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<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Since 2014, 37 men have been sentenced to death in Bahrain. At least 23 of those convictions were politically motivated, with the individuals being subjected to torture and unfair trials. As of March 2020, 12 men are on death row on political charges. A pattern of abuse, ill-treatment, torture and other human rights violations can be found in all cases. Many were sentenced in mass trials and were denied effective access to legal counsel. While in detention, they were subjected to illegal acts including sexual assault, beatings and electrocution.In Bahrain, torture is systematically used by security officers to coerce detainees into making confessions. Despite recommendations from the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry and the international community, the Government of Bahrain has made no progress toward ending its current regime of repression. Bahrain’s actions violate its human rights obligations, including the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Arab Charter on Human Rights.Does the VP/HR agree that the aforementioned treatment of Bahraini prisoners violates international law?What measures will he take to put pressure on the Bahraini Government to stop using such methods?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>

E-004758/2020

International affairs and foreign aid

Since 2014, 37 men have been sentenced to death in Bahrain. At least 23 of those convictions were politically motivated, with the individuals being subjected to torture and unfair trials. As of March 2020, 12 men are on death row on political charges. A pattern of abuse, ill-treatment, torture and other human rights violations can be found in all cases. Many were sentenced in mass trials and were denied effective access to legal counsel. While in detention, they were subjected to illegal acts including sexual assault, beatings and electrocution.In Bahrain, torture is systematically used by security officers to coerce detainees into making confessions. Despite recommendations from the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry and the international community, the Government of Bahrain has made no progress toward ending its current regime of repression. Bahrain’s actions violate its human rights obligations, including the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Arab Charter on Human Rights.Does the VP/HR agree that the aforementioned treatment of Bahraini prisoners violates international law?What measures will he take to put pressure on the Bahraini Government to stop using such methods?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has reaffirmed Georgia’s application for EU membership as a top priority. And the Prime Minister, Giorgi Gakharia, recently said ‘Georgia is preparing to apply for full EU membership in 2024’ .In 2019, Georgia, together with Afghanistan, Guinea and Albania, was one of the main countries of origin of asylum seekers in France, with an increase of almost 10% in a single year, indicative of a distorted right of asylum that has become a fully-fledged immigration channel.According to a Eurobarometer survey cited by the Jacques Delors Institute in its May 2020 report entitled ‘Les Français et l’Europe’, 59% of French people are opposed to further enlargement of the European Union.Despite these facts which argue against this new enlargement, is the Commission in favour of launching the process of Georgia’s accession to the EU?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>

E-001648/2021

International affairs and foreign aid

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has reaffirmed Georgia’s application for EU membership as a top priority. And the Prime Minister, Giorgi Gakharia, recently said ‘Georgia is preparing to apply for full EU membership in 2024’ .In 2019, Georgia, together with Afghanistan, Guinea and Albania, was one of the main countries of origin of asylum seekers in France, with an increase of almost 10% in a single year, indicative of a distorted right of asylum that has become a fully-fledged immigration channel.According to a Eurobarometer survey cited by the Jacques Delors Institute in its May 2020 report entitled ‘Les Français et l’Europe’, 59% of French people are opposed to further enlargement of the European Union.Despite these facts which argue against this new enlargement, is the Commission in favour of launching the process of Georgia’s accession to the EU?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Does the answer to Question No 20 (H-1292/92) (1) by Mr Fitzsimons, MEP, in the sitting of 20 January 1993 on Council policy towards Sellafield and THORP remain Council policy today? Does the Council remain satisfied by the data provided by BNFL to the Commission on THORP radioactive discharges under Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty that justifies the favourable conclusions on THORP's environmental safety delivered on 30 April 1992? Has the Council been provided with the details of the subsequent proposals made in August this year by BNFL to increase radioactive discharges from THORP at Sellafield? (1) Debates of the European Parliament No 3-426 (January 1993)." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [8]. </s>

E-2649/96

Energy

Does the answer to Question No 20 (H-1292/92) (1) by Mr Fitzsimons, MEP, in the sitting of 20 January 1993 on Council policy towards Sellafield and THORP remain Council policy today? Does the Council remain satisfied by the data provided by BNFL to the Commission on THORP radioactive discharges under Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty that justifies the favourable conclusions on THORP's environmental safety delivered on 30 April 1992? Has the Council been provided with the details of the subsequent proposals made in August this year by BNFL to increase radioactive discharges from THORP at Sellafield? (1) Debates of the European Parliament No 3-426 (January 1993).

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Will the Commission undertake an investigation into the proposal from the French investor, François Pinault, to buy Christie's, the UK Auction House. As will most of MrPinault's acquisitions, Christie's will probably transfer from public to private ownership. Is this a matter of any concern to the Commission?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

P-1917/98

Macroeconomics

Will the Commission undertake an investigation into the proposal from the French investor, François Pinault, to buy Christie's, the UK Auction House. As will most of MrPinault's acquisitions, Christie's will probably transfer from public to private ownership. Is this a matter of any concern to the Commission?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Is the Commission aware of the following cases of Burmese doctors and dentists who are in prison for human rights activities and will it pursue these cases with the Burmese authorities: - Dr Myint Naing - doctor at a private clinic in Karbo - arrested inJanuary 1991 and sentenced in 1992 to 25 years in prison, subsequently commuted to 10 years, for attending meetings of the National League for Democracy. Elected MP for KanbaluMay 1990. He is currently in Thayet Prison, Magway Division. - Dr Zaw Min - general practitioner - arrested inJuly 1989 and sentenced in 1992 to 20 years in prison, subsequently commuted to 10 years, for taking part in demonstrations and distributing pamphlets. - Dr Zaw Myint Maung - doctor on staff of Mandalay Medical College - arrestedJanuary 1991 and sentenced to 25 years in prison, subsequently commuted to 10 years, for attending political meetings. Elected MP for AmarapuraMay 1990. He is currently in Myitkina Prison. - Dr Ma Thida - surgeon and writer, working at Muslim Free Hospital in Yangon - she is a former campaign assistant to NLD leader, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi - arrested inJuly 1993 and sentenced thatOctober to 20 years in prison for political activities. - Dr Aung Khin Sint - doctor and team leader of the tuberculosis team at Dekhina Medical Department - Secretary of Burma Medical Association - arrestedAugust 1993 for writing and distributing letters and leaflets and sentenced to 20 years in prison. He was released inFebruary 1995 under an amnesty, rearrested inMay 1996, then released again but rearrested inJuly 1996 to serve remainder of 20-year sentence. Elected MP for Mingala ThaungnyuntMay 1990. - U Khin Zaw Win - dentist who has worked in Burma/Myanamar, Malaysia and Unicef - arrested inJuly 1994 and sentenced to 15 years in prison for political activities - tortured in Insein Prison for trying to send information about prison conditions to the United Nations. Currently in Myitkyina Prison. - Dr Zaw Myint - dentist working in various hospitals - arrestedJanuary 1991 and sentenced to 25years - subsequently commuted to 10 years in 1992, for attending political meetings - tortured in Insein Prison. Elected MP for HinthadaMay 1990. Currently in Tharawaddy Prison." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>

E-2338/00

International affairs and foreign aid

Is the Commission aware of the following cases of Burmese doctors and dentists who are in prison for human rights activities and will it pursue these cases with the Burmese authorities: - Dr Myint Naing - doctor at a private clinic in Karbo - arrested inJanuary 1991 and sentenced in 1992 to 25 years in prison, subsequently commuted to 10 years, for attending meetings of the National League for Democracy. Elected MP for KanbaluMay 1990. He is currently in Thayet Prison, Magway Division. - Dr Zaw Min - general practitioner - arrested inJuly 1989 and sentenced in 1992 to 20 years in prison, subsequently commuted to 10 years, for taking part in demonstrations and distributing pamphlets. - Dr Zaw Myint Maung - doctor on staff of Mandalay Medical College - arrestedJanuary 1991 and sentenced to 25 years in prison, subsequently commuted to 10 years, for attending political meetings. Elected MP for AmarapuraMay 1990. He is currently in Myitkina Prison. - Dr Ma Thida - surgeon and writer, working at Muslim Free Hospital in Yangon - she is a former campaign assistant to NLD leader, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi - arrested inJuly 1993 and sentenced thatOctober to 20 years in prison for political activities. - Dr Aung Khin Sint - doctor and team leader of the tuberculosis team at Dekhina Medical Department - Secretary of Burma Medical Association - arrestedAugust 1993 for writing and distributing letters and leaflets and sentenced to 20 years in prison. He was released inFebruary 1995 under an amnesty, rearrested inMay 1996, then released again but rearrested inJuly 1996 to serve remainder of 20-year sentence. Elected MP for Mingala ThaungnyuntMay 1990. - U Khin Zaw Win - dentist who has worked in Burma/Myanamar, Malaysia and Unicef - arrested inJuly 1994 and sentenced to 15 years in prison for political activities - tortured in Insein Prison for trying to send information about prison conditions to the United Nations. Currently in Myitkyina Prison. - Dr Zaw Myint - dentist working in various hospitals - arrestedJanuary 1991 and sentenced to 25years - subsequently commuted to 10 years in 1992, for attending political meetings - tortured in Insein Prison. Elected MP for HinthadaMay 1990. Currently in Tharawaddy Prison.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"If the United Kingdom proceeds to implement the working time directive with a 14 day, rather than a 7day, reference period, which means that workers can be asked to work for 12 days in a row without a break for Sunday or other day for religious observance, would the UK be breaching the directive and would it be stepping out of line with the way other EU Member States have implemented the directive? What are the reference periods so far chosen by other Member States?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [5]. </s>

E-2606/98

Labour, employment and pensions

If the United Kingdom proceeds to implement the working time directive with a 14 day, rather than a 7day, reference period, which means that workers can be asked to work for 12 days in a row without a break for Sunday or other day for religious observance, would the UK be breaching the directive and would it be stepping out of line with the way other EU Member States have implemented the directive? What are the reference periods so far chosen by other Member States?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In its reply of 12May 2006 to my Question P‑1650/06, the Commission said that it was examining whether Directive2001/77/EC(1) on the promotion of electricity from renewable energy sources was being properly implemented in Castilla y León. Will the Commission say what the outcome of its examination was? (1)OJL283, 27.10.2001, p.33." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [8]. </s>

P-4904/08

Energy

In its reply of 12May 2006 to my Question P‑1650/06, the Commission said that it was examining whether Directive2001/77/EC(1) on the promotion of electricity from renewable energy sources was being properly implemented in Castilla y León. Will the Commission say what the outcome of its examination was? (1)OJL283, 27.10.2001, p.33.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Has the EU's budget ever been used to support the Turkish media or Turkish journalists? If so, what precisely was paid to whom, and why?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-3100/08

Macroeconomics

Has the EU's budget ever been used to support the Turkish media or Turkish journalists? If so, what precisely was paid to whom, and why?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In August alone nearly 100000ha of Portuguese woodland were destroyed by fire — the Peneda-Gerês National Park and the Serra da Estrela Natural Park between them accounting for over 13000ha — making 2010 one of the worst years in living memory for forest fires. 1.Is the Commission aware of the alarming scale of the destruction in Portugal? 2.Has the Portuguese Government already asked for aid, or stated its intention of doing so, in order to tackle this situation? 3.Is the Commission considering the possibility of responding under any form of disaster relief arrangement?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

P-7003/2010

Environment

In August alone nearly 100000ha of Portuguese woodland were destroyed by fire — the Peneda-Gerês National Park and the Serra da Estrela Natural Park between them accounting for over 13000ha — making 2010 one of the worst years in living memory for forest fires. 1.Is the Commission aware of the alarming scale of the destruction in Portugal? 2.Has the Portuguese Government already asked for aid, or stated its intention of doing so, in order to tackle this situation? 3.Is the Commission considering the possibility of responding under any form of disaster relief arrangement?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In keeping with legislative decrees Nos 163 and 152 of 2006, the company Autostrada Brescia Verona Vicenza Padova S.p.A. has initiated the environmental impact assessment procedure in respect of a motorway project entitled ‘Autostrada Valdastico A31 Nord’. In that connection, on 19March2012 it published in the newspapers Corriere della Sera, Il Giornale di Vicenza and L’Adige a notice stating that it had asked the Ministry of the Environment to issue a certificate of compliance with environmental protection rules and that it had submitted the details of the project and the environmental impact study, with the relevant non-technical summary, to the competent bodies(1). The project concerns the building of a motorway link between Vicenza and Trento, running more specifically between the communes of Piovene Rocchette and Besenello, completing a section of motorway known as Valdastico Nord — A31. Inexplicably, the documents dealing with the project claim that it is part of the TEN-T European transport network and, more specifically, of corridor 1, Berlin-Palermo(2), even though this is a railway, and not a motorway, corridor(3). The website of the TEN-T executive agency makes no reference whatsoever to the Valdastico A31 Nord motorway(4). Can the Commission state whether the Piovene Rocchette-Besenello section of the Valdastico A31 Nord motorway project has been included in the TEN-T trans-European transport network and whether that motorway can be said to contribute to the establishment of rail corridor 1, linking Berlin and Palermo? Are there any official EU documents which show that the project to extend the Valdastico A31 Nord motorway forms part of the TEN-T trans-European transport network? (1)http://www.va.minambiente.it/ricerca/dettaglioprogetto.aspx?ID_Progetto=656 (2)Illustrative report doc 2505_010101001_0101.A0, ‘Effeto Rete’, p.11 — http://www.va.minambiente.it/Ricerca/DettaglioDocumentoVIA.aspx?ID_Documento=54269&ID_Progetto=656 (3)http://tentea.ec.europa.eu/en/ten-t_projects/30_priority_projects/priority_project_1/priority_project_1.htm (4)http://tentea.ec.europa.eu/en/home/" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [10]. </s>

E-010729-12

Transportation

In keeping with legislative decrees Nos 163 and 152 of 2006, the company Autostrada Brescia Verona Vicenza Padova S.p.A. has initiated the environmental impact assessment procedure in respect of a motorway project entitled ‘Autostrada Valdastico A31 Nord’. In that connection, on 19March2012 it published in the newspapers Corriere della Sera, Il Giornale di Vicenza and L’Adige a notice stating that it had asked the Ministry of the Environment to issue a certificate of compliance with environmental protection rules and that it had submitted the details of the project and the environmental impact study, with the relevant non-technical summary, to the competent bodies(1). The project concerns the building of a motorway link between Vicenza and Trento, running more specifically between the communes of Piovene Rocchette and Besenello, completing a section of motorway known as Valdastico Nord — A31. Inexplicably, the documents dealing with the project claim that it is part of the TEN-T European transport network and, more specifically, of corridor 1, Berlin-Palermo(2), even though this is a railway, and not a motorway, corridor(3). The website of the TEN-T executive agency makes no reference whatsoever to the Valdastico A31 Nord motorway(4). Can the Commission state whether the Piovene Rocchette-Besenello section of the Valdastico A31 Nord motorway project has been included in the TEN-T trans-European transport network and whether that motorway can be said to contribute to the establishment of rail corridor 1, linking Berlin and Palermo? Are there any official EU documents which show that the project to extend the Valdastico A31 Nord motorway forms part of the TEN-T trans-European transport network? (1)http://www.va.minambiente.it/ricerca/dettaglioprogetto.aspx?ID_Progetto=656 (2)Illustrative report doc 2505_010101001_0101.A0, ‘Effeto Rete’, p.11 — http://www.va.minambiente.it/Ricerca/DettaglioDocumentoVIA.aspx?ID_Documento=54269&ID_Progetto=656 (3)http://tentea.ec.europa.eu/en/ten-t_projects/30_priority_projects/priority_project_1/priority_project_1.htm (4)http://tentea.ec.europa.eu/en/home/

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Media reports circulate that Iran has given Hezbollah, a terrorist group, Fateh-110 ballistic missiles with a range of up to 220 miles. Hezbollah already has Scud-Ds, which have an even greater range. — It has been mooted that, due to the looseness of the ‘Iran’ agreement, Iran could have atomic weapons in 10years. — Syrian forces have their own version of the Fateh-110, which could be seized by Islamic State if the bases are overrun. — US intelligence warned that Islamic State is aggressively trying to acquire chemical weapons as part of its campaign against the West. As a contingency against any conflation of the above, will the Commission encourage Member States to take a holistic view of terrorists' strategic weapons and plan their anti-terror campaigns accordingly?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [16]. </s>

E-015033-15

Defence

Media reports circulate that Iran has given Hezbollah, a terrorist group, Fateh-110 ballistic missiles with a range of up to 220 miles. Hezbollah already has Scud-Ds, which have an even greater range. — It has been mooted that, due to the looseness of the ‘Iran’ agreement, Iran could have atomic weapons in 10years. — Syrian forces have their own version of the Fateh-110, which could be seized by Islamic State if the bases are overrun. — US intelligence warned that Islamic State is aggressively trying to acquire chemical weapons as part of its campaign against the West. As a contingency against any conflation of the above, will the Commission encourage Member States to take a holistic view of terrorists' strategic weapons and plan their anti-terror campaigns accordingly?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Under President Erdogan, Turkey has become increasingly antagonistic and dictatorial, even going so far as to interfere in Germany’s democratic elections. Moreover, MrErdogan has sought to further concentrate power in the hands of the executive. In response, the European Parliament voted to ‘formally suspend the accession negotiations with Turkey without delay if the constitutional reform package is implemented unchanged’(1). Meanwhile, this summer, Greece has seen an increase in the number of migrants arriving on its shores. Is the Commission concerned that this increase could be due to a reduced enforcement of border controls on the Turkish side in response to calls to end accession talks with Turkey? Does it believe that Turkey’s refusal to enforce full border controls constitutes a violation of the EU-Turkey Agreement? Has it, together with Greece and Bulgaria, prepared any contingency plans in the event that Turkey reopens its western border, a move which could prompt levels of migration similar to those witnessed in 2015 and 2016? (1)European Parliament resolution of 6July2017 on the 2016 Commission Report on Turkey (P8_TA(2017)0306)" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [9]. </s>

P-005468-17

Immigration

Under President Erdogan, Turkey has become increasingly antagonistic and dictatorial, even going so far as to interfere in Germany’s democratic elections. Moreover, MrErdogan has sought to further concentrate power in the hands of the executive. In response, the European Parliament voted to ‘formally suspend the accession negotiations with Turkey without delay if the constitutional reform package is implemented unchanged’(1). Meanwhile, this summer, Greece has seen an increase in the number of migrants arriving on its shores. Is the Commission concerned that this increase could be due to a reduced enforcement of border controls on the Turkish side in response to calls to end accession talks with Turkey? Does it believe that Turkey’s refusal to enforce full border controls constitutes a violation of the EU-Turkey Agreement? Has it, together with Greece and Bulgaria, prepared any contingency plans in the event that Turkey reopens its western border, a move which could prompt levels of migration similar to those witnessed in 2015 and 2016? (1)European Parliament resolution of 6July2017 on the 2016 Commission Report on Turkey (P8_TA(2017)0306)

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Answering to my Written Question E-2394/00(1) of 26 September 2000, the Commission said that it had already requested information from the Greek authorities about the measures taken to ensure the protection of the natural sites threatened by the infrastructure development for the 2004 Olympic Games. In view of the very recent decision by the Greek Couuncil of State to annul part of the Presidential Decree which grants national park status to the Schinias area, because of the unlimited building developments permitted in the middle of the site, does the Commission now agree with the Greek courts that stronger action is needed to protect the valuable habitats, in particular by relocating the proposed Rowing and Canoeing Centre to one of the two viable alternative sites which were originally proposed by the Greek Government itself in an earlier tender document? Would not the selection of the Schinias areafor the Rowing and Canoeing Centre actually conflict with the inclusion of this areain the scientific reference list of areas qualifying for classification as special protection areas under the Birds Directive (79/409/EEC)(2), and would it not also constitute an extremely important negative precedent opening the door for large construction projects in other Greek national parks and protected areas? What measures has the Commission taken to prevent the indoor Table Tennis Stadium in the Veikou Park from damaging that protected forest areaand the Olympic Village from threatening the ParnithaNational Park? (1)OJ C 136 E, 8.5.2001, p. 29. (2)OJ L 103, 25.4.1979, p. 1." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

P-1335/01

Environment

Answering to my Written Question E-2394/00(1) of 26 September 2000, the Commission said that it had already requested information from the Greek authorities about the measures taken to ensure the protection of the natural sites threatened by the infrastructure development for the 2004 Olympic Games. In view of the very recent decision by the Greek Couuncil of State to annul part of the Presidential Decree which grants national park status to the Schinias area, because of the unlimited building developments permitted in the middle of the site, does the Commission now agree with the Greek courts that stronger action is needed to protect the valuable habitats, in particular by relocating the proposed Rowing and Canoeing Centre to one of the two viable alternative sites which were originally proposed by the Greek Government itself in an earlier tender document? Would not the selection of the Schinias areafor the Rowing and Canoeing Centre actually conflict with the inclusion of this areain the scientific reference list of areas qualifying for classification as special protection areas under the Birds Directive (79/409/EEC)(2), and would it not also constitute an extremely important negative precedent opening the door for large construction projects in other Greek national parks and protected areas? What measures has the Commission taken to prevent the indoor Table Tennis Stadium in the Veikou Park from damaging that protected forest areaand the Olympic Village from threatening the ParnithaNational Park? (1)OJ C 136 E, 8.5.2001, p. 29. (2)OJ L 103, 25.4.1979, p. 1.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"1.What measures — with regard both to seagoing vessels registered in EU Member States and to the admission of seriously polluting vessels from other States — are being prepared in the European Union in order, pending any effective measures which might be adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), to cut to a minimum emissions of greenhouse gases from seagoing vessels and to encourage the IMO to adopt effective regulations? 2.Will the requirement for ships in the North Sea and Baltic to use fuel whose sulphur content does not exceed 1,5 % enter into force on 31 December 2002, as scheduled in 1997, or will there be a delay because Annex VI to Marpol has not yet been ratified by 15 flag states representing a total of 50 % of the world merchant shipping tonnage? 3.Is the fuel referred to in question 2 now sufficiently available at all EU ports, or is the situation still as it was found to be at the beginning of 2001 (written question E-0407/01(1)), in that fuel with a sulphur content of 1 % is only produced and available to a limited extent, while it also costs significantly more than fuel with a sulphur content of 3 % and moreover higher transport charges are made for it? 4.Can the Commission indicate for each EU Member State and for the EU as a whole what percentage of the seagoing vessels registered there is equipped with a catalytic reduction unit? 5.To what extent are other Member States following the example of Sweden and encouraging the use of low-sulphur fuel by means of financial incentives? Is the Commission encouraging it? If not, why not? (1)OJ C 318 E, 13.11.2001, p. 45." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [10]. </s>

E-2548/02

Transportation

1.What measures — with regard both to seagoing vessels registered in EU Member States and to the admission of seriously polluting vessels from other States — are being prepared in the European Union in order, pending any effective measures which might be adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), to cut to a minimum emissions of greenhouse gases from seagoing vessels and to encourage the IMO to adopt effective regulations? 2.Will the requirement for ships in the North Sea and Baltic to use fuel whose sulphur content does not exceed 1,5 % enter into force on 31 December 2002, as scheduled in 1997, or will there be a delay because Annex VI to Marpol has not yet been ratified by 15 flag states representing a total of 50 % of the world merchant shipping tonnage? 3.Is the fuel referred to in question 2 now sufficiently available at all EU ports, or is the situation still as it was found to be at the beginning of 2001 (written question E-0407/01(1)), in that fuel with a sulphur content of 1 % is only produced and available to a limited extent, while it also costs significantly more than fuel with a sulphur content of 3 % and moreover higher transport charges are made for it? 4.Can the Commission indicate for each EU Member State and for the EU as a whole what percentage of the seagoing vessels registered there is equipped with a catalytic reduction unit? 5.To what extent are other Member States following the example of Sweden and encouraging the use of low-sulphur fuel by means of financial incentives? Is the Commission encouraging it? If not, why not? (1)OJ C 318 E, 13.11.2001, p. 45.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"There is no doubt that compared to 30 or 40years ago, Europeans eat better, taking account of dietary rules which at the time were known only to professionals in the sector. However, the average citizen still encounters food-related risks, despite increased controls and food education. For example, the protection conferred by the European table of acceptable daily intakes (ADI) for each single additive does not yet allow the effects of an accumulation of various ADIs to be quantified, since no scientific studies have been carried out on the matter. Another risk is posed by products with labels containing too many E‑numbers, which denote additives such as sweeteners, antioxidants, flavour enhancers,etc. There is also a build-up of residues on fruit and vegetables. It is the sum of various residues, each one having been individually authorised but present in the same food sample at the same time, which is causing concern for health. Food allergies, meanwhile, are constantly on the increase. Daily clinical experience makes up for the lack of scientific data on their prevalence. Fortunately, the effectiveness and quantity of controls have increased and there is greater public awareness. Italy has issued 468alerts to the Member States. In spite of that, the latest food safety report by the Ministry of Health admits that as things stand it is impossible to analyse risks throughout the food chain, as certifications in some countries are not very reliable. Could the Commission therefore clarify the following: 1. whether it can confirm the accuracy of this brief analysis; 2. whether it has any proposals to make in order to obviate the abovementioned issues; 3. what it intends to do to trace the origin of all products imported into the EU, in order to ascertain whether certifications from certain countries are reliable; 4. whether it considers that transparent labelling, as proposed in the EP Written Declaration No0008/2009 submitted by myself and my colleagues Frassoni, Beazley, Daianu and Adamou, could be a useful solution." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-3534/09

Agriculture and Fisheries

There is no doubt that compared to 30 or 40years ago, Europeans eat better, taking account of dietary rules which at the time were known only to professionals in the sector. However, the average citizen still encounters food-related risks, despite increased controls and food education. For example, the protection conferred by the European table of acceptable daily intakes (ADI) for each single additive does not yet allow the effects of an accumulation of various ADIs to be quantified, since no scientific studies have been carried out on the matter. Another risk is posed by products with labels containing too many E‑numbers, which denote additives such as sweeteners, antioxidants, flavour enhancers,etc. There is also a build-up of residues on fruit and vegetables. It is the sum of various residues, each one having been individually authorised but present in the same food sample at the same time, which is causing concern for health. Food allergies, meanwhile, are constantly on the increase. Daily clinical experience makes up for the lack of scientific data on their prevalence. Fortunately, the effectiveness and quantity of controls have increased and there is greater public awareness. Italy has issued 468alerts to the Member States. In spite of that, the latest food safety report by the Ministry of Health admits that as things stand it is impossible to analyse risks throughout the food chain, as certifications in some countries are not very reliable. Could the Commission therefore clarify the following: 1. whether it can confirm the accuracy of this brief analysis; 2. whether it has any proposals to make in order to obviate the abovementioned issues; 3. what it intends to do to trace the origin of all products imported into the EU, in order to ascertain whether certifications from certain countries are reliable; 4. whether it considers that transparent labelling, as proposed in the EP Written Declaration No0008/2009 submitted by myself and my colleagues Frassoni, Beazley, Daianu and Adamou, could be a useful solution.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The EU and its Member States, as signatories to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), have pledged to take action to ensure equal access for persons with disabilities to bank loans, mortgages and other forms of financial credit (Article 12(5) of the UNCRPD).However, in Italy, some people with disabilities or civilian invalids find it difficult to access mortgages and the relevant insurance policies and, therefore, to buy a house independently. Only a few banks are currently overcoming these barriers, working together with the Italian National Association for Persons with Disabilities.In the past, a study commissioned by the Commission’s DG EMPL (2010) had already reported complaints of discrimination on grounds of disability in the banking and insurance sector, suggesting that taking disability into account when deciding whether or not to provide a financial product could exclude these ‘at risk’ individuals from access to credit. In 2010, 13 Member States had measures in place to regulate the use of age- and disability-related factors in risk calculations for financial products, and another seven countries had such measures solely for disability.In the light of the above, of Article 12 of the UNCRPD and of the objective to protect consumers (Directive 2014/17/EU), will the Commission carry out an audit to look into this issue in depth and, where necessary, encourage Member States to ensure that access to credit is guaranteed for all persons with disabilities?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-001872/2021

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

The EU and its Member States, as signatories to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), have pledged to take action to ensure equal access for persons with disabilities to bank loans, mortgages and other forms of financial credit (Article 12(5) of the UNCRPD).However, in Italy, some people with disabilities or civilian invalids find it difficult to access mortgages and the relevant insurance policies and, therefore, to buy a house independently. Only a few banks are currently overcoming these barriers, working together with the Italian National Association for Persons with Disabilities.In the past, a study commissioned by the Commission’s DG EMPL (2010) had already reported complaints of discrimination on grounds of disability in the banking and insurance sector, suggesting that taking disability into account when deciding whether or not to provide a financial product could exclude these ‘at risk’ individuals from access to credit. In 2010, 13 Member States had measures in place to regulate the use of age- and disability-related factors in risk calculations for financial products, and another seven countries had such measures solely for disability.In the light of the above, of Article 12 of the UNCRPD and of the objective to protect consumers (Directive 2014/17/EU), will the Commission carry out an audit to look into this issue in depth and, where necessary, encourage Member States to ensure that access to credit is guaranteed for all persons with disabilities?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Under Italian Law No122 of 30July2010, from 2011 onwards, assessment notices for income tax, IRAP [Italian regional corporate tax] and VAT issued by the Revenue Office are immediately enforceable: assessment notices are enforceable without the infamous recovery notice, as the main Italian collection agency is entitled to make them subject to immediate enforcement proceedings. This procedure, which is absolutely detrimental to the taxpayer, was ‘attenuated’ by the provisions of Articles29-30 of the so-called Development Decree-Law (Decree-Law No70 of 13May2011). These rules, in fact, reintroduce abhorrent harassment of Italian citizens by the State, using the solve et repete, or ‘pay first and then claim’ principle of taxation. As a contractual clause, solve et repete is considered legitimate, since the parties are free to agree that the debtor in a contractual relationship should first pay up and then take out a case. However, in tax law, the principle is to be considered illegitimate, as public administrations and citizens are not on the same level — forcing citizens to pay a debt that has still to be proven, without their having previously expressed willingness to pay first and then claim, violates their right to defend themselves and to keep hold of the goods which are the subject of a debt that is ‘unenforceable’, since it is not yet objective and proven. The Italian Constitutional Court declared solve et repete illegal in 1961 under Ruling No21/1961, thus wiping it from the Italian tax code and confirming the rejection of a measure that adversely affects not only assets but also the personal sphere (given the value that property has in everyone’s life). Given that: — the requirements for applying for a European order for payment are comprehensively governed by EClaw and that States cannot therefore introduce additional requirements (judgment of the European Court of Justice (First Chamber) of 13December2012 in CaseC-215/11); therefore, even in terms of European legislation solve et repete taxation is in stark contrast to the principle of equality among citizens, the right to take legal action to protect one’s rights and the inadmissibility of limiting said right, including the protection of the citizen in claiming damages against the State, does the Commission regard it as permissible to extend the parameters of illegitimacy to include an infringement of the EU’s principle of due process, where fairness of proceedings and equality of arms are expected between ‘prosecution’ and ‘defence’ (given that solve et repete inverts the natural order between assessment and payment of the debt and places the burden of proof upon the debtor)?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-001082-13

Macroeconomics

Under Italian Law No122 of 30July2010, from 2011 onwards, assessment notices for income tax, IRAP [Italian regional corporate tax] and VAT issued by the Revenue Office are immediately enforceable: assessment notices are enforceable without the infamous recovery notice, as the main Italian collection agency is entitled to make them subject to immediate enforcement proceedings. This procedure, which is absolutely detrimental to the taxpayer, was ‘attenuated’ by the provisions of Articles29-30 of the so-called Development Decree-Law (Decree-Law No70 of 13May2011). These rules, in fact, reintroduce abhorrent harassment of Italian citizens by the State, using the solve et repete, or ‘pay first and then claim’ principle of taxation. As a contractual clause, solve et repete is considered legitimate, since the parties are free to agree that the debtor in a contractual relationship should first pay up and then take out a case. However, in tax law, the principle is to be considered illegitimate, as public administrations and citizens are not on the same level — forcing citizens to pay a debt that has still to be proven, without their having previously expressed willingness to pay first and then claim, violates their right to defend themselves and to keep hold of the goods which are the subject of a debt that is ‘unenforceable’, since it is not yet objective and proven. The Italian Constitutional Court declared solve et repete illegal in 1961 under Ruling No21/1961, thus wiping it from the Italian tax code and confirming the rejection of a measure that adversely affects not only assets but also the personal sphere (given the value that property has in everyone’s life). Given that: — the requirements for applying for a European order for payment are comprehensively governed by EClaw and that States cannot therefore introduce additional requirements (judgment of the European Court of Justice (First Chamber) of 13December2012 in CaseC-215/11); therefore, even in terms of European legislation solve et repete taxation is in stark contrast to the principle of equality among citizens, the right to take legal action to protect one’s rights and the inadmissibility of limiting said right, including the protection of the citizen in claiming damages against the State, does the Commission regard it as permissible to extend the parameters of illegitimacy to include an infringement of the EU’s principle of due process, where fairness of proceedings and equality of arms are expected between ‘prosecution’ and ‘defence’ (given that solve et repete inverts the natural order between assessment and payment of the debt and places the burden of proof upon the debtor)?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"According to recent information published by the Labour Inspectorate, there has been an increase in the number of industrial accidents in Greece. Does the Commission have any information about the number of industrial accidents in each Member State of the European Union? Is it satisfied with the policy of prevention of industrial accidents in Greece?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [5]. </s>

E-2791/02

Labour, employment and pensions

According to recent information published by the Labour Inspectorate, there has been an increase in the number of industrial accidents in Greece. Does the Commission have any information about the number of industrial accidents in each Member State of the European Union? Is it satisfied with the policy of prevention of industrial accidents in Greece?

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

E-2166/08

Health

Could the Commission state what funding it provides for drug prevention and education programmes for teenagers and the wider community?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Last Sunday's elections in Italy seem to have resulted in awin for the centre-right ForzaItaliaparty. Theelection programme of the chairman of the party and possible future prime minister, MrSilvio Berlusconi, MEP, included promises of significant tax cuts and increased public investment. Unfortunately, it was not made clear how these promises would be financed. 1.Does the Commission propose to take any measures if this expansionist economic policy is implemented in Italy at atime when the inflationary pressure on the euro areais still high? 2.Is the Commission considering initiating the same type of procedure as in the case of Ireland? Inother words will it give awarning to Italy too, if Italy's taxation and public spending solutions are in conflict with the country's growth and stability package and have aharmful impact on the stability of the euro areaas awhole? Or are such warnings only given to the small countries in the euro area?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-1608/01

Macroeconomics

Last Sunday's elections in Italy seem to have resulted in awin for the centre-right ForzaItaliaparty. Theelection programme of the chairman of the party and possible future prime minister, MrSilvio Berlusconi, MEP, included promises of significant tax cuts and increased public investment. Unfortunately, it was not made clear how these promises would be financed. 1.Does the Commission propose to take any measures if this expansionist economic policy is implemented in Italy at atime when the inflationary pressure on the euro areais still high? 2.Is the Commission considering initiating the same type of procedure as in the case of Ireland? Inother words will it give awarning to Italy too, if Italy's taxation and public spending solutions are in conflict with the country's growth and stability package and have aharmful impact on the stability of the euro areaas awhole? Or are such warnings only given to the small countries in the euro area?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Sustainable, extensive carp pond farming with water retention and drainage management and periodically drained pond floors provides a habitat and a nutritional basis for a large number of protected species. There are some species and biotic communities which can survive only in this habitat, which is laboriously looked after by the pond farmers. Pond farming is of great importance in safeguarding this valuable habitat type in the context of legislation under the Habitats Directive.The substantial cost of aquatic landscape management (dams, barrages, pond floors, plant control, fish biomass) and the persistently high predation pressure on fish stocks from cormorants, herons, otters, etc. represents a considerable economic challenge for this method of farming. If these areas had to be relinquished, they would quickly become overgrown with bushes and trees.1.What action does the Commission regard as appropriate in order to safeguard biodiversity in carp pond farming in a sustainable and lasting way?2.What measures will the Commission take to improve the future protection and long-term preservation of carp pond farming areas located in Habitats Directive zones, for example by calling on the Member States to increase their contractual nature conservation?3.What future funding options might ensure the preservation of carp pond farming areas?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

P-001964/2021

Agriculture and Fisheries

Sustainable, extensive carp pond farming with water retention and drainage management and periodically drained pond floors provides a habitat and a nutritional basis for a large number of protected species. There are some species and biotic communities which can survive only in this habitat, which is laboriously looked after by the pond farmers. Pond farming is of great importance in safeguarding this valuable habitat type in the context of legislation under the Habitats Directive.The substantial cost of aquatic landscape management (dams, barrages, pond floors, plant control, fish biomass) and the persistently high predation pressure on fish stocks from cormorants, herons, otters, etc. represents a considerable economic challenge for this method of farming. If these areas had to be relinquished, they would quickly become overgrown with bushes and trees.1.What action does the Commission regard as appropriate in order to safeguard biodiversity in carp pond farming in a sustainable and lasting way?2.What measures will the Commission take to improve the future protection and long-term preservation of carp pond farming areas located in Habitats Directive zones, for example by calling on the Member States to increase their contractual nature conservation?3.What future funding options might ensure the preservation of carp pond farming areas?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"At the end of May, the Commission removed its new Accounting Officer from her post after not even five months in office. She was demoted because she had dared to criticise the changes to the Financial Regulation currently being made by the Commission and to point out that they would increase the risk of fraud and irregularities. The Accounting Officer had also drawn attention to the shortcomings and risks associated with Sincom2, the Commission's present accounting system. Although the Commission has apparently been aware of these problems for some years now, no start on any changes thereto has been made. With regard to Sincom2, can the Commission confirm that: 1. After migration to this system, information was lost with the result that, in the research sector, for example, it is, in many cases, no longer possible to find out exactly how much the Commission disbursed on particular projects? 2. The system is so insecure that data from financial years in respect of which the accounts have already been closed can be manipulated at a later date, for example in order to cover up mistakes and inconsistencies? 3. The Commissioner with special responsibility for the budget has deliberately delayed an audit of the accounting system by the Commission's Internal Audit Service? Can the Commission state whether the Director-General responsible for the budget has correctly described the problems and risks associated with Sincom2 in the annual Statement of Assurance for his Directorate-General and, if this is the case, provide me with a copy of the passages concerned?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [20]. </s>

E-1618/02

Governance and government

At the end of May, the Commission removed its new Accounting Officer from her post after not even five months in office. She was demoted because she had dared to criticise the changes to the Financial Regulation currently being made by the Commission and to point out that they would increase the risk of fraud and irregularities. The Accounting Officer had also drawn attention to the shortcomings and risks associated with Sincom2, the Commission's present accounting system. Although the Commission has apparently been aware of these problems for some years now, no start on any changes thereto has been made. With regard to Sincom2, can the Commission confirm that: 1. After migration to this system, information was lost with the result that, in the research sector, for example, it is, in many cases, no longer possible to find out exactly how much the Commission disbursed on particular projects? 2. The system is so insecure that data from financial years in respect of which the accounts have already been closed can be manipulated at a later date, for example in order to cover up mistakes and inconsistencies? 3. The Commissioner with special responsibility for the budget has deliberately delayed an audit of the accounting system by the Commission's Internal Audit Service? Can the Commission state whether the Director-General responsible for the budget has correctly described the problems and risks associated with Sincom2 in the annual Statement of Assurance for his Directorate-General and, if this is the case, provide me with a copy of the passages concerned?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Article3 of the TEU states that theEU aims to establish an internal market and Article26 of the TFEU states that it has the competence to adopt measures to establish such a market and ensure its functioning, with the principle of free movement of goods, principally through the prohibition of customs duties, quantitative restrictions and all other measures having equivalent effect, as established in Articles28, 34 and 35 of the TFEU, being its longest-established principle. Article36 of the TFEU, backed by a substantial body of rulings by the Court of Justice, states that the prohibition of quantitative restrictions may only be lifted on grounds of public morality, public policy or public security or to protect public health and shall not be used as ‘a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade’. A number of people recently fell ill in one Member State, purportedly as a result of eating agricultural products (cucumbers) imported from another Member State and allegedly infected with a bacterium which caused the death of several people. This same situation has led, over the last few days, to restrictions on imports of similar products from the same Member State. 1.Given the urgent and serious situation faced by a Member State, what steps did the Commission take to verify whether there was in fact a causal connection between the consumption of products imported from another Member State and the ill-health of those who ate infected products? 2.What action does the Commission intend to take to avoid situations arising in which unwarranted restrictions are placed on the import from a Member State of goods — specifically agricultural products — by other Member States which have been so far unaffected by this contamination? How does the Commission view this situation with reference to the principle of sincere cooperation established in Article4(3) of the TEU? 3.Bearing in mind that the CAP is the EU's longest-standing integrated policy, its exclusive competencies and the volatile nature of European agriculture as it responds to the opening of European markets to third countries, what action does the Commission intend to take and how will it respond to this outbreak of infection?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-005753/2011

Agriculture and Fisheries

Article3 of the TEU states that theEU aims to establish an internal market and Article26 of the TFEU states that it has the competence to adopt measures to establish such a market and ensure its functioning, with the principle of free movement of goods, principally through the prohibition of customs duties, quantitative restrictions and all other measures having equivalent effect, as established in Articles28, 34 and 35 of the TFEU, being its longest-established principle. Article36 of the TFEU, backed by a substantial body of rulings by the Court of Justice, states that the prohibition of quantitative restrictions may only be lifted on grounds of public morality, public policy or public security or to protect public health and shall not be used as ‘a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade’. A number of people recently fell ill in one Member State, purportedly as a result of eating agricultural products (cucumbers) imported from another Member State and allegedly infected with a bacterium which caused the death of several people. This same situation has led, over the last few days, to restrictions on imports of similar products from the same Member State. 1.Given the urgent and serious situation faced by a Member State, what steps did the Commission take to verify whether there was in fact a causal connection between the consumption of products imported from another Member State and the ill-health of those who ate infected products? 2.What action does the Commission intend to take to avoid situations arising in which unwarranted restrictions are placed on the import from a Member State of goods — specifically agricultural products — by other Member States which have been so far unaffected by this contamination? How does the Commission view this situation with reference to the principle of sincere cooperation established in Article4(3) of the TEU? 3.Bearing in mind that the CAP is the EU's longest-standing integrated policy, its exclusive competencies and the volatile nature of European agriculture as it responds to the opening of European markets to third countries, what action does the Commission intend to take and how will it respond to this outbreak of infection?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Pursuant to Article 1(2)(e) of Regulation EC No258/97(1), foods and food ingredients consisting of or isolated from plants and obtained by traditional propagating or breeding practices and having a history of safe food use do not fall within the scope of that Regulation. Pursuant to Article 3(4) of the Regulation, asimplified notification procedure as set out in Article 5 of the Regulation applies to foods or food ingredients that are judged to be substantially equivalent to foods or food ingredients already authorised. The EU has authorised the placing on the market by the company Morinda of noni juice as a novel food. For other products produced from noni fruit, however, the basic possibility of their being regarded as substantially equivalent to the authorised juice has to date always been refused. The costly authorisation procedure under the Regulation prevents small and medium-sized companies from introducing new natural products into the EU. In effect, this creates a monopoly for large groups, as only big companies have sufficient resources to carry out such procedures. 1.According to what criteria is """"""""having a history of safe food use"""""""" defined in this connection, and which institution decides whether a food or food ingredient has a history of safe food use? 2.What legal remedies are available to a distributor seeking to establish that a food or food ingredient has a history of safe food use? 3.What requirements are laid down by the Commission in respect of evidence that a food or food ingredient has a history of safe food use? 4.What legal remedies are available to a distributor where the competent national body referred to in Article 4(3) of the Regulation refuses to deliver on opinion declaring that a food or food ingredient is substantially equivalent to a food already authorised? 5.What is the basis for the EU working party's conclusion that only another juice may be regarded as substantially equivalent to authorised noni juice? (1)OJ L 43, 14.2.1997, p. 1." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

P-3594/03

Agriculture and Fisheries

Pursuant to Article 1(2)(e) of Regulation EC No258/97(1), foods and food ingredients consisting of or isolated from plants and obtained by traditional propagating or breeding practices and having a history of safe food use do not fall within the scope of that Regulation. Pursuant to Article 3(4) of the Regulation, asimplified notification procedure as set out in Article 5 of the Regulation applies to foods or food ingredients that are judged to be substantially equivalent to foods or food ingredients already authorised. The EU has authorised the placing on the market by the company Morinda of noni juice as a novel food. For other products produced from noni fruit, however, the basic possibility of their being regarded as substantially equivalent to the authorised juice has to date always been refused. The costly authorisation procedure under the Regulation prevents small and medium-sized companies from introducing new natural products into the EU. In effect, this creates a monopoly for large groups, as only big companies have sufficient resources to carry out such procedures. 1.According to what criteria is """"""""having a history of safe food use"""""""" defined in this connection, and which institution decides whether a food or food ingredient has a history of safe food use? 2.What legal remedies are available to a distributor seeking to establish that a food or food ingredient has a history of safe food use? 3.What requirements are laid down by the Commission in respect of evidence that a food or food ingredient has a history of safe food use? 4.What legal remedies are available to a distributor where the competent national body referred to in Article 4(3) of the Regulation refuses to deliver on opinion declaring that a food or food ingredient is substantially equivalent to a food already authorised? 5.What is the basis for the EU working party's conclusion that only another juice may be regarded as substantially equivalent to authorised noni juice? (1)OJ L 43, 14.2.1997, p. 1.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"At 15.55 CET on Friday 18 October, Malta’s armed forces received word that a boat with approximately 50 people on board was in distress. Although the boat was in the Maltese SAR Zone (34°47’N, 012°37’E), it was returned to Libya, a war zone, a few hours later by the Libyan Coast Guard rather than to the next safe harbour, as required by international law. 1 How does the Commission view this process from a legal point of view? 2 How and within what timeframe will the Commission raise this issue with the Maltese government? 3 In the Commission's view, should Rescue Co-ordination Centres (RCCs) report publicly on maritime rescue cases so that ships in the area can come to the rescue?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [9]. </s>

E-003461/2019

Immigration

At 15.55 CET on Friday 18 October, Malta’s armed forces received word that a boat with approximately 50 people on board was in distress. Although the boat was in the Maltese SAR Zone (34°47’N, 012°37’E), it was returned to Libya, a war zone, a few hours later by the Libyan Coast Guard rather than to the next safe harbour, as required by international law. 1 How does the Commission view this process from a legal point of view? 2 How and within what timeframe will the Commission raise this issue with the Maltese government? 3 In the Commission's view, should Rescue Co-ordination Centres (RCCs) report publicly on maritime rescue cases so that ships in the area can come to the rescue?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"According to recent information reported by the Italian press, the financial police (Guardia di Finanza) have seized over 1700 tonnes of GM soya. According to the results of tests carried out by the police with the help of the local health authority, the soya contained a quantity of GM soya that was nearly double the authorised limit. The genetically modified soya from Eastern Europe was being sold in Italy even though it contained almost twice the amount of genetically modified organisms of the threshold limit under current EU legislation. In the light of this information and given that the health of European citizens must always be protected, can the Commission say: — what controls are in place to ensure the veracity of the certificates which accompany genetically modified products; — whether it does not agree that, for genetically modified products, more in-depth monitoring should be carried out to ensure that existing EU legislation is being complied with, to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-006862/2012

Agriculture and Fisheries

According to recent information reported by the Italian press, the financial police (Guardia di Finanza) have seized over 1700 tonnes of GM soya. According to the results of tests carried out by the police with the help of the local health authority, the soya contained a quantity of GM soya that was nearly double the authorised limit. The genetically modified soya from Eastern Europe was being sold in Italy even though it contained almost twice the amount of genetically modified organisms of the threshold limit under current EU legislation. In the light of this information and given that the health of European citizens must always be protected, can the Commission say: — what controls are in place to ensure the veracity of the certificates which accompany genetically modified products; — whether it does not agree that, for genetically modified products, more in-depth monitoring should be carried out to ensure that existing EU legislation is being complied with, to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In the context of Brexit, workers, academics and students from EU Member States, including Greece, living in the UK face a serious and tangible threat to their residence status and employment and social security rights. Employers are already taking advantage of their need to conclude employment contracts in order to secure residence permits and demanding a heavy price. The aim of this attack is to squeeze wages and crack down on collective bargaining, a goal pursued both by the EU and national governments, by promoting corresponding anti-employment measures in the Member States. It is being mooted that students will see an increase in university tuition fees and lose access to grants, as they will be treated uniformly as foreign students in the UK.There is also uncertainty about the right, in the context of the EU, to free public health, which is already under pressure, with the possibility of new extortionate fees or compulsory private social security being imposed.Given that, with the coronavirus pandemic acting as catalyst, we are heading for a new crisis of capitalism, which will further aggravate the plight of workers and the poor, will the Commission say:how does it view the need to safeguard:the employment and social security rights of workers, academics and students and free public health for the citizens of the EU Member States living in the UK?the corresponding rights of British citizens - workers, academics and students - in the EU Member States?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [5]. </s>

E-002596/2020

Labour, employment and pensions

In the context of Brexit, workers, academics and students from EU Member States, including Greece, living in the UK face a serious and tangible threat to their residence status and employment and social security rights. Employers are already taking advantage of their need to conclude employment contracts in order to secure residence permits and demanding a heavy price. The aim of this attack is to squeeze wages and crack down on collective bargaining, a goal pursued both by the EU and national governments, by promoting corresponding anti-employment measures in the Member States. It is being mooted that students will see an increase in university tuition fees and lose access to grants, as they will be treated uniformly as foreign students in the UK.There is also uncertainty about the right, in the context of the EU, to free public health, which is already under pressure, with the possibility of new extortionate fees or compulsory private social security being imposed.Given that, with the coronavirus pandemic acting as catalyst, we are heading for a new crisis of capitalism, which will further aggravate the plight of workers and the poor, will the Commission say:how does it view the need to safeguard:the employment and social security rights of workers, academics and students and free public health for the citizens of the EU Member States living in the UK?the corresponding rights of British citizens - workers, academics and students - in the EU Member States?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 30November2017, the European Parliament passed a resolution concerning the implementation of the EU’s disability strategy. This text sets out the main guiding principles for the disability accessibility policies. It also takes into account many aspects of daily life for disabled people, as well as their carers. However, one area has still not been dealt with under the measures proposed: the accessibility of household appliances for visually impaired people. In this area, there has been increasingly extensive use of digital interfaces, such as micro‐touch screens and freely rotating control knobs, meaning that these devices are inaccessible to this section of the population. Will the Commission take legislative measures to put an end to this situation? Could a voice-controlled version be made compulsory for each range of equipment?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-002001-18

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

On 30November2017, the European Parliament passed a resolution concerning the implementation of the EU’s disability strategy. This text sets out the main guiding principles for the disability accessibility policies. It also takes into account many aspects of daily life for disabled people, as well as their carers. However, one area has still not been dealt with under the measures proposed: the accessibility of household appliances for visually impaired people. In this area, there has been increasingly extensive use of digital interfaces, such as micro‐touch screens and freely rotating control knobs, meaning that these devices are inaccessible to this section of the population. Will the Commission take legislative measures to put an end to this situation? Could a voice-controlled version be made compulsory for each range of equipment?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"SMEs tell us repeatedly that contracts concluded under the THERMIE programme are processed only very slowly. Evidently, contractually guaranteed payments are paid not within two months but often after three to six months - in other words, from 12 to 18 months after the work was carried out. This would indeed be an intolerable burden for SMEs which are as a rule financially weaker than big companies. Can the Commission provide information without delay on the following questions: 1. What is the situation as regards the settlement of accounts relating to OPET contracts, which were funded under the THERMIE Regulation that expired on 31December 1994 and on the basis of which the work on accompanying measures was carried out during the relevant period? 2. What is the Commission's explanation for the delays in the payments it is due to make? Are those delays connected with the inappropriate settlement of accounts on a real-cost basis, criticized by the Court of Auditors in chapter 9, paragraph 9.8 of its draft report for 1995? 3. What will the Commission do to put an end to this deplorable state of affairs? 4. Does this Commission have any information about whether the delays in payment have adversely affected participating SMEs, even to the point of insolvency?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-2059/96

Macroeconomics

SMEs tell us repeatedly that contracts concluded under the THERMIE programme are processed only very slowly. Evidently, contractually guaranteed payments are paid not within two months but often after three to six months - in other words, from 12 to 18 months after the work was carried out. This would indeed be an intolerable burden for SMEs which are as a rule financially weaker than big companies. Can the Commission provide information without delay on the following questions: 1. What is the situation as regards the settlement of accounts relating to OPET contracts, which were funded under the THERMIE Regulation that expired on 31December 1994 and on the basis of which the work on accompanying measures was carried out during the relevant period? 2. What is the Commission's explanation for the delays in the payments it is due to make? Are those delays connected with the inappropriate settlement of accounts on a real-cost basis, criticized by the Court of Auditors in chapter 9, paragraph 9.8 of its draft report for 1995? 3. What will the Commission do to put an end to this deplorable state of affairs? 4. Does this Commission have any information about whether the delays in payment have adversely affected participating SMEs, even to the point of insolvency?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Many Member States of the European Union have still not sent the Commission a complete national list of areas for inclusion in the Natura 2000 network, even though they should have done so by 5June 1995. Many have not even brought their legislation into line with the Natural Habitats Directive, even though this should have been done by 5June 1994 (1January 1995 for Finland, Sweden and Austria). Some have sent the Commission old legislation, adopted before the drafting of the Habitats Directive, which lacks all the crucial provisions of the directive. Under the Habitats Directive, the Commission must decide on the """"""""Community list"""""""" by 5June 1998. It is already clear that this is going to be impossible. The Member States and the Commission ought now to do all they can to ensure that the Natura 2000 network approved at Community level can live up to its name and be in force by the year 2000. In deciding on 19June 1997 on the Commission's communication, the Council noted the need to increase the effectiveness of the implementation and application of Community legislation in the environmental field. In its resolution on that communication (paragraph 17) the European Parliament called for greater regularity of automatic initiation of legal proceedings in cases where Member States have failed to comply with all provisions of a directive, obviating the need for political decisions by the Commission(1). This is particularly justified in the case of the natural habitats directive, given that the limits set by the directive have already been significantly exceeded. What measures does the Commission propose to take to enable it to decide, in accordance with the responsibilities conferred upon it by Community legislation, on the Community Natura 2000 list as soon as possible, and at any rate before the year 2000? What measures does the Commission propose to take to ensure that each Member State has brought into force legislation in accordance with the natural habitats directive by the date on which the Community list for that Member State is adopted? (1)Resolution on a communication from the Commission on implementing Community environmental law (A-0109/97), OJ C 167, 2.6.1997, p.92." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-0917/98

Environment

Many Member States of the European Union have still not sent the Commission a complete national list of areas for inclusion in the Natura 2000 network, even though they should have done so by 5June 1995. Many have not even brought their legislation into line with the Natural Habitats Directive, even though this should have been done by 5June 1994 (1January 1995 for Finland, Sweden and Austria). Some have sent the Commission old legislation, adopted before the drafting of the Habitats Directive, which lacks all the crucial provisions of the directive. Under the Habitats Directive, the Commission must decide on the """"""""Community list"""""""" by 5June 1998. It is already clear that this is going to be impossible. The Member States and the Commission ought now to do all they can to ensure that the Natura 2000 network approved at Community level can live up to its name and be in force by the year 2000. In deciding on 19June 1997 on the Commission's communication, the Council noted the need to increase the effectiveness of the implementation and application of Community legislation in the environmental field. In its resolution on that communication (paragraph 17) the European Parliament called for greater regularity of automatic initiation of legal proceedings in cases where Member States have failed to comply with all provisions of a directive, obviating the need for political decisions by the Commission(1). This is particularly justified in the case of the natural habitats directive, given that the limits set by the directive have already been significantly exceeded. What measures does the Commission propose to take to enable it to decide, in accordance with the responsibilities conferred upon it by Community legislation, on the Community Natura 2000 list as soon as possible, and at any rate before the year 2000? What measures does the Commission propose to take to ensure that each Member State has brought into force legislation in accordance with the natural habitats directive by the date on which the Community list for that Member State is adopted? (1)Resolution on a communication from the Commission on implementing Community environmental law (A-0109/97), OJ C 167, 2.6.1997, p.92.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Addressing the National Assembly yesterday (6 April), the Portuguese Minister of Agriculture indicated that she had asked the European Commission (EC) to authorise market intervention in a number of areas including soft fruit, crisis distillation, market withdrawal of all products affected by falling demand, private storage, payments for reduced output, and compensation payments for producers, in particular wine growers, indigenous livestock and small ruminant breeders and flower growers, following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.This situation is very serious and calls for urgent measures, failing which many producers will go under.Production withdrawal arrangements are urgently needed to ensure continued earnings for producers, particularly small and medium-sized producers, so as not to waste food that could be used in public canteens and by charities. It is also essential for producers to know that they can safely continue their activities. In view of this:1.Will the Commission authorise the market interventions being sought by the Portuguese Government?2.Is it able to earmark funding for such crisis measures?3.Would the Portuguese Government be authorised to channel some of these resources from its national budget and elsewhere into the sectors that have been hardest hit?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-002338/2020

Agriculture and Fisheries

Addressing the National Assembly yesterday (6 April), the Portuguese Minister of Agriculture indicated that she had asked the European Commission (EC) to authorise market intervention in a number of areas including soft fruit, crisis distillation, market withdrawal of all products affected by falling demand, private storage, payments for reduced output, and compensation payments for producers, in particular wine growers, indigenous livestock and small ruminant breeders and flower growers, following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.This situation is very serious and calls for urgent measures, failing which many producers will go under.Production withdrawal arrangements are urgently needed to ensure continued earnings for producers, particularly small and medium-sized producers, so as not to waste food that could be used in public canteens and by charities. It is also essential for producers to know that they can safely continue their activities. In view of this:1.Will the Commission authorise the market interventions being sought by the Portuguese Government?2.Is it able to earmark funding for such crisis measures?3.Would the Portuguese Government be authorised to channel some of these resources from its national budget and elsewhere into the sectors that have been hardest hit?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"1. Please could the Council confirm whether any EU funds have been used to fund the following textbooks: - Our Arabic Language Third Grade-Fifth Grade Part 2 - Islamic Education Grades 3-9 - Reader and Literary Texts Grades 4-8 - Modern Arab History & Contemporary Problems - Palestinian National Education Third Grade - Islamic Culture Grades 5-8 - Geography of the Arab 2.If so, which budget line was used to fund these projects? 3.Will the Council please undertake to ensure that no EU funding is used to fund textbooks which contain anti-Semitic statements? Examples of such language, included in the above textbooks includes: In many cases these Jews acted according to their known cunning and deceit and they incite wars Islamic education, 9th grade, p.78. What can we do to rescue Jerusalem and to liberate it from the thieving enemy? Reader and Literary Texts, 8th grade, p.99. I learn from this lesson: I believe that Jews are the enemies of the Prophets and the believers. Islamic education, 4th grade, Part one, p.67." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [6]. </s>

E-0638/01

Education

1. Please could the Council confirm whether any EU funds have been used to fund the following textbooks: - Our Arabic Language Third Grade-Fifth Grade Part 2 - Islamic Education Grades 3-9 - Reader and Literary Texts Grades 4-8 - Modern Arab History & Contemporary Problems - Palestinian National Education Third Grade - Islamic Culture Grades 5-8 - Geography of the Arab 2.If so, which budget line was used to fund these projects? 3.Will the Council please undertake to ensure that no EU funding is used to fund textbooks which contain anti-Semitic statements? Examples of such language, included in the above textbooks includes: In many cases these Jews acted according to their known cunning and deceit and they incite wars Islamic education, 9th grade, p.78. What can we do to rescue Jerusalem and to liberate it from the thieving enemy? Reader and Literary Texts, 8th grade, p.99. I learn from this lesson: I believe that Jews are the enemies of the Prophets and the believers. Islamic education, 4th grade, Part one, p.67.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"South Korea has long been distorting competition on the shipbuilding market by pricing its vessels below their real cost. The European Union and South Korea have held talks with a view to bringing about healthy competition on the shipbuilding market, but to no avail. Disagreements over international competition issues are dealt with in the appropriate dispute settlement bodies of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Both the Union Member States and South Korea belong to the WTO. Because the above negotiations ended in summer 2000 without levelling the playing field, the Member States meeting within the Council in December 2000 unanimously agreed that the EU should complain to the WTO because South Korea was breaching its obligations regarding support for ship exports. Parliament also supported that view in its report on the second report from the Commission to the Council on the situation in world shipbuilding (A5-0371/2000), in which it """"""""[called] on the Commission to initiate a dispute settlement procedure with the Republic of Korea before the World Trade Organisation (WTO)"""""""". In spite of these facts, the Commission has still not referred the matter to the WTO dispute settlement body. Instead it has, totally artificially and with no solid legal justification, linked the start of a proper WTO dispute settlement procedure to its proposal for a regulation which stipulates that limited production aid to individual European shipyards could be temporarily allowed, while the WTO procedure was taking place, so as to counterbalance South Korea's action. Differences of opinion among the Member States as to the legitimacy and rationality of production aid have made it impossible to bring the proposal for a regulation into force. The South Korean Government has said that South Korea is aiming to build even bigger ships, especially cruise liners, and still does not consider its aid policy to have been in any way wrong or contrary to international agreements. From the point of view of the European shipbuilding industry the situation is completely intolerable. When will the Commission abandon its inaction and ensure that the matter can at last be dealt with by the WTO?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [18]. </s>

P-1181/02

Foreign trade

South Korea has long been distorting competition on the shipbuilding market by pricing its vessels below their real cost. The European Union and South Korea have held talks with a view to bringing about healthy competition on the shipbuilding market, but to no avail. Disagreements over international competition issues are dealt with in the appropriate dispute settlement bodies of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Both the Union Member States and South Korea belong to the WTO. Because the above negotiations ended in summer 2000 without levelling the playing field, the Member States meeting within the Council in December 2000 unanimously agreed that the EU should complain to the WTO because South Korea was breaching its obligations regarding support for ship exports. Parliament also supported that view in its report on the second report from the Commission to the Council on the situation in world shipbuilding (A5-0371/2000), in which it """"""""[called] on the Commission to initiate a dispute settlement procedure with the Republic of Korea before the World Trade Organisation (WTO)"""""""". In spite of these facts, the Commission has still not referred the matter to the WTO dispute settlement body. Instead it has, totally artificially and with no solid legal justification, linked the start of a proper WTO dispute settlement procedure to its proposal for a regulation which stipulates that limited production aid to individual European shipyards could be temporarily allowed, while the WTO procedure was taking place, so as to counterbalance South Korea's action. Differences of opinion among the Member States as to the legitimacy and rationality of production aid have made it impossible to bring the proposal for a regulation into force. The South Korean Government has said that South Korea is aiming to build even bigger ships, especially cruise liners, and still does not consider its aid policy to have been in any way wrong or contrary to international agreements. From the point of view of the European shipbuilding industry the situation is completely intolerable. When will the Commission abandon its inaction and ensure that the matter can at last be dealt with by the WTO?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Following the adoption of the appropriations to allocated to the Structural Funds a year and half ago, at the Berlin European Council, and the determination of the sums to be allocated to rural development policy approximately one year ago, it is now necessary to implement, in practice and without delay, the development measures deriving from these key policy choices of the Union. The author of this question has been informed of cases of unacceptable delay - in some cases, because the Commission received Member States' proposals late, in other cases because of delays attributable to its own services. Can the Commission provide information on its decisions adopting the operational programmes for agriculture and rural development in each of the Member States?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

P-3176/00

Agriculture and Fisheries

Following the adoption of the appropriations to allocated to the Structural Funds a year and half ago, at the Berlin European Council, and the determination of the sums to be allocated to rural development policy approximately one year ago, it is now necessary to implement, in practice and without delay, the development measures deriving from these key policy choices of the Union. The author of this question has been informed of cases of unacceptable delay - in some cases, because the Commission received Member States' proposals late, in other cases because of delays attributable to its own services. Can the Commission provide information on its decisions adopting the operational programmes for agriculture and rural development in each of the Member States?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In recent years, various buildings and monuments in the central part of Murcia have developed cracks and residents in the area fear that this will cause them to collapse. A total of 5000 people in the city live in buildings which have been damaged by this natural phenomenon. A number of studies have been carried out and the results thereof confirm that the fall in the level of the water in the subsoil is creating serious problems affecting the foundations of the buildings. This fall is essentially due to a rainfall shortage in recent years, a shortage which is part of the structural drought which has affected the Murcia region and, indeed, the whole of southern Spain over the last ten years. In view of the fact that Murcia is the only city in the world to be affected by a fall in the level of the water table, could the Commission answer the following questions? 1. Is the Commission aware of the situation? 2. What action is it planning to take with a view to having a comprehensive study of the situation carried out in order to establish appropriate legislation applicable to this particular case? 3. Does it not consider there to be an urgent need for a set of measures to be adopted by local and regional authorities in order to help the people affected by this phenomenon? 4. What action has it taken in order to protect groundwater following the Council resolution of 20 February 1995 on the protection of groundwater? 5. To what extent can the Interreg II C draft Community initiative for the Murcia region, which has recently been submitted by Spain, help to relieve the problem?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-0839/97

Environment

In recent years, various buildings and monuments in the central part of Murcia have developed cracks and residents in the area fear that this will cause them to collapse. A total of 5000 people in the city live in buildings which have been damaged by this natural phenomenon. A number of studies have been carried out and the results thereof confirm that the fall in the level of the water in the subsoil is creating serious problems affecting the foundations of the buildings. This fall is essentially due to a rainfall shortage in recent years, a shortage which is part of the structural drought which has affected the Murcia region and, indeed, the whole of southern Spain over the last ten years. In view of the fact that Murcia is the only city in the world to be affected by a fall in the level of the water table, could the Commission answer the following questions? 1. Is the Commission aware of the situation? 2. What action is it planning to take with a view to having a comprehensive study of the situation carried out in order to establish appropriate legislation applicable to this particular case? 3. Does it not consider there to be an urgent need for a set of measures to be adopted by local and regional authorities in order to help the people affected by this phenomenon? 4. What action has it taken in order to protect groundwater following the Council resolution of 20 February 1995 on the protection of groundwater? 5. To what extent can the Interreg II C draft Community initiative for the Murcia region, which has recently been submitted by Spain, help to relieve the problem?

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

E-3499/08

International affairs and foreign aid

Does the Commission have any evidence of the Mosul dam being endangered — and if so, what action is it taking?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Has the incidence of bovine TB in the EU increased over the last ten years? If so, in which Member States is this true? Does the Commission have any plans to aid research into the possible connection between badgers and bovine TB, and the means of dealing with this problem?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-1219/97

Agriculture and Fisheries

Has the incidence of bovine TB in the EU increased over the last ten years? If so, in which Member States is this true? Does the Commission have any plans to aid research into the possible connection between badgers and bovine TB, and the means of dealing with this problem?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Cinemas across the EU have been closed for weeks. Regardless of their size and location, they all face severe long-term impacts.Box office losses already amount to EUR2 billion, this figure does not account for other revenue streams or the significant fixed costs that operators have to cover while closed.These negative impacts will continue once confinement measures are lifted. There is still huge uncertainty as to how quickly cinemas will be able to operate at anything like a normal level once reopened.On 4May, Commissioner Breton confirmed that cinemas were considered part of the EU’s recovery plan, which will ensure direct cash flow and investment to support them.1.In terms of the recovery fund, what financial support will be earmarked for cinemas, bearing in mind that they have not been able to generate any income since the lockdown, and will this be in the form of non-repayable grants, low interest loans or support for fixed costs?2.Who will decide the criteria for the distribution of funding and can the Commission guarantee that all cinemas will qualify?3.Given the factors that will affect the cinemas’ capacity to operate at a normal level, can it confirm that financial support will correspond to the long-term challenges?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-002928/2020

Macroeconomics

Cinemas across the EU have been closed for weeks. Regardless of their size and location, they all face severe long-term impacts.Box office losses already amount to EUR2 billion, this figure does not account for other revenue streams or the significant fixed costs that operators have to cover while closed.These negative impacts will continue once confinement measures are lifted. There is still huge uncertainty as to how quickly cinemas will be able to operate at anything like a normal level once reopened.On 4May, Commissioner Breton confirmed that cinemas were considered part of the EU’s recovery plan, which will ensure direct cash flow and investment to support them.1.In terms of the recovery fund, what financial support will be earmarked for cinemas, bearing in mind that they have not been able to generate any income since the lockdown, and will this be in the form of non-repayable grants, low interest loans or support for fixed costs?2.Who will decide the criteria for the distribution of funding and can the Commission guarantee that all cinemas will qualify?3.Given the factors that will affect the cinemas’ capacity to operate at a normal level, can it confirm that financial support will correspond to the long-term challenges?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The EKEA, which was completed in 2002 with funding from the second Community support framework, is now facing many serious difficulties: shortage of staff, unpaid salaries, unpaid bills (for electricity, telephone and mail services) breakdown in cooperation with suppliers, serious electromechanical malfunctions,etc. In addition, the transport of plasma to Holland for processing and the production of albumin has been halted since the transport company has not been paid and the cost of storage in the Netherlands has not been met. As a result, blood donation organisations have ceased collecting plasma and the EKEA refrigerators are now filled to capacity with 50000 units of blood plasma with all the attendant risks, while hospitals are being forced to pay ‘top dollar’ to pharmaceutical companies for their albumin supplies, to cap it all, EKEA officials are now going so far as to suggest exchanging plasma in order to settle their debts (for the storage of blood plasma in the Netherlands) despite the fact that trading in plasma, a blood product, is illegal! 1.Is the Commission aware of the mismanagement of the EKEA resulting from the supreme indifference of the authorities, making it necessary to turn to private operators (for blood checks), despite the fact that the centre could perfectly well produce the much-needed albumin in its fully equipped 6000 m2 plant situated in Thrakomakondones? 2.What is its opinion regarding the tens of thousands of units of plasma which are in danger of being destroyed and what are its recommendations to the Greek Government, which basically is doing nothing more than endanger the functioning of its much vaunted centre?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

E-5800/07

Health

The EKEA, which was completed in 2002 with funding from the second Community support framework, is now facing many serious difficulties: shortage of staff, unpaid salaries, unpaid bills (for electricity, telephone and mail services) breakdown in cooperation with suppliers, serious electromechanical malfunctions,etc. In addition, the transport of plasma to Holland for processing and the production of albumin has been halted since the transport company has not been paid and the cost of storage in the Netherlands has not been met. As a result, blood donation organisations have ceased collecting plasma and the EKEA refrigerators are now filled to capacity with 50000 units of blood plasma with all the attendant risks, while hospitals are being forced to pay ‘top dollar’ to pharmaceutical companies for their albumin supplies, to cap it all, EKEA officials are now going so far as to suggest exchanging plasma in order to settle their debts (for the storage of blood plasma in the Netherlands) despite the fact that trading in plasma, a blood product, is illegal! 1.Is the Commission aware of the mismanagement of the EKEA resulting from the supreme indifference of the authorities, making it necessary to turn to private operators (for blood checks), despite the fact that the centre could perfectly well produce the much-needed albumin in its fully equipped 6000 m2 plant situated in Thrakomakondones? 2.What is its opinion regarding the tens of thousands of units of plasma which are in danger of being destroyed and what are its recommendations to the Greek Government, which basically is doing nothing more than endanger the functioning of its much vaunted centre?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In its resolution of 4 October 2018 on arbitrary mass arrests of Uyghurs and Kazakhs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, the European Parliament urged the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR), the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the Member States to ‘to monitor intensely the changing human rights developments in Xinjiang, including the increased government repression of Uyghurs, Kazakhs and other ethnic minorities, and to send a strong message to the highest level of the Chinese Government to end the grotesque human rights violations’. In its resolution of 18 April 2019 on China, notably the situation of religious and ethnic minorities, Parliament also called on the EU and the Member States to ‘to take the lead during the next session of the UN Human Rights Council on a resolution establishing a fact-finding mission to Xinjiang’. In addition, it urged that all exports and technology transfers of goods and services ‘that are being used by China to extend and improve its cyber surveillance and predictive profiling apparatus’ be halted.What steps has the Commission taken to follow up Parliament’s resolution, and with what results?Is consideration being given to imposing sanctions on China in an effort to halt the flagrant human rights violations?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>

E-004075/2019

International affairs and foreign aid

In its resolution of 4 October 2018 on arbitrary mass arrests of Uyghurs and Kazakhs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, the European Parliament urged the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR), the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the Member States to ‘to monitor intensely the changing human rights developments in Xinjiang, including the increased government repression of Uyghurs, Kazakhs and other ethnic minorities, and to send a strong message to the highest level of the Chinese Government to end the grotesque human rights violations’. In its resolution of 18 April 2019 on China, notably the situation of religious and ethnic minorities, Parliament also called on the EU and the Member States to ‘to take the lead during the next session of the UN Human Rights Council on a resolution establishing a fact-finding mission to Xinjiang’. In addition, it urged that all exports and technology transfers of goods and services ‘that are being used by China to extend and improve its cyber surveillance and predictive profiling apparatus’ be halted.What steps has the Commission taken to follow up Parliament’s resolution, and with what results?Is consideration being given to imposing sanctions on China in an effort to halt the flagrant human rights violations?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"What has the newly established Commission done in order to enhance the social and economic lives of the Roma? What has to be done in order to involve the Roma representatives successfully in European Roma politics and what are the Commission’s proposals in order to improve the work of the European institutions concerning the Roma population?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

P-2249/06

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

What has the newly established Commission done in order to enhance the social and economic lives of the Roma? What has to be done in order to involve the Roma representatives successfully in European Roma politics and what are the Commission’s proposals in order to improve the work of the European institutions concerning the Roma population?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In previous years, during the European Parliament elections, some citizens could vote in both their host Member State and their country of origin, notwithstanding the relevant prohibition. In order to avoid this, with DecisionNo2018/994 of 13July2018, the Council amended the document relating to the election of members of the European Parliament on the basis of direct universal suffrage. In Hungary, so far, only citizens with a residential address in Hungary have had voting rights at EP elections. However, BillT/2941 would also allow Hungarian citizens living in third countries, who do not have a residential address in Hungary, to participate in the European Parliament elections next year. Applying the planned method of postal voting raises a number of concerns. The register of voters living outside Hungary’s borders is not in the public domain and it does not accurately record voters’ place of residence, so it is not possible to separate the details of citizens living in third countries from those living in the European Union. Moreover, the Hungarian authorities do not want to make the details of dual citizens participating in voting available to the other Member States. 1.In the Council’s opinion, does the aforementioned national legislation, which does not guarantee that voters cannot vote more than once due to their dual citizenship, breach EClaw and the provisions of Directive93/109/EC? 2.Given that no public register of Hungarian voters living outside its borders is available, what measures does the Council intend to take in order to allow the voters’ actual identity to be established? 3.How can the Council ensure that the criteria regarding secrecy and reliability are indeed met in a Member State using postal voting?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-005734-18

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

In previous years, during the European Parliament elections, some citizens could vote in both their host Member State and their country of origin, notwithstanding the relevant prohibition. In order to avoid this, with DecisionNo2018/994 of 13July2018, the Council amended the document relating to the election of members of the European Parliament on the basis of direct universal suffrage. In Hungary, so far, only citizens with a residential address in Hungary have had voting rights at EP elections. However, BillT/2941 would also allow Hungarian citizens living in third countries, who do not have a residential address in Hungary, to participate in the European Parliament elections next year. Applying the planned method of postal voting raises a number of concerns. The register of voters living outside Hungary’s borders is not in the public domain and it does not accurately record voters’ place of residence, so it is not possible to separate the details of citizens living in third countries from those living in the European Union. Moreover, the Hungarian authorities do not want to make the details of dual citizens participating in voting available to the other Member States. 1.In the Council’s opinion, does the aforementioned national legislation, which does not guarantee that voters cannot vote more than once due to their dual citizenship, breach EClaw and the provisions of Directive93/109/EC? 2.Given that no public register of Hungarian voters living outside its borders is available, what measures does the Council intend to take in order to allow the voters’ actual identity to be established? 3.How can the Council ensure that the criteria regarding secrecy and reliability are indeed met in a Member State using postal voting?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Knowing that: 1. Letter No003411 of 18 March 2003 sent by the Director-General of OLAF to the Paris Public Prosecutor under the reference """"""""CMS No10120021510"""""""" stated that: (a) fraudulent activities detrimental to the Community budget and which could be qualified as criminal had been carried on; (b) the investigation has revealed that these activities were carried on by the managers of the company Planistat Europe SA, whose head office is in Paris, with the active complicity of European officials; (c) all the evidence […] would suggest that OLAF is faced with a vast operation for plundering Community funds; and that (d) with reference to this case, MrYves Franchet, the director of Eurostat, and MrDaniel Byk, head of unit at Eurostat, both of whom are officials of the European Commission based in Luxembourg and who are likely to have orchestrated this system in whole or in part, are French nationals. 2. Press release IP/03/703 of 16 May 2003 stated that the Commission was """"""""only in receipt of preliminary information relating to the file sent to the Paris Public Prosecutor"""""""". 3. Press release IP/03/723 of 23 May 2003 stated that the Commission had: (a) decided to help (Franchet and Byk) defend their reputations and safeguard their rights of defence; (b) and was """"""""also keen to emphasise that everyone has the right to be presumed innocent and points out that the information in its possession at this stage does not enable any conclusions to be drawn as to the accountability of individual officials"""""""". 4. Press release IP/03/979 of 9 July 2003 stated that """"""""disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against three Commission officials"""""""". In the light of the above, could the Commission indicate: — whether the preliminary information relating to the file sent to the Paris Public Prosecutor, which the Commission received from OLAF, included the assessments regarding Mssrs Franchet and Byk; — what charges have been levelled at the three Commission officials against whom disciplinary proceedings have been launched, what measures have been taken in their regard and whether OLAF had informed the Paris Public Prosecutor of their names; — how it actually intends to help Mssrs Franchet and Byk defend their reputations and to safeguard their rights of defence and whether, if the assessment of them sent by OLAF to the Paris Public Prosecutor proves to be hasty and erroneous, it intends to take action against OLAF, and if so what action?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [12]. </s>

E-2630/03

Law and Crime

Knowing that: 1. Letter No003411 of 18 March 2003 sent by the Director-General of OLAF to the Paris Public Prosecutor under the reference """"""""CMS No10120021510"""""""" stated that: (a) fraudulent activities detrimental to the Community budget and which could be qualified as criminal had been carried on; (b) the investigation has revealed that these activities were carried on by the managers of the company Planistat Europe SA, whose head office is in Paris, with the active complicity of European officials; (c) all the evidence […] would suggest that OLAF is faced with a vast operation for plundering Community funds; and that (d) with reference to this case, MrYves Franchet, the director of Eurostat, and MrDaniel Byk, head of unit at Eurostat, both of whom are officials of the European Commission based in Luxembourg and who are likely to have orchestrated this system in whole or in part, are French nationals. 2. Press release IP/03/703 of 16 May 2003 stated that the Commission was """"""""only in receipt of preliminary information relating to the file sent to the Paris Public Prosecutor"""""""". 3. Press release IP/03/723 of 23 May 2003 stated that the Commission had: (a) decided to help (Franchet and Byk) defend their reputations and safeguard their rights of defence; (b) and was """"""""also keen to emphasise that everyone has the right to be presumed innocent and points out that the information in its possession at this stage does not enable any conclusions to be drawn as to the accountability of individual officials"""""""". 4. Press release IP/03/979 of 9 July 2003 stated that """"""""disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against three Commission officials"""""""". In the light of the above, could the Commission indicate: — whether the preliminary information relating to the file sent to the Paris Public Prosecutor, which the Commission received from OLAF, included the assessments regarding Mssrs Franchet and Byk; — what charges have been levelled at the three Commission officials against whom disciplinary proceedings have been launched, what measures have been taken in their regard and whether OLAF had informed the Paris Public Prosecutor of their names; — how it actually intends to help Mssrs Franchet and Byk defend their reputations and to safeguard their rights of defence and whether, if the assessment of them sent by OLAF to the Paris Public Prosecutor proves to be hasty and erroneous, it intends to take action against OLAF, and if so what action?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The European Anti-Fraud Office, OLAF, is investigating suspected irregularities (case reference IO/2001/4030) in connection with the approval of a project entitled Geoplantour submitted under the EU's TERRA programme in 1997. Can the Commission answer the following: 1. Is the Geoplantour project approved in 1997 simply a modified version of the original project No57B, """"""""Bugewitzer Oderhaff-Zone"""""""", or is a totally new project actually involved? 2. How does the Commission explain the fact that Directorate-General XVI (currently regional policy) approved a Geoplantour project in the summer of 1997, i.e. a year after the deadline of 8 July 1986, contrary to the implementing provisions for the TERRA programme and the principle of equal treatment? 3. How does the Commission explain the fact that the Directorate-General for Regional Policy has to date failed to answer two written inquiries from OLAF, thereby delaying OLAF's investigations into this matter? 4. What does the Commission now intend to do to step up the investigation into this case?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [12]. </s>

P-2835/03

Law and Crime

The European Anti-Fraud Office, OLAF, is investigating suspected irregularities (case reference IO/2001/4030) in connection with the approval of a project entitled Geoplantour submitted under the EU's TERRA programme in 1997. Can the Commission answer the following: 1. Is the Geoplantour project approved in 1997 simply a modified version of the original project No57B, """"""""Bugewitzer Oderhaff-Zone"""""""", or is a totally new project actually involved? 2. How does the Commission explain the fact that Directorate-General XVI (currently regional policy) approved a Geoplantour project in the summer of 1997, i.e. a year after the deadline of 8 July 1986, contrary to the implementing provisions for the TERRA programme and the principle of equal treatment? 3. How does the Commission explain the fact that the Directorate-General for Regional Policy has to date failed to answer two written inquiries from OLAF, thereby delaying OLAF's investigations into this matter? 4. What does the Commission now intend to do to step up the investigation into this case?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The provisions of the Paris Agreement ensure freedom of choice and maximum use of countries’ own resources to achieve climate neutrality.European Green Deal programmes leave little room for alternative technologies other than renewable energy. Green energy can also be produced from sources other than wind and sun. Many countries, including countries outside the EU, are conducting extensive research into producing clean energy from coal. In the past, there have been plans to establish a European Centre for Zero Emissions Technologies to pursue this idea.1.In the light of the fact that in recent months we have been faced with continuous shortages of energy supplies in various parts of Europe, does the Commission envisage the possibility of returning to the idea of a European Centre for Zero Emissions Technologies as a means of strengthening zero emissions policy?2.Will the Commission allow research into other zero emissions technologies to continue?3.Does the Commission regard coal-fired power units as back-up in the event of breakdowns or electricity supply problems?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [8]. </s>

E-002134/2021

Energy

The provisions of the Paris Agreement ensure freedom of choice and maximum use of countries’ own resources to achieve climate neutrality.European Green Deal programmes leave little room for alternative technologies other than renewable energy. Green energy can also be produced from sources other than wind and sun. Many countries, including countries outside the EU, are conducting extensive research into producing clean energy from coal. In the past, there have been plans to establish a European Centre for Zero Emissions Technologies to pursue this idea.1.In the light of the fact that in recent months we have been faced with continuous shortages of energy supplies in various parts of Europe, does the Commission envisage the possibility of returning to the idea of a European Centre for Zero Emissions Technologies as a means of strengthening zero emissions policy?2.Will the Commission allow research into other zero emissions technologies to continue?3.Does the Commission regard coal-fired power units as back-up in the event of breakdowns or electricity supply problems?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Is it true that, at the end of last year, 50 000 children were living in children's homes in Romania, of whom 15 700 entered such homes in the course of that year? What is the annual mortality rate amongst children living in such institutions?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

E-0999/02

Health

Is it true that, at the end of last year, 50 000 children were living in children's homes in Romania, of whom 15 700 entered such homes in the course of that year? What is the annual mortality rate amongst children living in such institutions?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Following the Court of Justice judgment of 9July 1998 which found against Belgium for having failed to incorporate into national law the directive based on Article 8b(1) of the EU Treaty on the right of all EU citizens to vote in municipal elections, even if they reside in a Member State of which they are not a national, what action is the Commission intending to take in order to guarantee that all EU citizens resident in Belgium are entitled to vote in the next municipal elections, inOctober 2000?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

P-2479/98

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

Following the Court of Justice judgment of 9July 1998 which found against Belgium for having failed to incorporate into national law the directive based on Article 8b(1) of the EU Treaty on the right of all EU citizens to vote in municipal elections, even if they reside in a Member State of which they are not a national, what action is the Commission intending to take in order to guarantee that all EU citizens resident in Belgium are entitled to vote in the next municipal elections, inOctober 2000?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"What is the nature of the Commission's infringement proceedings No2001/5176 against Ireland concerning Clara Bog in Ireland and EU nature protection legislation?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [7]. </s>

E-4068/08

Environment

What is the nature of the Commission's infringement proceedings No2001/5176 against Ireland concerning Clara Bog in Ireland and EU nature protection legislation?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Even though the negotiations with the applicant Central and Eastern Europe countries (CEECs) have only just begun and their possible accession is unlikely before the year 2000, there are already numerous agreements, accords, initiatives and programmes between the Community and these countries. In which EU programmes and initiatives are the countries with which accession negotiations will shortly begin participating? What is the financial endowment of these programmes, and how is it distributed among countries and initiatives or programmes? To what extent do the CEECs call on the resources available? What agreements currently exist with the Community and the CEECs?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>

E-1246/98

International affairs and foreign aid

Even though the negotiations with the applicant Central and Eastern Europe countries (CEECs) have only just begun and their possible accession is unlikely before the year 2000, there are already numerous agreements, accords, initiatives and programmes between the Community and these countries. In which EU programmes and initiatives are the countries with which accession negotiations will shortly begin participating? What is the financial endowment of these programmes, and how is it distributed among countries and initiatives or programmes? To what extent do the CEECs call on the resources available? What agreements currently exist with the Community and the CEECs?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The latest study by the CODECA Foundation, entitled ‘Employment Status of Agricultural Workers in Guatemala’, published in April2013, provides details of the desperate situation of workers in this sector in the Central American country. Agricultural workers usually offer their services on large farms dedicated to export crops, which are very closely tied to international demand, for which the European Union is largely responsible. Crops such as sugar cane, coffee and African oil palm, grown almost entirely for export, are associated with the worst conditions. Specifically, sugar cane, due to the difficulty in mechanising its cultivation, accounts for 26% of the country’s agricultural labour force, and these are the workers who must endure the worst health and hygiene conditions. Both sugar cane workers and other day labourers in the agricultural sector are the victims of absolutely unjust and undignified working conditions, finding themselves in a position of complete helplessness on the farms where they work. On these farms, the State does not exist nor does it carry out any checks to ensure compliance with labour legislation. There are only private security forces to defend the owners’ interests. According to the study mentioned above, and to reports by non-governmental organisations and various social and political actors in the country, there are countless violations of international labour conventions: child labour, prohibition of trade union membership, under-age workers, no maternity leave, concatenation of temporary contracts for permanent workers,etc. Is the Vice-President/High Representative aware of the scandalous details of the terrible conditions faced daily by agricultural workers in Guatemala? In view of the framework for applying the EU-Central America Association Agreement, will she urge Guatemala to conduct effective monitoring of the working conditions of agricultural workers and to implement effectively the International Labour Organisation conventions that it has ratified, as well as its own labour laws?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-011440-13

Agriculture and Fisheries

The latest study by the CODECA Foundation, entitled ‘Employment Status of Agricultural Workers in Guatemala’, published in April2013, provides details of the desperate situation of workers in this sector in the Central American country. Agricultural workers usually offer their services on large farms dedicated to export crops, which are very closely tied to international demand, for which the European Union is largely responsible. Crops such as sugar cane, coffee and African oil palm, grown almost entirely for export, are associated with the worst conditions. Specifically, sugar cane, due to the difficulty in mechanising its cultivation, accounts for 26% of the country’s agricultural labour force, and these are the workers who must endure the worst health and hygiene conditions. Both sugar cane workers and other day labourers in the agricultural sector are the victims of absolutely unjust and undignified working conditions, finding themselves in a position of complete helplessness on the farms where they work. On these farms, the State does not exist nor does it carry out any checks to ensure compliance with labour legislation. There are only private security forces to defend the owners’ interests. According to the study mentioned above, and to reports by non-governmental organisations and various social and political actors in the country, there are countless violations of international labour conventions: child labour, prohibition of trade union membership, under-age workers, no maternity leave, concatenation of temporary contracts for permanent workers,etc. Is the Vice-President/High Representative aware of the scandalous details of the terrible conditions faced daily by agricultural workers in Guatemala? In view of the framework for applying the EU-Central America Association Agreement, will she urge Guatemala to conduct effective monitoring of the working conditions of agricultural workers and to implement effectively the International Labour Organisation conventions that it has ratified, as well as its own labour laws?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"National elections take place all the time in the EU; and EU Commissioners, who are appointed by Member State Governments, have an obvious personal interest in such elections. Can EU Commissioners, while still acting as Commission representatives, take an active role in election campaigns in their home country? Are there any rules regarding this issue? Is it fair, to the opposition parties, primarily, that Commissioners should use their position and prestige, possibly, to influence elections in favour of the government party that in most cases appointed them to their position?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-6408/07

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

National elections take place all the time in the EU; and EU Commissioners, who are appointed by Member State Governments, have an obvious personal interest in such elections. Can EU Commissioners, while still acting as Commission representatives, take an active role in election campaigns in their home country? Are there any rules regarding this issue? Is it fair, to the opposition parties, primarily, that Commissioners should use their position and prestige, possibly, to influence elections in favour of the government party that in most cases appointed them to their position?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In the Austrian federal province of Styria there are five LEADER II projects, including the LEADER II """"""""Sölktäler"""""""" project. According to my information the LEADER II projects were submitted to Brussels in April 1995. Representatives of the regions concerned, project leaders, interested parties and local mayors repeatedly ask me why project approval and financial support have still not been implemented from Brussels. I therefore ask: 1. Why has no decision on LEADER II projects and supporting arrangements as yet been adopted? 2. When can a decision to support these projects be expected? 3. Do the reasons for the absence of an EU decision lie with unsatisfactory Austrian part-projects (as, for example, in Tyrol province)?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [14]. </s>

P-1396/96

Regional and Urban issues and Planning

In the Austrian federal province of Styria there are five LEADER II projects, including the LEADER II """"""""Sölktäler"""""""" project. According to my information the LEADER II projects were submitted to Brussels in April 1995. Representatives of the regions concerned, project leaders, interested parties and local mayors repeatedly ask me why project approval and financial support have still not been implemented from Brussels. I therefore ask: 1. Why has no decision on LEADER II projects and supporting arrangements as yet been adopted? 2. When can a decision to support these projects be expected? 3. Do the reasons for the absence of an EU decision lie with unsatisfactory Austrian part-projects (as, for example, in Tyrol province)?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Consumer interest in organic farming is on the rise in Romania, which should encourage farmers and agricultural institutions to establish an organic farming policy that is more profitable and easier to manage. Although consumer interest is on the up, organic farming in Romania is in decline and a recent study has shown that Romania and Poland underperform in terms of organic farming. Yet, Romania is ranked seventh of the ten countries with the highest total surface area given over to organic farming. The problem of the diminishing number of organic farmers should set alarm bells ringing in Romania and Poland, but also across theEU, because this decline can affect the common agricultural yield. If organic farming is not supported, the losses could be substantial, and EU citizens who wish to buy these products will suffer. What measures is the Commission considering to support these countries that are underperforming in organic farming?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-003747-18

Agriculture and Fisheries

Consumer interest in organic farming is on the rise in Romania, which should encourage farmers and agricultural institutions to establish an organic farming policy that is more profitable and easier to manage. Although consumer interest is on the up, organic farming in Romania is in decline and a recent study has shown that Romania and Poland underperform in terms of organic farming. Yet, Romania is ranked seventh of the ten countries with the highest total surface area given over to organic farming. The problem of the diminishing number of organic farmers should set alarm bells ringing in Romania and Poland, but also across theEU, because this decline can affect the common agricultural yield. If organic farming is not supported, the losses could be substantial, and EU citizens who wish to buy these products will suffer. What measures is the Commission considering to support these countries that are underperforming in organic farming?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Internet and digital technologies are transforming our world. According to the Digital Single Market (DSM) Strategy, attractive content and services need to be made available in an interoperable, borderless Internet environment. In the meantime, it is estimated that around 27000 fighters have travelled to Syria and Iraq to join ISIS, with France and Germany ranking in the top 10 countries from which fighters are recruited, and with the number of foreign fighters doubling since June2014. Most of these fighters were recruited through social media websites, propaganda videos and other ways in the online environment. While the DSM should break down barriers, it should also give birth to new methods of blocking unwanted and dangerous online content. Does the Commission intend to integrate into the DSM the creation of an EU-level online firewall that would stop ISIS content and propaganda from reaching EU Member States? What other ways of stopping ISIS propaganda and content is the Commission undertaking?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [17]. </s>

E-009766-16

Space, science, technology, and communications issues

The Internet and digital technologies are transforming our world. According to the Digital Single Market (DSM) Strategy, attractive content and services need to be made available in an interoperable, borderless Internet environment. In the meantime, it is estimated that around 27000 fighters have travelled to Syria and Iraq to join ISIS, with France and Germany ranking in the top 10 countries from which fighters are recruited, and with the number of foreign fighters doubling since June2014. Most of these fighters were recruited through social media websites, propaganda videos and other ways in the online environment. While the DSM should break down barriers, it should also give birth to new methods of blocking unwanted and dangerous online content. Does the Commission intend to integrate into the DSM the creation of an EU-level online firewall that would stop ISIS content and propaganda from reaching EU Member States? What other ways of stopping ISIS propaganda and content is the Commission undertaking?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In many Member States, women are, according to recent studies, continuing to shoulder the burden of domestic and family chores, devoting on average 26 hours a week to this compared with 9 hours for men. In theEU as a whole, far more work of this kind is done by women than by men, with 80% of women performing domestic and family chores every day, compared with 40% of men. While men work more hours than women in paid activity and do not have the same flexibility as women in use of their time, in calculating the total number of hours worked, both paid and unpaid, it is clear that women, including those working part-time, work more hours than men in full-time employment. Will the Commission encourage measures to assist women at the workplace, including the provision of affordable quality childcare services, in a bid to reduce this imbalance? Does the Commission intend to seek multidimensional solutions, including lifelong learning and other initiatives, to help remedy precarious conditions of employment for women?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-002660-15

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

In many Member States, women are, according to recent studies, continuing to shoulder the burden of domestic and family chores, devoting on average 26 hours a week to this compared with 9 hours for men. In theEU as a whole, far more work of this kind is done by women than by men, with 80% of women performing domestic and family chores every day, compared with 40% of men. While men work more hours than women in paid activity and do not have the same flexibility as women in use of their time, in calculating the total number of hours worked, both paid and unpaid, it is clear that women, including those working part-time, work more hours than men in full-time employment. Will the Commission encourage measures to assist women at the workplace, including the provision of affordable quality childcare services, in a bid to reduce this imbalance? Does the Commission intend to seek multidimensional solutions, including lifelong learning and other initiatives, to help remedy precarious conditions of employment for women?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"1.Why it is not possible throughout the opening hours of station ticket offices to purchase directly train tickets from and to destinations in foreign countries, and even from foreign localities via one's own country to another country, as one already can from Deutsche Bahn, for example for travel between Sweden and France or between the Netherlands and Eastern Europe? 2.Is it acceptable that railway companies providing passenger services should regress to a position of providing purely national services, thus increasingly surrendering the field of international transport to bus companies and airlines, or is the Commission — inter alia in connection with the white paper — pursuing measures to combat such a development? 3.Will the Commission seek to ensure that railway tickets, at least to all popular destinations up to 200 km beyond the national border, major foreign interchange stations and cities within Europe, are widely available in all Member States, with the possible exception of Ireland, Finland and Greece, which do not have any international rail links with other EU Member States? 4.Would it be possible to encourage the provision of high-quality international rail passenger services by periodically publishing comparative surveys and/or awarding an annual prize to the railway company which provides the best international service to customers?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [10]. </s>

E-0520/02

Transportation

1.Why it is not possible throughout the opening hours of station ticket offices to purchase directly train tickets from and to destinations in foreign countries, and even from foreign localities via one's own country to another country, as one already can from Deutsche Bahn, for example for travel between Sweden and France or between the Netherlands and Eastern Europe? 2.Is it acceptable that railway companies providing passenger services should regress to a position of providing purely national services, thus increasingly surrendering the field of international transport to bus companies and airlines, or is the Commission — inter alia in connection with the white paper — pursuing measures to combat such a development? 3.Will the Commission seek to ensure that railway tickets, at least to all popular destinations up to 200 km beyond the national border, major foreign interchange stations and cities within Europe, are widely available in all Member States, with the possible exception of Ireland, Finland and Greece, which do not have any international rail links with other EU Member States? 4.Would it be possible to encourage the provision of high-quality international rail passenger services by periodically publishing comparative surveys and/or awarding an annual prize to the railway company which provides the best international service to customers?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 23 February, the Commission proudly announced(1) that the EU was sending an additional 25tonnes of medical equipment (face masks, gloves, protective clothing and disinfectant gel) to China. This was in addition to the 30 tonnes that had already been sent, and brings us to a total of 55 tonnes of medical equipment to combat coronavirus in China.1.What quantities of face masks, gloves, protective clothing and disinfectant gel were donated to China? Please give a breakdown quoting separate figures for the 30 tonnes and the 25 tonnes mentioned on 23 February.2.What was the cost of these 55 tonnes? Please give a breakdown quoting separate figures for the 30 tonnes and the 25 tonnes mentioned on 23 February. Please also indicate the transport costs and who paid them.3.Cofinancing is involved. Was this delivery made at the request of China, and how much did China pay for these goods? (1)https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/nl/ip_20_310" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

P-002405/2020

Health

On 23 February, the Commission proudly announced(1) that the EU was sending an additional 25tonnes of medical equipment (face masks, gloves, protective clothing and disinfectant gel) to China. This was in addition to the 30 tonnes that had already been sent, and brings us to a total of 55 tonnes of medical equipment to combat coronavirus in China.1.What quantities of face masks, gloves, protective clothing and disinfectant gel were donated to China? Please give a breakdown quoting separate figures for the 30 tonnes and the 25 tonnes mentioned on 23 February.2.What was the cost of these 55 tonnes? Please give a breakdown quoting separate figures for the 30 tonnes and the 25 tonnes mentioned on 23 February. Please also indicate the transport costs and who paid them.3.Cofinancing is involved. Was this delivery made at the request of China, and how much did China pay for these goods? (1)https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/nl/ip_20_310

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Enel Chief Financial Officer and the Spanish Industry Minister met on 16February 2007. On 27February 2007 the latter stated that the Spanish solution was more likely to succeed than that proposed by E.On. On 28February 2007, Enel informed the CNMV of its decision to acquire 24.99% of Endesa, a company in which the SEPI, the Spanish Society of Industrial Shareholdings, owns 2.95% of the shares. Article5(1) of Directive2004/25/EC(1) on takeovers lays down that ‘where a natural or legal person, as a result of his/her own acquisition or the acquisition by persons acting in concert with him/her, holds securities […]which, […]give him/her […]control of that company, […]such a person is required to make a bid as a means of protecting the minority shareholders of that company’. For its part, Law24/1988 on the Capital Market makes it incumbent on anyone acquiring more than 25% of a quoted firm to launch a takeover bid. In order to calculate this percentage, the shares held by the acquiring party must be added together with those held by the parties working in concert with it. As a result, if there were to be concertation between Sepi and Enel, the threshold laid down by law would be exceeded. Does the Commission intend to investigate whether there has been concertation between Enel and Sepi, and in consequence, whether it is right and proper that there should be a takeover bid for Endesa, in which all the company’s shareholders can take part? (1)OJL142, 30.4.2004, p.12." Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [15]. </s>

E-1400/07

Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues

The Enel Chief Financial Officer and the Spanish Industry Minister met on 16February 2007. On 27February 2007 the latter stated that the Spanish solution was more likely to succeed than that proposed by E.On. On 28February 2007, Enel informed the CNMV of its decision to acquire 24.99% of Endesa, a company in which the SEPI, the Spanish Society of Industrial Shareholdings, owns 2.95% of the shares. Article5(1) of Directive2004/25/EC(1) on takeovers lays down that ‘where a natural or legal person, as a result of his/her own acquisition or the acquisition by persons acting in concert with him/her, holds securities […]which, […]give him/her […]control of that company, […]such a person is required to make a bid as a means of protecting the minority shareholders of that company’. For its part, Law24/1988 on the Capital Market makes it incumbent on anyone acquiring more than 25% of a quoted firm to launch a takeover bid. In order to calculate this percentage, the shares held by the acquiring party must be added together with those held by the parties working in concert with it. As a result, if there were to be concertation between Sepi and Enel, the threshold laid down by law would be exceeded. Does the Commission intend to investigate whether there has been concertation between Enel and Sepi, and in consequence, whether it is right and proper that there should be a takeover bid for Endesa, in which all the company’s shareholders can take part? (1)OJL142, 30.4.2004, p.12.

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"What is the Council's view of the recent rapprochement between Turkey and Armenia? To what extent does the Council believe that such a rapprochement, if followed through, would contribute to regional stability? Given that the European Parliament has recognised the Armenian genocide, how important in the Council's view is the recognition of the Armenian genocide for the long-term success of Turkey-Armenia relations? Moreover, to what extent does the Council believe that Turkey's recognition of the Armenian genocide is a requirement for Turkey's entry into the EU?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>

E-5944/09

International affairs and foreign aid

What is the Council's view of the recent rapprochement between Turkey and Armenia? To what extent does the Council believe that such a rapprochement, if followed through, would contribute to regional stability? Given that the European Parliament has recognised the Armenian genocide, how important in the Council's view is the recognition of the Armenian genocide for the long-term success of Turkey-Armenia relations? Moreover, to what extent does the Council believe that Turkey's recognition of the Armenian genocide is a requirement for Turkey's entry into the EU?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"A report of 15 November 1996 by the Institute for European-Latin American Relations (IRELA) states that since 1988 the EU and its Member States have been the main donors of bilateral official development aid (ODA) to Latin America, with a volume considerably higher than the contributions of the US and Japan combined. In 1995, the EU contributed 52.7% of aid, Japan 25.4% and the US 17%. Over the period 1990-1995, Latin America received a total of over US$ 28 300 m in bilateral aid from the OECD's Development Assistance Committee: this was more than 50% higher than the figure for the previous five-year period. The EU's contribution was US$ 12 500 m (44% of the total). What is the level of the contribution of France in Mexico?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>

E-3878/96

International affairs and foreign aid

A report of 15 November 1996 by the Institute for European-Latin American Relations (IRELA) states that since 1988 the EU and its Member States have been the main donors of bilateral official development aid (ODA) to Latin America, with a volume considerably higher than the contributions of the US and Japan combined. In 1995, the EU contributed 52.7% of aid, Japan 25.4% and the US 17%. Over the period 1990-1995, Latin America received a total of over US$ 28 300 m in bilateral aid from the OECD's Development Assistance Committee: this was more than 50% higher than the figure for the previous five-year period. The EU's contribution was US$ 12 500 m (44% of the total). What is the level of the contribution of France in Mexico?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On 24July2014, the UN Human Rights Committee sharply criticised Ireland's abortion laws, which show a blatant disregard for human rights and place the country in breach of its international obligations. These laws discriminate against women and girls in Ireland. Amnesty International has emphasised that penalising access to sexual and reproductive healthcare and information is unlawful. The Irish authorities need to take steps to bring the country's abortion laws into line with the obligations laid down in international human rights law. What is the Commission's position on these public-health issues?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [3]. </s>

E-007476-14

Health

On 24July2014, the UN Human Rights Committee sharply criticised Ireland's abortion laws, which show a blatant disregard for human rights and place the country in breach of its international obligations. These laws discriminate against women and girls in Ireland. Amnesty International has emphasised that penalising access to sexual and reproductive healthcare and information is unlawful. The Irish authorities need to take steps to bring the country's abortion laws into line with the obligations laid down in international human rights law. What is the Commission's position on these public-health issues?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The recent presidential elections in Cyprus have resulted in a change in the Republic of Cyprus leadership from MrPapadopoulos to MrChristofias. The latter is thought to be much less of a ‘hard-liner’ than the former. If Turkey were to make some goodwill move, e.g.ratifying the Ankara Protocol, then solution negotiations could start immediately, on a very good footing, and with much hope for a successful outcome. Will the Commission take the opportunity of the aforementioned leadership change to assume a leadership role in indicating to Turkey the necessity and usefulness of making such a goodwill move? Will the Commission take any action to encourage the sides involved in the Cyprus problem to re-start negotiations as soon as possible?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>

E-1369/08

International affairs and foreign aid

The recent presidential elections in Cyprus have resulted in a change in the Republic of Cyprus leadership from MrPapadopoulos to MrChristofias. The latter is thought to be much less of a ‘hard-liner’ than the former. If Turkey were to make some goodwill move, e.g.ratifying the Ankara Protocol, then solution negotiations could start immediately, on a very good footing, and with much hope for a successful outcome. Will the Commission take the opportunity of the aforementioned leadership change to assume a leadership role in indicating to Turkey the necessity and usefulness of making such a goodwill move? Will the Commission take any action to encourage the sides involved in the Cyprus problem to re-start negotiations as soon as possible?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"During the ‘Hack in the Box’ conference in Amsterdam on 12April2013, an application enabling hackers to take control of aircraft systems was presented. With this app, the hacker is able to deliberately crash a simulation plane. 1.Is the Commission aware of the presentation of the said application during the ‘Hack in the Box’ conference? 2.Are the Commission and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in close contact with the application’s developer? 3.Is it possible in practice to take control of aircraft systems by means of the presented application? If not, why not? 4.Does the Commission have any indications that (terrorist) organisations are already developing applications in order to carry out attacks using this method? 5.What plans does the Commission have in order to thwart attempts at carrying out attacks with such applications? 6.Does this threat also apply to other modes of transport, such as rail and maritime transport? If so, does the Commission intend to make every effort to protect these modes of transport, too, against possible takeover of control systems by (terrorist) hackers?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [10]. </s>

P-004257-13

Transportation

During the ‘Hack in the Box’ conference in Amsterdam on 12April2013, an application enabling hackers to take control of aircraft systems was presented. With this app, the hacker is able to deliberately crash a simulation plane. 1.Is the Commission aware of the presentation of the said application during the ‘Hack in the Box’ conference? 2.Are the Commission and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in close contact with the application’s developer? 3.Is it possible in practice to take control of aircraft systems by means of the presented application? If not, why not? 4.Does the Commission have any indications that (terrorist) organisations are already developing applications in order to carry out attacks using this method? 5.What plans does the Commission have in order to thwart attempts at carrying out attacks with such applications? 6.Does this threat also apply to other modes of transport, such as rail and maritime transport? If so, does the Commission intend to make every effort to protect these modes of transport, too, against possible takeover of control systems by (terrorist) hackers?

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

E-5248/06

Governance and government

What timescale is the Commission working on regarding the liberalisation of the postal services market?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The Commission may be aware of the case of the Karen people, who are indigenous to areas of Burma. Since 1962 when it took power, the Burmese military junta has waged a systematic and consistent campaign of harassment against Karen settlements. Reportedly, methods used by government militias include looting, the destruction of property, forced labour for domestic construction projects, and abduction for the purposes of forced military conscription. Worryingly, this often extends to minors. There is also a conspicuous lack of opportunity for political participation for the Karen. Can the Commission comment on what measures it is taking to improve the situation of the Karen inside Burma?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>

E-001904/2011

Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties

The Commission may be aware of the case of the Karen people, who are indigenous to areas of Burma. Since 1962 when it took power, the Burmese military junta has waged a systematic and consistent campaign of harassment against Karen settlements. Reportedly, methods used by government militias include looting, the destruction of property, forced labour for domestic construction projects, and abduction for the purposes of forced military conscription. Worryingly, this often extends to minors. There is also a conspicuous lack of opportunity for political participation for the Karen. Can the Commission comment on what measures it is taking to improve the situation of the Karen inside Burma?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"1.Does the Commission recall that after the outbreak of swine fever in the Netherlands in the spring of 1997 11 million pigs were preventively killed and destroyed in order to prevent any further spread of the disease, and that the cost of this procedure, which caused great public indignation, was EUR 1,35 billion of Community funds? 2.Is the Commission aware that the transportation and temporary storage of 180 million kilos of the unusable carcasses of slaughtered animals, with dung, urine and blood leaking from lorries in the process, may have been a contributory cause to the further spread of the disease? 3.Is it correct that the only valid reason for not carrying out preventive vaccination since 1992 against swine fever and other list-A animal diseases in the EU Member States was that a marker vaccine, which allows a clear distinction to be made, for purposes of meat inspection prior to export, between meat from affected pigs and that of vaccinated pigs, was not yet available? 4.Can the Commission confirm the report in the Netherlands TV programme Dokwerk (VPRO,Nederland 3, Peel, pest en politiek, part 2) of 26 May 2002 that at the time of this epidemic the firm Intervet had a marker vaccine available, but that it could not be used because it had not yet been registered and recognised by the Commission, although the firm currently has a supply sufficient to carry out preventive vaccination of 18 to 20 million pigs? 5.Has a field test been carried out with the Intervet vaccine in the meantime? If not, why not? Whenwill the test be completed? What is the Commission doing to ensure that a final result becomes available as early as possible? 6.What else is there to prevent the use of a marker vaccine, and hence the final abandonment of mass preventive slaughter and destruction of healthy animals, in preparing for the next outbreak of swine fever? 7.What is the Commission doing to ensure that when the next outbreak of swine fever occurs preventive slaughter is not once again used instead of vaccination, although there is now no public support for this approach, there are fewer and fewer people who are willing to carry out the task, and FAO Director-General Jacques Diouf has condemned it?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-1715/02

Agriculture and Fisheries

1.Does the Commission recall that after the outbreak of swine fever in the Netherlands in the spring of 1997 11 million pigs were preventively killed and destroyed in order to prevent any further spread of the disease, and that the cost of this procedure, which caused great public indignation, was EUR 1,35 billion of Community funds? 2.Is the Commission aware that the transportation and temporary storage of 180 million kilos of the unusable carcasses of slaughtered animals, with dung, urine and blood leaking from lorries in the process, may have been a contributory cause to the further spread of the disease? 3.Is it correct that the only valid reason for not carrying out preventive vaccination since 1992 against swine fever and other list-A animal diseases in the EU Member States was that a marker vaccine, which allows a clear distinction to be made, for purposes of meat inspection prior to export, between meat from affected pigs and that of vaccinated pigs, was not yet available? 4.Can the Commission confirm the report in the Netherlands TV programme Dokwerk (VPRO,Nederland 3, Peel, pest en politiek, part 2) of 26 May 2002 that at the time of this epidemic the firm Intervet had a marker vaccine available, but that it could not be used because it had not yet been registered and recognised by the Commission, although the firm currently has a supply sufficient to carry out preventive vaccination of 18 to 20 million pigs? 5.Has a field test been carried out with the Intervet vaccine in the meantime? If not, why not? Whenwill the test be completed? What is the Commission doing to ensure that a final result becomes available as early as possible? 6.What else is there to prevent the use of a marker vaccine, and hence the final abandonment of mass preventive slaughter and destruction of healthy animals, in preparing for the next outbreak of swine fever? 7.What is the Commission doing to ensure that when the next outbreak of swine fever occurs preventive slaughter is not once again used instead of vaccination, although there is now no public support for this approach, there are fewer and fewer people who are willing to carry out the task, and FAO Director-General Jacques Diouf has condemned it?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Cyprus has more sunshine than any other EU, or indeed European, State. It has more than 300days of sunshine a year, making it the most suitable country for the more efficient and effective development of photovoltaic power systems. Cyprus is the ideal geographic area for theEU to create or fund its research centres related to the development and improvement of the use of solar energy. For example, theEU is funding a research programme for photovoltaics combined with water resources, the ‘MIN WATER SP’, in Morocco. Cyprus, which is also an EU Member State, can also develop research programmes and deploy major solar photovoltaic investments to exploit solar energy and upgrade new technologies for photovoltaic systems. In view of this, will the Commission say: 1. How does it intend to take advantage of the potential offered by Cyprus for the development of research centres for the utilisation of solar energy? 2. How can it help Cyprus to further exploit its comparative advantage, which is its abundance of solar energy?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [8]. </s>

E-006725-17

Energy

Cyprus has more sunshine than any other EU, or indeed European, State. It has more than 300days of sunshine a year, making it the most suitable country for the more efficient and effective development of photovoltaic power systems. Cyprus is the ideal geographic area for theEU to create or fund its research centres related to the development and improvement of the use of solar energy. For example, theEU is funding a research programme for photovoltaics combined with water resources, the ‘MIN WATER SP’, in Morocco. Cyprus, which is also an EU Member State, can also develop research programmes and deploy major solar photovoltaic investments to exploit solar energy and upgrade new technologies for photovoltaic systems. In view of this, will the Commission say: 1. How does it intend to take advantage of the potential offered by Cyprus for the development of research centres for the utilisation of solar energy? 2. How can it help Cyprus to further exploit its comparative advantage, which is its abundance of solar energy?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"On a recent visit to the island of Madeira the regional authorities drew my attention to the serious harm caused by the lack of support for the renewal and modernisation of the local fishing fleet, which is dominated by small-scale fishing. This lack of support shows a disregard for the diversity that characterises fisheries in theEU and the significant differences as regards the average age of the fleet in the various countries, and indirectly benefits large-scale industrial fishing to the detriment of small-scale fishing, where vessels have a shorter average lifespan. Can the Commission answer the following questions: 1. What is the average age of the fleet in each of theEU Member States? 2. What is the average age of the different segments of the fleet in each of these countries, in particular the industrial fishing and the small-scale fishing fleet? 3. How will the Commission take account of the differences that exist and ensure that countries and/or segments where the average age of the fleet is higher are not placed at a disadvantage? 4. How are aspects such as safety taken into account, given this short-sighted lack of support for fleet renewal and modernisation? 5. How will the Commission tackle this situation in the future?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [4]. </s>

E-006611/2012

Agriculture and Fisheries

On a recent visit to the island of Madeira the regional authorities drew my attention to the serious harm caused by the lack of support for the renewal and modernisation of the local fishing fleet, which is dominated by small-scale fishing. This lack of support shows a disregard for the diversity that characterises fisheries in theEU and the significant differences as regards the average age of the fleet in the various countries, and indirectly benefits large-scale industrial fishing to the detriment of small-scale fishing, where vessels have a shorter average lifespan. Can the Commission answer the following questions: 1. What is the average age of the fleet in each of theEU Member States? 2. What is the average age of the different segments of the fleet in each of these countries, in particular the industrial fishing and the small-scale fishing fleet? 3. How will the Commission take account of the differences that exist and ensure that countries and/or segments where the average age of the fleet is higher are not placed at a disadvantage? 4. How are aspects such as safety taken into account, given this short-sighted lack of support for fleet renewal and modernisation? 5. How will the Commission tackle this situation in the future?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In its industrial plan for the Opel plant in Figueruelas (Spain), Magna has announced that 1322 workers are to be made redundant and that only the five-door Corsa will continue to be produced on the same scale, whilst production of the three-door Corsa is to be cut by 15% and one of the assembly lines is to be closed in 2011 when production of the Combo comes to an end. Workers at the Opel plant in Figueruelas are struggling to preserve their jobs and the future of the undertaking, in the wake of threats that some of this plant's production could be transferred to other factories in Germany. Such action would result in heavy job losses and have serious consequences for the social and economic situation in this region and in Spain itself. After the Government of Aragon agreed to issue a guarantee to support any loan or credit operations which the Figueruelas plant might require in order to finance investment linked to the launching of the new Meriva, worth EUR200million, the company now intends to cut 1322 jobs. This is in breach of the commitments it had previously given to both workers and the Spanish Government, and comes despite clear evidence of this plant's productivity as shown in all the studies that have carried out. Can the Commission provide the following information: 1. What steps will it take to ensure proper compliance with competition law and the legal framework on state aid as regards the decisions taken in connection with the sale of Opel to Magna? 2. What steps will it take in support of the productivity criterion at the factory, with a view to maintaining jobs and other workers' rights at the Opel plant in Figueruelas? 3. How is it monitoring the situation with a view to guaranteeing the information and consultation of workers at this plant? 4. Will the 1322 workers who are to be made redundant at Opel's Figueruelas plant, along with the large number of workers employed by the plant's suppliers, estimated at between 3000 and 5000, be entitled to support under the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF)?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-5170/09

Macroeconomics

In its industrial plan for the Opel plant in Figueruelas (Spain), Magna has announced that 1322 workers are to be made redundant and that only the five-door Corsa will continue to be produced on the same scale, whilst production of the three-door Corsa is to be cut by 15% and one of the assembly lines is to be closed in 2011 when production of the Combo comes to an end. Workers at the Opel plant in Figueruelas are struggling to preserve their jobs and the future of the undertaking, in the wake of threats that some of this plant's production could be transferred to other factories in Germany. Such action would result in heavy job losses and have serious consequences for the social and economic situation in this region and in Spain itself. After the Government of Aragon agreed to issue a guarantee to support any loan or credit operations which the Figueruelas plant might require in order to finance investment linked to the launching of the new Meriva, worth EUR200million, the company now intends to cut 1322 jobs. This is in breach of the commitments it had previously given to both workers and the Spanish Government, and comes despite clear evidence of this plant's productivity as shown in all the studies that have carried out. Can the Commission provide the following information: 1. What steps will it take to ensure proper compliance with competition law and the legal framework on state aid as regards the decisions taken in connection with the sale of Opel to Magna? 2. What steps will it take in support of the productivity criterion at the factory, with a view to maintaining jobs and other workers' rights at the Opel plant in Figueruelas? 3. How is it monitoring the situation with a view to guaranteeing the information and consultation of workers at this plant? 4. Will the 1322 workers who are to be made redundant at Opel's Figueruelas plant, along with the large number of workers employed by the plant's suppliers, estimated at between 3000 and 5000, be entitled to support under the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF)?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Can the Commission indicate how many new air routes between the EU and the USA have started or are about to start as a result of the EU‑US open skies agreement and how many of them are from London Heathrow Airport?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [10]. </s>

E-2923/08

Transportation

Can the Commission indicate how many new air routes between the EU and the USA have started or are about to start as a result of the EU‑US open skies agreement and how many of them are from London Heathrow Airport?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"In view of the signing of the Suva Convention inJune and the undertaking to begin negotiations by 1January 2002 on WTO-compatible regional economic partnership agreements or other WTO-compatible arrangements, which should take account of the level of development and the socio-economic impact of trade measures on ACP states, will the Commission indicate the composition and working methods of the bodies that have been, or will be, established to prepare and carry out these negotiations? In particular, what will be the relationship between the DG for Trade and the DG for Development in this process, and how will responsibilities be allocated?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [18]. </s>

E-1754/00

Foreign trade

In view of the signing of the Suva Convention inJune and the undertaking to begin negotiations by 1January 2002 on WTO-compatible regional economic partnership agreements or other WTO-compatible arrangements, which should take account of the level of development and the socio-economic impact of trade measures on ACP states, will the Commission indicate the composition and working methods of the bodies that have been, or will be, established to prepare and carry out these negotiations? In particular, what will be the relationship between the DG for Trade and the DG for Development in this process, and how will responsibilities be allocated?

<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"According to an analysis made by the economic daily ‘Italia Oggi’ the new Prodi government, because of an exceptionally large number (63) of ‘outside’ members (i.e.not MPs) will cost the Italian exchequer around EUR14.7million per year — twice as much as the salaries of the Berlusconi government in 2001. Does not the Commission consider that the new Prodi government’s unexpected exceeding of expenditure limits right from the start constitutes a blatant violation of the Maastricht criteria and the Stability Pact, which Italy was called upon to comply with on several occasions? Does it not consider that the Italian Government should be asked to make an appropriate cut in the astronomical cost of maintaining itself?" Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number. Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics 2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties 3 = Health 4 = Agriculture and Fisheries 5 = Labour, employment and pensions 6 = Education 7 = Environment 8 = Energy 9 = Immigration 10 = Transportation 12 = Law and Crime 13 = Social welfare 14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning 15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues 16 = Defence 17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues 18 = Foreign trade 19 = International affairs and foreign aid 20 = Governance and government 21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues 23 = Culture and media [/INST]. Answer = [1]. </s>

E-2612/06

Macroeconomics

According to an analysis made by the economic daily ‘Italia Oggi’ the new Prodi government, because of an exceptionally large number (63) of ‘outside’ members (i.e.not MPs) will cost the Italian exchequer around EUR14.7million per year — twice as much as the salaries of the Berlusconi government in 2001. Does not the Commission consider that the new Prodi government’s unexpected exceeding of expenditure limits right from the start constitutes a blatant violation of the Maastricht criteria and the Stability Pact, which Italy was called upon to comply with on several occasions? Does it not consider that the Italian Government should be asked to make an appropriate cut in the astronomical cost of maintaining itself?