"EU President Abandons Pesticide Reduction Plan Amid Farmer Protests"
TL;DR
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has withdrawn the contentious Sustainable Use Regulation (SUR) aimed at reducing pesticide use in the EU, following fierce lobbying and protests from farmers. The decision marks a setback for the European Green Deal's environmental goals. Von der Leyen emphasized the need for a more sustainable farming model but faced criticism from environmental organizations, while receiving support from farming lobbies and some political leaders. The withdrawal of the pesticide law signals challenges in implementing ambitious environmental regulations in the agricultural sector.
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