Slovenia Happy with EU Ministerial's GMO Ban Decision

Brussels, 2 March - EU environment ministers rejected on Monday the European Commission's initiative that Austria and Hungary should lift the ban on the use and sale of genetically modified maze. This is a very important moment in support of members' sovereignty in deciding on the issue, Slovenia's Karl Erjavec said.

Brussels, Belgium Environment Minister Karl Erjavec attends EU Environment Council meeting. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Environment Minister Karl Erjavec attends EU Environment Council meeting.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Environment Minister Karl Erjavec attends EU Environment Council meeting. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Environment Minister Karl Erjavec attends EU Environment Council meeting.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Environment Minister Karl Erjavec attends EU Environment Council meeting. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Environment Minister Karl Erjavec attends EU Environment Council meeting.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Environment Minister Karl Erjavec attends EU Environment Council meeting. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Environment Minister Karl Erjavec attends EU Environment Council meeting.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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