Bayer’s ambitions boosted by relaxation of EU gene-edited crop rules
German life sciences giant says looser regulations could reshape Europe’s €6bn seed market
German life sciences giant says looser regulations could reshape Europe’s €6bn seed market

Agreement over lighter-touch regulation marks first big loosening of rules since ‘Frankenfoods’ outcry 20 years ago

Findings are respite for German conglomerate facing sliding sales of blockbuster drugs and US legal challenges

German group is seeking to end multibillion-dollar litigation alleging its Roundup pesticide causes cancer

Boehringer Ingelheim says pricing regime hinders access to treatments as group touts liver benefits from weight-loss drug

European Commission considers broad restrictions on substances linked to cancer and infertility

Rather than pursuing grand institutional designs, pragmatic steps are needed to unlock capital to boost growth