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New techniques of genetic engineering
Why EU GMO law must be fully applied to the so-called ‘New Plant Breeding Techniques’ The European Commission is considering whether genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that have been produced through…
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Glyphosate licence renewal suspended in light of health concerns
Several EU governments oppose Commission plan for 15-year lease Brussels – A national experts’ vote on the European Commission’s plan to grant a new 15-year lease to the herbicide glyphosate…
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Environment ministers surprise Commission with support for higher EU 2030 carbon target
Brussels, 4 March 2016 – Environment ministers meeting in Brussels today have joined calls for the EU to increase its 2030 carbon target. On Wednesday, the European Commission failed to…
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EU prepares to brush aside glyphosate herbicide safety concerns
On 8 March, a meeting of EU government experts in Brussels is expected to support the European Commission’s proposal to grant a new 15-year lease to glyphosate, the world’s most…
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Commission breaks pledge to bring EU targets in line with Paris climate deal
Brussels – The European Commission has broken its pledge to bring EU climate targets in line with the Paris climate deal, said Greenpeace. COP21 Earth Balloon Action in Paris. In…
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CETA: fake new approach on investment protection
Brussels – Today, the European Commission and Canadian government agreed to include a new approach on investment protection and investment dispute settlement in the EU-Canada comprehensive economic and trade agreement…
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TTIP talks press ahead with new privileges for big business
The 12th round of EU-US trade talks ends in Brussels today with negotiators pressing ahead to deliver new privileges for big business, said Greenpeace. The start of the talks was…
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Greenpeace activists block secret TTIP talks
Trade negotiators were due to discuss special court for corporations to sue governments Brussels – Greenpeace activists have blocked EU and US negotiators from holding secret talks in Brussels for…
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EU-US talks delayed as Greenpeace continues protest
Brussels – For the past hours thirty Greenpeace activists from seven countries have blocked the entrances to the Brussels building where EU and US negotiators were due to hold secret…
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Greenpeace blockade against EU-US trade talks lifted
Brussels – The Greenpeace blockade on EU-US trade talks has been lifted after Belgian police secured a side entrance for negotiators. CORRECTED: Photos and video of today’s protest available here…
