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Council agrees mandate on measures to advance biotech innovation in the EU

Council of the EU — Press releases EU Published: 2026-06-16 11:06:00

The Council has agreed its position on a proposed directive that updates the rules on genetically modified micro-organisms (GMMs) and the processing of organs as part of the European Biotech Act I.

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