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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12613

2 December 2020
Contents Publication in full By article 13 / 45
SECTORAL POLICIES / Gmo
MEPs oppose authorisation of glyphosate-resistant soybean and maize
Brussels, 01/12/2020 (Agence Europe)

As expected, MEPs on the European Parliament's Environment Committee on Monday 30 November opposed plans by the European Commission to authorise the market authorisation or renewal of 5 glyphosate-resistant GMOs and products containing them - 1 soybean and 4 maize hybrids.

In support of the five objections, MEPs invoked the protection of the environment and public health and the undemocratic nature of the procedure that allows for authorisation even when the majority of Member States are...

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