We often consume genetically modified organisms, so-called GMOs, without knowing it. But is it dangerous for our health? Today the debate continues to divide scientists.
The French nuclear giant Areva announces big losses and job cuts, worrying the papers who see the firm as a source of national prestige. We also talk about politics, as the number of presidential candidates on the right multiplies, and starts to worry Sarkozy.
For the first time ever, a country - India - is accusing a multinational company of "bio-piracy". That means stealing indigenous plants, and then trying to develop genetically modified versions of them, without giving any compensation back to the local people or nation where the plant originally came from. Our reporters travelled to one of the affected areas and spoke to those who say it's their environment which has been stolen.
In this edition: a final goodbye to victims of Xynthia, the storm that battered France's west coast, as survivors take stock of what's left; we discover French reactions to Amflora, the genetically modified potato that's become an election campaign issue; and the best of Gallic pop - the artists who triumphed at this year's 'Victoire de la Musique' awards in Paris.
In this edition: Iceland votes against paying back massive debts to Britain and the Netherlands, but it could be made to pay in other ways; election fever hots up in the UK with speculation no one party will end up winning over a majority of voters; and a decision by the European Commission creates a real political hot potato.
As the European Union approves biotech spuds, France 24 asks whatever happened to the scandal over genetically modified foods.
How can the powers that be approve such so-called Frankenstein foods in the face of much public disagreement?
As the European Union approves biotech spuds, France 24 asks whatever happened to the scandal over genetically modified foods.
How can the powers that be approve such so-called Frankenstein foods in the face of much public disagreement?
The European Commission’s blessing to grow genetically-modified potatoes has drawn bitter criticism from environmental groups and some member states. But others say it is a first step towards protecting the competitiveness of Europe’s farms.
The European Commission has cleared the way for cultivation of genetically-modified potatoes in the EU, saying its decision was based on "a considerable volume of sound science". But environmental groups and some EU members are unimpressed.
