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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

EU barometer shows: citizens demand a healthy environment

The new Eurobarometer on Europeans and the environment is out. The results are very clear: 84% of EU citizens are worried about harmful chemicals. The same percentage agrees EU legislation is necessary to protect the environment.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Bulgaria restricts the use of glyphosate

The use of glyphosate will partially be banned in Bulgaria.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

A haze of pesticides over the land

There is a haze of pesticides all over our rural areas. They spread into people's gardens, houses, playgrounds and even nature reserves.

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

The end of FAO’s Toxic Alliance with the pesticide industry

The three-year controversial partnership between the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and pesticide lobby group CropLife International has finally ended.

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Hungarian city of Törökbálint joins the European Pesticide Free Towns Network

The Hungarian city of Törökbálint has joined the European Pesticide Free Towns Network.

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Make your vote count in the EU elections! See what candidates think about pesticides

As the European Union elections approach, citizens across Europe should understand the immense impact their votes can have on the future of Europe, and beyond.

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

EU citizens asked for less pesticides. Find out which politicians listened. Make your vote count!

EU citizens have repeatedly asked to reduce pesticides. They want to protect their health and biodiversity and ensure a long-term perspective for farmers. Which politician listened and acted?

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

EU Pesticide Committee neglects health and environment

The pesticide committee meeting (SCoPAFF) this week showcases significant shortcomings in the way European authorities address critical health and environmental risks related to pesticides.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Allowing a very toxic pesticide when the dangers are known: a gross negligence potentially inflicting grievous bodily harm?

All too often a very toxic pesticide is still in use, many years after the dangers have been demonstrated by an impressive amount of scientific evidence.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

First ever case against pesticide permit in highest EU Court

Last week we took a historic step. For the very first time, pesticide approval is challenged in appeal in the Court of Justice of the EU. This was not possible before.

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