345 Written questions of Gianantonio DA RE
Online publication of the proceedings and seminars of the OLAF Anti-fraud Communicators Network (OAFCN). Right to information and respect for the principle of multilingualism
Bans on using diesel cars: financial schemes to make it easier for consumers to replace diesel cars with electric or hybrid cars
Fall in the production of diesel engines. Financial support for Italian automotive component manufacturers
‘Protecting our European Way of Life’ portfolio and the Christian roots of the European Union
EU aid to Turkey: call for repayment of improperly used funds
Disastrous flooding in Venice: urgent EU action required through deployment of the European Solidarity Fund and special funds
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions: financial instruments to produce better or larger forest canopies
EU subsidies for pilot projects to integrate refugees through sport, and subsidies for social inclusion of persons with a disability
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions: financial instruments to support EU industry in its decarbonisation programme
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists: freedom of expression on social media
Vučjak refugee camp in Bosnia Checks on EU funding for managing migration flows
Erasmus programme: better access for European citizens
Access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the euro area
Use of cryptocurrencies and difficulty in tracking financial flows – instruments to defend European citizens
‘Nutri-Score’ traffic light labelling – misleading for consumers and having adverse effects on the European economy, especially in Italy
United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union – financial instruments to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Europe
Imposition of US trade tariffs in connection with the Airbus dispute
Venture capital funds for direct investment in start-ups and innovative companies
Social economy: financial instruments to support SMEs
Action and funding to reduce early school leaving in Europe
Algeria’s unilateral establishment of an EEZ
Consultation of Parliament on future decisions concerning the multiannual plan for small pelagic fisheries in the Adriatic Sea
Foibe massacres – importance of European remembrance and the need to preserve it
Infringement of human rights of European citizens sentenced in other jurisdictions
Traffic bans and measures to combat pollution
Bookshops in crisis
Turkey’s decision not to stop Syrian refugees entering the EU
Morocco: verification of EU funds disbursed through the European Neighbourhood Instrument
Safety of nuclear installations in the European Union
Transparency of EU funds implemented by NGOs – assignment of NGO status
The Commission’s competence in regard to the ban on lead in ammunition for hunting and shooting sports
EU measures to combat doping in sport
Eurogroup meeting of 16 March 2020: suspension of ratification of the European Solidarity Mechanism – Covid-19 health emergency
Coronavirus emergency: stopping of freight transport at the Italian-Austrian border — request for immediate action by the European Commission
Artificial intelligence in the cultural sector. Commission guidelines
Health emergency due to Covid-19 virus. Financial instruments to support the cultural sector
Request for Commission intervention in the revision of the Annexes to the Habitat Directive in order to address the problem of large predators.
Information on measures taken by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus
COVID-19 health emergency. Financial instruments to support sports associations and sports activities for persons with disabilities
COVID-19 health emergency: financial instruments in support of the wine sector
ERDF investments in cultural sites
Management and processing of plastic waste
Political influence on government members of the NADEG technical group regarding the proposed lead shot ban over wetlands under REACH.
European Capital of Culture initiative: measures to encourage involvement of local communities
European Heritage Label – criteria for awarding label to historical sites
COVID-19 crisis and European digital sovereignty
EU funding of Palestinian organisations
Investments in building renovation with EU funding - cost-benefit analyses
European Green Deal Specific funding instruments for local public transport services
Iran’s failure to comply with the nuclear agreement. Calling for the Commission to intervene
Coastal erosion – Financial instruments designed to protect coastlines
Specific measures to enhance the effectiveness of the European Investment Advisory Hub (EIAH)
Endometriosis: research under the new 2021-2027 health programme
Fresh US trade tariffs on Italian agri-food exports – action by the Commission to protect the wine sector
Abuses in collection of users’ personal data for coronavirus tracing in France
New tariffs imposed on European goods by the US administration
Statement by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, according to which Osama bin Laden is a ‘martyr’
Casimirri – the Italian terrorist hiding in Nicaragua
Regulation (EEC) No 2080/92 instituting a Community aid scheme for forestry measures in agriculture. Conservation and maintenance of lowland forests
Brexit: impasse in the negotiations between the European Union and the United Kingdom – European SMEs liable to become less competitive
Cross-border TEN-T corridors and delays in their construction
Request for clarification on the status of the establishment of the European SURE fund
Measures to support female entrepreneurship in the digital world
Adoption of more inclusive and effective programmes for people with autism
Financial instruments to support learning and social inclusion for children with specific learning disorders (SLDs)
EU dependence on the Chinese pharmaceuticals market
Use of naturopathy and the bio-energy healing methods to promote social well-being
Measures to promote research into fibromyalgia and related syndromes displayed by those suffering from chronic pain and the screening, diagnosis and treatment thereof
Fruit and vegetable varieties at risk of extinction and biodiversity loss in farming
Financial instruments to support farms and fruit trees infected with the fungal disease ‘brown spot’
Recovery Fund: benchmarks for the assessment of Member States’ national plans
Issues relating to the dual seat of the European Parliament
Issuing of virginity certificates, a practice still authorised in the European Union
Online grooming of minors – instruments to combat this phenomenon through awareness raising and protection by the family
Evaluation of measures and exchange of good practices to combat child poverty and social exclusion in Europe
Request for clarification on the role of hunting in Directive 2009/147/EC (Birds Directive)
Detention of 18 Sicilian fishermen by Haftar’s militia in Libya
Proliferation of the spruce bark beetle in woods in Carnia in Friuli Venezia Giulia
EU agencies: call for Commission action to address overlapping mandates and activities
New European work programme for sport 2021-2024: measures to consolidate exchanges of good practices and information between Member States.
Objectives of the new European Bauhaus project. Project proposal evaluation criteria and available budget
Closure of ski resorts
COVID-19 pandemic and increase in fake medical products. Call for intervention from the Commission
Remarks by the EU High Representative Josep Borrell at the meeting of of Foreign Affairs Ministers of 19 November 2020
Call for action to deal with problems relating to the transport of live pigs within Europe
Financial instruments and specific measures to promote access for small and medium-sized enterprises and micro-enterprises to protection of intellectual property rights
Research database on Protected Geographical Indications (PGIs): Commission intervention to ensure protection of PGIs by third countries.
COVID-19 health emergency: financial instruments for the European music industry
Immediate release of Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh
Evaluation criteria and implementing measures for the establishment of the European Education Area
New Pact on Migration and Asylum: clarifications on the lack of agreement between EU Member States on the mandatory relocation of asylum seekers.
Stamping out new or resurgent paedophile content
Delegated Regulation (EU)2018/171 of 19 October 2017 – new definition of default: risk of adverse effects on craftsmen and small traders
Women with a disability discriminated against in multiple ways
Counterfeit products from non-EU countries – urgent intervention required by the Commission
Urgent measures needed to combat the deoxygenation of lakes.
Monitoring the use of the EU funds granted to Bosnia and Herzegovina for the management of migration flows
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on small and micro-enterprises in the crafts sector Immediate action by the Commission
Proposal concerning a European plan to combat cancer is likely to penalise ‘Made in Italy’ products
Application of the clause in the Doha Declaration in respect of Article 31 of the TRIPS Agreement
Measures to protect and promote intangible cultural heritage and to safeguard local traditions
Myeloproliferative disorders. Establishment of a European database to support the search for bone marrow donors
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the general government sector
Sharing vaccine patents in view of the COVID-19 emergency
Association agreements between the EU and Andorra, Monaco and San Marino
Call for proposals EAC/S16/2020 on protecting Jewish cemeteries: measures to protect religious sites in EU countries
2020 Horizon Europe programme – progress made in decreasing the gap between Member States as regards research and innovation (R&I)
Request for clarification on the Commission proposal establishing the Brexit Adjustment Reserve
The fight against invasive species
Problems relating to the use of Deep Nostalgia software in the cultural sector
Wolf attacks in the Veneto – urgent intervention by the European Commission
Urgent action by the Commission in support of rural areas
NGOs accused of colluding with human traffickers in the Mediterranean
Council meeting of 25 March 2021 – clarifications on Turkey’s visa liberalisation request
Agriculture 4.0 and farms’ access to new technologies
Combating the spread of Flavescence dorée and Esca that attack grapevines
EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI): clarifications regarding Chinese compliance with environmental standards and workers’ rights.
Financial instruments and specific measures to promote access of persons with disabilities to the labour market
‘Halal’ Islamic slaughtering method. Clarification with regard to consumer protection and compatibility with animal welfare legislation.
Immediate action by the European Union to secure the release of the Venetian businessman Marco Zennaro, wrongfully detained in Sudan
Call for the Commission to intervene concerning the wrongful disqualification of the Italian athlete Alex Schwazer for doping
Request for clarification on the Commission's willingness to grant further funding to Turkey for migration management
Crisis in the building sector
Frost damage to agricultural products in northern Italy and request for financial aid to support local populations affected by the bad weather
Features of the Galileo system and the Copernicus observation programme
Clarification on the Commission's measures to combat disinformation
Rise in commodity prices as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial instruments in support of companies in crisis and the forestry/timber sector.
Request for specific financial instruments to support youth employment in the EU
Council of Europe resolution on Turkey's compliance with the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights
Sodium nitrite
Calling on the Commission for closer coordination of European initiatives to protect Europe’s cultural heritage
Electric mobility. Request for specific financial instruments for the deployment of charging infrastructure
Request for clarification on the establishment of a ‘Rural Observatory’ within the Commission
Protection of the name ‘Prosecco’ from imitation by the Croatian wine ‘Prosek’ – call for urgent action by the Commission
Measures in support of regenerative organic farming in the European Union
Measures to strengthen the audiovisual sector and the originality of European content
The Danish asylum law as EU best practice
Commission action to encourage territorial cooperation projects between cross-border regions
Counterfeiting of ‘Made in Italy’ products: Asiago cheese, Parmesan and Mortadella Bologna. Call for immediate action by the Commission
Measures to strengthen EU action against money laundering and the risk of fraud through use of virtual currencies
Challenge of recycling composite materials in renewable energy technologies
Presence of ethylene oxide in food – action by the Commission
Désir d’enfant
Time to address extreme left‑wing violence in Europe
Digital European student card for Erasmus+ students
EU inefficiencies in ensuring the efficient return of irregular migrants across the EU
Soaring bills and EU policies to stabilise energy costs
Financial instruments supporting the European Year of Youth 2022
Implementation of Regulation (EU) 1143/2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species (IAS)
Call for incentives and specific forms of financial investment to support digitalisation of SMEs and local entities
Call for clarification on measures to address the main challenges linked to increasing longevity of the EU’s population
Amazon’s alleged abuse of its dominant position in India and the implications for the EU
Financial instruments intended to ensure the inclusivity of the EU ‘Erasmus+’ and ‘European Solidarity Corps’ programmes.
Islamism and the Muslim Brotherhood infiltrating the European Parliament
Specific financial measures and instruments to protect EU forests
REACT-EU programme and funding for research to reduce the costs of beef cultivation
Lai Đại Hàn
‘Men Having Babies’ surrogacy conference
Epidemic of avian influenza, subtype H5N1, in the Veneto region. Urgent action required from the Commission to support the Veneto poultry sector
Comments by Turkey’s Vice-President, Fuat Oktay, criticising Greek police forces and the European Union: urgent action needed by the Commission
Silicon – towards a shortage of an abundant metalloid
Immediate action by the European Union to support the Italian authorities in securing the acquittal of Marco Zennaro
Increased energy costs
Chinese development of brain-control weaponry
Europe’s tourism sector – EU support to improve project implementation and access to funding
COVID – trial in Switzerland of experimental vaccine administered via a patch
Renewable energy sources should not contribute to deforestation
Financial instruments to support Europe’s underwater archaeology and cultural heritage
Clarification on the initiative to improve transnational cooperation between the EU’s higher education institutions
Tackling veterinarian shortages
Training courses for teachers on inclusive education
Recent spell of bad weather in Italy – call for farmers to be given financial aid to compensate for damage to vegetable crops
Case of the Rt Hon. Ms Päivi Räsänen and fundamental freedoms
Request for information to protect and promote the agri-food sector
Social inclusion of persons with disabilities – financial instruments for pilot projects for blind and partially sighted people
Promoting Europe’s cultural heritage and facilitating EU citizens’ access to museums
The case of the journalist Sedef Kabas
Artificial intelligence and blockchain in the green transition
Funding for local and regional authorities in the Member States that are responding to an influx of Ukrainian refugees.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine: what has EU diplomacy achieved?
Are laboratories that handle dangerous viruses completely secure
EU initiatives to protect Ukrainian citizens with disabilities
European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe: discrimination against Italian youth associations
Single market in EU investment funds: measures to protect European citizens’ investments
Cybersecurity of EU institutions and agencies against cyber threats
European Commission intervention for the adoption of financial instruments to support beekeepers against the varroa mite
Call for clarification on financing for microenterprises in Rom communities
Parliament’s dual seat: inevitable rise in running costs as a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Failure of the 2016 EU-Turkey agreement and call for an immediate freeze on further financial aid to Turkey
COVID in China: alarm over the severe lockdown imposed within the country
Appointment of a new Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief
Internationalisation of SMEs in Europe: call for greater coordination and coherence in the Commission’s action
Monkeypox
Request for clarification from the Commission on the granting of a EUR 300 million payment to Tunisia
Regulating wind and solar power feed-in tariffs
Developing the potential for reusing wastewater in Europe
‘Attracting skills and talent to the EU’ – particularly the talent partnerships with North African countries
Investments to diversify the rural economy and improve infrastructure in rural areas
Measures to bridge the R&I gap between EU countries
Council recommendation to Member States on education and training for ecological transition
Measures to take to protect Europeans from radicalisation and terrorism
Concerns raised by the European Data Protection Supervisor about Europol and the protection of personal data
Request for an opinion on including poultry meat under the measures to combat deforestation
LEADER approach: high administrative and operational costs
Publication of texts exchanged between Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla
‘Uber file’ revelations about ‘revolving doors’ in the EU institutions
Turkey and the violation of Article 46 of the European Convention on Human Rights: immediate end to accession process and European subsidies
Request for clarification regarding the EU-Niger partnership to combat irregular migration
Clarification on the Commission’s initiative to ban products made by forced labour from the EU market
Stronger incentives to encourage companies to advance their digital skills
Managing migration flows arising from climate change and natural disasters
Drought in Europe: call on the Commission to take immediate action to support European farms
European External Action Service: ‘European Diplomatic Academy’ pilot project
Mineral fertiliser shortages – Can we reduce our dependence through organic fertilisers and legumes?
Extracting value from green algae
Ensuring that the ballast in the foundations of offshore wind farms is harmless to the seabed
Remarks by the President of the European Commission on the Italian elections
Request for the Commission for financial instruments to support Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises, especially in the textile sector
Call for action by the Commission to condemn forced sterilisation of people with disabilities
Call for specific initiatives to support students with specific learning disabilities
Commission action in support of protests against the Iranian regime
Commission measures to support training for young Europeans
Adoption of measures to support EU Member States’ civic education initiatives
Urgent adoption of financial instruments to support cableway companies. Case of cableways in Veneto Region
2023 as the ‘European Year of Skills’
Religious freedom in Europe: Christian teacher arrested in Ireland for refusing to use a gender-neutral pronoun in addressing a transgender pupil
Clarifications on the Commission’s proposal to reduce EU co-financing for phytosanitary and veterinary programmes in Member States
Suspension of EU funding for EU-Morocco green partnership - request for financial support for European households and businesses
EU funds for Roma communities: a request for clarification
More synergies between the different European programmes funding research and innovation
Request for clarification on the deployment of Frontex in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia
Request for clarification on the Commission’s initiative on the energy transition of the EU’s fisheries and aquaculture sector
Cleaning up the seas
Request for clarification of the financing agreements with the following countries: Guyana, Mongolia, Republic of Congo, Uganda and Zambia
EU action to extradite Shabbir Abbas, wanted in Italy for the murder of his daughter, Saman Abbas
Requested suspension of EU funding to Türkiye for the management of migration flows
Call for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be entered on the list of international terrorist organisations
Attack on democracy in Türkiye - Request for immediate action by the Commission against the sentencing of Ekrem Imamoglu, Mayor of Istanbul
Action by the Commission to protect children from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse during crises and emergencies
Programme of the Swedish Presidency: request for support for farms and protection of European agri-food and wine products
Increased outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Europe: request for action by the Commission to support the poultry sector
Call for increased sanctions against Tehran’s theocratic regime in response to the serious human rights violations suffered by the Iranian people
Suspension of the payment of funds to Morocco pending the completion of investigations into the ‘Qatargate’ financial scandal
Doubts over the authorisation for the placing on the market of the house cricket
Request for an opinion on the sustainability and use of new technologies for the production of biofuels and biogas
Representation of Qatar in Brussels in view of the corruption scandal in which the country is embroiled
Negative impact of the Commission’s proposal for a revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Commission action plan for sustainable fisheries: request for immediate adoption of financial instruments to support fishing companies in the Veneto region
Participation of European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski in agricultural conference held in Rome on 8 and 9 February 2023
Measures to encourage a return to traditional crop varieties
Ban on imports of caged poultry
Tackling the small hive beetle ( Aethina tumida ) infestation in Réunion
Request for information about the vouchers to support European SMEs
Request for action by the Commission to tackle the drought emergency in Europe and water scarcity in the Veneto Region
European Commission action to combat ‘revolving doors’ in the management of EU expenditure
Opinion of the European Committee of the Regions regarding the Commission’s long-term vision for EU rural areas up to 2024
Use of Arabic in Commission communications
Systemic delays in handling requests for access to documents of the EU institutions
Combating invasive species and restoring Polynesia’s forests
Latest framework of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
Declining mental health of young people in Europe
Support for development of and research on vaccines targeting cancer and cardiovascular diseases
Increase in tensions in Sudan
Action to secure transparency on the geographical origin of honey
Criminal complaint against President von der Leyen over controversial text messages exchanged with pharmaceutical company Pfizer
Prohibiting the sale of Puff Bar and other electronic cigarettes to minors
Guaranteeing safety in Europe – the case of female Roma pickpockets
Investigations into imports of Chinese honey into the European market
Adoption of measures to encourage young people to engage in European political life
Clarifying the Commission’s proposal to establish an EU Ethics Body
EU Code of Practice on Disinformation
Commission support for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status for Italian cuisine
Introduction of market standards for cider, dried legumes and soya beans
Commission action to support agri-food chains in parts of Italy and Europe vulnerable to desertification
Creation of European partnership programmes for the training of staff working in energy-intensive industries
Deployment of intelligent transport systems to improve mobility in the European Union
Artificial intelligence and consumer protection
Depopulation of mountain areas in Europe
Restrictive measures against members of the Iranian regime
Visit to Lampedusa by Commissioner Ylva Johansson: need to adopt a fast-acting and effective common migration policy
Humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: attacks on civilians by armed groups
Request for immediate activation of the Solidarity Fund (EUSF) for areas in the Veneto region hit by bad weather
Condemnation of Türkiye for violation of European Convention on Human Rights
Combating serious acts of corruption affecting the EU’s financial system
Request for clarifications on the agreement reached with Turkish dictator Erdoğan, allowing Sweden to join NATO
Clarifications on strengthening international cooperation between the EU and Türkiye
Request for immediate activation of the Solidarity Fund for the province of Belluno hit by bad weather
Risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence in the world of cinema
Measures to support the theatre industry: clarifications on the development of an updated regulatory framework
Clarification concerning the establishment of an artificial intelligence oversight body at EU level
Critical issues affecting the education system in the EU Member States
Results achieved by the Spotlight Initiative to eliminate violence against women worldwide
Request for the adoption of urgent measures to address the African swine fever emergency
Financial instruments to support forestry businesses in the Veneto damaged by bark beetle infestation
Support of the Italian State following the increase in migratory pressure on the Italian coast
Timber products from China – request for Commission action to protect the European supply chain
EU Strategy for involving young people in European political life
Clarification on the draft Council of the European Union text on improving the housing situation of Roma
Croatia’s failure to comply with EU rules on ensuring an effective monitoring system for bluefin tuna farms
Dissemination of illegal content and disinformation on Tik Tok
European strategic plan to combat rare diseases
EU strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities
Measures to stop the spread of epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD)
The EU's strategy for increasing digital literacy rates among citizens
Disseminating information about gender theory in early childhood publications
Immediate action against the spread of new plant diseases from non-EU countries which are detrimental to the European citrus fruit sector, particularly in Italy
Common agricultural policy: need to strengthen the role of local authorities in the management and delivery of investments
Issues with the ‘European Capital of Culture’ initiative
Clarification concerning Iran’s increases to its enriched uranium stockpile
Need for Commission action to prevent resurgence of measles in Europe
Launching of a spy satellite by the North Korean regime, in clear violation of UN sanctions
EU initiatives to prevent and combat gender-based violence
Alarm over the number of outbreaks and deaths caused by zoonotic infections
Request for Commission action with regard to German and Austrian blocking of the Eucaris initiative
Need to encourage and promote cultural policies in rural and mountain areas in the EU
Clarifications on the adoption by the Commission of a EUR 150 million programme to support the Tunisian Government
Inequality in the right to vote and stand for election for people with disabilities in the EU Member States
Measures to counteract the progressive ageing of the European population
Irregularities in public procurement procedures involving EU funds
Europol data showing increase in organised crime activities in Europe
Clarification on the new ‘European sport model’ proposed by the Belgian Presidency of the European Union
Ethical guidelines for future applications of AI in different scientific fields
Valorisation of knowledge and skills in Europe in the field of research and innovation
Measures to support local authorities in the implementation of the European structural and investment funds
Bringing pharmaceutical production to Europe
Increase in cancer cases among the younger sections of the European population
Rising corruption levels in Europe
European Court of Auditors study on traineeships in the European Union
Activation of the European Union Solidarity Fund for the damage wrought by bad weather in Veneto
Appointment of MEP Markus Pieper as the new ‘EU envoy for small and medium-sized enterprises’
Measures to support the European book sector
Fentanyl proliferation and use in Europe
Measures to support Europe’s music industry
Suspected cases of irregularities in pre-selection processes for various appointments at the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
Addressing job precarity in the cultural sector
The financial situation of university students in the EU
Europe’s plummeting fertility rate
Spread of West Nile virus in Europe
Erasmus+ programme problems
Adoption of measures to monitor the spread of anxiolytic drug Pregabalin
Adoption of measures aimed at developing EU citizens’ digital skills
Lack of involvement of world-leading stakeholders in research and education in the EU’s legislative processes
Excessive administrative burden and red tape faced by European farmers
Consumer protection and safety in the e-commerce sector
Measures to support producers in Europe’s agri-food sector