EU remains in limbo about GM crops

Seven countries in the European Union commercially produce genetically modified crops. Spain is by far the largest producer. Five countries continue to maintain national bans. At the same time, the EU is a major importer of GM-products. This complex situation continued throughout 2008. By Dick Ziggers     Under the EU policy framework for agricultural biotechnology, the policies between member states vary greatly. Most EU member states have set up national coexistence frameworks for