On 9th November, the European Commission fell short of the majority needed to renew the license for glyphosate when it expires December 15 as only half of the 28-member states voted for its proposal. "Given that a qualified majority could not be reached ... the result of the vote is 'no opinion,'" said the Commission. Luxembourg Environment minister Carole Dieschbourg welcomed the outcome when she became one of the first to tweet the result. "Luxembourg voted against renewal and prolongation. Good outcome for our health and environment!," she said.
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