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The European Union’s (EU) complex and lengthy policy framework for biotechnology creates a challenging environment for research and limits access to innovative tools for EU farmers.

Public support for agricultural biotechnology in Belgium is roughly divided between the Wallonia and Flemish regions with the latter more receptive.

The United Kingdom (UK) is approaching the end of the transition phase of departure from the European Union (EU).

Poland opposes of the use of genetic engineering (GE) in agriculture.

Although Romania is one of the European Union’s (EU) most progressive and pro-science Member States (MSs) regarding agricultural biotechnology, it does not currently produce any commercial biotech...

The Government of Bulgaria (GOB) continues to oppose agricultural biotechnology and supports anti-biotech policy initiatives within the European Commission (EC).

There are no significant changes in 2020 to the agricultural biotechnology situation in the Czech Republic.

Spain remains the largest grower of genetically engineered (GE) corn in the European Union and a major consumer of GE corn and soybean products for animal feed.

Hungary is one of the strongest opponents of agricultural biotechnology in the European Union. Maintaining the country’s GE-free status is a Government priority.

This report includes information on the plant, animal, and microbial biotechnology situation in Austria.