’ leading to more migrants attempting the dangerous crossing of the Mediterranean; — SAR NGO’s ‘unintentionally help criminals’ by encouraging smugglers to use even poorer quality boats and more dangerous tactics; — SAR NGO’s are therefore making the crossing more dangerous for migrants. This narrative is criticised by Goldsmiths, University of London in its latest documentary report, ‘Blaming the Rescuers’, published on 9June2017. I would kindly ask the Commission to respond in detail to the criticism of the Frontex narrative presented in the Goldsmiths report, and I would specifically ask the Commission to comment on the fact that the EUNAVFOR MED operation Sophia has, according to the report, a significant effect on encouraging smugglers to use even poorer quality boats and more dangerous tactics. This is not mentioned by Frontex in its Risk Analysis Report, nor by the Commission." Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-004552-17

Immigration

In its annual Risk Analysis Report, published on 15February2017, Frontex makes the following points: — Search and Rescue (SAR) by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) constitute a ‘pull-factor’ leading to more migrants attempting the dangerous crossing of the Mediterranean; — SAR NGO’s ‘unintentionally help criminals’ by encouraging smugglers to use even poorer quality boats and more dangerous tactics; — SAR NGO’s are therefore making the crossing more dangerous for migrants. This narrative is criticised by Goldsmiths, University of London in its latest documentary report, ‘Blaming the Rescuers’, published on 9June2017. I would kindly ask the Commission to respond in detail to the criticism of the Frontex narrative presented in the Goldsmiths report, and I would specifically ask the Commission to comment on the fact that the EUNAVFOR MED operation Sophia has, according to the report, a significant effect on encouraging smugglers to use even poorer quality boats and more dangerous tactics. This is not mentioned by Frontex in its Risk Analysis Report, nor by the Commission.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Turkey has recently abolished the visa requirement for several countries, including Syria and Libya. In view of the many problems that have already arisen in relation to illegal immigration to Europe from or via Turkey, there is a risk that visa-free travel for Libya, Syria, Jordan and Lebanon will substantially worsen the situation. Has the Council discussed the problem with the Turkish Government? If so, what were the conclusions?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-1576/10

Immigration

Turkey has recently abolished the visa requirement for several countries, including Syria and Libya. In view of the many problems that have already arisen in relation to illegal immigration to Europe from or via Turkey, there is a risk that visa-free travel for Libya, Syria, Jordan and Lebanon will substantially worsen the situation. Has the Council discussed the problem with the Turkish Government? If so, what were the conclusions?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "More than 7 000 refugees are being held in appalling conditions at the Mavrovouni / Kara Tepe Reception and Identification Centre in Lesbos, under the responsibility of the EU and the Greek Government.Since the decision to move the Reception and Identification Centre, which is now on the site of a former military firing range, there have been complaints about the levels of lead. The fact that the ministry responsible admitted that an investigation into the levels of lead was commissioned on 24 November 2020, in agreement with the European Commission, proves that this investigation had already begun once thousands of people had been transferred to the site. There are also claims that the site has been given a clean bill of health to support EU and Greek Government policies.According to the WHO, no level of exposure to lead is considered harmless, especially when infants, toddlers and pregnant women are involved.In the light of the above:1.What is the Commission’s view of the fact that thousands of refugees and migrants, including young children and pregnant women, are being exposed to dangerous levels of lead? How does it view the need for urgent action to determine the state of health of everyone at the camp?2.What is the Commission’s view of the request to close the Kara Tepe camp and camps on other Greek islands immediately, to transfer recognised refugees to their countries of destination immediately, and to transfer all refugees to the mainland so that they may be issued with travel documents in order to be able to continue to their countries of destination and apply for asylum there?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-001147/2021

Immigration

More than 7 000 refugees are being held in appalling conditions at the Mavrovouni / Kara Tepe Reception and Identification Centre in Lesbos, under the responsibility of the EU and the Greek Government.Since the decision to move the Reception and Identification Centre, which is now on the site of a former military firing range, there have been complaints about the levels of lead. The fact that the ministry responsible admitted that an investigation into the levels of lead was commissioned on 24 November 2020, in agreement with the European Commission, proves that this investigation had already begun once thousands of people had been transferred to the site. There are also claims that the site has been given a clean bill of health to support EU and Greek Government policies.According to the WHO, no level of exposure to lead is considered harmless, especially when infants, toddlers and pregnant women are involved.In the light of the above:1.What is the Commission’s view of the fact that thousands of refugees and migrants, including young children and pregnant women, are being exposed to dangerous levels of lead? How does it view the need for urgent action to determine the state of health of everyone at the camp?2.What is the Commission’s view of the request to close the Kara Tepe camp and camps on other Greek islands immediately, to transfer recognised refugees to their countries of destination immediately, and to transfer all refugees to the mainland so that they may be issued with travel documents in order to be able to continue to their countries of destination and apply for asylum there?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The Prime Ministers of France and Italy have recently been seeking a review of the Schengen Agreement with a view to allowing EU internal border controls under certain circumstances. A provisional reintroduction of passport controls would have the greatest impact on Greece, as indicated in a Financial Times article of 2May, given that its external border with Turkey is the most frequent point of entry for illegal migrants entering the Schengen area. According to ‘Ta Nea’ of 27April2011, Greece is the gateway to Europe for 90% of illegal migrants. In view of this: 1. In its future proposal to introduce a provisional EU border control mechanism, will the Commission take account of the different needs of Member States dealing with migration, depending on their geographical situation? 2. With its proposed new EU internal border controls, how does the Commission intend to assist the authorities of the Member States situated on EU boundaries in dealing with the influx of migrants and controlling geographical borders?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-004736/2011

Immigration

The Prime Ministers of France and Italy have recently been seeking a review of the Schengen Agreement with a view to allowing EU internal border controls under certain circumstances. A provisional reintroduction of passport controls would have the greatest impact on Greece, as indicated in a Financial Times article of 2May, given that its external border with Turkey is the most frequent point of entry for illegal migrants entering the Schengen area. According to ‘Ta Nea’ of 27April2011, Greece is the gateway to Europe for 90% of illegal migrants. In view of this: 1. In its future proposal to introduce a provisional EU border control mechanism, will the Commission take account of the different needs of Member States dealing with migration, depending on their geographical situation? 2. With its proposed new EU internal border controls, how does the Commission intend to assist the authorities of the Member States situated on EU boundaries in dealing with the influx of migrants and controlling geographical borders?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Is the Commission aware that the French customs service regularly carries out checks at the border crossing point between Luxembourg and France? Does the Commission consider regular checks by customs authorities at the Community's internal borders to be compatible with the rules on free movement? Are such checks compatible with the Schengen Agreement? A check of this kind was carried out on 4 February 2005 directly at the motorway border crossing point between Luxembourg and France. It was conducted by five officers of the French customs service. They first asked about sums of money being carried, then requested to see the identity papers of the person concerned. In answer to a question by the latter, the customs officer carrying out the check confirmed that such checks are conducted regularly." Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-0630/05

Immigration

Is the Commission aware that the French customs service regularly carries out checks at the border crossing point between Luxembourg and France? Does the Commission consider regular checks by customs authorities at the Community's internal borders to be compatible with the rules on free movement? Are such checks compatible with the Schengen Agreement? A check of this kind was carried out on 4 February 2005 directly at the motorway border crossing point between Luxembourg and France. It was conducted by five officers of the French customs service. They first asked about sums of money being carried, then requested to see the identity papers of the person concerned. In answer to a question by the latter, the customs officer carrying out the check confirmed that such checks are conducted regularly.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "On 5 January 2005, Chechen refugees from Vinin refugee camp near the town of Kalvar in Poland informed the international community about the inhumane conditions in which they are expected to live. Some 150 people, including a number of cancer patients, are living in the camp. Three or four families have to share a single room. The quality of the food provided is abysmal (it is literally rotten). Doctors visit only occasionally. Diseases are controlled only by means of painkillers and not with the aid of any other medicine. Health care is totally inadequate. The refugees have no money to pay for medical treatment themselves. No child care is provided and children do not go to school. 1. Is the Commission aware of the above situation and of similar ones at other refugee camps in the Member States along the EU's eastern border? 2. Will the Commission contact the appropriate authority in Poland to demand that the inhumane conditions in which these refugees are living be remedied? 3. What has the Commission done to guarantee humane living conditions for refugees?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-0325/05

Immigration

On 5 January 2005, Chechen refugees from Vinin refugee camp near the town of Kalvar in Poland informed the international community about the inhumane conditions in which they are expected to live. Some 150 people, including a number of cancer patients, are living in the camp. Three or four families have to share a single room. The quality of the food provided is abysmal (it is literally rotten). Doctors visit only occasionally. Diseases are controlled only by means of painkillers and not with the aid of any other medicine. Health care is totally inadequate. The refugees have no money to pay for medical treatment themselves. No child care is provided and children do not go to school. 1. Is the Commission aware of the above situation and of similar ones at other refugee camps in the Member States along the EU's eastern border? 2. Will the Commission contact the appropriate authority in Poland to demand that the inhumane conditions in which these refugees are living be remedied? 3. What has the Commission done to guarantee humane living conditions for refugees?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Georgia is an important EU partner under the European neighbourhood policy. Its current government has demonstrated clear European aspirations and strong commitments to reforms directed to European values, as well as a good capacity to implement them. A lack of desire from the EU side for talks with Georgia on visa facilitation and readmission agreements is being observed. This contrasts distinctly with the successful conclusion of the EU visa facilitation and readmission agreements with Russia which will be put into effect from 1June this year, as well as the EU negotiations with Ukraine completed in 2006, and negotiations with Moldova launched early this year. Through simplification of the visa regime with Russia, residents of the Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia are encouraged to obtain Russian citizenship and passports since they benefit from it, while the rest of the Georgian population is in a disadvantageous situation concerning travelling to the EU. One can question whether it is in the EU's interests to facilitate this trend towards the Georgian population obtaining Russian passports? In addition, many EU countries do not have consulates in Georgia and often visas can only be obtained through Russia, which further complicates matters. Simplification of the existing visa regime with Georgia has never been placed on the EU's agenda and, surprisingly, it seems that this country is being punished for aspiring to European values and reforms. What is the Commission doing to accelerate the process of negotiations and conclusion of the visa facilitation and readmission agreements with Georgia, and what are the Commission's plans regarding these negotiations?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

P-2690/07

Immigration

Georgia is an important EU partner under the European neighbourhood policy. Its current government has demonstrated clear European aspirations and strong commitments to reforms directed to European values, as well as a good capacity to implement them. A lack of desire from the EU side for talks with Georgia on visa facilitation and readmission agreements is being observed. This contrasts distinctly with the successful conclusion of the EU visa facilitation and readmission agreements with Russia which will be put into effect from 1June this year, as well as the EU negotiations with Ukraine completed in 2006, and negotiations with Moldova launched early this year. Through simplification of the visa regime with Russia, residents of the Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia are encouraged to obtain Russian citizenship and passports since they benefit from it, while the rest of the Georgian population is in a disadvantageous situation concerning travelling to the EU. One can question whether it is in the EU's interests to facilitate this trend towards the Georgian population obtaining Russian passports? In addition, many EU countries do not have consulates in Georgia and often visas can only be obtained through Russia, which further complicates matters. Simplification of the existing visa regime with Georgia has never been placed on the EU's agenda and, surprisingly, it seems that this country is being punished for aspiring to European values and reforms. What is the Commission doing to accelerate the process of negotiations and conclusion of the visa facilitation and readmission agreements with Georgia, and what are the Commission's plans regarding these negotiations?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "On 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom left the European Union following the 2016 referendum. This marked the commencement of the post-Brexit transitional period, which is due to end on 31 December 2020. Negotiations by the European Union and United Kingdom are now entering a crucial phase in which speed is of the essence if a post-Brexit agreement is to be concluded in time for the Member States to ratify it by 2021, with the ever-present danger of failure by the two sides to reach an accord.The fact is that 3-3.6 million European citizens, including around half a million Romanians, are currently resident the UK. In the event of no agreement, how will this affect the rights of those concerned, including students, researchers, skilled and unskilled workers and entrepreneurs with business activities in the UK?What steps will the European Union take to protect its citizens?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-004984/2020

Immigration

On 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom left the European Union following the 2016 referendum. This marked the commencement of the post-Brexit transitional period, which is due to end on 31 December 2020. Negotiations by the European Union and United Kingdom are now entering a crucial phase in which speed is of the essence if a post-Brexit agreement is to be concluded in time for the Member States to ratify it by 2021, with the ever-present danger of failure by the two sides to reach an accord.The fact is that 3-3.6 million European citizens, including around half a million Romanians, are currently resident the UK. In the event of no agreement, how will this affect the rights of those concerned, including students, researchers, skilled and unskilled workers and entrepreneurs with business activities in the UK?What steps will the European Union take to protect its citizens?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "On 1 march 2020, the Greek authorities announced an unprecedented one-month suspension of asylum applications. This announcement stipulated that the right to seek asylum would be suspended for all people entering the country, and that asylum seekers would be deported without registration to their countries of origin or last entry.However, the fundamental principle of the right to asylum is enshrined in the 1951 Geneva Convention, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. This legal framework guarantees that no person should be refused entry to a safe country when they are fleeing conflict or crisis. Therefore, the Greek authorities cannot suspend the internationally recognised right to seek asylum.1.What action is the Commission planning to take in the light of Greece’s violation of both international and European law?2.How does the Commission plan to ensure, as the EU Treaties demand, that Member States comply fully with EU law at all times, including the right to asylum?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-001547/2020

Immigration

On 1 march 2020, the Greek authorities announced an unprecedented one-month suspension of asylum applications. This announcement stipulated that the right to seek asylum would be suspended for all people entering the country, and that asylum seekers would be deported without registration to their countries of origin or last entry.However, the fundamental principle of the right to asylum is enshrined in the 1951 Geneva Convention, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. This legal framework guarantees that no person should be refused entry to a safe country when they are fleeing conflict or crisis. Therefore, the Greek authorities cannot suspend the internationally recognised right to seek asylum.1.What action is the Commission planning to take in the light of Greece’s violation of both international and European law?2.How does the Commission plan to ensure, as the EU Treaties demand, that Member States comply fully with EU law at all times, including the right to asylum?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Australia's hard-line position on the right of asylum is once again attracting international attention, since it entails the compulsory internment and detention of all """"""""clandestine"""""""" immigrants, including families with children and minors without families. The Australian Government continues to show little sensitivity to this issue, despite the first angry demonstrations calling for the closure of detention centres. Its policy towards this """"""""disadvantaged"""""""" group of people does not take account of international obligations regarding asylum and the protection of minors. In view of this, can the Commission state its views and list the measures it intends to take to find a favourable solution to this difficult problem affecting a country which has always been a land of immigrants and now seems to have lost its sense of history?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

P-0642/02

Immigration

Australia's hard-line position on the right of asylum is once again attracting international attention, since it entails the compulsory internment and detention of all """"""""clandestine"""""""" immigrants, including families with children and minors without families. The Australian Government continues to show little sensitivity to this issue, despite the first angry demonstrations calling for the closure of detention centres. Its policy towards this """"""""disadvantaged"""""""" group of people does not take account of international obligations regarding asylum and the protection of minors. In view of this, can the Commission state its views and list the measures it intends to take to find a favourable solution to this difficult problem affecting a country which has always been a land of immigrants and now seems to have lost its sense of history?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "On 18 and 19February2016 in the European Council, the United Kingdom negotiated a new status with its partners. It sealed a deal with EU leaders strengthening Britain’s special status but also initiating new legislative proposals, such as the emergency brake, which would suspend benefits for EU citizens residing in the UK in the event of a mass influx of European citizens that placed significant pressure on public services. Given that the agreement was legally binding and irreversible but that a majority of Britons have voted to leave theEU, can the Commission guarantee that it will not propose any legislative changes linked to the February2016 agreement, which is now deemed void?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-008221-16

Immigration

On 18 and 19February2016 in the European Council, the United Kingdom negotiated a new status with its partners. It sealed a deal with EU leaders strengthening Britain’s special status but also initiating new legislative proposals, such as the emergency brake, which would suspend benefits for EU citizens residing in the UK in the event of a mass influx of European citizens that placed significant pressure on public services. Given that the agreement was legally binding and irreversible but that a majority of Britons have voted to leave theEU, can the Commission guarantee that it will not propose any legislative changes linked to the February2016 agreement, which is now deemed void?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The last few days have seen an organised, mass attempt to illegally breach Greece’s borders.At the border checkpoint in Kastanies, Evros, about 13 000 people of various nationalities have gathered, the vast majority of them men, trying to enter the EU via Greece.All this occurred after Turkey's supreme political leadership issued a statement that the borders with Europe were open, thereby triggering this movement of people. And he not only urged them to go to the borders, but also provided them with free transportation from Istanbul to Kastanies in Evros.All these measures are in direct violation of the 2016 agreement between the EU and Turkey on migration. In his statements, the Turkish president not only acknowledged that Turkey had called on all these people to go to the border, but stressed: ‘What did we do (yesterday)? We opened the doors. We shall not be closing them.’Greece will do whatever it takes to safeguard its borders, which are also the borders of the EU.Will the Commission say:1.What steps will it take to strengthen Greece's bid to safeguard the EU’s borders?2.What sanctions will it impose on Turkey, which remains an EU accession country, for breaching the migration agreement and for its unethical behaviour?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-001215/2020

Immigration

The last few days have seen an organised, mass attempt to illegally breach Greece’s borders.At the border checkpoint in Kastanies, Evros, about 13 000 people of various nationalities have gathered, the vast majority of them men, trying to enter the EU via Greece.All this occurred after Turkey's supreme political leadership issued a statement that the borders with Europe were open, thereby triggering this movement of people. And he not only urged them to go to the borders, but also provided them with free transportation from Istanbul to Kastanies in Evros.All these measures are in direct violation of the 2016 agreement between the EU and Turkey on migration. In his statements, the Turkish president not only acknowledged that Turkey had called on all these people to go to the border, but stressed: ‘What did we do (yesterday)? We opened the doors. We shall not be closing them.’Greece will do whatever it takes to safeguard its borders, which are also the borders of the EU.Will the Commission say:1.What steps will it take to strengthen Greece's bid to safeguard the EU’s borders?2.What sanctions will it impose on Turkey, which remains an EU accession country, for breaching the migration agreement and for its unethical behaviour?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Lampedusa, Italy's southernmost island, is now considered the Achilles heel of Europe. More than three thousand non-Community nationals have landed there illegally in one year. All have been registered, put on ships bound for Porto Empedocle and given travel documents. In Lampedusa, which has a local population of 5,500, the non-Community nationals have created many problems: brawls, threats and even attacks on public officials. The people of the island are rightly protesting to the Italian Government, feel themselves abandoned, unprotected and are threatening a strike to stop all activity on the island. Furthermore, the non-Community nationals are also subjected to inhuman treatment, since at great cost they are crammed on boats which are barely afloat, and some drown during the voyage. This is the result of the Martelli law, an obsolete law in Italy which should already have adapted to Schengen. Does the Commission not think it should intervene to: 1. Call on Italy to amend the Martelli law immediately? 2. Call on the competent Italian authorities to patrol the borders to curb this illegal immigration?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-2978/96

Immigration

Lampedusa, Italy's southernmost island, is now considered the Achilles heel of Europe. More than three thousand non-Community nationals have landed there illegally in one year. All have been registered, put on ships bound for Porto Empedocle and given travel documents. In Lampedusa, which has a local population of 5,500, the non-Community nationals have created many problems: brawls, threats and even attacks on public officials. The people of the island are rightly protesting to the Italian Government, feel themselves abandoned, unprotected and are threatening a strike to stop all activity on the island. Furthermore, the non-Community nationals are also subjected to inhuman treatment, since at great cost they are crammed on boats which are barely afloat, and some drown during the voyage. This is the result of the Martelli law, an obsolete law in Italy which should already have adapted to Schengen. Does the Commission not think it should intervene to: 1. Call on Italy to amend the Martelli law immediately? 2. Call on the competent Italian authorities to patrol the borders to curb this illegal immigration?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "In its communication on reinforcing the management of Europe's southern maritime borders the Commission proposed that Frontex should consider the possibility of establishing regional control centres in the Canary Islands, the western Mediterranean, the central Mediterranean and the eastern Mediterranean. Will the Commission provide information concerning the establishment of those centres?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-5337/07

Immigration

In its communication on reinforcing the management of Europe's southern maritime borders the Commission proposed that Frontex should consider the possibility of establishing regional control centres in the Canary Islands, the western Mediterranean, the central Mediterranean and the eastern Mediterranean. Will the Commission provide information concerning the establishment of those centres?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Is the Commission aware that there has been a big increase in the number of people whose application to get married is rejected because the marriage is a bogus one, and who subsequently exploit differences in the national legislation of the Member States or differing interpretations of national legislation at local level in order to submit a new application to get married in another district of the same country or in a different EU Member State? Does the Commission not think it would be advisable to take initiatives to prevent this form of ‘marriage shopping’, inter alia, by urging the Member States to set up a national register of rejected ‘sham marriages’ which can be accessed by the authorities responsible in the Member State itself and in other Member States?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-2445/05

Immigration

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "What action does the Commission propose to take against Spain following its failure to submit monthly reports describing the risks, actions and results of the situation at its land frontier with Gibraltar, as requested by the Commission in its letter of 30July2014?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

P-005557-15

Immigration

What action does the Commission propose to take against Spain following its failure to submit monthly reports describing the risks, actions and results of the situation at its land frontier with Gibraltar, as requested by the Commission in its letter of 30July2014?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "In recent years, the number of migrants worldwide has been growing, and with climate change the number of ‘climate refugees’ will increase. Africa, and its low-lying areas, is one of the regions that will be the most negatively affected by environmental changes, which pose a threat to lives. The international response to this challenge has been limited. There is a clear protection gap with regard to ‘climate refugees’, who are neither clearly defined as a category, nor are they covered by the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, which refers to people who have a well-founded fear of being persecuted and are unable to seek protection from their home countries. This definition is not applicable to people displaced for reasons related to the environment. Therefore, the displacement of people as a result of environmental disasters needs to be addressed.Does the Commission intend to propose a definition of climate refugee, which will be legally recognised by the EU?Will the Commission propose legislation to protect climate migrants by facilitating procedures for granting refugee status?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

P-000258/2020

Immigration

In recent years, the number of migrants worldwide has been growing, and with climate change the number of ‘climate refugees’ will increase. Africa, and its low-lying areas, is one of the regions that will be the most negatively affected by environmental changes, which pose a threat to lives. The international response to this challenge has been limited. There is a clear protection gap with regard to ‘climate refugees’, who are neither clearly defined as a category, nor are they covered by the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, which refers to people who have a well-founded fear of being persecuted and are unable to seek protection from their home countries. This definition is not applicable to people displaced for reasons related to the environment. Therefore, the displacement of people as a result of environmental disasters needs to be addressed.Does the Commission intend to propose a definition of climate refugee, which will be legally recognised by the EU?Will the Commission propose legislation to protect climate migrants by facilitating procedures for granting refugee status?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Could the Commission comment on the scope of Article3 of the Treaty of Lisbon with regard to the rights of the child? Is it in breach of the Treaty if a Member State government actively plays a part, for political reasons, in denying children decent living conditions in removal centres, for instance, where asylum-seekers whose applications have been rejected must reside until they are sent back to their countries?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-003464-18

Immigration

Could the Commission comment on the scope of Article3 of the Treaty of Lisbon with regard to the rights of the child? Is it in breach of the Treaty if a Member State government actively plays a part, for political reasons, in denying children decent living conditions in removal centres, for instance, where asylum-seekers whose applications have been rejected must reside until they are sent back to their countries?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "On 16October2017, journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in Malta in a terrorist car-bomb attack(1). She had been investigating political corruption linked to the sale of passports. Four Member States sell passports without insisting on residency: Bulgaria (2009), Malta (2011), Portugal (2013) and Cyprus (2014). According to a report by the France2 television channel on 23April2018, Malta has allegedly sold 2000 passports at EUR1million each, thereby making a profit of EUR2billion. Cyprus is reported to have sold 11000. Every year these four Member States are said to earn USD3.5billion from passport sales(2). Aside from the moral questions raised by the sale of EU citizenship, these countries are selling something which belongs to all of us and which they have no right to sell(3): namely the right to free movement in their fellow Member States. On 2April2014, the Commission undertook to launch an investigation into the issue and to take action(4). Four years later, nothing had been done. And then the terrorists struck. Will the Commission take action and ask these four Member States to contribute towards the cost of accepting illegal immigrants or the fight against terrorism, as a way of legitimately compensating the other Member States? (1)https://www.lejdd.fr/international/europe/projet-daphne-ce-que-revele-lenquete-internationale-sur-la-corruption-a-malte-3630554 (article in French). (2)https://www.lesechos.fr/22/12/2017/LesEchosWeekEnd/00104-011-ECWE_chypre-marchand-de-passeports-europeens.htm (article in French). (3)According to the International Court of Justice, ‘nationality is a legal bond having as its basis a social fact of attachment, a genuine connection of existence, interests and sentiments, together with the existence of reciprocal rights and duties. It may be said to constitute the juridical expression of the fact that the individual upon whom it is conferred…is in fact more closely connected with the population of the State conferring nationality than with that of any other State.’ (p.23) http://www.icj-cij.org/en/case/18/judgments The ICJ thus considers that nationality can only be legally valid internationally if it is real. (4)Before granting citizenship, Member States must establish that there is a ‘genuine bond of attachment’ between the applicant and the country or its citizens. http://www.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/popups/ficheprocedure.do?reference=2013/2995(RSP)&l=EN" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-002916-18

Immigration

On 16October2017, journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in Malta in a terrorist car-bomb attack(1). She had been investigating political corruption linked to the sale of passports. Four Member States sell passports without insisting on residency: Bulgaria (2009), Malta (2011), Portugal (2013) and Cyprus (2014). According to a report by the France2 television channel on 23April2018, Malta has allegedly sold 2000 passports at EUR1million each, thereby making a profit of EUR2billion. Cyprus is reported to have sold 11000. Every year these four Member States are said to earn USD3.5billion from passport sales(2). Aside from the moral questions raised by the sale of EU citizenship, these countries are selling something which belongs to all of us and which they have no right to sell(3): namely the right to free movement in their fellow Member States. On 2April2014, the Commission undertook to launch an investigation into the issue and to take action(4). Four years later, nothing had been done. And then the terrorists struck. Will the Commission take action and ask these four Member States to contribute towards the cost of accepting illegal immigrants or the fight against terrorism, as a way of legitimately compensating the other Member States? (1)https://www.lejdd.fr/international/europe/projet-daphne-ce-que-revele-lenquete-internationale-sur-la-corruption-a-malte-3630554 (article in French). (2)https://www.lesechos.fr/22/12/2017/LesEchosWeekEnd/00104-011-ECWE_chypre-marchand-de-passeports-europeens.htm (article in French). (3)According to the International Court of Justice, ‘nationality is a legal bond having as its basis a social fact of attachment, a genuine connection of existence, interests and sentiments, together with the existence of reciprocal rights and duties. It may be said to constitute the juridical expression of the fact that the individual upon whom it is conferred…is in fact more closely connected with the population of the State conferring nationality than with that of any other State.’ (p.23) http://www.icj-cij.org/en/case/18/judgments The ICJ thus considers that nationality can only be legally valid internationally if it is real. (4)Before granting citizenship, Member States must establish that there is a ‘genuine bond of attachment’ between the applicant and the country or its citizens. http://www.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/popups/ficheprocedure.do?reference=2013/2995(RSP)&l=EN

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "It is becoming necessary to modify, improve and go beyond Regulation (EU) No. 604/2013 of the European Parliament and Council (Dublin III), which is proving an inappropriate instrument to cater for the specific situations of asylum applicants because it places excessive pressure on the countries of first asylum of refugees.Through its delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Italy filed a motion on this matter, on the basis of which the European Commission formulated a plan of action in 2010, implementing the ‘Stockholm programme’.In consideration of the above, can the Commission give an opinion on the following proposed amendments to the above regulation:– the introduction of a common European status for refugees, on a par with European citizen status?– the creation of a European Asylum and Immigration Agency operating in and outside EU territory?– the creation of a European asylum system which goes beyond the sole concept of country of first asylum?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-005060/2015

Immigration

It is becoming necessary to modify, improve and go beyond Regulation (EU) No. 604/2013 of the European Parliament and Council (Dublin III), which is proving an inappropriate instrument to cater for the specific situations of asylum applicants because it places excessive pressure on the countries of first asylum of refugees.Through its delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Italy filed a motion on this matter, on the basis of which the European Commission formulated a plan of action in 2010, implementing the ‘Stockholm programme’.In consideration of the above, can the Commission give an opinion on the following proposed amendments to the above regulation:– the introduction of a common European status for refugees, on a par with European citizen status?– the creation of a European Asylum and Immigration Agency operating in and outside EU territory?– the creation of a European asylum system which goes beyond the sole concept of country of first asylum?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "When the Iranian revolution took place in the spring of 1979, over 50% of Iran's population was under the age of 25. For all the talk about ‘freedom’, it is clear that some of the driving forces behind the political unrest in the Maghreb today are economic/demographic, as increasingly large and growing populations compete for scarce resources. Does the Council accept that whatever the political character or complexion of the governments that emerge they are unlikely to be able to provide either political stability or economic improvements for their people unless they can somehow address the rapid expansion in population that is a feature of the developing world, even if this is complicated by the fact that some observers see the impacts of globalisation as exacerbating these pressures, at least in the short to medium term, whilst others see globalisation in some form as the only long-term solution to these worldwide demographic pressures, with or without explicit governmental population policies? Has the Council commissioned any research dedicated to addressing the impact of demographic changes on political stability in the developing world, and has the Council formally acknowledged the importance of uncontrolled expansion of population as a cause of unrest and foreign policy preoccupations over the coming decades? In the meantime, organised criminals, people-traffickers and economic migrants have already begun to take advantage of the unrest along the coast of North Africa, with boatloads of people arriving in the southern Mediterranean, including Italy. This has reportedly led to an upsurge in criminal activity, with members of indigenous communities in certain areas effectively displaced through fear. The Italian Foreign Minister has already asked for help. Uncontrolled migrations of this kind have implications across Europe, and will continue to do so in the coming years unless Europe can act effectively, posing a threat not only to Europe's identity and cohesion, but also potentially to its security. In cases where an EU government determines that unauthorised migrations pose a threat to its security, will the Council undertake to provide practical assistance, if necessary to repatriate illegal migrants to their countries of origin, in the event that their own governments are unable or unwilling to abide by their international obligations and accept return of their nationals?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-003170/2011

Immigration

When the Iranian revolution took place in the spring of 1979, over 50% of Iran's population was under the age of 25. For all the talk about ‘freedom’, it is clear that some of the driving forces behind the political unrest in the Maghreb today are economic/demographic, as increasingly large and growing populations compete for scarce resources. Does the Council accept that whatever the political character or complexion of the governments that emerge they are unlikely to be able to provide either political stability or economic improvements for their people unless they can somehow address the rapid expansion in population that is a feature of the developing world, even if this is complicated by the fact that some observers see the impacts of globalisation as exacerbating these pressures, at least in the short to medium term, whilst others see globalisation in some form as the only long-term solution to these worldwide demographic pressures, with or without explicit governmental population policies? Has the Council commissioned any research dedicated to addressing the impact of demographic changes on political stability in the developing world, and has the Council formally acknowledged the importance of uncontrolled expansion of population as a cause of unrest and foreign policy preoccupations over the coming decades? In the meantime, organised criminals, people-traffickers and economic migrants have already begun to take advantage of the unrest along the coast of North Africa, with boatloads of people arriving in the southern Mediterranean, including Italy. This has reportedly led to an upsurge in criminal activity, with members of indigenous communities in certain areas effectively displaced through fear. The Italian Foreign Minister has already asked for help. Uncontrolled migrations of this kind have implications across Europe, and will continue to do so in the coming years unless Europe can act effectively, posing a threat not only to Europe's identity and cohesion, but also potentially to its security. In cases where an EU government determines that unauthorised migrations pose a threat to its security, will the Council undertake to provide practical assistance, if necessary to repatriate illegal migrants to their countries of origin, in the event that their own governments are unable or unwilling to abide by their international obligations and accept return of their nationals?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "At the June2018 European Council, the Member States’ heads of government called on the Commission to look into the possibility of establishing ‘regional disembarkation platforms’, more commonly known as ‘hotspots’, in Africa. This could constitute a solution for immigrants who have been the subject of a deportation order but remain on EU territory. In France, for example, according to the national asylum authority OFPRA, only 26000 of the 90000 immigrants ordered to leave the country were actually deported in 2017. Unfortunately, faced with the opposition of some African states to the establishment of such platforms on their territory, the Commission, represented by Jean-Claude Juncker and Dimitris Avramopoulos on 26October and 8November2018 respectively, expressly rejected the Member States’ proposal. Does the Commission think it has means at its disposal that are as effective in combating illegal migration flows as the setting-up of hotspots in Africa would be? Has the Commission, which could make European financial aid to African states contingent of the establishment of hotspots, scrapped this idea once and for all?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-000340-19

Immigration

At the June2018 European Council, the Member States’ heads of government called on the Commission to look into the possibility of establishing ‘regional disembarkation platforms’, more commonly known as ‘hotspots’, in Africa. This could constitute a solution for immigrants who have been the subject of a deportation order but remain on EU territory. In France, for example, according to the national asylum authority OFPRA, only 26000 of the 90000 immigrants ordered to leave the country were actually deported in 2017. Unfortunately, faced with the opposition of some African states to the establishment of such platforms on their territory, the Commission, represented by Jean-Claude Juncker and Dimitris Avramopoulos on 26October and 8November2018 respectively, expressly rejected the Member States’ proposal. Does the Commission think it has means at its disposal that are as effective in combating illegal migration flows as the setting-up of hotspots in Africa would be? Has the Commission, which could make European financial aid to African states contingent of the establishment of hotspots, scrapped this idea once and for all?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "In Slovakia, under Law no 250/2010, citizens who acquire the nationality of another country automatically lose Slovak nationality. Under Section9(19) of this law a citizen has an obligation to notify the acquisition of another country’s nationality. He must send this notification to several bodies of the district authority, including the social security, the health insurance fund and the population register. Experience shows that on the basis of this notification the authorities delete such ‘dual citizens’ from the population register, effectively depriving them of a permanent address even when they continue to reside in the same place, even in their own property. Since they do not have another permanent address, they risk losing their social and health benefits. 1.In the Commission’s view does the application of Law no. 250/2010 on nationality not conflict with theEU legal system, under which a person’s permanent address is crucial to obtaining their social benefits? 2.In an earlier answer the Commission referred to the principle of proportionality. Is the government not creating a disproportionate problem for its citizens, who are attached to their country and their nationality, when it repeatedly punishes them for not surrendering the only document by which they can establish their identity?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

P-000647-13

Immigration

In Slovakia, under Law no 250/2010, citizens who acquire the nationality of another country automatically lose Slovak nationality. Under Section9(19) of this law a citizen has an obligation to notify the acquisition of another country’s nationality. He must send this notification to several bodies of the district authority, including the social security, the health insurance fund and the population register. Experience shows that on the basis of this notification the authorities delete such ‘dual citizens’ from the population register, effectively depriving them of a permanent address even when they continue to reside in the same place, even in their own property. Since they do not have another permanent address, they risk losing their social and health benefits. 1.In the Commission’s view does the application of Law no. 250/2010 on nationality not conflict with theEU legal system, under which a person’s permanent address is crucial to obtaining their social benefits? 2.In an earlier answer the Commission referred to the principle of proportionality. Is the government not creating a disproportionate problem for its citizens, who are attached to their country and their nationality, when it repeatedly punishes them for not surrendering the only document by which they can establish their identity?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "A large group of North Koreans captured in recent weeks are on the verge of being sent back to North Korea against their will, with the possibility of harsh punishment and even execution if returned home. It has been reported that the new North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, has declared that refugees who escaped DPRK during the mourning period for his father would be ‘annihilated’ together with their entire families. South Korean lawmakers have already adopted a bipartisan resolution regarding the forced repatriation. The resolution, submitted by Rep. Park Sun-young and signed by 29 lawmakers, condemns China’s repatriation policy, urges Beijing to change its stance on North Korean defectors by recognising them as refugees instead of economic migrants, and calls for stronger support for North Korean defectors from the international community. Against this background: 1. Has the High Representative pressed China, as State Party to the 1951 Geneva Convention on the Status of Refugees, to respect its international obligations in respect of the principle of non-refoulement? 2. What concrete measures does the High Representative envisage taking to ensure that the group of North Koreans is not repatriated to North Korea?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-002684/2012

Immigration

A large group of North Koreans captured in recent weeks are on the verge of being sent back to North Korea against their will, with the possibility of harsh punishment and even execution if returned home. It has been reported that the new North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, has declared that refugees who escaped DPRK during the mourning period for his father would be ‘annihilated’ together with their entire families. South Korean lawmakers have already adopted a bipartisan resolution regarding the forced repatriation. The resolution, submitted by Rep. Park Sun-young and signed by 29 lawmakers, condemns China’s repatriation policy, urges Beijing to change its stance on North Korean defectors by recognising them as refugees instead of economic migrants, and calls for stronger support for North Korean defectors from the international community. Against this background: 1. Has the High Representative pressed China, as State Party to the 1951 Geneva Convention on the Status of Refugees, to respect its international obligations in respect of the principle of non-refoulement? 2. What concrete measures does the High Representative envisage taking to ensure that the group of North Koreans is not repatriated to North Korea?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Will the Council publish the texts of declarations lodged with the Presidency under the terms of the Declaration on Nationality of a Member State in the Maastricht Treaty, which states: """"""""Member States may declare for information, who are to be considered their nationals for Community purposes by way of a declaration lodged with the Presidency and may amend any such declaration when necessary""""""""." Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-3588/97

Immigration

Will the Council publish the texts of declarations lodged with the Presidency under the terms of the Declaration on Nationality of a Member State in the Maastricht Treaty, which states: """"""""Member States may declare for information, who are to be considered their nationals for Community purposes by way of a declaration lodged with the Presidency and may amend any such declaration when necessary"""""""".

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "1.What are the Commission’s estimates of the numbers of illegal immigrants that entered each Member State in each of the last four years, and what is its assessment of the impact on each Member State? 2.How many illegal immigrants does the Commission expect to enter each Member State over the next year, and what is the Commission’s attitude to such immigration?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-3858/06

Immigration

1.What are the Commission’s estimates of the numbers of illegal immigrants that entered each Member State in each of the last four years, and what is its assessment of the impact on each Member State? 2.How many illegal immigrants does the Commission expect to enter each Member State over the next year, and what is the Commission’s attitude to such immigration?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The prevailing insecurity in Afghanistan, which is related to the climate of violence in the country — ongoing conflict, crime, banditry, the violation of women's rights, the presence of mines and the American forces' bombing campaign — together with the incapacity to absorb repatriated Afghans, are a direct threat to the safe return of Afghan refugees who are displaced internally in the country and abroad. In its report entitled """"""""Continuing need for protection and standards for return of Afghan refugees"""""""", Amnesty International expresses concern at the policy of mass repatriation promoted by the UNHCR in cooperation with the countries sheltering Afghan refugees, stressing that, in such circumstances, international standards should apply, as they are of vital importance to ensure that Afghan refugees can return in safety and dignity. Otherwise, the organisation warns that the situation may result in renewed cycles of displacement. Will the Commission intervene to prevent the use of compulsory and coercive measures to return to Afghanistan refugees who may suffer serious human rights abuses, and to ensure that international standards of protection for refugees are applied?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-2566/02

Immigration

The prevailing insecurity in Afghanistan, which is related to the climate of violence in the country — ongoing conflict, crime, banditry, the violation of women's rights, the presence of mines and the American forces' bombing campaign — together with the incapacity to absorb repatriated Afghans, are a direct threat to the safe return of Afghan refugees who are displaced internally in the country and abroad. In its report entitled """"""""Continuing need for protection and standards for return of Afghan refugees"""""""", Amnesty International expresses concern at the policy of mass repatriation promoted by the UNHCR in cooperation with the countries sheltering Afghan refugees, stressing that, in such circumstances, international standards should apply, as they are of vital importance to ensure that Afghan refugees can return in safety and dignity. Otherwise, the organisation warns that the situation may result in renewed cycles of displacement. Will the Commission intervene to prevent the use of compulsory and coercive measures to return to Afghanistan refugees who may suffer serious human rights abuses, and to ensure that international standards of protection for refugees are applied?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The construction of a fence10.3km long and 3m high to stem the incoming tide of illegal immigrants was approved and the contracts were awarded in December2011. Although no EU resources have been committed to the fence’s construction, does the Commission know how the project is progressing? Is it supplying, or has it received a request for, technical or consultancy assistance for the project? Is it in a position to provide details of the final cost of the fence as indicated to it by the Greek government?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-005323/2012

Immigration

The construction of a fence10.3km long and 3m high to stem the incoming tide of illegal immigrants was approved and the contracts were awarded in December2011. Although no EU resources have been committed to the fence’s construction, does the Commission know how the project is progressing? Is it supplying, or has it received a request for, technical or consultancy assistance for the project? Is it in a position to provide details of the final cost of the fence as indicated to it by the Greek government?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "According to the IOM, more than 3000 migrants have already been returned to Libya since the beginning of the year. Libya is not a safe haven and any disembarkation of migrants in that country is therefore a violation of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue.In spite of this, earlier this week we were made aware of yet another situation which runs counter to the above-mentioned legal provisions: the German cargo ship ‘Anne’, sailing under a Portuguese flag, is said to have received orders from the Maltese maritime search and rescue centre to rescue 100 people and to turn them over to a Libyan navy vessel.Given that the humanitarian situation in Libya is not going to change in the short to medium term, there is an urgent need for Europe to establish a search and rescue mechanism in the Mediterranean, accompanied by the opening of ports to this type of disembarkation as well as a mechanism to relocate these people according to the principle of solidarity among Member States.In light of the above, I should like to ask the Commission the following: What is its view on the action that Malta has been taking in such situations and on this type of behaviour perpetuated by the authorities with regard to people rescued at sea?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-003248/2020/rev.1

Immigration

According to the IOM, more than 3000 migrants have already been returned to Libya since the beginning of the year. Libya is not a safe haven and any disembarkation of migrants in that country is therefore a violation of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue.In spite of this, earlier this week we were made aware of yet another situation which runs counter to the above-mentioned legal provisions: the German cargo ship ‘Anne’, sailing under a Portuguese flag, is said to have received orders from the Maltese maritime search and rescue centre to rescue 100 people and to turn them over to a Libyan navy vessel.Given that the humanitarian situation in Libya is not going to change in the short to medium term, there is an urgent need for Europe to establish a search and rescue mechanism in the Mediterranean, accompanied by the opening of ports to this type of disembarkation as well as a mechanism to relocate these people according to the principle of solidarity among Member States.In light of the above, I should like to ask the Commission the following: What is its view on the action that Malta has been taking in such situations and on this type of behaviour perpetuated by the authorities with regard to people rescued at sea?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The islands of the North and South Aegean are bearing the brunt of the refugee/migration problem. The capacity of existing transport and environmental infrastructure is being swamped by the new demands being made on it, while tourism, a key economic resource and a pillar of economic growth is moribund, investment having almost entirely dried up. EU funding — whatever form it takes — is unable to offset the blow to local communities and economies. The necessary compensatory measures must therefore include powerful incentives, which must, of course, be compatible with EClaw. In this context, what is needed is an updating of the criteria for selecting and integrating actions, coupled with the earmarked boosting of the budgets for regional and/or sectoral operational programmes. —In view of the above, does the Commission agree that the Management and Control System (MCS) should be altered in this way?—What new actions/measures will it accept or propose to the Greek authorities, as part of the review of the relevant programmes, on the basis also of experience gained by the SRSS service?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-000410-17

Immigration

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The Commission informed the S&D group that earmarking of European Development Funds ‘for migration crisis prevention and the management of already existing migration flows’ was impossible for the 11thEDF, since most of the funds have allegedly already been programmed. 1.Why is the Commission (DG DEVCO) unable to indicate how much of the EUR30billion in the 11thEDF is foreseen for migration crisis prevention if funds have already been programmed? 2.With regard to the exchange of views with MrRudischhauser during the presentation of the draft EDF discharge report, can the Commission deny that the External Assistance Management Reports 2014 have shown in their snapshot analysis that the Heads of EU Delegations in the ACPs and OCTs, under the responsibility of the EEAS, are in charge of overseeing 917 projects, 428 of which are delayed or have endangered objectives, and that the project value concerned amounts to EUR9 188 million? 3.Can the Commission provide figures regarding the number of migrants moving from one African country to another to illustrate its statement from the hearing on the EDF Discharge 2014, these being, de facto, ‘already existing migration flows’?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

P-003086-16

Immigration

The Commission informed the S&D group that earmarking of European Development Funds ‘for migration crisis prevention and the management of already existing migration flows’ was impossible for the 11thEDF, since most of the funds have allegedly already been programmed. 1.Why is the Commission (DG DEVCO) unable to indicate how much of the EUR30billion in the 11thEDF is foreseen for migration crisis prevention if funds have already been programmed? 2.With regard to the exchange of views with MrRudischhauser during the presentation of the draft EDF discharge report, can the Commission deny that the External Assistance Management Reports 2014 have shown in their snapshot analysis that the Heads of EU Delegations in the ACPs and OCTs, under the responsibility of the EEAS, are in charge of overseeing 917 projects, 428 of which are delayed or have endangered objectives, and that the project value concerned amounts to EUR9 188 million? 3.Can the Commission provide figures regarding the number of migrants moving from one African country to another to illustrate its statement from the hearing on the EDF Discharge 2014, these being, de facto, ‘already existing migration flows’?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The Stockholm Programme relating to migration policy stated its policy focus for the years 2009-2014 in its heading: ‘an open and secure Europe serving and protecting citizens’. The Commission has officially chosen as a strategy option to renew this policy for the coming years under the heading ‘an open and secure Europe: making it happen’ (the wording of which makes it clear that it has so far failed to happen). Why has the second part of the strategic policy orientation, ‘serving and protecting citizens’, deliberately been abandoned?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-000658-16

Immigration

The Stockholm Programme relating to migration policy stated its policy focus for the years 2009-2014 in its heading: ‘an open and secure Europe serving and protecting citizens’. The Commission has officially chosen as a strategy option to renew this policy for the coming years under the heading ‘an open and secure Europe: making it happen’ (the wording of which makes it clear that it has so far failed to happen). Why has the second part of the strategic policy orientation, ‘serving and protecting citizens’, deliberately been abandoned?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "In the past weeks, Malta has repeatedly prevented boats with refugees and migrants from reaching its coast. In at least two cases, boats in distress that had already reached the Maltese Search and Rescue (SAR) zone were left to perish, and were then returned by a Libyan vessel to Libya. Now Malta has agreed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of National Accord of Libya, which formalises such pushbacks ‘by proxy’. The MoU establishes two operational centres, one in each country, staffed with officials from both countries, to prevent migrants and refugees from crossing the Mediterranean. It also provides for EU funding for additional maritime assets for Libya, as well as for ‘securing’ the southern borders of Libya.1.Given that the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has recently called on Member States to urgently end the return of migrants to Libya, how does the Commission assess the MoU?2.What is the Commission’s assessment of the risk of the principle of non-refoulement being violated by proxy pushbacks?3.Is the Commission considering providing EU funding to Libya for additional vessels and border surveillance technology?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-003556/2020

Immigration

In the past weeks, Malta has repeatedly prevented boats with refugees and migrants from reaching its coast. In at least two cases, boats in distress that had already reached the Maltese Search and Rescue (SAR) zone were left to perish, and were then returned by a Libyan vessel to Libya. Now Malta has agreed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of National Accord of Libya, which formalises such pushbacks ‘by proxy’. The MoU establishes two operational centres, one in each country, staffed with officials from both countries, to prevent migrants and refugees from crossing the Mediterranean. It also provides for EU funding for additional maritime assets for Libya, as well as for ‘securing’ the southern borders of Libya.1.Given that the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has recently called on Member States to urgently end the return of migrants to Libya, how does the Commission assess the MoU?2.What is the Commission’s assessment of the risk of the principle of non-refoulement being violated by proxy pushbacks?3.Is the Commission considering providing EU funding to Libya for additional vessels and border surveillance technology?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Italian and Slovenian courts have identified illegal deportations across the EU’s external border to Bosnia and Herzegovina, in which Italian, Slovenian and Croatian authorities have systematically worked together, with the Member States violating, inter alia, the prohibition of torture in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, the principle of non-refoulement and the prohibition of collective expulsion. There is also an ongoing court case in Austria – within a period of only 48 hours, Austria, Slovenia and Croatia cooperated to forcibly transport the complainant across the EU’s external border to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Chain deportations from Austria via Hungary to Serbia have been reported by persons concerned.Reports suggest that coordinated chain deportations from Italy have been carried out routinely since spring 2020 and from Austria since summer 2020 in cooperation with Slovenia and Croatia.1.Since such illegal chain deportations by Member States have come to light, in which the persons concerned were handed over to other Member States without due legal process and were forcibly taken across the EU’s external border from there, has the Commission carried out an investigation and confronted the governments involved and, if so, what was the outcome?2.What measures have been or will be taken by the Commission to stop the infringement of EU law in relation to chain deportations by Member States, what independent control mechanisms are already in place, and are infringement procedures planned against the Member States involved?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

P-002171/2021

Immigration

Italian and Slovenian courts have identified illegal deportations across the EU’s external border to Bosnia and Herzegovina, in which Italian, Slovenian and Croatian authorities have systematically worked together, with the Member States violating, inter alia, the prohibition of torture in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, the principle of non-refoulement and the prohibition of collective expulsion. There is also an ongoing court case in Austria – within a period of only 48 hours, Austria, Slovenia and Croatia cooperated to forcibly transport the complainant across the EU’s external border to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Chain deportations from Austria via Hungary to Serbia have been reported by persons concerned.Reports suggest that coordinated chain deportations from Italy have been carried out routinely since spring 2020 and from Austria since summer 2020 in cooperation with Slovenia and Croatia.1.Since such illegal chain deportations by Member States have come to light, in which the persons concerned were handed over to other Member States without due legal process and were forcibly taken across the EU’s external border from there, has the Commission carried out an investigation and confronted the governments involved and, if so, what was the outcome?2.What measures have been or will be taken by the Commission to stop the infringement of EU law in relation to chain deportations by Member States, what independent control mechanisms are already in place, and are infringement procedures planned against the Member States involved?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "According to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, 705200 immigrants have entered Europe since January2015, 69% of whom are men. The latter figure gives the lie to the humanitarian argument being pounded out. Owing to a lack of political will, this immigration crisis, whose full force is being felt in Europe, is now causing discord among EU Member States, with neighbouring states and even between regions in the same state. This is true of Austria and Bavaria, who normally enjoy very good relations. Vienna has received complaints from the governor of the powerful German region, which has accused it of sending thousands of migrants into Germany without first having alerted the regional authorities. The Austrian authorities have pointed the finger at Bavaria, accusing it of excessively filtering entrants. Bavaria has also threatened to take action without Berlin’s approval unless the latter changes immigration policy. At the same time, there has been a major deterioration in relations between Balkan countries and Central European countries. 1.Has the Commission forgotten its promise that European integration would lead to peace and harmony among European countries? 2.Has it considered returning control of national borders to the Member States so that they can escape this high‐pressure mess?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-014327-15

Immigration

According to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, 705200 immigrants have entered Europe since January2015, 69% of whom are men. The latter figure gives the lie to the humanitarian argument being pounded out. Owing to a lack of political will, this immigration crisis, whose full force is being felt in Europe, is now causing discord among EU Member States, with neighbouring states and even between regions in the same state. This is true of Austria and Bavaria, who normally enjoy very good relations. Vienna has received complaints from the governor of the powerful German region, which has accused it of sending thousands of migrants into Germany without first having alerted the regional authorities. The Austrian authorities have pointed the finger at Bavaria, accusing it of excessively filtering entrants. Bavaria has also threatened to take action without Berlin’s approval unless the latter changes immigration policy. At the same time, there has been a major deterioration in relations between Balkan countries and Central European countries. 1.Has the Commission forgotten its promise that European integration would lead to peace and harmony among European countries? 2.Has it considered returning control of national borders to the Member States so that they can escape this high‐pressure mess?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "On 4 February 2020, the Greek Government passed a new law that will require all NGOs working on migration to register their employees and partners in a special registry.While this measure is intended to regulate NGOs working on migration, it risks further controling and intimidating NGOs and volunteers assisting migrants in Greece. Since 2015, 53 people have been arrested in Greece for helping migrants and refugees.The policing of civil society organisations assisting refugees and migrants has become a common practice of different governments. In the light of this new evidence:1.What is the Commission’s assessment of the new law?2.How will it monitor its implementation with a view to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for NGOs and upholding fundamental rights?3.How is it going to uphold the rights of those at risk of judicial and fiscal harassment and even physical attacks?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-001537/2020

Immigration

On 4 February 2020, the Greek Government passed a new law that will require all NGOs working on migration to register their employees and partners in a special registry.While this measure is intended to regulate NGOs working on migration, it risks further controling and intimidating NGOs and volunteers assisting migrants in Greece. Since 2015, 53 people have been arrested in Greece for helping migrants and refugees.The policing of civil society organisations assisting refugees and migrants has become a common practice of different governments. In the light of this new evidence:1.What is the Commission’s assessment of the new law?2.How will it monitor its implementation with a view to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for NGOs and upholding fundamental rights?3.How is it going to uphold the rights of those at risk of judicial and fiscal harassment and even physical attacks?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "A new method of transporting refugees and immigrants to Europe from third countries has been gaining ground recently. It has been adopted by criminal gangs working in the Mediterranean and involves abandoning small cargo vessels to float out of control at the mercy of the elements. Two incidents in succession occurred recently in international waters in the Adriatic, each involving hundreds of migrants who were ultimately rescued by the Italian authorities. These so-called ‘ghost ships’ are generally (at least 40years) old, either foreign‐ or EU-flagged and use the shipping lanes used by cargo vessels in the Mediterranean, so that, when the abandoned ship sends out a distress call, a nearby ship will respond to the call in accordance with maritime law. In view of the above, will the Commission say: — Given that operation Triton focuses less on surveillance of maritime areas and more on guarding the external borders, what measures does theEU intend to take to rescue migrants and effectively control and, by extension, prevent such occurrences? — What is the role of Frontex (European Agency for the Management of External Borders) in dealing with such incidents?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-000123-15

Immigration

A new method of transporting refugees and immigrants to Europe from third countries has been gaining ground recently. It has been adopted by criminal gangs working in the Mediterranean and involves abandoning small cargo vessels to float out of control at the mercy of the elements. Two incidents in succession occurred recently in international waters in the Adriatic, each involving hundreds of migrants who were ultimately rescued by the Italian authorities. These so-called ‘ghost ships’ are generally (at least 40years) old, either foreign‐ or EU-flagged and use the shipping lanes used by cargo vessels in the Mediterranean, so that, when the abandoned ship sends out a distress call, a nearby ship will respond to the call in accordance with maritime law. In view of the above, will the Commission say: — Given that operation Triton focuses less on surveillance of maritime areas and more on guarding the external borders, what measures does theEU intend to take to rescue migrants and effectively control and, by extension, prevent such occurrences? — What is the role of Frontex (European Agency for the Management of External Borders) in dealing with such incidents?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The number of migrants heading to the European Union from Africa has grown to such an extent that standard border control and illegal immigrant management policies are no longer sufficient for dealing with the issue. These migratory flows have numerous different origins, but for the most part fit the profile of economic migration from underdeveloped regions or war zones. Most of these conflicts began with events that the international community tolerated, justified or even actively supported through misguided policies, as was the case with the Arab Spring, the Libyan conflict, the situation in the Middle East and the problems in the Horn of Africa. Does the Commission not believe that an international forum, expanded to include non-EU Member States,is required to manage these waves of migration, and to ensure a fair distribution of the refugees? Many economically developed countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in particular, may be more suited to receiving those entitled to asylum, due to common religious and cultural beliefs. The United States, undoubtedly a principal player in international politics and bearing at least some responsibility for many events on the global stage, should be required to play a role in caring for these refugees. Does the Commission not believe that establishing such a forum would help to promote cooperative action and provide a template for future policies for international intervention?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-007343-15

Immigration

The number of migrants heading to the European Union from Africa has grown to such an extent that standard border control and illegal immigrant management policies are no longer sufficient for dealing with the issue. These migratory flows have numerous different origins, but for the most part fit the profile of economic migration from underdeveloped regions or war zones. Most of these conflicts began with events that the international community tolerated, justified or even actively supported through misguided policies, as was the case with the Arab Spring, the Libyan conflict, the situation in the Middle East and the problems in the Horn of Africa. Does the Commission not believe that an international forum, expanded to include non-EU Member States,is required to manage these waves of migration, and to ensure a fair distribution of the refugees? Many economically developed countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in particular, may be more suited to receiving those entitled to asylum, due to common religious and cultural beliefs. The United States, undoubtedly a principal player in international politics and bearing at least some responsibility for many events on the global stage, should be required to play a role in caring for these refugees. Does the Commission not believe that establishing such a forum would help to promote cooperative action and provide a template for future policies for international intervention?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The Spanish Government continues to deny the evidence. The ‘pull factor’ caused by the regularisation of illegal immigrants in Spain is one of the main causes of the mass exodus of immigrants heading for the Spanish coasts. The Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation acknowledges his government's inability to cope with the avalanche of immigrants, and as a result he plans to ask Member States and the Commission to share responsibility for the problem. Given the attitude of the Spanish Government and the devastating results of the ‘pull factor’, does the Commission intend to assume the responsibilities which the Spanish Minister will shortly be asking it to? Will the Commission adopt the specific, urgent measures which Spain needs? Will the Commission take steps to prevent national policies on immigration having negative effects for the rest of the Member States?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-2380/06

Immigration

The Spanish Government continues to deny the evidence. The ‘pull factor’ caused by the regularisation of illegal immigrants in Spain is one of the main causes of the mass exodus of immigrants heading for the Spanish coasts. The Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation acknowledges his government's inability to cope with the avalanche of immigrants, and as a result he plans to ask Member States and the Commission to share responsibility for the problem. Given the attitude of the Spanish Government and the devastating results of the ‘pull factor’, does the Commission intend to assume the responsibilities which the Spanish Minister will shortly be asking it to? Will the Commission adopt the specific, urgent measures which Spain needs? Will the Commission take steps to prevent national policies on immigration having negative effects for the rest of the Member States?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Since theEU has decided that all internal border controls are to be abolished and the rights of EU citizens are constantly being extended, countries’ external border controls assume even greater importance. It is therefore with great concern that I read the following article(1), to which I refer below. One of the points to emerge from the article is that it is advantageous for a person who has fraudulently obtained Romanian citizenship to get an identity card instead of a passport because the identity card makes it harder for the authorities to investigate and combat fraud. 1.In the light of the well documented fraud in awarding Romanian citizenship, will the Commission explain what initiatives it has taken to combat this? 2.Will the Commission explain the minimum requirements that apply to the quality of the documentation required to gain admission to the Union as a migrant worker? 3.What will the Commission do to ensure that the level of security against fraud and abuse for residence permits comes up to the standard guaranteed when using a passport? 4.Does the Commission consider that it would be permissible for countries to require presentation of a passport when determining the identity of Romanian nationals, given that cases of fraud with Romanian identity cards are so widespread and well documented? (1)cf: http://euobserver.com/justice/117551" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-008606/2012

Immigration

Since theEU has decided that all internal border controls are to be abolished and the rights of EU citizens are constantly being extended, countries’ external border controls assume even greater importance. It is therefore with great concern that I read the following article(1), to which I refer below. One of the points to emerge from the article is that it is advantageous for a person who has fraudulently obtained Romanian citizenship to get an identity card instead of a passport because the identity card makes it harder for the authorities to investigate and combat fraud. 1.In the light of the well documented fraud in awarding Romanian citizenship, will the Commission explain what initiatives it has taken to combat this? 2.Will the Commission explain the minimum requirements that apply to the quality of the documentation required to gain admission to the Union as a migrant worker? 3.What will the Commission do to ensure that the level of security against fraud and abuse for residence permits comes up to the standard guaranteed when using a passport? 4.Does the Commission consider that it would be permissible for countries to require presentation of a passport when determining the identity of Romanian nationals, given that cases of fraud with Romanian identity cards are so widespread and well documented? (1)cf: http://euobserver.com/justice/117551

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The Tunisian Forum for Social and Economic Rights has reported that more than 13 000 Tunisian nationals landed illegally on Italian shores in 2020, compared to 2 654 in 2019, a fivefold increase. Smugglers are increasingly using the Tunisian towns of Sfax, Zarzis and Mahdia as points of departure..By way of a reminder, the perpetrator of the Notre-Dame Basilica attack carried out in Nice on 29 October 2020, Brahim Issaoui, was one of the 13 000 migrants who arrived in Italy. He was able to move freely from Lampedusa through Sicily to Rome and then make his way to France to carry out a massacre. At no stage did he undergo proper border checks, even though he was the subject of an expulsion order issued by the Italian authorities.Can the Commission say how many of these 13 000 migrants left Italy for another Member State and how many were actually deported?Will it take steps to curb the risk of Islamist terrorism posed by this mass influx of migrants?Does it consider that its policy of promoting mass immigration to the European Union, in particular by providing financial support to NGOs which are complicit in the activities of smugglers, made the attack in Nice easier to carry out?Supporters(1) (1)This question is supported by Members other than the authors: Hélène Laporte (ID), Gilles Lebreton (ID), Mathilde Androuët (ID), Annika Bruna (ID), André Rougé (ID), Thierry Mariani (ID)" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-000561/2021/rev.1

Immigration

The Tunisian Forum for Social and Economic Rights has reported that more than 13 000 Tunisian nationals landed illegally on Italian shores in 2020, compared to 2 654 in 2019, a fivefold increase. Smugglers are increasingly using the Tunisian towns of Sfax, Zarzis and Mahdia as points of departure..By way of a reminder, the perpetrator of the Notre-Dame Basilica attack carried out in Nice on 29 October 2020, Brahim Issaoui, was one of the 13 000 migrants who arrived in Italy. He was able to move freely from Lampedusa through Sicily to Rome and then make his way to France to carry out a massacre. At no stage did he undergo proper border checks, even though he was the subject of an expulsion order issued by the Italian authorities.Can the Commission say how many of these 13 000 migrants left Italy for another Member State and how many were actually deported?Will it take steps to curb the risk of Islamist terrorism posed by this mass influx of migrants?Does it consider that its policy of promoting mass immigration to the European Union, in particular by providing financial support to NGOs which are complicit in the activities of smugglers, made the attack in Nice easier to carry out?Supporters(1) (1)This question is supported by Members other than the authors: Hélène Laporte (ID), Gilles Lebreton (ID), Mathilde Androuët (ID), Annika Bruna (ID), André Rougé (ID), Thierry Mariani (ID)

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The Kurds are neither bandits nor infiltrators and the refugees who have been arriving in Italy (those of Kurdish origin, at least) have created problems at international level as regards political asylum. We cannot ignore the fact that the men in question, who are being assailed and pursued in a secret war which (unfortunately for them) has little impact on civilian society, are oppressed (often violently) and cannot live peaceably on either Iraqi, Iranian, Syrian or Turkish territory. If the Kurds do not deserve refugee status, who does deserve it? No international organization is willing to take the initial step, even on purely humanitarian grounds - a shameful situation which Europe should be the first to remedy. Given that Europe needs to give some consideration to the meaning, in a civilized society, of political asylum and to the need to accommodate new arrivals and find work for them within the EU Member States, and since, following the conclusion of the Schengen agreements, Puglia must now be regarded as a European, rather than an Italian border, could the Council and the Commission ensure that the serious problem of the Kurds vis-à-vis Europe is dealt withj as a matter of urgency, with the immediate involvement of the UN Security Council? It should be borne in mind that ignoring the """"""""Kurdish question"""""""" is likely to make matters worse, by causing the Kurds to flee to other European countries or by provoking a dangerous armed conflict on a distrastrous scale which will be impossible to control." Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

P-3755/97

Immigration

The Kurds are neither bandits nor infiltrators and the refugees who have been arriving in Italy (those of Kurdish origin, at least) have created problems at international level as regards political asylum. We cannot ignore the fact that the men in question, who are being assailed and pursued in a secret war which (unfortunately for them) has little impact on civilian society, are oppressed (often violently) and cannot live peaceably on either Iraqi, Iranian, Syrian or Turkish territory. If the Kurds do not deserve refugee status, who does deserve it? No international organization is willing to take the initial step, even on purely humanitarian grounds - a shameful situation which Europe should be the first to remedy. Given that Europe needs to give some consideration to the meaning, in a civilized society, of political asylum and to the need to accommodate new arrivals and find work for them within the EU Member States, and since, following the conclusion of the Schengen agreements, Puglia must now be regarded as a European, rather than an Italian border, could the Council and the Commission ensure that the serious problem of the Kurds vis-à-vis Europe is dealt withj as a matter of urgency, with the immediate involvement of the UN Security Council? It should be borne in mind that ignoring the """"""""Kurdish question"""""""" is likely to make matters worse, by causing the Kurds to flee to other European countries or by provoking a dangerous armed conflict on a distrastrous scale which will be impossible to control.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "According to a Council document dated 29 January 2021(1), the Commission views as satisfactory the eight-month period that Member States have to complete operations to return irregular migrants to their countries of origin.The Member States met in a Council working party on 3 February 2021 and expressed their concern about the document, taking the view that the eight-month period would cause a range of problems, including the financial burden of dealing with illegal migrants and the risk that they will abscond within the EU, making it impossible to return them to their country of origin.The countries on the front line think this period is much too long and that it should be cut to four months, or even to five or six weeks.Is the Commission intending to shorten this time period in its migration and asylum pact, given the problems mentioned above? (1)http://bit.ly/36GbYb8" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-000757/2021

Immigration

According to a Council document dated 29 January 2021(1), the Commission views as satisfactory the eight-month period that Member States have to complete operations to return irregular migrants to their countries of origin.The Member States met in a Council working party on 3 February 2021 and expressed their concern about the document, taking the view that the eight-month period would cause a range of problems, including the financial burden of dealing with illegal migrants and the risk that they will abscond within the EU, making it impossible to return them to their country of origin.The countries on the front line think this period is much too long and that it should be cut to four months, or even to five or six weeks.Is the Commission intending to shorten this time period in its migration and asylum pact, given the problems mentioned above? (1)http://bit.ly/36GbYb8

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "According to data for 2020, Algeria is one of the main countries of origin of immigrants arriving illegally in Italy. Given that it regularly expels foreign nationals through its Saharan border, Algeria is also a major country of transit for immigrants arriving in Libya from all over sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, who then travel to the coasts of southern Europe. The COVID-19 crisis and low oil prices will be additional stress factors for the stability of Algeria, as its economy remains heavily dependent on royalties and unrest against the government remains strong. The latest European Parliament resolution on the country noted widespread breaches of fundamental freedoms, notably against Christians. Nevertheless, the EU has been giving hundreds of millions of euros to the country in recent years, the latest payment being EUR75 million in April to fight COVID-19.1.Does the Commission evaluate whether this aid is effective and is spent on delivering the results expected by EU Member States?2.Does the Commission have any information on whether Algeria is implementing any policies to manage migration?3.Can the Commission provide an example of any results achieved by Algeria with EU aid?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-002783/2020

Immigration

According to data for 2020, Algeria is one of the main countries of origin of immigrants arriving illegally in Italy. Given that it regularly expels foreign nationals through its Saharan border, Algeria is also a major country of transit for immigrants arriving in Libya from all over sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, who then travel to the coasts of southern Europe. The COVID-19 crisis and low oil prices will be additional stress factors for the stability of Algeria, as its economy remains heavily dependent on royalties and unrest against the government remains strong. The latest European Parliament resolution on the country noted widespread breaches of fundamental freedoms, notably against Christians. Nevertheless, the EU has been giving hundreds of millions of euros to the country in recent years, the latest payment being EUR75 million in April to fight COVID-19.1.Does the Commission evaluate whether this aid is effective and is spent on delivering the results expected by EU Member States?2.Does the Commission have any information on whether Algeria is implementing any policies to manage migration?3.Can the Commission provide an example of any results achieved by Algeria with EU aid?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "It is widely known that, in 1999, the Council devised an action plan for Morocco relating to the emigration of Africans to the EU Member States. The plan took a consistent, comprehensive approach to the issue and proposed a series of measures designed to enable clear-sighted action to be taken in response to the social and economic problems which could stem from such emigration. What does the Council think of Morocco's implementation of the action plan at a time when significant numbers of immigrants are arriving in the Canary Islands, an outlying part of the European Union which is very close to the African continent?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-0454/02

Immigration

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

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The people living in the camps around Tindouf in Algeria have never been registered, nor has a census been conducted by the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), despite calls made in UN resolutions, recommendations by the UNHCR Executive Committee and the 2013 European Commission discharge, as adopted by the European Parliament on 29April2015. This situation is having a serious impact as regards the protection of the people who have been living in the camps in terrible humanitarian conditions for four decades now. At the same time, the estimates used by the UNHCR andDGECHO have not changed since 2007, and their credibility is seriously in doubt. At the Budgetary Control Committee meeting of 21January2016, the Council emphasised the need for a census to be conducted in the camps around Tindouf. 1.What action has the Council taken in response to the requests that Parliament made in the 2013 Commission discharge, in particular in paragraph241? 2.What action is theEU taking at the UN to promote a political solution to the conflict in Western Sahara? 3.Have forward studies been carried out on what consequences the status quo in the conflict will have for security in Europe?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-001282-16

Immigration

The people living in the camps around Tindouf in Algeria have never been registered, nor has a census been conducted by the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), despite calls made in UN resolutions, recommendations by the UNHCR Executive Committee and the 2013 European Commission discharge, as adopted by the European Parliament on 29April2015. This situation is having a serious impact as regards the protection of the people who have been living in the camps in terrible humanitarian conditions for four decades now. At the same time, the estimates used by the UNHCR andDGECHO have not changed since 2007, and their credibility is seriously in doubt. At the Budgetary Control Committee meeting of 21January2016, the Council emphasised the need for a census to be conducted in the camps around Tindouf. 1.What action has the Council taken in response to the requests that Parliament made in the 2013 Commission discharge, in particular in paragraph241? 2.What action is theEU taking at the UN to promote a political solution to the conflict in Western Sahara? 3.Have forward studies been carried out on what consequences the status quo in the conflict will have for security in Europe?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "A number of associations in Austria which are primarily financed by the Federal Ministry for Home Affairs (FMHA) and via the European Refugee Fund (ERF) are complaining about serious delays affecting payments from the ERF. As a result, for several months the Styrian association ‘ZEBRA’ (Intercultural Advice and Therapy Centre for Asylum Seekers and Refugees), which is funded by the ERF, the FMHA and the Land Styria, has been facing a cash-flow crisis stemming from a failure to pay outstanding sums allocated for ERF projects which have long since been carried out and wound up. One project was completed as long ago as 30June 2005, the FMHA drew up the final accounts on 30October 2007, but the balance of EUR14640 has still to be paid. In connection with a subsequent project, which was successfully completed on 15October 2006 and for which the final accounts were approved on 30October 2007, the association is likewise still awaiting payment of the balance of EUR41710. The association can hardly pay its employees' salaries and it is being forced to advance the sums involved from its own capital, seriously compromising its ability to perform its activities. The association ‘Hemayat’, set up to help survivors of torture and conflict, finds itself in a similar situation. According to the FMHA, the delays in making payments are the result of the procedural requirements imposed by the European Commission in connection with the selection and authorisation of projects. What explanation does the European Commission have for the delays in making payments from the ERF to individual associations/organisations? Does the Commission monitor the transfer of resources to the FMHA and from the FMHA to individual associations? What are the reasons for the delayed payments? Can payments to individual associations be speeded up?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-2507/08

Immigration

A number of associations in Austria which are primarily financed by the Federal Ministry for Home Affairs (FMHA) and via the European Refugee Fund (ERF) are complaining about serious delays affecting payments from the ERF. As a result, for several months the Styrian association ‘ZEBRA’ (Intercultural Advice and Therapy Centre for Asylum Seekers and Refugees), which is funded by the ERF, the FMHA and the Land Styria, has been facing a cash-flow crisis stemming from a failure to pay outstanding sums allocated for ERF projects which have long since been carried out and wound up. One project was completed as long ago as 30June 2005, the FMHA drew up the final accounts on 30October 2007, but the balance of EUR14640 has still to be paid. In connection with a subsequent project, which was successfully completed on 15October 2006 and for which the final accounts were approved on 30October 2007, the association is likewise still awaiting payment of the balance of EUR41710. The association can hardly pay its employees' salaries and it is being forced to advance the sums involved from its own capital, seriously compromising its ability to perform its activities. The association ‘Hemayat’, set up to help survivors of torture and conflict, finds itself in a similar situation. According to the FMHA, the delays in making payments are the result of the procedural requirements imposed by the European Commission in connection with the selection and authorisation of projects. What explanation does the European Commission have for the delays in making payments from the ERF to individual associations/organisations? Does the Commission monitor the transfer of resources to the FMHA and from the FMHA to individual associations? What are the reasons for the delayed payments? Can payments to individual associations be speeded up?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "With reference to the Commission’s answer to the first question in E‐000019/2017, the first paragraph answers a question that was not actually asked I therefore ask the question again: 1. Is the Commission aware that smugglers and search-and-rescue agencies are colluding or at least cooperating? MrAvramopoulos replied on behalf of the Commission that ‘The Commission has not received any official information from the competent national authorities about investigations or prosecution of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) involved in search and rescue (SAR) activities for having cooperated with criminal smuggling networks’. The wording of this response seems particularly bizarre, if not downright evasive, given that these allegations were contained in a leaked report written by the EU’s own decentralised agency, Frontex. 2.Has it received any informal information on this topic, regardless of the source, and if so from whom? Furthermore, the Commission might be aware of NGOs engaged in SAR cooperating/colluding with smugglers via its non-national authorities, i.e.decentralised agencies. 3.Has it received any formal information on this topic, regardless of the source, and, if so, from whom?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-002726-17

Immigration

With reference to the Commission’s answer to the first question in E‐000019/2017, the first paragraph answers a question that was not actually asked I therefore ask the question again: 1. Is the Commission aware that smugglers and search-and-rescue agencies are colluding or at least cooperating? MrAvramopoulos replied on behalf of the Commission that ‘The Commission has not received any official information from the competent national authorities about investigations or prosecution of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) involved in search and rescue (SAR) activities for having cooperated with criminal smuggling networks’. The wording of this response seems particularly bizarre, if not downright evasive, given that these allegations were contained in a leaked report written by the EU’s own decentralised agency, Frontex. 2.Has it received any informal information on this topic, regardless of the source, and if so from whom? Furthermore, the Commission might be aware of NGOs engaged in SAR cooperating/colluding with smugglers via its non-national authorities, i.e.decentralised agencies. 3.Has it received any formal information on this topic, regardless of the source, and, if so, from whom?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "According to the latest figures from Eurostat, published on 20March, the number of asylum-seekers in the European Union has reached the record number of 626000. At the European summit on 19-20March, the heads of state and government stated that in order to control asylum requests, a joint strategy is needed to support the countries of origin and transit. Libya is in such a disintegrated state that it has become the ideal route for illegal immigration, according to the executive director of Frontex. The Italian Minister of the Interior, Angelino Alfano, has already warned that unless the Libyan question is resolved, there is no point talking about immigration with the hope of blocking departures. According to him, the priority should be to handle asylum requests in situ. Does the Commission share the Italian Minister of the Interior’s view regarding the explosion in the number of asylum-seekers?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-004828-15

Immigration

According to the latest figures from Eurostat, published on 20March, the number of asylum-seekers in the European Union has reached the record number of 626000. At the European summit on 19-20March, the heads of state and government stated that in order to control asylum requests, a joint strategy is needed to support the countries of origin and transit. Libya is in such a disintegrated state that it has become the ideal route for illegal immigration, according to the executive director of Frontex. The Italian Minister of the Interior, Angelino Alfano, has already warned that unless the Libyan question is resolved, there is no point talking about immigration with the hope of blocking departures. According to him, the priority should be to handle asylum requests in situ. Does the Commission share the Italian Minister of the Interior’s view regarding the explosion in the number of asylum-seekers?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Context: Given the need to maintain a high level of security in the Schengen Area countries, and given the existence of a common visa policy, it is essential that any attempts to circumvent the standard procedure for obtaining short‐term Schengen visas are prevented. The current roll‐out of the VIS system should help with this. This system is gradually being introduced in all Member State consulates in third countries, and in future all visa applications and information on subsequent decisions to grant or to refuse visas will be comprehensively recorded on this database. Is it possible for the consulate of a Member State to issue a visa without information on the visa application process or on the visa sticker itself being entered into the VIS system? If so, how widespread is this practice and how can such cases be prevented?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-010538-14

Immigration

Context: Given the need to maintain a high level of security in the Schengen Area countries, and given the existence of a common visa policy, it is essential that any attempts to circumvent the standard procedure for obtaining short‐term Schengen visas are prevented. The current roll‐out of the VIS system should help with this. This system is gradually being introduced in all Member State consulates in third countries, and in future all visa applications and information on subsequent decisions to grant or to refuse visas will be comprehensively recorded on this database. Is it possible for the consulate of a Member State to issue a visa without information on the visa application process or on the visa sticker itself being entered into the VIS system? If so, how widespread is this practice and how can such cases be prevented?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The Commission has stated on a number of occasions that under the Turkish interpretation of the EU-Turkey Statement — with which both Greece and theEU are compliant — asylum-seekers or irregular migrants who are transferred to the mainland from the Greek islands are no longer eligible to return to Turkey. As is well documented, this had led to a dramatic humanitarian emergency on the Greek islands. Could the Commission specify the criteria used by the Greek asylum authorities to establish who is eligible to be transferred to the mainland? Could the Commission also clarify how detention is being used on the islands? Is it satisfied that the grounds for detention, as laid down in Directive2013/33/EU, are being respected?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-000963-17

Immigration

The Commission has stated on a number of occasions that under the Turkish interpretation of the EU-Turkey Statement — with which both Greece and theEU are compliant — asylum-seekers or irregular migrants who are transferred to the mainland from the Greek islands are no longer eligible to return to Turkey. As is well documented, this had led to a dramatic humanitarian emergency on the Greek islands. Could the Commission specify the criteria used by the Greek asylum authorities to establish who is eligible to be transferred to the mainland? Could the Commission also clarify how detention is being used on the islands? Is it satisfied that the grounds for detention, as laid down in Directive2013/33/EU, are being respected?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "With nearly seven million illegal immigrants already in the Member States whom, by definition, the EU and Member States cannot trace and deport, why is the EU now offering temporary visas to others who want to come? In such circumstances, what is credible about the claim that they can be sent home after a limited stay?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-3055/07

Immigration

With nearly seven million illegal immigrants already in the Member States whom, by definition, the EU and Member States cannot trace and deport, why is the EU now offering temporary visas to others who want to come? In such circumstances, what is credible about the claim that they can be sent home after a limited stay?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "According to the media (De Standaard, Le Monde, etc.), the Commission used the services of McKinsey, an American consultancy firm, in a bid to optimise the management of migrant flows to Europe between 2015 and 2018. According to the same media, the Commission reproduced McKinsey’s wording in its report without reference being made to that undertaking and its name was not mentioned anywhere. The offer to undertake this consultancy work is reported to have come from McKinsey itself. 1.What impact have McKinsey’s recommendations had on Frontex operations?2.Does the Commission plan to take action against those politically responsible for accepting McKinsey’s offer without following the standard tendering procedure?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-003798/2020/rev.1

Immigration

According to the media (De Standaard, Le Monde, etc.), the Commission used the services of McKinsey, an American consultancy firm, in a bid to optimise the management of migrant flows to Europe between 2015 and 2018. According to the same media, the Commission reproduced McKinsey’s wording in its report without reference being made to that undertaking and its name was not mentioned anywhere. The offer to undertake this consultancy work is reported to have come from McKinsey itself. 1.What impact have McKinsey’s recommendations had on Frontex operations?2.Does the Commission plan to take action against those politically responsible for accepting McKinsey’s offer without following the standard tendering procedure?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "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?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [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. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is facing a critical financial shortfall, which is threatening the provision of essential services to 5.7 million Palestinian refugees. Last year, the agency received the lowest level of contributions since 2012, despite the needs of refugees increasing significantly due to instability, economic crisis and the impacts of the COVID‑19 pandemic.The Commission recently announced a further contribution(1) to the UNRWA Programme Budget of EUR 4.6 million, which took the EU’s overall contribution to the agency in 2020 ​to EUR 102.3 million. A three‑year multi‑annual decision to support Palestinian refugees through UNRWA existed for the 2018‑2020 period, in line with the EU‑UNRWA Joint Declaration (2017‑2020).1.Could the Commission provide an annual tabular list of the total contributions from the EU budget and the EU Trust Funds to UNRWA for the 2017‑2020 period?2.Does the Commission intend to continue providing financial support to UNRWA (including multi‑annual support towards the agency’s programme budget) at a similar level in the upcoming long‑term budgetary period? Is it considering stepping up its financial support to the agency as requested by Parliament in several resolutions(2), including in 2021(3)? (1)https://ec.europa.eu/commission/commissioners/2019-2024/varhelyi/announcements/european-commission-announces-eu46-million-additional-funds-response-unrwas-urgent-financing-needs_en (2)https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-9-2020-0302_EN.htmlhttps://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-9-2020-0166_EN.html (3)https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/A-9-2020-0267_EN.html" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-000094/2021

Immigration

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is facing a critical financial shortfall, which is threatening the provision of essential services to 5.7 million Palestinian refugees. Last year, the agency received the lowest level of contributions since 2012, despite the needs of refugees increasing significantly due to instability, economic crisis and the impacts of the COVID‑19 pandemic.The Commission recently announced a further contribution(1) to the UNRWA Programme Budget of EUR 4.6 million, which took the EU’s overall contribution to the agency in 2020 ​to EUR 102.3 million. A three‑year multi‑annual decision to support Palestinian refugees through UNRWA existed for the 2018‑2020 period, in line with the EU‑UNRWA Joint Declaration (2017‑2020).1.Could the Commission provide an annual tabular list of the total contributions from the EU budget and the EU Trust Funds to UNRWA for the 2017‑2020 period?2.Does the Commission intend to continue providing financial support to UNRWA (including multi‑annual support towards the agency’s programme budget) at a similar level in the upcoming long‑term budgetary period? Is it considering stepping up its financial support to the agency as requested by Parliament in several resolutions(2), including in 2021(3)? (1)https://ec.europa.eu/commission/commissioners/2019-2024/varhelyi/announcements/european-commission-announces-eu46-million-additional-funds-response-unrwas-urgent-financing-needs_en (2)https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-9-2020-0302_EN.htmlhttps://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-9-2020-0166_EN.html (3)https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/A-9-2020-0267_EN.html

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "According to Die Welt(1), the Commission is preparing to target 13 countries that have been deemed non-cooperative with regard to returning and readmitting irregular migrants. Algeria is not on this (unofficial) list. However, the November 2020 report on the state of relations between the EU and Algeria(2) highlights:the ‘striking’ number of irregular Algerian migrants arriving in Spain;the large number of Algerian people travelling to France who are overstaying their visas;the fall in and low rate of evictions to Algeria between 2018 and 2019, a rate which is ‘considerably lower than average for third-country nationals’.According to the same report, some Member States ‘have concluded bilateral return and readmission agreements’ with Algeria. However, one of the major obstacles is that the EU has had a ‘mandate to negotiate a readmission agreement since 2002’, and ‘Algeria has so far not confirmed its agreement to start negotiations’.What action does the Commission intend to take to remedy this situation? Does this mean that the situation is even worse with the 13 ‘non-cooperative’ countries referred to above? (1)Agence Europe, 29 March 2021, Europe Daily Bulletin No 12688. (2)https://eeas.europa.eu/sites/default/files/swd_2020_285_algeria_enp_country_report.pdf" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-001900/2021

Immigration

According to Die Welt(1), the Commission is preparing to target 13 countries that have been deemed non-cooperative with regard to returning and readmitting irregular migrants. Algeria is not on this (unofficial) list. However, the November 2020 report on the state of relations between the EU and Algeria(2) highlights:the ‘striking’ number of irregular Algerian migrants arriving in Spain;the large number of Algerian people travelling to France who are overstaying their visas;the fall in and low rate of evictions to Algeria between 2018 and 2019, a rate which is ‘considerably lower than average for third-country nationals’.According to the same report, some Member States ‘have concluded bilateral return and readmission agreements’ with Algeria. However, one of the major obstacles is that the EU has had a ‘mandate to negotiate a readmission agreement since 2002’, and ‘Algeria has so far not confirmed its agreement to start negotiations’.What action does the Commission intend to take to remedy this situation? Does this mean that the situation is even worse with the 13 ‘non-cooperative’ countries referred to above? (1)Agence Europe, 29 March 2021, Europe Daily Bulletin No 12688. (2)https://eeas.europa.eu/sites/default/files/swd_2020_285_algeria_enp_country_report.pdf

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Can the Commission confirm reports of a new combined programme to include the European Refugee Fund and the European Integration Fund? What will be the focus of the ‘new’ programme, and who will be the priority target groups? What will be the time frame and indicative budget of the ‘new’ programme with respect to project delivery?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-010380-15

Immigration

Can the Commission confirm reports of a new combined programme to include the European Refugee Fund and the European Integration Fund? What will be the focus of the ‘new’ programme, and who will be the priority target groups? What will be the time frame and indicative budget of the ‘new’ programme with respect to project delivery?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "In line with official statements made by Commission Vice-President Katainen, the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) is able to cover and fund both social programmes and activities. Within this context, Ibelieve that Cyprus, which up to now has not drawn on funds from the EFSI, is entitled and able to fund housing policy as well as other activities concerning the refugee situation in Cyprus. Cyprus is the only EU member state to host 200000 refugees because of the Turkish invasion and occupation. To date, despite having funded many refugee programmes all over the world, theEU has never funded a single refugee programme for the only European refugees, Cypriot refugees. We therefore ask that the Fund is mobilised to upgrade the quality of life of Cypriot refugees. In view of the above, will the Commission say: 1. In what ways can it strengthen the efforts to support Cyprus’s refugee situation? 2. Does the European Strategic Investment Fund have an obligation to fund social activities? Can we expect action by the Commission in this direction, particularly for the support of Cypriot refugees?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-000927-18

Immigration

In line with official statements made by Commission Vice-President Katainen, the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) is able to cover and fund both social programmes and activities. Within this context, Ibelieve that Cyprus, which up to now has not drawn on funds from the EFSI, is entitled and able to fund housing policy as well as other activities concerning the refugee situation in Cyprus. Cyprus is the only EU member state to host 200000 refugees because of the Turkish invasion and occupation. To date, despite having funded many refugee programmes all over the world, theEU has never funded a single refugee programme for the only European refugees, Cypriot refugees. We therefore ask that the Fund is mobilised to upgrade the quality of life of Cypriot refugees. In view of the above, will the Commission say: 1. In what ways can it strengthen the efforts to support Cyprus’s refugee situation? 2. Does the European Strategic Investment Fund have an obligation to fund social activities? Can we expect action by the Commission in this direction, particularly for the support of Cypriot refugees?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "On 25October2011, the Spanish and Moroccan law enforcement agencies attempted to capture immigrants at sea trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. The tactics of the Moroccan and Spanish law enforcement agencies were, however, in this case manifestly excessive. They acted in a violent manner, which in some cases even led to death. Several people were drowned; others were forcibly arrested and then violently returned to the Algerian border, without any investigation into their personal situation. These operations once again reflect the repeated tactics of the authorities which significantly threaten and violate the human rights and fundamental freedoms of immigrants. — Does the Commission intend to take action over these events?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-000101/2012

Immigration

On 25October2011, the Spanish and Moroccan law enforcement agencies attempted to capture immigrants at sea trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. The tactics of the Moroccan and Spanish law enforcement agencies were, however, in this case manifestly excessive. They acted in a violent manner, which in some cases even led to death. Several people were drowned; others were forcibly arrested and then violently returned to the Algerian border, without any investigation into their personal situation. These operations once again reflect the repeated tactics of the authorities which significantly threaten and violate the human rights and fundamental freedoms of immigrants. — Does the Commission intend to take action over these events?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Pikpa camp is an independent, open refugee camp for asylum seekers in Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece. It is a community-based space built on the principles of solidarity, empowerment and active participation. Since 2012, more than 30000 people have stayed at the camp. However, it is currently under the threat of closure by the Greek authorities. Μore than 160 Greek and international organisations, academics and other actors from all over Europe have called on the Greek authorities not to close this dignified alternative to other camps such as Moria.1.Will the Commission add its voice to this call?2.More generally, will it do all it can to replicate the Pikpa model in other so-called hotspots around Europe, rather than watch them close?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-005589/2020

Immigration

Pikpa camp is an independent, open refugee camp for asylum seekers in Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece. It is a community-based space built on the principles of solidarity, empowerment and active participation. Since 2012, more than 30000 people have stayed at the camp. However, it is currently under the threat of closure by the Greek authorities. Μore than 160 Greek and international organisations, academics and other actors from all over Europe have called on the Greek authorities not to close this dignified alternative to other camps such as Moria.1.Will the Commission add its voice to this call?2.More generally, will it do all it can to replicate the Pikpa model in other so-called hotspots around Europe, rather than watch them close?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "The proposed Registered Traveller Programme is part of the ‘smart borders’ package. The package also includes a proposal to amend the Schengen Borders Code and to modify the entry and exit system. The programme was proposed in connection with increased passenger flows and the associated problems that may arise at the external borders of theEU. The aim is to facilitate the crossing of the EU’s external borders for third-country travellers who travel frequently to theEU and who have already been cleared prior to their arrival at the border. This would distinguish between different travellers. In the Commission’s opinion, would it not be possible to respond to the need for more effective controls at the EU’s external borders by other appropriate means, such as by focusing more on EU citizens and on those who have the right of freedom of movement?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-009001-13

Immigration

The proposed Registered Traveller Programme is part of the ‘smart borders’ package. The package also includes a proposal to amend the Schengen Borders Code and to modify the entry and exit system. The programme was proposed in connection with increased passenger flows and the associated problems that may arise at the external borders of theEU. The aim is to facilitate the crossing of the EU’s external borders for third-country travellers who travel frequently to theEU and who have already been cleared prior to their arrival at the border. This would distinguish between different travellers. In the Commission’s opinion, would it not be possible to respond to the need for more effective controls at the EU’s external borders by other appropriate means, such as by focusing more on EU citizens and on those who have the right of freedom of movement?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Last spring an Italian family living in Baden-Württemberg was deported by Germany because the head of household had lost his job. The couple had moved with their four children to the German Land just over a year earlier, with a standard employment contract, but after an accident the head of household had had to leave his new job and together with his pregnant wife found temporary employment in a cleaning firm. Despite this, one morning the police took the whole family, searched the two spouses as if they were major criminals and loaded the family onto the first plane for Italy without even allowing them to collect their personal belongings or bottles for the small children. 1.What steps does the Commission, as """"""""custodian of the Treaties"""""""", intend to take with regard to this serious instance of breach of Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union and of other legislation in force which guarantees the free movement of persons and workers? 2.How does the Commission intend to react in view of the fact that actions such as these are becoming routine in some German Länder? 3.Since it has already opened infringement proceedings against these barbaric deportation methods, does the Commission not consider that it should adopt a more active role to ensure that actions such as these are not repeated? 4.Can the Commission say whether Community legislation concerning the free movement of persons and workers makes provision for sanctions against Member States which do not comply with the law? In the event that there is no provision for such sanctions, does the Commission not believe that sanctions should be added, as additional means to discourage breach of the laws and the racism which is unfortunately present even among the authorities, in this case those of the Federal Republic of Germany?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-3408/00

Immigration

Last spring an Italian family living in Baden-Württemberg was deported by Germany because the head of household had lost his job. The couple had moved with their four children to the German Land just over a year earlier, with a standard employment contract, but after an accident the head of household had had to leave his new job and together with his pregnant wife found temporary employment in a cleaning firm. Despite this, one morning the police took the whole family, searched the two spouses as if they were major criminals and loaded the family onto the first plane for Italy without even allowing them to collect their personal belongings or bottles for the small children. 1.What steps does the Commission, as """"""""custodian of the Treaties"""""""", intend to take with regard to this serious instance of breach of Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union and of other legislation in force which guarantees the free movement of persons and workers? 2.How does the Commission intend to react in view of the fact that actions such as these are becoming routine in some German Länder? 3.Since it has already opened infringement proceedings against these barbaric deportation methods, does the Commission not consider that it should adopt a more active role to ensure that actions such as these are not repeated? 4.Can the Commission say whether Community legislation concerning the free movement of persons and workers makes provision for sanctions against Member States which do not comply with the law? In the event that there is no provision for such sanctions, does the Commission not believe that sanctions should be added, as additional means to discourage breach of the laws and the racism which is unfortunately present even among the authorities, in this case those of the Federal Republic of Germany?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "Could the Commission comment on whether there are any funding possibilities which migrant communities in different Member States can access in order to share experiences and best practice?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-1232/08

Immigration

Could the Commission comment on whether there are any funding possibilities which migrant communities in different Member States can access in order to share experiences and best practice?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament. Classify the question according to only one of the policy categories below. Use only the category number taken from the list below to answer. Do not explain your answer. Text: "One of the measures proposed by the Spanish Government to combat the mass arrival of immigrants in the Canary Islands is to use a satellite to track the mother boats that guide the small wooden boats and bring them close to the Spanish coast. However, a satellite cannot distinguish illegal vessels since they would have to be marked in order to be detectable. More accurate information will therefore be required on the exact points of origin so that this can be shown to those responsible in the countries involved, particularly with a view to repatriation or future readmission agreements. Bearing in mind that the migration explosion will have a particular impact on the Union area, will the Commission cooperate directly in detecting the points of origin of mother boats, and will it secure a commitment from the countries of origin by means of repatriation or readmission agreements?" Categories: [1] = Macroeconomics [2] = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties [3] = Health [4] = Agriculture and Fisheries [5] = Labour, employment and pensions [6] = Education [7] = Environment [8] = Energy [9] = Immigration [10] = Transportation [12] = Law and Crime [13] = Social welfare [14] = Regional and Urban issues and Planning [15] = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues [16] = Defence [17] = Space, science, technology, and communications issues [18] = Foreign trade [19] = International affairs and foreign aid [20] = Governance and government [21] = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues [23] = Culture and media [99] = none of the above [/INST] [9]. </s>

E-2383/06

Immigration

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