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EU environment ministers cannot agree on genetically modified crops (Photo: EUobserver)

EU member states divided on GM products

EU member states remain divided on the contentious issue of genetically modified products despite an end to the bloc's moratorium two years ago.

Most EU countries want to change the way new biotech crops are approved for sale in the 25-member bloc.

"We need more thorough European legislation," Spanish environment minister Cristina Narbona said after an EU environment ministers meeting on Thursday (9 March), according to Bloomberg news agency.

Both Spain and Italy were among ...

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EU environment ministers cannot agree on genetically modified crops (Photo: EUobserver)

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