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I have voted in favour of the proposal which allows EU Member States to decide independently about whether to restrict or ban genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in future. The report represents a success for those Member States whose citizens are very health-conscious and opposed to genetic engineering. Around 20% of the seed sold on the global market is genetically modified. It is not yet clear whether farmers who plant genetically modified seeds really use less pesticides, which is the argument always put forward by the supporters of genetic engineering. The fact that the seed can only be used for one year and, therefore, that artificial dependencies are being created also gives cause for concern. Genetic engineering remains an area where the short- and long-term consequences have not yet been made clear. Critics of genetic engineering, for example, suspect that there is a connection between the rapid increase in allergic reactions over recent years and genetically modified foods. In addition to allergies, opponents fear a range of other side effects may be caused, including kidney and liver damage. Another important issue concerns the interaction between genetically modified crops, pesticides, radioactive radiation and other chemicals, which has not yet been adequately investigated."@en1
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