Brussels deregulated gene editing to save the planet. Do you know who else got saved?

Brussels deregulated gene-edited crops on 17 June 2026, citing climate adaptation, food security, and EU competitiveness. NGT-1 crops under 20 genetic modifications now skip risk assessment and traceability. But while labeling rules were dropped, patent rights for Bayer, Syngenta, and Corteva stayed untouched. This piece breaks down the real governance failure behind the CRISPR crop vote.