Synopsis

Pointer examines the influence of the pesticide lobby in Brussels. A growing number of scientists express concern regarding a link between pesticides and illnesses like Parkinson's, yet efforts to curtail pesticide use face considerable opposition. The contentious herbicide Glyphosate may remain available in the European market for another decade, and a key law designed to reduce pesticide use by half by 2030 is being blocked by the European Parliament. What strategies does the lobby employ, and