A few weeks ago I posted about an action to stop a law pending in Poland that would have legalized the cultivation of GM varieties there.
I’m pleased to say the Polish president decided to veto the measure, stating in particular the Act was too poorly written and “was not stopping GMOs”. The president, senators and parliamentarians were all bombarded with letters, phone calls and visits, and there were several vociferous demonstrations and actions outside the Polish parliament, the President’s palace, as well as all over Poland. These have been attended by many younger people who have helped lead and organise anti GMO support. and more than 200 letters directed to parliamentarians and the president came from abroad!
Poland faces general elections this October and it is clear that the present government was worried that passing the pro GMO Act might cause controversy amongst the electorate. It remains to be seen what will happen if the present government is re-elected.
