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The newly reconstituted European Commission has acted quickly (2.3.10) to push through decisions permitting use of genetically modified potatoes and maize – revelling in failure by the European Council to block it.
Echoing concerns of consumer groups, Greenpeace has declared the move will put the environment and public health at unacceptable risk. … Read More »
The so-called G8 summit in the earthquake-devastated Italian town of L’Aquila ended on the weekend on a note of pessimism about climate change, with hope for some improvements in world food supply – and under fire from protestors.
While called together by the core group of eight leading industrial nations, heads of government from 38 countries met for the three-day gathering (8-10.7.09). … Read More »
COMMENTARY: Events in March saw new foreign policy initiatives as Prime Minister Rudd set out for America, China and the EU; a colourful cross-Channel trip by the family Sarkozy; more heat on the stock markets; heat on the dairy industry in Italy, and on a Dutchman who affronts Islamic fundamentalists. … Read More »
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have both released reports concluding that meat and dairy products from cloned animals are safe for human consumption. … Read More »
A battle over genetically modified products being let into the environment has focused on a black potato, which Europe’s Agriculture Ministers have fumbled with a few times and declared too hot to endorse. … Read More »
A long list building up as the days get warmer: a new President, wine, Summer initiatives on sunscreens and sport, bio-defences for Europe, equal pay, more Euros, and some special arrangements for criminals.
NEW PRESIDENCY
The rotating Presidency of the European Council has passed to Portugal from 1.7.07, placing the Portugese Prime Minister in the chair when European Heads of Government meet at their next summit. The Prime Minister (picture) goes by an illustrious name: Jose Socrates Carvalho Pinto de Sousa. He’s an engineer, 49, leader of his country’s Socialist Party. … Read More »
German authorities have confirmed the presence of HN51 virus in two wild swans found dead in the Nuremburg province of Bavari, (See also EUAustralia 22.6.07).
European Union precautionary measures have gone into effect including monitoring of a designated control area.
Reference:
European Commission Avian Influenza Control Measures, decision 2006/563/EC; Directorate General Competition, http:ec.europa.eu/dgs/competition/index_en.htm (24.6.07)