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'It is not right that when EU countries cannot decide among themselves whether or not to ban the use of glyphosate in herbicides, the Commission is forced ... to take a decision,' said Juncker in 2016 (Photo: European Commission)

Juncker's rules on GMOs going nowhere soon

Two years ago, European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker vowed to change the rules relating to the approval process of pesticides and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

These substances, after receiving a scientific go-ahead, are put in front of committees of member states' representatives, but these often do not reach a qualified majority.

The commission is then left with no other choice but to approve the substance, despite popular opposition.

"It is not right ...

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'It is not right that when EU countries cannot decide among themselves whether or not to ban the use of glyphosate in herbicides, the Commission is forced ... to take a decision,' said Juncker in 2016 (Photo: European Commission)

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