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European Elections 2024: Voters of all German political parties in favour of comprehensive GMO labelling

A large majority of German voters also want mandatory labelling for new genetic engineering in food. They agree on this across all party boundaries.

European Elections 2024: Who wants to preserve genetic engineering rules, who wants to abolish them?

The result of the European Elections on 9 June 2024 will also have an impact on the EU's future genetic engineering regulations. In Bavaria, this is even an election campaign issue. What is the position of the various German political parties?

Genetically engineered maize produces insect-poisonous invasive wild plant

Bayer's genetically engineered maize MON810 crosses with the related wild plant teosinte and also transmits the insect-toxic protein, new research in Spain shows. The hybrid transgenic plants are spreading invasively.

European regions call for revision of EU genetic engineering plans

The European Committee of the Regions warns that the resilience of EU agriculture is jeopardised by new genetic engineering and calls for changes to the EU Commission's genetic engineering plans.

VLOG Panel "15 Years of the 'Ohne GenTechnik' Seal" on 20 June 2024 in Berlin

To mark the 15th anniversary of the "Ohne GenTechnik" (Non-GMO) seal, the panel event VLOG .:. Forum will take place in Berlin on 20 June 2024 with many guests from the food and feed industries, politics, industry associations and the media. Interested parties can secure a place now.

No deregulation of genetic engineering before the European elections

The EU Commission's plans for new genetic engineering legislation have been postponed until the next legislative period. This provides time to consider new scientific findings and convince other Member States of the risks of deregulating genetic engineering.

Explosive government assessment: Many risks associated with new genetic engineering

France's food safety authority Anses sees numerous risks associated with new genetic engineering and urgently recommends risk assessments and monitoring. The controversial report refutes the EU Commission and the French government and was initially withheld.

New research on genetic engineering transparency: No more excuses for deregulation

New EU research projects on the detection and traceability of new genetic engineering in food are bringing a new momentum to the debate on the future regulation of genetic engineering in the EU. VLOG is also involved.

15 years of the "Ohne GenTechnik" seal: Record sales on the anniversary

In 2023, around 17.4 billion euros were spent on "Ohne GenTechnik" (Non-GMO) food in Germany. This year, the seal is celebrating its 15th anniversary.

Good availability of GMO-free raw materials in Europe

Thanks to good harvests in the previous year, the demand for GMO-free maize, soy and rapeseed expected in 2024 can be easily met. This is shown in the latest market report from the European Non-GMO Industry Association (ENGA).

Good prospects for European soybean harvest in 2024

The Austrian organisation Donau Soja sees the best conditions for a successful 2024 cultivation year and forecasts a good GMO-free soybean harvest in Europe.

Vote on genetic engineering: Yes to transparency – No to risk assessment and coexistence

A narrow majority in the European Parliament (EP) has voted in favour of the extensive abolition of coexistence regulations and risk assessment for genetic engineering in food. This is bad news for agriculture and the environment. At least new genetic engineering products are to remain labelled.

EU vote: Businesses call for preservation of GMO labelling

272 food businesses are calling on MEPs of the conservative EPP group in the European Parliament to vote in favour of preserving labelling and freedom of choice for GM foods on 7 February 2024. The business initiative, which was only launched in January, is growing rapidly.

Green Week 2024: Important commitments to freedom of choice regarding GMOs

The German Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens) and Peter Hauk (CDU), his regional counterpart from Baden-Württemberg, made an explicit commitment to maintaining freedom of choice for genetically modified food at the "Grüne Woche" [Green Week] 2024 in Berlin. VLOG used the trade fair for talks with politicians.

Pro GMO vote: MEPs should not be deterred

In the Environment Committee (ENVI) of the European Parliament (EP), a majority has expressed its opposition to labelling, risk assessment and coexistence regulations for most new genetically engineered plants. The EP can still vote differently. This is by no means a final decision.

Over 200 businesses demand freedom of choice for GMO in food

An additional 197 businesses in the German food industry have joined the initiative founded two weeks ago for the preservation of labelling and freedom of choice for genetically modified food. The addressee, Manfred Weber (CSU), rejected the company bosses' urgent request for dialogue before a vote in the European Parliament on 24 January 2024.

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