World News

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.

28/11/2017

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU eyes Africa trade boost

A roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital.

27/11/2017

Europe News

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.

27/11/2017

Europe News

Brief from Brussels: Brexit trade talks could be delayed, glyphosate deadlock

09/11/2017

Belgium

EU votes against renewing glyphosate licence

EU ministers vote against renewing the licence for the controversial herbicide glyphosate.

09/11/2017

Europe News

EU hits deadlock over future of glyphosate

Members fail to reach decision on licence extension for controversial weedkiller

09/11/2017

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'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.

25/10/2017

World News

Vote on glyphosate ban delayed

EU countries have failed on to vote on a licence extension for the weedkiller glyphosate

25/10/2017