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The United States and at least seven other Western countries expelled Syrian diplomats from their capitals yesterday (29 May) in a coordinated action against President Bashar al-Assad's government over the killing of more than 100 civilians in a Syrian town. An EU-wide expulsion, however, has not been decided.

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GM or not GM? Consumers have the choice from 18 April - 15 April 2004 - News

The new EU legislation on labelling and traceability of GMOs will enter into force on 18 April. All stakeholders agree that this is an important step towards better consumer information and choice.

MEPs open the door to lifting of GMO moratorium; make labelling compulsory - 03 July 2003 - News

The European Parliament adopted on 2 July the two legislative proposals concerning genetically modified (GM) food, giving a strong political momentum towards lifting the moratorium.

Tough new rules for GMOs take effect in the EU - 18 October 2002 - News

A new EU directive on the approval of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which took effect on 17 October, raises industry's hopes of ending the four-year moratorium on new GM products in Europe. However, seven Member States refuse to lift the moratorium until new labelling and traceability rules are in place.

EU fails to set new rules for genetically modified products - 15 October 2002 - News

The EU Agriculture Council has failed to reach a compromise on new rules for genetically modified products, keeping the four year moratorium on GMOs in place.

EU fails to set new rules for genetically modified products - 15 October 2002 - News

The EU Agriculture Council has failed to reach a compromise on new rules for genetically modified products, keeping the four year moratorium on GMOs in place.

Key decision on GMOs to be postponed - 14 October 2002 - News

On 14 and 17 October, the Agriculture and Environment Councils were expected to take key decisions on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). However, the decisions are likely to be postponed due to major disagreements among the Member States regarding the rules on labelling and traceability of GM products.

European Parliament tightens GMO labelling rules - 04 July 2002 - News

The European Parliament adopted in its first reading on 3 July strict new rules on the labelling of food products and feed containing genetically modified organisms.

European Parliament to adopt reports on traceability and labelling of GMOs - 02 July 2002 - News

The European Parliament is expected to adopt two proposals on the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms on 3 July. The two proposals will be more restrictive for producers and provide more information to consumers.

Commission finalising GMO traceability regulation - 22 February 2001 - News

Commission finalising proposal which should guarantee that all GMOs and products made from GMOs can be traced

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