EU eases rules on GMO plants: a good move?

The EU has decided it doesn’t want to be left behind on the international stage, L’Opinion observes:

“First of all it is a decision in favour of competitiveness vis-à-vis rivals who have a substantial lead. Secondly, it is a decision in favour of self-sufficiency which makes the cultivation of crops that are resistant to drought and disease possible. Thirdly, it is a future-oriented decision, in that it prioritises cutting-edge research, which is at risk of being sidelined. In short: a decision to be strong. Let’s not kid ourselves: these genetically modified plants are to agriculture what AI is to the digital world: a paradigm shift. The fact that the EU is embracing this revolution is a good sign.”