In the summer months, genomic techniques have been the centre of some quite debates: amongst others, the US Department of Agriculture proposed to exempt some gene edited plant varieties from the biotechnology law; a study has analysed how these technologies are perceived by the public, concluding that the purpose for which are used plays an […]
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Negotiations for the EU Budget: any figures at this stage
The last “balance sheet” of the discussions for the future Multiannual Financial Framework was presented to the European Affairs Council, but the document does not contain any figures at this stage, neither on the total volume nor on the amounts broken down according to the different headings. While the Commission insists that the deadline should be respected, the European Council of 20 and 21 June did not do more than inviting to follow the discussions this autumn.
June: highlights in chronology
13/06 Commissioner Oettinger pushes to maintain the timetable
18/06 Presentation of budget talks: no figures for the CAP
20-21/06 Details on the next MFF: rendez-vous in October 2019
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