The health scandal behind the use of pesticides in agriculture

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9h30 Introductory speech: José Bové (5min) 9h35 - 10h40

PANEL n°1 - How to break silence as a victim of pesticides in the agri food chain 

Moderation: José Bové (5min intro speech) Phytovictims FRANCE:

• Laurent Guillou (ex-employee of the Triskalia cooperative)
• François Lafforgue (Lawyer of Laurent Guillou)

Phytovictims SPAIN:

• Judith Marquès Montasell (agricultural engineer)

Phytovictims FRANCE:

• Paul François (farmer)

10h45 - 11h Q&A with audience and coffee service 11h00 - 11h50

PANEL n°2 - Identifying the main diseases related to occupational exposure to pesticides and their recognition by authorities

Moderation: Maria Heubuch (5min intro speech)

• Mutualité sociale agricole - Elisabeth Marcotullio (France)
• Générations futures: Nadine Lauverjat (France)
• Phytovictims GERMANY: Günther Mich (farmer)

11h50 - 12h00 Q&A with audience 12h00 - 12h50

PANEL n°3 - Does European Law succeed in changing behaviours?

Moderation: Florent Marcellesi (5min intro speech)

• European Trade Union Institute (ETUI): Laurent Vogel (Belgique)
• Pesticide Action Network Europe: François Veillerette (France)
• European Commission: Alexandra Eftimie - DG EMPL (Romania)

12h50 - 13h00 Q&A with audience Closing remarks: José Bové (5 min)