Statement by Commissioner Borg following agreement to allow the prohibition of GMO cultivation
date:Jul 07, 2014

I extend my thanks to the Greek Presidency for finding common ground amongst the different views and concerns. The outcome is a balanced compromise text.

Under this agreement, a two-step procedure is established to restrict or ban the cultivation of authorised GMO's.

Let me outline some key provisions:

First, it offers extended and legally sound possibilities for Member States to better take into account their national context when deciding on GMO cultivation. Currently, Member States can on

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