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2009-07-06 | permalink
Malta stands firm against GMOs, pushes for nationalisation of GMO regulation
During the Environment Council meeting, Minister for Resources and Rural Affairs George Pullicino, representing the Prime Minister, who is responsible for the environment, questioned the current EU process to authorise the cultivation of GMOs. Mr Pullicino called for a new process that would allow member states a freer hand in deciding on these matters at local level. He stressed that decisions would be able to factor in local specificities, allowing European citizens to better understand the decisions.
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2009-07-06 | permalink
Malta stands firm against GMOs, pushes for nationalisation of GMO regulation
During the Environment Council meeting, Minister for Resources and Rural Affairs George Pullicino, representing the Prime Minister, who is responsible for the environment, questioned the current EU process to authorise the cultivation of GMOs. Mr Pullicino called for a new process that would allow member states a freer hand in deciding on these matters at local level. He stressed that decisions would be able to factor in local specificities, allowing European citizens to better understand the decisions.
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