French cabinet’s battle Royal upends EU food policy

A political duel within the French government has turned the political tide against agrichemicals across Europe.

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ESO: Background information: France fails to win immediate EU support on farming crisis http://www.europeansources.info/record/france-fails-to-win-immediate-eu-support-on-farming-crisis/

ESO: Background information: Commission prolongs glyphosate licence by 18 months http://www.europeansources.info/record/commission-prolongs-glyphosate-licence-by-18-months/

European Commission: Food safety: Animals: Honey bees: Pesticides and bees http://ec.europa.eu/food/animals/live_animals/bees/pesticides/index_en.htm

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