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A bright new future for agriculture? (II)

The European Commission has just approved a genetically modified crop for cultivation in the EU, its first such decision in 12 years. Magda Stoczkiewicz says the decision flouts the public will, while Willy De Greef argues it is an important step forward.

Thursday, 11 March 2010

A bright new future for agriculture? (I)

The European Commission has just approved a genetically modified crop for cultivation in the EU, its first such decision in 12 years. Magda Stoczkiewicz says the decision flouts the public will, while Willy De Greef argues it is an important step forward.

Thursday, 11 March 2010

Eastern Europe-friendly boycotts are difficult to pull off

Should French cheese-makers and Italian vineyards be punished for the sins of their governments?

Thursday, 25 February 2010

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Drinks

Commission clears Kraft to buy Cadbury

EU authorities say sale of brands in two European markets would make merger acceptable.

Thursday, 7 January 2010

A supermarket in Estonia

The best sort of eastward expansion.

Wednesday, 23 December 2009

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Health & safety

Fear of information overload ahead of food labelling vote

MEPs divided over food labelling rules as industry calls for a harmonised system.

Thursday, 11 March 2010

Commission approves GM potato variety

Amflora approved for use in starch production for the paper industry.

Tuesday, 2 March 2010

EU organic logo chosen

Euro-leaf will appear on all pre-packaged organic food from July.

Monday, 8 February 2010

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Fish

EU money ‘being given to convicted crews'

Transparency campaigners claim vessels guilty of breaching fisheries laws are still receiving EU money.

Thursday, 11 March 2010

Member states back bluefin tuna trade ban

Decision comes ahead of international convention on endangered species.

Wednesday, 10 March 2010

EU leaders prepare for Morocco meeting

Fisheries, illegal immigration and terrorism high on the agenda at EU-Morocco meeting in Granada.

Thursday, 4 March 2010

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Animal welfare

Europe has a major say in where the wild things are

The EU will have a powerful presence at an international meeting on protecting endangered species next month, but member states need to decide on their priorities.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

Honesty and openness in animal testing debate

The Parliament's portrayal of its compromise on the directive on animal experiments was distorted.

Thursday, 7 January 2010

Spot-checks for labs running animal tests

Laboratories that use animals in scientific experiments will be subject to new checks.

Thursday, 17 December 2009

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