Thousands March Against Monsanto As Bayer Takeover Looms

More than 400 demonstrations took place around the world with people voicing their anger at US biotech Monsanto. The company is facing a possible takeover from big pharma company Bayer. The German pharmaceutical and chemical corporation, is reportedly considering a bid for the agrochemical and biotechnology corporation, Monsanto. RT reports: “The whole world hates Monsanto!” read the banners among a throng in Paris, marching to the sound of a drum band.   #Tomorrowland https://t.co/wPLLCrfz55 RT JuanMazaCalleja: Paris: People gathering to protest against #Monsanto, #… pic.twitter.com/O3rpXXvJoL — Occupycentre Debout! (@Occupycentre) May 21, 2016 The crowd held up posters condemning the sale of the herbicide RoundUp, which has been accused of causing cancer in humans, and the development of genetically-modified crops. #OMPSG https://t.co/L3cRGLOY4o Incroyable mobilisation marche contre #Monsanto et la transparence alimentaire Éti… pic.twitter.com/v9gJOqavNB — Occupycentre Debout! (@Occupycentre) May 21, 2016 Environmentalist and leftist politicians, such as former presidential candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon, marched at the front of the column, but the impetus for the rallies was provided by another group. The grassroots Nuit Debout has mobilized hundreds of thousands for labor reform protests in recent months, and many of the same demonstrators turned out to barrack the St. Louis-based giant in Lyon, [...]