Austria is the first to ban glyphosate

Austria is the first European member state to ban the use of glyphosate. The country thus ignores European legislation, because it states that the drug may be used within Europe until 2020. 

Tuesday evening July 2 It was already clear that Austria would like to introduce a glyphosate ban. A majority of parliament has now voted in favor of a ban. Members of parliament want to ban the drug as soon as possible, mainly because of the health risks it could cause. 

Political game
A glyphosate ban has political undertones in the country. The country is currently led by a temporary government, which is made up of civil servants and not politicians. New elections are expected to be held in September. In the run-up to these elections, the political parties are trying to ensure that new laws and regulations are introduced before the summer recess.

The European Commission now has 3 months to challenge the ban. It can do this, as the ban could undermine the level playing field in the European Union.  

Anne-Jan Doorn

Anne Jan Doorn is an arable expert at Boerenbusiness. He writes about the various arable farming markets and also focuses on the land and energy market.

aj.doorn@boerenbusiness. Nl

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