European Union: no agreement reached either in favour of or against the authorisation of GM maize 1507
In accordance with the applicable rules it is now up to the Commission to authorise the maize 1507.
The Council could not reach a qualified majority either in favour or against a Commission proposal to authorise the placing on the market for cultivation of the genetically modified maize 1507, which is resistant to certain insects (butterflies pests). "The Hellenic presidency commits to hold a debate on GMOs in the Environment Council", said the president of the Council, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece, Mr. Venizelos.
In accordance with the applicable rules it is now up to the Commission to authorise the maize 1507.