natgillin/translations-raw huggingface dataset:
The Commission considers that its market analysis was based on the best available information at the time and provided policy-makers with an appropriate understanding of the market to guide their selection of the market measures. 
The Commission considers that its market analysis was based on the best available information at the time and provided policy-makers with an appropriate understanding of the market to guide their selection of the market measures.
The issue of the lack of alternative crops has to be seen in relation to the whole production chain and not just primary growing of tobacco on the farm. 
The issue of the lack of alternative crops has to be seen in relation to the whole production chain and not just primary growing of tobacco on the farm.
In some regions, local communities have become so dependent on tobacco that conversion to other productions would only be possible over a considerable period of time. 
In some regions, local communities have become so dependent on tobacco that conversion to other productions would only be possible over a considerable period of time.
The post-1998 CMO took into account the concentration of purchasing by a limited number of multinational first pro-cessors, merchants and manufacturers and their more important role in price setting. 
The post-1998 CMO took into account the concentration of purchasing by a limited number of multinational first processors, merchants and manufacturers and their more important role in price setting.
In order to counterbalance the increased integration and concentration at processor level, the Commission provided strong incentives (access to the variable premium) for producers to join producer groups and reinforced the role of producer groups. 
In order to counterbalance the increased integration and concentration at processor level, the Commission provided strong incentives (access to the variable premium) for producers to join producer groups and reinforced the role of producer groups.
17.2.2005 CS Úřední věstník Evropské unie C 41/27 33. 
17.2.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 41/27 33.
DG AGRI informed DG COMP of possible anti-competitive practices in June 2001. 
DG AGRI informed DG COMP of possible anti-competitive practices in June 2001.
This information, amongst others, led to an investigation by DG COMP in October 2001, which subsequently confirmed that such alleged practices did exist in Italy and Spain (see paragraphs 67 to 71). 
This information, amongst others, led to an investigation by DG COMP in October 2001, which subsequently confirmed that such alleged practices did exist in Italy and Spain (see paragraphs 67 to 71).
The Commission’s 1993 prohibition on producer groups from carrying out first processing aimed to separate the functions of producer (organisation) and first processor in order to avoid conflicts of interests between the two parties. 
The CommissionŐs 1993 prohibition on producer groups from carrying out first processing aimed to separate the functions of producer (organisation) and first processor in order to avoid conflicts of interests between the two parties.
Integration of producer groups in processing was not favoured because of the high degree of specialisation and capital input required. 
Integration of producer groups in processing was not favoured because of the high degree of specialisation and capital input required.
The separation of the functions of producers and processors was maintained in order to safeguard a fair price formation for raw tobacco. 
The separation of the functions of producers and processors was maintained in order to safeguard a fair price formation for raw tobacco.
The interdepartmental consultation on reform of the CMO carried out in 1998 followed normal practice within the Commission at the time. 
The interdepartmental consultation on reform of the CMO carried out in 1998 followed normal practice within the Commission at the time.
In January 1998, DG AGRI consulted five other directorates-general on the proposal: DG XIX (Budget), DG V (Employment), DG XI (Environment), DG XX (Financial Control) and LS (Legal Service). 
In January 1998, DG AGRI consulted five other directorates-general on the proposal: DG XIX (Budget), DG V (Employment), DG XI (Environment), DG XX (Financial Control) and LS (Legal Service).
All Commissioners and cabinets were consulted as part of the normal procedure for adopting Commission proposals. 
All Commissioners and cabinets were consulted as part of the normal procedure for adopting Commission proposals.
Prior to the 1998 proposal, the Commission published a report to the Council on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco in 1996 (1) which was widely discussed with Member States and included all possible options, some of which were included in the 1998 proposal. 
Prior to the 1998 proposal, the Commission published a report to the Council on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco in 1996 (1) which was widely discussed with Member States and included all possible options, some of which were included in the 1998 proposal.
In 2001 the Commission introduced a broader and more systematic interdepartmental consultation. 
In 2001 the Commission introduced a broader and more systematic interdepartmental consultation.
In addition, since 2003 an extended impact assessment is carried out for all major proposals made and presented to the other institutions along with the legislative proposal. 
In addition, since 2003 an extended impact assessment is carried out for all major proposals made and presented to the other institutions along with the legislative proposal.
The tobacco reform adopted by the Council in April 2004 was subject to this new procedure and 16 departments took part in the impact assessment, including DG DEV, DG ENV, DG COMP and DG TAXUD. 
The tobacco reform adopted by the Council in April 2004 was subject to this new procedure and 16 departments took part in the impact assessment, including DG DEV, DG ENV, DG COMP and DG TAXUD.
Community development policy recognises the key role of agricultural and rural development in economic growth and reducing poverty in many developing countries, which may include tobacco production in certain regions. 
Community development policy recognises the key role of agricultural and rural development in economic growth and reducing poverty in many developing countries, which may include tobacco production in certain regions.
Tobacco from developing countries may in some cases compete with EU tobacco on different markets. 
Tobacco from developing countries may in some cases compete with EU tobacco on different markets.
Although no export refunds are granted, the subsidies benefiting EU tobacco can affect competitive positions and world market prices. 
Although no export refunds are granted, the subsidies benefiting EU tobacco can affect competitive positions and world market prices.
However, as EU tobacco production only accounts for 5 % of world production and 11 % of world exports any impact would be limited. 
However, as EU tobacco production only accounts for 5 % of world production and 11 % of world exports any impact would be limited.
The recently adopted reform of the tobacco CMO should alleviate any potential distorting (1) Report from the Commission to the Council on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco (COM(96) 554 final, 18.12.1996). effect of the present scheme as, when it is fully implemented, there will be no link between the aid and production. 
The recently adopted reform of (1) Report from the Commission to the Council on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco (COM(96) 554 final, 18.12.1996). the tobacco CMO should alleviate any potential distorting effect of the present scheme as, when it is fully implemented, there will be no link between the aid and production.
The orientation of production toward flue-cured and light air-cured tobacco is governed by market demand and not the CMO premium system. 
The orientation of production toward flue-cured and light air-cured tobacco is governed by market demand and not the CMO premium system.
Restructuring of production has favoured concentration and intensification of production on larger farms. 
Restructuring of production has favoured concentration and intensification of production on larger farms.
As total EU production is limited by quantitative thres-holds, the total production area has considerably decreased as a result of the higher yields. 
As total EU production is limited by quantitative thresholds, the total production area has considerably decreased as a result of the higher yields.
From a solely environmental point of view it would have been de-sirable to have a system with area references (limitations) rather than quantitative thresholds. 
From a solely environmental point of view it would have been desirable to have a system with area references (limitations) rather than quantitative thresholds.
This possibility was disregarded as the incentive to produce higher quality tobacco would largely have been lost. 
This possibility was disregarded as the incentive to produce higher quality tobacco would largely have been lost.
At the Gothenburg European Council in 2001, the Commission proposed reorienting support from the CAP to reward ‘healthy, high-quality products and practices rather than quantity’ (see COM (2001) 264 final). 
At the Gothenburg European Council in 2001, the Commission proposed reorienting support from the CAP to reward Ôhealthy, high-quality products and practices rather than quantityŐ (see COM (2001) 264 final).
The latest tobacco reform responds to the Gothenburg declaration. 
The latest tobacco reform responds to the Gothenburg declaration.
The share of the primary material (raw tobacco) in the price of cigarettes is estimated to be very low. 
The share of the primary material (raw tobacco) in the price of cigarettes is estimated to be very low.
Therefore the impact of subsidies on the reduction of retail prices is negligible. 
Therefore the impact of subsidies on the reduction of retail prices is negligible.
Under Article 8(2) of Council Directive 95/59/EC the rate of proportional excise duty and the amount of specific excise duty must be the same for all cigarettes. 
Under Article 8(2) of Council Directive 95/59/EC the rate of proportional excise duty and the amount of specific excise duty must be the same for all cigarettes.
Consequently Member States cannot apply a lower rate of duty on their own tobacco. 
Consequently Member States cannot apply a lower rate of duty on their own tobacco.
The judgment of the Court of Justice quoted by the Court (Case C-302/00) confirmed that France, which maintained in force a system imposing a different tax for dark-tobacco cigarettes, failed to fulfil its obligations under Directive 95/59/EC and Article 90 of the Treaty. 
The judgment of the Court of Justice quoted by the Court (Case C-302/00) confirmed that France, which maintained in force a system imposing a different tax for dark-tobacco cigarettes, failed to fulfil its obligations under Directive 95/59/EC and Article 90 of the Treaty.
Following this judgment France has brought its rates of excise duty into line with Community legislation (Law No 2002-1487 of 20 December 2002). 
Following this judgment France has brought its rates of excise duty into line with Community legislation (Law No 2002-1487 of 20 December 2002).
THE CMO HAS NOT ACHIEVED THE DESIRED IMPACT 38. 
THE CMO HAS NOT ACHIEVED THE DESIRED IMPACT 38.
As indicated in paragraphs 28, 31 and 59, the reform significantly reduced the production of the two lowest quality groups of tobacco, thereby partly addressing the problem that the qualities grown were not suited for the market demand. 
As indicated in paragraphs 28, 31 and 59, the reform significantly reduced the production of the two lowest quality groups of tobacco, thereby partly addressing the problem that the qualities grown were not suited for the market demand.
C 41/28 CS Úřední věstník Evropské unie 17.2.2005 39. 
C 41/28 EN Official Journal of the European Union 17.2.2005 39.
In order to measure the impact the Commission used the term ‘fair income’ as in the Treaty, set as a quantifiable target an overall improvement in price (and quality), and used information on production costs and income (1), available from the FADN (Farm Accountancy Data Network). 
In order to measure the impact the Commission used the term Ôfair incomeŐ as in the Treaty, set as a quantifiable target an overall improvement in price (and quality), and used information on production costs and income (1), available from the FADN (Farm Accountancy Data Network).
Information on prices, processing and stocks was obtained through Regulation (EC) No 2636/1999 (currently replaced by the consolidated version: Regulation (EC) No 604/2004). 
Information on prices, processing and stocks was obtained through Regulation (EC) No 2636/1999 (currently replaced by the consolidated version: Regulation (EC) No 604/2004).
The impact of premiums on gro-wers’ income was evaluated in the 2003 extended impact assessment. 
The impact of premiums on growersŐ income was evaluated in the 2003 extended impact assessment.
The information available to the Commission shows that, for certain varieties, quality and prices have improved (this has also been influenced by cyclical trends in world market prices). 
The information available to the Commission shows that, for certain varieties, quality and prices have improved (this has also been influenced by cyclical trends in world market prices).
Average selling prices in two consecutive years are not a representative indication of a long-term trend. 
Average selling prices in two consecutive years are not a representative indication of a long-term trend.
Observations over several years (1993 to 2002) show a net long-term price increase. 
Observations over several years (1993 to 2002) show a net long-term price increase.
Slight variations from year to year reflect the cyclical nature of tobacco price trends. 
Slight variations from year to year reflect the cyclical nature of tobacco price trends.
The Commission considers that improvements in quality can be measured in two ways: firstly by increases of the quality variety groups in demand. 
The Commission considers that improvements in quality can be measured in two ways: firstly by increases of the quality variety groups in demand.
The net increase in production of variety groups I (flue-cured) and group II (light air-cured) as a result of market demand and the fall in production of variety groups V (sun-cured) and III (dark air-cured) which faced marketing difficulties indicates an overall improvement in quality and market orientation. 
The net increase in production of variety groups I (flue-cured) and group II (light air-cured) as a result of market demand and the fall in production of variety groups V (sun-cured) and III (dark air-cured) which faced marketing difficulties indicates an overall improvement in quality and market orientation.
Secondly, improved quality can be measured by price increases taking account of the overall market price evolution. 
Secondly, improved quality can be measured by price increases taking account of the overall market price evolution.
Most tobacco growers produce varying amounts of tobacco of different qualities leading to a proportional distribution of the premium. 
Most tobacco growers produce varying amounts of tobacco of different qualities leading to a proportional distribution of the premium.
However information available to the Commission shows that, in certain cases, there is an even distribution of the variable premium. 
However information available to the Commission shows that, in certain cases, there is an even distribution of the variable premium.
Such cases are relatively rare, but an increase was observed in 2000 compared to 1999, the first year of application of the variable premium. 
Such cases are relatively rare, but an increase was observed in 2000 compared to 1999, the first year of application of the variable premium.
Moreover, except for groups V and III, the variable premium enhanced the price level, which was the main objective of the reform. 
Moreover, except for groups V and III, the variable premium enhanced the price level, which was the main objective of the reform.
(1) According to FADN, the most common farm income indicators are net added value per annual working unit or the family farm income. 
(1) According to FADN, the most common farm income indicators are net added value per annual working unit or the family farm income.
The calculation procedure is described under http://europa.eu.int/comm/agriculture/rica/annex002_en.cfm. 
The calculation procedure is described under http://europa.eu.int/comm/agriculture/rica/annex002_en.cfm.
Since 1993, premium levels have remained largely unchanged, except for group V. The policy adopted by the Council was based on providing a steady income support, but to allow guarantee thresholds to vary according to demand. 
Since 1993, premium levels have remained largely unchanged, except for group V. The policy adopted by the Council was based on providing a steady income support, but to allow guarantee thresholds to vary according to demand.
In 2002, the Council chose to decrease the guaranteed thresholds in order to decrease supply versus demand, thus creating a relative shortage, encouraging competition and improvement in prices. 
In 2002, the Council chose to decrease the guaranteed thresholds in order to decrease supply versus demand, thus creating a relative shortage, encouraging competition and improvement in prices.
The Commission proposed to differentiate between a fixed portion of the premium (providing a minimum income) and a variable portion (providing the economic function) which is paid according to sales prices. 
The Commission proposed to differentiate between a fixed portion of the premium (providing a minimum income) and a variable portion (providing the economic function) which is paid according to sales prices.
46 to 48. 
46 to 48.
In its Extended Impact Assessment, the Commission established average production costs and margins per ha of tobacco on specialised farms (average 1999 to 2000), based on the FADN (Farm Accountancy Data Network). 
In its Extended Impact Assessment, the Commission established average production costs and margins per ha of tobacco on specialised farms (average 1999 to 2000), based on the FADN (Farm Accountancy Data Network).
The main problem is putting a precise value on family work on the farm. 
The main problem is putting a precise value on family work on the farm.
If work by family members is considered at the same cost as that of paid labour force, then income is negative. 
If work by family members is considered at the same cost as that of paid labour force, then income is negative.
On va-luing family work at a lower level, an equity or profit situation occurs. 
On valuing family work at a lower level, an equity or profit situation occurs.
Total margins (tobacco output + premium) over total input (variable + fixed costs) are largely positive in all regions. 
Total margins (tobacco output + premium) over total input (variable + fixed costs) are largely positive in all regions.
It was concluded that income (total receipts minus total costs) from tobacco was only negative in Thessaly and Continental Greece, representing 34 % of all Greek producers. 
It was concluded that income (total receipts minus total costs) from tobacco was only negative in Thessaly and Continental Greece, representing 34 % of all Greek producers.
Income in Italy, Spain and other Greek regions was positive. 
Income in Italy, Spain and other Greek regions was positive.
The Commission has complied with the provisions of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92. 
The Commission has complied with the provisions of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92.
The 1998 reform specifically targeted the modulation of the variable part of the premium in order to reward better quality. 
The 1998 reform specifically targeted the modulation of the variable part of the premium in order to reward better quality.
As there were continuing problems in disposing of group V tobacco, the Commission proposed a 10 % reduction of the premium. 
As there were continuing problems in disposing of group V tobacco, the Commission proposed a 10 % reduction of the premium.
It also proposed a reduction in the guarantee threshold. 
It also proposed a reduction in the guarantee threshold.
Price is a function of supply and demand, and of quality of a commodity. 
Price is a function of supply and demand, and of quality of a commodity.
In the context of the raw tobacco market, the price is stated in the contract. 
In the context of the raw tobacco market, the price is stated in the contract.
The aim of the Regulation is to provide a fair income. 
The aim of the Regulation is to provide a fair income.
The premium level is fixed by the Council. 
The premium level is fixed by the Council.
At the time of the 1992 reform, the value of the premium was calculated, for each variety group, as the average of premiums of the varieties in the group. 
At the time of the 1992 reform, the value of the premium was calculated, for each variety group, as the average of premiums of the varieties in the group.
There was no longer any provision for a mechanism to adjust the premium to price and/or cost variation. 
There was no longer any provision for a mechanism to adjust the premium to price and/or cost variation.
17.2.2005 CS Úřední věstník Evropské unie C 41/29 51 and 52. 
17.2.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 41/29 51 and 52.
As pointed out in paragraph 28, for agricultural and climatic reasons, the EU is unable to produce all the tobacco required for the manufacture of tobacco products. 
As pointed out in paragraph 28, for agricultural and climatic reasons, the EU is unable to produce all the tobacco required for the manufacture of tobacco products.
Between 1990 and 2000, raw tobacco imports remained stable. 
Between 1990 and 2000, raw tobacco imports remained stable.
However, as stripped tobacco constitutes the majority of imports, data on the variety group are not available and substitution of imported tobacco by domestic products cannot be confirmed or denied. 
However, as stripped tobacco constitutes the majority of imports, data on the variety group are not available and substitution of imported tobacco by domestic products cannot be confirmed or denied.
The CMO policy was successful as over the 1990 to 2000 period EU exports decreased in volume but increased in value, indicating that production of low-quality tobacco decreased considerably. 
The CMO policy was successful as over the 1990 to 2000 period EU exports decreased in volume but increased in value, indicating that production of low-quality tobacco decreased considerably.
Furthermore, the composition of EU production changed according to demand as a result of the transfer of thresholds. 
Furthermore, the composition of EU production changed according to demand as a result of the transfer of thresholds.
The Commission agrees with the Court that the expenditure from the communication part of the Tobacco Fund for the years before 2001 was limited. 
The Commission agrees with the Court that the expenditure from the communication part of the Tobacco Fund for the years before 2001 was limited.
With the adoption of the Commission implementing regulation of the Tobacco Fund (Regulation (EC) No 1648/2000) on 25 July 2000, the launch of audits of former commitments and the modification of contracts, the Commission started seriously tackling the problem. 
With the adoption of the Commission implementing regulation of the Tobacco Fund (Regulation (EC) No 1648/2000) on 25 July 2000, the launch of audits of former commitments and the modification of contracts, the Commission started seriously tackling the problem.
The number of opened contracts has now been substantially reduced (7). 
The number of opened contracts has now been substantially reduced (7).
The Commission departments are still se-eking a solution in this respect. 
The Commission departments are still seeking a solution in this respect.