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Viewing cable 06BUCHAREST574, GENETICALLY MODIFIED SOYBEANS STILL UNDER FIRE IN

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
06BUCHAREST574 2006-04-05 11:33 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Bucharest
VZCZCXRO2754
PP RUEHAG RUEHDA RUEHDF RUEHFL RUEHIK RUEHKW RUEHLA RUEHLN RUEHLZ
RUEHROV RUEHSR RUEHVK RUEHYG
DE RUEHBM #0574/01 0951133
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 051133Z APR 06
FM AMEMBASSY BUCHAREST
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 4112
INFO RUEHZL/EUROPEAN POLITICAL COLLECTIVE
RUEHRC/USDA FAS WASHDC 0369
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 BUCHAREST 000574 
 
SIPDIS 
 
FOR EUR/NCE - WILLIAM SILKWORTH 
FOR EB/TPP/ABT - MADELYN SPIRNAK 
FOR AMEMBASSY SOFIA - BRIAN GOGGIN 
 
SENSITIVE 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: EAGR ETRD EU TBIO RO
SUBJECT: GENETICALLY MODIFIED SOYBEANS STILL UNDER FIRE IN 
ROMANIA 
 
 
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED.  PLEASE HANDLE ACCORDINGLY. 
 
1. (SBU) SUMMARY.  With European Union (EU) accession looming, 
the Government of Romania (GOR) decided in January to ban the 
cultivation of Genetically Modified (GM) soybeans starting in 
2007, Romania's anticipated accession date.  However, the GOR has 
yet to decide whether GM soybeans may be cultivated this year, 
although a decision is expected soon.  Even if approved, the GOR 
passed regulations this winter severely limiting their use.  Post 
is still working with agbiotech proponents inside and outside the 
GOR to gain approval for 2006, modify the restrictions and 
positively influence public opinions of GMO crops.  END SUMMARY. 
 
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GOR STILL MOVING TO A FULL BAN OF GM SOYBEANS 
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2. (U) The GOR decided at a cabinet meeting in late January, to 
ban the cultivation of GM soybeans as of January 1, 2007, the 
date Romania hopes to join the EU.  A Ministry of Agriculture 
press release about the decision noted that GM soybean 
cultivation is prohibited in the EU and Romania must clarify its 
position in advance of EU integration.  The press release also 
claimed that a majority of EU member states and European 
consumers oppose the cultivation of GM crops and the use of their 
products.  Finally, the press release stated that GM soybeans 
would be approved for 2006, but with additional restrictions 
forthcoming.  These restrictions, which have yet to be published, 
will address traceability and control matters. 
 
3. (SBU) Before announcing the 2007 ban, the GOR approved in 
December a new regulation which severely restricts GM soybean 
cultivation for the 2006 crop year.  The new regulation prohibits 
the cultivation of GM soybeans within 15 kilometers of natural, 
protected areas.  Not surprisingly, this restriction is not based 
on a scientific risk assessment.  When challenged about the 15 km 
"buffer zone" at a meeting between the Ambassador and the 
Minister of Environment, a ministry official admitted that the 
restriction had no scientific basis.  Rather, it was a political 
decision which took into account the views of several different 
ministries and agencies.  Farmers in eastern Romania, an 
important soybean producing region, told EconOff that this new 
restriction will reduce the planting area in their region from 
40,000 hectares to 700. 
 
4. (SBU) Efforts are underway to amend the buffer zone 
restriction in parliament, and post has learned that the 
ministries of environment and agriculture will not oppose efforts 
to postpone the regulation until 2007.  Parliament could take 
action as early as next week.  Post has a close working 
relationship with two influential, pro-biotech parliamentarians. 
In addition, the Biotech Farmers Association (BFA), a local non- 
governmental organization (NGO) established last fall with the 
assistance of the Embassy, is actively lobbying GOR officials in 
support of GM soybeans.  When asked what they would do if the GOR 
does not approve GM soybeans for 2006, one farmer told EconOff 
that they would plant anyway and create a political and legal 
crisis. 
 
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EMBASSY CONTINUES PUBLIC OUTREACH CAMPAIGN IN SUPPORT OF BIOTECH 
--------------------------------------------- ------------------- 
5. (SBU) Dr. Charles Hanrahan, an agricultural specialist with 
the Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress, 
met with parliamentarians, scientists, farmers and the press on 
March 23-24 to discuss agricultural biotechnology, particularly 
in the context of the U.S.-EU debate.  Post designed a program 
which focused on current and potential biotech allies.  For the 
parliamentary event, the Embassy invited members of the 
agriculture, environment and judiciary committees, as well as 
Members of Parliament (MP) who are observers to the European 
Parliament.  Questions and reactions from the 14 MPs who attended 
the conference varied widely but were mostly supportive of 
biotech.  Later, Hanrahan traveled to Romania's GM soybean- 
growing region to speak to the leadership of the Biotech Farmers 
Association.  During the two-hour meeting, he educated members 
regarding the U.S.-EU debate and the EU approach to GM crops and 
products.  Hanrahan also offered specific advice about lobbying 
strategies.  Although press coverage of Hanrahan's visit was 
light, his March 23 press conference provided useful background 
information for reporters who routinely write on this subject. 
 
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SOME MUNICIPALITIES DECLARE THEMSELVES "GMO-FREE" 
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6. (U) In mid-March, several Romanian municipalities -- most from 
 
BUCHAREST 00000574  002 OF 002 
 
 
the Transylvanian mountain region -- declared themselves 
"genetically modified organism (GMO)-free."  Practically 
speaking, the pronouncements have no effect since GM soybeans are 
not cultivated in this part of Romania.  In addition, local 
officials do not have the legal authority to ban government- 
approved GMOs.  The announcements were used by organic farming 
and environmental organizations to score points in the public 
debate.  However, later in the month, an agricultural magazine 
well respected by farmers and researchers blasted the ministries 
of agriculture and environment for their recent anti-biotech 
actions. 
 
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COMMENT 
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7. (SBU) In May, Romania will probably find out whether it joins 
the EU in 2007 or 2008.  With this pronouncement looming, 
government officials are scrambling to meet the EU's real or 
perceived demands.  Nobody wants to be blamed for delaying 
accession.  In this tense pre-accession environment, it is likely 
the GOR will continue to restrict the use of agricultural 
biotechnology.  Post continues to hope that Romania can play an 
important role in bringing new biotechnology to the European 
Union.  However, the Romanians are unlikely to advance their 
interests in agbiotech until after accession. 
 
8. (SBU) Embassy's strategy is to continue to provide both the 
Romanian government and the public with information regarding the 
benefits of GM crops.  In addition, Post will work with the U.S. 
GM seed companies to ensure that Romania respects its commitments 
made to the GM soybean growers to allow plantings this year. 
 
TAUBMAN