natgillin/translations-raw huggingface dataset:
The CMO instruments helped improve the balance between supply and demand; however, the information available did not show the precise extent to which the CMO had influenced the balance of supply and demand (see Evaluation report, p. 212, final three paragraphs); (c) only the quality/price classification grids were not homoge-neous and highly subjective (the statement did not relate to all data) (see Evaluation report, p. 213, third paragraph). 
46). The CMO instruments helped improve the balance between supply and demand; however, the information available did not show the precise extent to which the CMO had influenced the balance of supply and demand (see Evaluation report, p.
Tobacco professionals however indicated that there had been improvements in the quality grades of tobacco produced (their degree of satisfaction had improved by 30 %) (see Evaluation report, p. 213, seventh paragraph); (d) the objective of ensuring a fair income was evaluated, but the result must be considered with care due to limitations of data; it was stated that the support system allowed tobacco producers to obtain a better income compared to the income of other farming types analysed. 
Tobacco professionals however indicated that there had been improvements in the quality grades of tobacco produced (their degree of satisfaction had improved by 30 %) (see Evaluation report, p. 213, seventh paragraph); (d) the objective of ensuring a fair income was evaluated, but the result must be considered with care due to limitations of data; it was stated that the support system allowed tobacco producers to obtain a better income compared to the income of other farming types analysed.
As income was largely determined by farm size, restructuring helped improve income (see Evaluation report, p. 215, fifth and second last para-graph; p. 216, fourth paragraph); (e) in areas where tobacco production was critical for rural activity, tobacco-related activities allowed by the Community support had a large impact on employment (see Evaluation report, p. 217, eighth paragraph); (f) the research projects financed by the Fund have produced valid results, but few of the conclusions have been passed on to producers (see Evaluation report, p. 219, sixth paragraph). 
As income was largely determined by farm size, restructuring helped improve income (see Evaluation report, p. 215, fifth and second last paragraph; p. 216, fourth paragraph); (e) in areas where tobacco production was critical for rural activity, tobacco-related activities allowed by the Community support had a large impact on employment (see Evaluation report, p.
(2) Evaluationofthecommonorganisationofthemarketinrawtobacco, COGEA, 2003. 
219, sixth paragraph). (2) Evaluationofthecommonorganisationofthemarketinrawtobacco, COGEA, 2003.
220 pp. 
220 pp.
(3) Tobacco sector, Extended Impact Assessment, COM(2003) 554 final, SEC(2003) 1023. 
(3) Tobacco sector, Extended Impact Assessment, COM(2003) 554 final, SEC(2003) 1023.
C 41/32 CS Úřední věstník Evropské unie 17.2.2005 As regards the impact of the CMO, the Commission would also like to point out that the measures launched in 2002 under the Community Tobacco Fund have been shown to have an impact on public awareness of the negative impact of tobacco consumption. 
C 41/32 EN Official Journal of the European Union 17.2.2005 As regards the impact of the CMO, the Commission would also like to point out that the measures launched in 2002 under the Community Tobacco Fund have been shown to have an impact on public awareness of the negative impact of tobacco consumption.
The Commission recognises that the evaluation report pointed out weaknesses, but is nevertheless of the opinion that the evaluation report demonstrates that the CMO instruments have improved supply versus demand, improved quality and enhanced continued restructuring of holdings. 
The Commission recognises that the evaluation report pointed out weaknesses, but is nevertheless of the opinion that the evaluation report demonstrates that the CMO instruments have improved supply versus demand, improved quality and enhanced continued restructuring of holdings.
Sector management efficiency improved, although some weaknesses remain. 
Sector management efficiency improved, although some weaknesses remain.
The continuity of support through aid has permitted growers to survive. 
The continuity of support through aid has permitted growers to survive.
Prices have increased, but not to a level allowing production costs to be covered. 
Prices have increased, but not to a level allowing production costs to be covered.
FURTHER REFORM OF THE CMO 88 to 90. 
FURTHER REFORM OF THE CMO 88 to 90.
The Commission proposed a new reform of the CMO in a comprehensive, in-depth procedure which produced numerous analyses, all of which are available on the Commission website: — an economic report on the tobacco sector and the CMO, — an extended impact assessment on three different reform options involving six months of the collaboration with experts from 16 directorates-general, — in this context, a tobacco forum was organised in June 2003 to allow all stakeholders to comment, — a seminar was also organised in November 2003 on the same principles, for all products concerned by the reform proposal (olive oil, cotton and tobacco). 
The Commission proposed a new reform of the CMO in a comprehensive, in-depth procedure which produced numerous analyses, all of which are available on the Commission website: Ń an economic report on the tobacco sector and the CMO, Ń an extended impact assessment on three different reform options involving six months of the collaboration with experts from 16 directorates-general, Ń in this context, a tobacco forum was organised in June 2003 to allow all stakeholders to comment, Ń a seminar was also organised in November 2003 on the same principles, for all products concerned by the reform proposal (olive oil, cotton and tobacco).
On the basis of these analyses and organised debates the Commission drew up the legislative proposal that it submitted to the Council and which was agreed on 22 April 2004. 
On the basis of these analyses and organised debates the Commission drew up the legislative proposal that it submitted to the Council and which was agreed on 22 April 2004.
During a four-year transition period, starting in 2006, at least 40 % of the tobacco premiums have to be included in the decoupled single payment for farmers. 
During a four-year transition period, starting in 2006, at least 40 % of the tobacco premiums have to be included in the decoupled single payment for farmers.
Member States may decide to retain up to 60 % as a coupled payment. 
Member States may decide to retain up to 60 % as a coupled payment.
The coupled payment has to be granted in such a way as to ensure equal treatment between farmers and/or according to objective criteria such as for tobacco producers situated in Objective I regions or for tobacco farmers producing varieties of a certain quality. 
The coupled payment has to be granted in such a way as to ensure equal treatment between farmers and/or according to objective criteria such as for tobacco producers situated in Objective I regions or for tobacco farmers producing varieties of a certain quality.
Further criteria may be considered in the future. 
Further criteria may be considered in the future.
After the four year transition period, from 2010, tobacco aid will be completely decoupled from production. 
After the four year transition period, from 2010, tobacco aid will be completely decoupled from production.
50 % will be transferred to the single farm payment and the remaining 50 % will be used for restructuring programmes in tobacco-producing regions under the rural development policy. 
50 % will be transferred to the single farm payment and the remaining 50 % will be used for restructuring programmes in tobacco-producing regions under the rural development policy.
In 2006, the reform will start with the transfer of all or part of the current tobacco premium into entitlements for the single payment. 
In 2006, the reform will start with the transfer of all or part of the current tobacco premium into entitlements for the single payment.
In 2006 and 2007, information actions under the Community Tobacco Fund will be financed with a deduction of 4 % and 5 % respectively of the coupled payments. 
In 2006 and 2007, information actions under the Community Tobacco Fund will be financed with a deduction of 4 % and 5 % respectively of the coupled payments.
The introduction of decoupling will help improve producers’ market orientation and considerably simplify the tobacco regime. 
The introduction of decoupling will help improve producersŐ market orientation and considerably simplify the tobacco regime.
The reform adopted will allow application of conditio-nality and thus improved respect of environmental requirements. 
The reform adopted will allow application of conditionality and thus improved respect of environmental requirements.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 96 and 97. 
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 96 and 97.
The Commission cannot endorse a number of conclusions of the Court. 
The Commission cannot endorse a number of conclusions of the Court.
The Commission’s proposals for the 1998 reform were based on the most reliable data which could be obtained at the time and its analysis of the market was adequate. 
The CommissionŐs proposals for the 1998 reform were based on the most reliable data which could be obtained at the time and its analysis of the market was adequate.
The CMO instruments have contributed to a better quantitative balance between supply and demand. 
The CMO instruments have contributed to a better quantitative balance between supply and demand.
The 1998 reform has led to a sharp decrease in the production of the two lowest quality tobacco variety groups with limited outlets and favoured production of variety groups in demand on the market. 
The 1998 reform has led to a sharp decrease in the production of the two lowest quality tobacco variety groups with limited outlets and favoured production of variety groups in demand on the market.
The variable premium encouraged farmers to produce a better quality and professionals have indicated that quality has improved. 
The variable premium encouraged farmers to produce a better quality and professionals have indicated that quality has improved.
Prices, although equally influenced by supply and demand, show a tendency to increase. 
Prices, although equally influenced by supply and demand, show a tendency to increase.
Nevertheless, the Commission has since introduced a much more elaborate system of interdepartmental collaboration. 
Nevertheless, the Commission has since introduced a much more elaborate system of interdepartmental collaboration.
17.2.2005 CS Úřední věstník Evropské unie C 41/33 Clearly, the tobacco support regime in place prior to the 1998 reform was not geared to solving the key problem in the sector: the growing of qualities which were not suited to the market. 
17.2.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 41/33 Clearly, the tobacco support regime in place prior to the 1998 reform was not geared to solving the key problem in the sector: the growing of qualities which were not suited to the market.
The 1998 reform helped significantly reduce the production of the two tobacco groups facing the biggest marketing problems. 
The 1998 reform helped significantly reduce the production of the two tobacco groups facing the biggest marketing problems.
The problem should be fully addressed by the 2004 reform. 
The problem should be fully addressed by the 2004 reform.
The decoupled premium means producers can decide to produce what the market demands. 
The decoupled premium means producers can decide to produce what the market demands.
The Commission does not share the Court’s conclusion that the continuation of the existing aid scheme was not justified, given the findings presented in this report. 
The Commission does not share the CourtŐs conclusion that the continuation of the existing aid scheme was not justified, given the findings presented in this report.
Prevention of tobacco smoking became one of the main political priorities after 1 October 1999 and started impacting on the way the Fund was managed. 
Prevention of tobacco smoking became one of the main political priorities after 1 October 1999 and started impacting on the way the Fund was managed.
The effects started to become visible only after 2001. 
The effects started to become visible only after 2001.
For instance, the significant campaign ‘Feel free to say no’, is strong evidence of the Commission goals in this respect. 
For instance, the significant campaign ÔFeel free to say noŐ, is strong evidence of the Commission goals in this respect.
The Commission chose to set the buy-back price initially at a low level and gradually increased this level in order to improve the performance of the buy-back instrument and to practise sound financial management. 
The Commission chose to set the buy-back price initially at a low level and gradually increased this level in order to improve the performance of the buy-back instrument and to practise sound financial management.
The cumulated quantity bought back might be low in terms of percentage of the total, but both buy-back and transfer of thresholds have led to a decrease of the low quality variety groups. 
The cumulated quantity bought back might be low in terms of percentage of the total, but both buy-back and transfer of thresholds have led to a decrease of the low quality variety groups.
In addition, between 1999 and 2002, the buy-back procedure favoured restructuring of production. 
In addition, between 1999 and 2002, the buy-back procedure favoured restructuring of production.
The Commission investigated the risk of limitation of free competition by inappropriate price arrangements between first processors and producer organisations. 
The Commission investigated the risk of limitation of free competition by inappropriate price arrangements between first processors and producer organisations.
As regards Spain and Italy these practices as well as others discovered during the investigation led the Commission to address a Statement of Objections to representatives of producers and processors. 
As regards Spain and Italy these practices as well as others discovered during the investigation led the Commission to address a Statement of Objections to representatives of producers and processors.
For Greece, the investigation is still ongoing. 
For Greece, the investigation is still ongoing.
Since 2003, Member States have set up reconversion programmes under the Community Tobacco Fund. 
Since 2003, Member States have set up reconversion programmes under the Community Tobacco Fund.
In 2003, 192 individual reconversion projects and 17 studies or actions of common interest have started. 
In 2003, 192 individual reconversion projects and 17 studies or actions of common interest have started.
In 2004, 498 individual reconversion actions and 10 studies or actions of common interest are being financed. 
In 2004, 498 individual reconversion actions and 10 studies or actions of common interest are being financed.
Concerning the under-utilisation of the Tobacco Fund, the payments during the first five years 1996 to 2000 amounted on average to 17 % of the available funding. 
Concerning the under-utilisation of the Tobacco Fund, the payments during the first five years 1996 to 2000 amounted on average to 17 % of the available funding.
Over the last three years the rate of utilisation has increased constantly to reach 65 % in 2003. 
Over the last three years the rate of utilisation has increased constantly to reach 65 % in 2003.
The shortcomings in the management of the Fund identified in the past have been corrected. 
The shortcomings in the management of the Fund identified in the past have been corrected.
The Commission notes the extended list of key controls now proposed by the Court. 
The Commission notes the extended list of key controls now proposed by the Court.
However, the Commission defined the key controls to be carried out in the tobacco sector in 2001 and is of the opinion that they cover the essential controls laid down in the Regulation. 
However, the Commission defined the key controls to be carried out in the tobacco sector in 2001 and is of the opinion that they cover the essential controls laid down in the Regulation.
Regarding the criticism of the lack of action taken by the Commission, Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 provides that, before a decision to refuse financing is taken, the results of the Commission’s checks and the replies of the Member State concerned are to be notified in writing, after which the two parties must endeavour to reach agreement on the action to be taken. 
Regarding the criticism of the lack of action taken by the Commission, Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 provides that, before a decision to refuse financing is taken, the results of the CommissionŐs checks and the replies of the Member State concerned are to be notified in writing, after which the two parties must endeavour to reach agreement on the action to be taken.
The Commission, while noting that the procedures for France and Germany have been completed, is aware that there are some delays with certain dossiers in other Member States and will strive to complete them as soon as possible. 
The Commission, while noting that the procedures for France and Germany have been completed, is aware that there are some delays with certain dossiers in other Member States and will strive to complete them as soon as possible.
Hence, the Commission has taken appropriate steps as provided for by the existing legal framework and the statement by the Court that the Commission did not take corrective actions when required is not accurate. 
Hence, the Commission has taken appropriate steps as provided for by the existing legal framework and the statement by the Court that the Commission did not take corrective actions when required is not accurate.
The Commission’s monitoring proved to be satisfactory. 
The CommissionŐs monitoring proved to be satisfactory.
In 2002, the Commission proposed an adjustment of the CMO instruments (premium, guarantee thresholds and Tobacco Fund actions) in order to improve market orientation. 
In 2002, the Commission proposed an adjustment of the CMO instruments (premium, guarantee thresholds and Tobacco Fund actions) in order to improve market orientation.
The tobacco regime was evaluated in 2002. 
The tobacco regime was evaluated in 2002.
This complies with the Financial Regulation and its implementation rules, which foresee regular evaluation, although not on an annual basis. 
This complies with the Financial Regulation and its implementation rules, which foresee regular evaluation, although not on an annual basis.
Furthermore, in preparation for a reform of the raw tobacco sector, the Commission carried out an Extended Impact Assessment (3) which was completed on 23 September 2003. 
Furthermore, in preparation for a reform of the raw tobacco sector, the Commission carried out an Extended Impact Assessment (3) which was completed on 23 September 2003.
(2) Evaluation of the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco, COGEA, 2003. 
(2) Evaluation of the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco, COGEA, 2003.
C 41/34 CS Úřední věstník Evropské unie 17.2.2005 102. 
C 41/34 EN Official Journal of the European Union 17.2.2005 102.
Endeavours to ensure improved consistency between Community policy in the tobacco sector and the public health sector while also ensuring sustainable development prospects in tobacco regions have been a key element of the reform of the tobacco sector proposed by the Commission in 2003. 
Endeavours to ensure improved consistency between Community policy in the tobacco sector and the public health sector while also ensuring sustainable development prospects in tobacco regions have been a key element of the reform of the tobacco sector proposed by the Commission in 2003.
The Council’s approval of the reform on 22 April 2004, in particular of the new mechanisms for decoupling direct aid and the restructuring enve-lope proposed by the Commission represents a fundamental change to the regime which should allow it to achieve these objectives in their entirety. 
The CouncilŐs approval of the reform on 22 April 2004, in particular of the new mechanisms for decoupling direct aid and the restructuring envelope proposed by the Commission represents a fundamental change to the regime which should allow it to achieve these objectives in their entirety.
In the hope of abolishing some of the existing mechanisms of coupled payments which have proved lacking, as the Court points out, the Commission has proposed a new regime which, in line with the Court’s wishes, aims to: — improve market orientation and quality, and increase the prices paid to producers, — improve the effectiveness of income support for farmers without increasing overall support, — improve support for research and development into alternative and diversified production, — improve consistency with Community public health policy and its policy in favour of developing countries, — simplify the regime and its management. 
In the hope of abolishing some of the existing mechanisms of coupled payments which have proved lacking, as the Court points out, the Commission has proposed a new regime which, in line with the CourtŐs wishes, aims to: Ń improve market orientation and quality, and increase the prices paid to producers, Ń improve the effectiveness of income support for farmers without increasing overall support, Ń improve support for research and development into alternative and diversified production, Ń improve consistency with Community public health policy and its policy in favour of developing countries, Ń simplify the regime and its management.
The 1998 reform was based on a preliminary report from 1996. 
The 1998 reform was based on a preliminary report from 1996.
The reform of the tobacco sector proposed by the Commission in 2003 was based on data from improved statistics sources. 
The reform of the tobacco sector proposed by the Commission in 2003 was based on data from improved statistics sources.
This reform was also the subject of a prior extended impact assessment to analyse all likely impacts of the three different reform options. 
This reform was also the subject of a prior extended impact assessment to analyse all likely impacts of the three different reform options.
The Commission would like to emphasise that, for reform to be successful and effective, it must be acceptable socially, economically and environmentally. 
The Commission would like to emphasise that, for reform to be successful and effective, it must be acceptable socially, economically and environmentally.
This assumes that the production and processing structures will be allowed to adapt to the new economic and regulatory environment. 
This assumes that the production and processing structures will be allowed to adapt to the new economic and regulatory environment.
Taking these constraints into account the Commission proposed an in-depth reform of the common organisation of the market in tobacco which the Council adopted in April 2004. 
Taking these constraints into account the Commission proposed an in-depth reform of the common organisation of the market in tobacco which the Council adopted in April 2004.
As the Court points out (and as the Commission explained in response to question 102), rapid introduction of this reform will help eradicate the weaknesses identified by the Court while avoiding a disrup-tive impact on tobacco-producing regions. 
As the Court points out (and as the Commission explained in response to question 102), rapid introduction of this reform will help eradicate the weaknesses identified by the Court while avoiding a disruptive impact on tobacco-producing regions.
As pointed out by the Court, the Commission proposed a reform in 2003 which aims to phase out the weaknesses of the existing regime. 
As pointed out by the Court, the Commission proposed a reform in 2003 which aims to phase out the weaknesses of the existing regime.