Press release - Olive trees: MEPs demand action to halt spread of killer bacteria

Aktuality z Európskeho parlamentu 20.05.2015 20:39 Plenary sessions : The EU must take effective measures to prevent the spread of Xylella fastidiosa bacteria beyond Italy, where it is severely damaging olive trees, says a resolution passed by Parliament on Wednesday. MEPs welcome EU import restrictions on plants from affected areas in third countries but say more may be needed. They also urge that growers be compensated for their losses, and suggest stepping up funding for research to combat the bacteria, which may attack other plants. Source :