Germanyโs government-to-be out of step on gene edited crops
Itโs clear the incoming government has ironing out to do โ and Brussels may once again have to brace for the fallout of a hesitant German vote.
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High stakes in Parliament-Council negotiations over gene-edited crops
Even with backing from most groups, MEPs say big questions still hang over the draft law – especially on labelling and patenting of NGT 1 crops.
After 22 years, EUโs Nordic neighbours are ready to break spat over GMOs rules
While both Norway and Iceland have both resisted Brusselsโ regulation on GMOs, they have done so for different reasons.
Governments agree to ease regulation of new-generation GMOs
The EU is to set to release a new class of genetically modified crops from strict regulation that dates back over 20 years, but MEPs and governments are divided over whether biotech firms should be allowed to patent them.
EU countries back compomise on new gene-editing rules for crops
Currently, these technologies are subject to the EUโs strict GMO regulation, making their commercialisation in the bloc nearly impossible.
Poland nears breaking the deadlock on gene-edited crops
Three diplomats confirmed to Euractiv progress had been made, but whether the file moves to political discussions will ultimately be decided by EU governments.
Poland gives in and scraps patent restrictions on gene-edited crops
The new proposal, hailed as โpromisingโ by an EU diplomat, marks a complete U-turn by the Polish government.
Polandโs proposal for gene edited crops stirs up legal debate
The seed industry and representative of small farmers are sounding the alarm.
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EU, UK push ahead with gene-edited plant rulesย
While the EU is inching forward, things are moving more quickly in the UK.
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EU split on deregulating gene-edited food as Council deadlock persists
Despite recent efforts by EU governments to ease rules new genomic techniques (NGTs) for food crops, these novel methods continue to face resistance from politicians and society.
Belgiumโs health authority endorses new gene-editing rules, clashing with French opinion
Belgium’s national health agency has endorsed a European Commission proposal to loosen rules on gene-editing techniques, underscoring its potential to improve sustainability in agriculture in a report published on 21 March.
European Parliamentย adopts its position on gene-edited plants
With the clock ticking to reach a deal before the end of the legislature, the European Parliament on Wednesday (7 February) approved its amendments on the new rules for the highly controversial new genomic technologies (NGTs).
[Opinion] The MEPs’ vote on new GMOs that’s a gift to corporations
On Wednesday MEPs will vote on a proposal that would scrap any safety checks for GMOs, as well as labelling and traceability requirements. Many of these MEPs, I suspect, will scratch their heads about the implications of this deregulation proposal.
EU Parliament gives first green light to new rules for gene-edited plants
The European Parliamentโs Environment Committee (ENVI) approved on Wednesday (24 January) new rules for new genomic techniques (NGTs). The plenary will vote in two weeks, but doubts remain on whether a law can be approved before the elections.ย
European Parliament heads for tight vote on plant gene editing
The European Parliament’s Environment Committee (ENVI) is set to vote on new genomic techniques (NGTs) on 24 January, with a right-leaning majority, as the dossier becomes more and more divisive with little time left before the European elections
Political debate on plantsโ gene editing resumes amid NGO protests
Political groups in the European Parliament will try to reach a deal on gene editing next Tuesday (16 January), while experts in the Council seek to untangle the controversial points of the legislation and NGOs protest in Brussels.
New GMOs in Agriculture: No gain, much pain
The European Commission justifies the deregulation of new genomic techniques with sustainability benefits & higher yields. This promise is untenable as deregulating NGTs won’t do the job, writes Karl Bรคr.
Low-speed zone: Europeโs super crops revolution hits bottleneck
Brusselsโ bid to fast-track looser rules for new genetically engineered plants is showing fractures, as more questions than answers arise.
How to navigate Belgiumโs EU presidency policy agenda like a pro
Time is running out to make progress on files before the 2024 European election.
EPP faces pushback on gene-editing liberalisation proposal
Left-wing parties in the European Parliament have criticised a proposal by centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) lawmaker Jessica Polfjรคrd to loosen rules on new genomic techniques (NGTs) even more than the Commission originally aimed for.
New genomic techniques: A panacea for reducing pesticide use?
New genomic techniques are unavoidable and could considerably reduce the use of pesticides without affecting food production, some European agricultural players have argued, though NGOs and environmental groups have been sceptical.
Agrifood Brief: NGTs in the UK
โRight nowโ sang the Sex Pistols in the intro of their smash hit โAnarchy in the UKโ โ a message echoing from across the Channel regarding Britainโs readiness to embrace gene editing technology. And while the punk bandโs dream of…
Resistance to agricultural greening will remain after Slovak election
Many politicians vying for seats in the Slovak parliament have shown a distinct lack of enthusiasm for greening the EUโs agricultural policy on GMOs, pesticides and unproductive land as the 30 September election looms. Of the nine major parties in…
EU ministers split on risks, potential of looser gene editing rules
A first discussion about new genomic techniques saw many EU agriculture ministers welcome the European Commissionโs proposed loosening of the blocโs gene editing rules as a building block for sustainable farming, while others voiced concerns over poten…