The decision was expected.
On Monday, the Council of State validated the temporary authorization for the use of neonicotinoids for sugar beets.
The government decree taken on this explosive file, which arouses the opposition of environmental associations, is "not
contrary to the Constitution or to European law
", judges the institution.
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Organizations, including France Nature environnement, the National Beekeeping Union and the association Committee for Independent Research and Information on Genetic Engineering (Criigen) contested the return of these products.
The derogation was decided "
to protect these crops threatened by massive infestations of aphids responsible for viral diseases and for a limited period, until satisfactory alternative solutions are developed by 2023 at the latest
", reminds the Council.
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