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23rd Oct 2017

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EU backs controversial weedkiller study

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The European Commission on Monday rejected accusations that the European Food Safety Authority (Efsa) used material provided by Monsanto in an assessment of glyphosate, the main component of the firm's Roundup weedkiller. "There are no ground to call into question the scientific assessment and the conclusions on glyphosate," a spokeswoman said, praising a "thorough scrutiny of all available information" by Efsa and the European Chemical Agency (Echa).

Opinion

Interpol needs EU help to stop abuse

The international police agency needs powerful actors to support its work and its reforms, and the EU can and should provide a positive influence.

Catalan MPs weigh independence declaration

A crucial week is ahead in Catalonia as its leaders decide whether to declare independence - an illegal move according to the Spanish government – or yield to pressure from Madrid.

Italian regions demand autonomy from Rome

The Lombardy and Veneto regions in northern Italy are seeking greater self-determination from the central government following referendum results on Sunday.

News in Brief

  1. May: EU member states will not lose out with Brexit
  2. Slovakia pledges to be 'pro-European' oasis in region
  3. Report: Catalan leader to address Spanish senate
  4. Fiat-Chrysler 'obstructed justice' reports Le Monde
  5. EU presidency 'confident' on posted workers agreement
  6. Young conservatives boot out Erdogan's party
  7. Tsipras urged to let refugees go before winter sets in
  8. Thousands demand justice in Malta

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