“New GMOs”: debate in the European Parliament on new genomic techniques. The Environment Committee voted to relax the rules governing certain biotechnologies.
Environmental NGOs are calling for these techniques to remain subject to GMO regulations. Around fifteen states including France support these technologies, others like Germany and Austria are concerned about the possibility of coexistence with “organic” agriculture. If points of convergence have been found, several questions still divide. The ban on patents on NGT brings all parliamentary groups in agreement. This should help prevent farmers from being dependent on certain companies.