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EU glyphosate extension strains German coalition talks
Monday’s decision by EU countries to prolong the weed-killer’s licence for five years has angered its detractors and critics of Germany’s backing for the move.
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EU Commission authorises use of glyphosate for another five years
The European Union has approved the use of weed-killer glyphosate for the next five years after a heated debate over whether it causes cancer.
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EU votes against renewing glyphosate licence
EU ministers vote against renewing the licence for the controversial herbicide glyphosate.
EU hits deadlock over future of glyphosate
Members fail to reach decision on licence extension for controversial weedkiller
'Get out of bed with Monsanto': activists demand glyphosate ban
More than a million people have signed an EU petition demanding a full ban of the weed killer, amid concerns it may cause cancer.
Vote on glyphosate ban delayed
EU countries have failed on to vote on a licence extension for the weedkiller glyphosate