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EU proposes loosening pesticide rules amid expert warnings

Published Thursday, October 22, 2026

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  • A survey conducted between 2014 and 2021 found that 84% of urine samples from both children and adults in five European countries contained residue from two or more pesticides.

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  • Deutsche Welle

    The article emphasizes the conflict between the EU Commission's goal to streamline regulations and support farmers, and the strong warnings from scientists and environmental experts about the health and environmental risks of reduced pesticide oversight.

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