The national ban on glyphosate has been lifted again in Luxembourg. One reason: the active ingredient is still approved in the EU until at least the end of the year. While the agricultural industry insists on a continuation, toxicologists and environmentalists call for a ban. The German government also wants to stick to its plans to ban the herbicide.
By Timo Landenberger
To stop the decline in ecological diversity and the pollution of soil, air and water, toxic pesticides must be significantly reduced. The EU is working on a law to this effect. But the rifts are deep and the project could even fail altogether.
By Timo Landenberger
The Nature Restoration Law and, in particular, the pesticide regulation are among the most controversial projects to be negotiated. Above all, German farmers see their livelihoods threatened by these plans. In addition, the Commission intends to present a legal framework for the certification of carbon sinks in November. Trilogues have begun for the LULUCF Regulation.
By Timo Landenberger
