Germany plans to back an EU proposal that would allow the continued use of glyphosate in weedkillers, according to a letter from the agriculture ministry.
Glyphosate is used in many herbicides including Monsanto's Roundup, but has provoked a dispute between EU and U.N. agencies over whether it might cause cancers.
The EU last month delayed a decision on whether to approve a European Commission proposal to extend the authorisation of glyphosate for 15 years until 2031. The existing authorisation is due to lapse in June.
Reuters: Germany backs EU plan to approve weedkiller glyphosate
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