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 November 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 November 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 November 2017

Europe News

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

9 November 2017

Belgium

EU votes against renewing glyphosate licence

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

9 November 2017

Europe News

EU hits deadlock over future of glyphosate

Members fail to reach decision on licence extension for controversial weedkiller

9 November 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 October 2017

World News

Vote on glyphosate ban delayed

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

25 October 2017