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EU majority against GM crops, but not enough to block them
By EUOBSERVER
A majority of EU countries voted on Monday against allowing two new genetically modified (GM) crops to be grown in Europe, but failed to reach a qualified majority in favour, so the decision will return to the European Commission. The votes concerned two types of GM maize, Pioneer's 1507 and Syngenta's Bt11. Member states also failed to decide on an extension of the authorisation for Monsanto's insect-resistant maize, MON810.