Europe remains deeply divided over the safety of genetically modified (GM) food after Environment Ministers on Monday (20 December) failed the approve the introduction of a Monsanto GM oilseed rape, called GT73, which has been modified to resist Monsanto's own chemical herbicide.
Neither the ministers opposed to the GMO nor those in favour achieved the necessary qualified majority to decide on the application. This leaves the final decision to approve GT73 to the European Commission.
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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.