Before a decision is made on the deregulation of new breeding techniques, MEPs from the European People’s Party are calling on the European Commission to provide assurances. They want the Commission to commit to taking steps to protect farmers and small-scale breeders from patents.
By Julia Dahm
The EU Parliament’s Environment Committee has approved the liberalization of new genetic engineering techniques. A decisive vote in plenary is still pending.
By Julia Dahm
The German coalition government is divided over a planned relaxation of EU genetic engineering legislation. While the research and agriculture ministries welcome the plans, Environment Minister Carsten Schneider calls them a serious mistake.
By Henrike Schirmacher
The liberalization of EU genetically engineering legislation has taken a key step forward. However, this was not thanks to the German government.
By Julia Dahm
For years, researchers and organizations such as the DFG and Leopoldina have been campaigning to amend the EU’s genetic engineering legislation in order to exploit new plant breeding techniques. Before an initial vote on Friday, statements by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space have been vague.
By Anne Brüning and Julia Dahm
After lengthy negotiations, the reform of EU genetic engineering legislation has almost reached the finish line. However, approval in the EU Parliament and Council cannot be taken for granted. Meanwhile, reactions to the agreement vary widely.
By Julia Dahm
The decisive round of negotiations in Brussels on the deregulation of new genomic techniques may be imminent. The German government is still holding back from a clear position. Proponents and opponents of liberalization are using the remaining time for their own interests.
By Julia Dahm
Shortly before the potentially decisive trilogue on a relaxation of EU genetic engineering legislation, skeptics and supporters are appealing to negotiators. Several German companies warn of the economic consequences of possible deregulation.
By Julia Dahm
After some delay, negotiations on relaxing EU genetic engineering legislation are continuing. However, important hurdles have not yet been overcome.
By Julia Dahm
