The German group said the lists covered politicians, journalists and others across seven European countries and in Brussels. "The lists primarily include journalists, politicians and other interest groups," the company said. Elected officials and media in France and beyond immediately cried foul over the affair, prompting Bayer to apologise. Bayer said Tuesday it had hired law firm Sidley Austin to investigate the lists and to determine whether they extended to other countries. Bayer is appealing the cases and stands by its position that "regulatory authorities around the world consider glyphosate-based herbicides as safe when used as directed".

Source: Bangkok Post May 21, 2019 10:30 UTC