After the European Commission lifted the temporary ban on Ukraine grain imports, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia imposed their own unilateral nationwide bans. These decisions have drawn criticism and raised concerns about unity among EU member states.
Five EU countries (Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria) are extending their ban on Ukraine grain imports after Russia exited the Black Sea grain deal.
The EU considers that not all gene editing technology for crops is bad, as some could be useful for farmers in producing high yield and pest resistant varieties