French Senate reignites pesticide dispute: banned insecticides could return

The French Senate, in the night leading into 30 June 2026, adopted one of the most contentious agricultural policy decisions of recent years. By 183 votes to 129 the parliamentary chamber approved an amendment to the law on the agricultural emergency plan that, under strict conditions, would allow the temporary reintroduction of two insecticides banned in France: acetamiprid and flupyradifuron. Notable is not only the clear vote result but also the fact that the government explicitly opposed the measure. The decision highlights the deep conflict between the economic interests of ...