Genetically modified food or crops are plants that have been modified using genetic engineering techniques. Examples of GMO’s include adding genes to certain crops to make them immune to insects or environmental conditions. In 2015, France joined 16 other European countries and used new EU rules to ban the cultivation of genetically modified crops. Opponents of a GMO ban argue that it is killing the crop biotech sector causing France to fall behind international competitors in agricultural innovation. Proponents of the ban argue that the risks related from GMO foods have not been properly tested.
27% Yes |
73% No |
16% Yes |
73% No |
9% Yes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
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1% Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds |
See how support for each position on “Genetically Modified Foods” has changed over time for 274k France voters.
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See how importance of “Genetically Modified Foods” has changed over time for 274k France voters.
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