<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Articles 149 and 150 of the Treaty of Amsterdam state that students' opportunities to study in other Member States should be encouraged. Freedom of movement for students and researchers improves individual citizens' freedom of choice and their opportunities for personal development, and enhances the educational and intellectual resources of the Community.  The Austrian law on universities (Hochschulstudiumsgesetz, S. 7(1)) imposes requirements on applicants for a study place coming from other Member States different to those imposed on the country's own nationals. In order to obtain a place, Austrians are required to show their """"""""general"""""""" school leaving certificate. However, a general school leaving certificate issued in Finland, for example, is not regarded as sufficient in Austria, and a """"""""special"""""""" school leaving certificate must also be shown. In practice this requirement has been interpreted as meaning that applicants for a study place must show that they already have a place to study in the same field at a university in their home country. Only after five years' residence in Austria are other EU nationals freed from this requirement to hold two study places, which naturally cannot be demanded of Austrians.  Is the Commission aware of the problems caused by the Austrian law on universities? Does the Commission agree that legislation and practice in Austria hinder the free movement of students instead of encouraging it and accord differing status to different EU nationals? Does the Commission consider that the Austrian law on universities is in conflict with Articles 149 and 12 of the Treaty of Amsterdam? Does the Commission propose to take measures pursuant to Article 226 to remedy the situation?"
Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number.
Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics
2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties
3 = Health
4 = Agriculture and Fisheries
5 = Labour, employment and pensions
6 = Education
7 = Environment
8 = Energy
9 = Immigration
10 = Transportation
12 = Law and Crime
13 = Social welfare
14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning
15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues
16 = Defence
17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues
18 = Foreign trade
19 = International affairs and foreign aid
20 = Governance and government
21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues
23 = Culture and media
[/INST]. Answer = [6]. </s>
Articles 149 and 150 of the Treaty of Amsterdam state that students' opportunities to study in other Member States should be encouraged. Freedom of movement for students and researchers improves individual citizens' freedom of choice and their opportunities for personal development, and enhances the educational and intellectual resources of the Community.  The Austrian law on universities (Hochschulstudiumsgesetz, S. 7(1)) imposes requirements on applicants for a study place coming from other Member States different to those imposed on the country's own nationals. In order to obtain a place, Austrians are required to show their """"""""general"""""""" school leaving certificate. However, a general school leaving certificate issued in Finland, for example, is not regarded as sufficient in Austria, and a """"""""special"""""""" school leaving certificate must also be shown. In practice this requirement has been interpreted as meaning that applicants for a study place must show that they already have a place to study in the same field at a university in their home country. Only after five years' residence in Austria are other EU nationals freed from this requirement to hold two study places, which naturally cannot be demanded of Austrians.  Is the Commission aware of the problems caused by the Austrian law on universities? Does the Commission agree that legislation and practice in Austria hinder the free movement of students instead of encouraging it and accord differing status to different EU nationals? Does the Commission consider that the Austrian law on universities is in conflict with Articles 149 and 12 of the Treaty of Amsterdam? Does the Commission propose to take measures pursuant to Article 226 to remedy the situation?