Genetically modified soybeans stir debate at EU as Facebook is used to exert influence

The European Parliament has voted to oppose the importation of three types of genetically modified (GM) soybeans into the EU. How is this connected to Facebook? Well, read on.

This vote sets it against the EU Commission, which wants to authorise these GM soybeans for feed use.

The Parliament’s vote suggested that the Commission’s implementation process is “not consistent with Union law” because of said law’s aims for a “high level of protection of human life and health, animal health and welfare, environment and consumer interests in relation to genetically modified food and feed, whilst ensuring the effective functioning of the internal market high level of health and environmental protection.”