When it comes to pesticides, we must not repeat the tragedy of asbestos
In November 2023, despite strong opposition, the European Union extended authorization for the use of the toxic herbicide glyphosate by 10 years — and now it has abandoned its green pact pledge to reduce the use of pesticides by 50%. The current situation with pesticides brings to mind the asbestos tragedy — there are many similarities, including a failure of justice. In Europe, it was only in Italy that a criminal trial took place in 2012. And that is why we, as managers of European mutual health organizations and public health stakeholders, are calling for determined action to defend the rig...