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Europe: New rules to prevent spread of plant diseases

New rules to curb the influx of pests, such as Xylella fastidiosa, caused by increased trade and climate change, stop them spreading and eradicate the most dangerous ones were informally agreed by MEPs and the Luxembourg Council Presidency on December 16. The provisional deal also introduces preventive measures for imported plants and fast-response mechanisms for high-risk ones.

"Plant health is an important issue for the whole of Europe. I am very pleased that Parliament, together with the member states, has agreed measures to protect our countries from the ravages of pests and diseases, which can potentially destroy whole species of trees, plants and plant products," said the rapporteur, Anthea McIntyre (ECR, UK), who headed Parliament's negotiating team.

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