February 20th, 2009

Sólyom steps up campaign against GM foods

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President László Sólyom has written to an informal network of environmentalist heads of state seeking support for Hungary’s moratorium on the production and commercial distribution of genetically modified maize in Hungary.

Hungary has not gone along with a European Commission decision to lift a ban on certain genetically modified products.

Sólyom argues that Hungary has the right to decide whether to use or ban genetically modified maize. He believes that such products are not conventional commercial items, as they could be harmful to the environment.

The question is expected to be tackled by EU environment ministers on March 2.

Representatives of Hungarian and international environmental groups will visit the embassies of EU states in Budapest today to seek support for Hungary’s stance.

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2 Comments

  1. Robi says:
    February 20, 2009 at 9:35 am

    Just talk to a North-American to see the negative
    effects of long term consumption of GM food.
    D)))))))))))

  2. cornonthecob says:
    April 21, 2009 at 6:29 pm

    Just look at a North-American to see the long-term
    effects of GM food!