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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (D114998/03 – 2026/2747(RSP))

On the draft Commission implementing decision renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified soybean MON 87705 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

B-10-2026-0334

Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety · Rapporteur: Biljana Borzan, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Martin Häusling, Anja Hazekamp

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Parliament objects to the draft Commission decision renewing authorisation for genetically modified soybean MON 87705, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law. It calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision and not to authorise imports of herbicide-tolerant GM crops due to increased herbicide use and risks. It urges the Commission to respect international obligations and the 'do no harm' principle, and insists it not authorise GMOs without qualified majority support.

Key points

  1. Considers that the draft Commission implementing decision exceeds the implementing powers provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.
  2. Considers the draft decision inconsistent with Union law, as it is not compatible with the aim of ensuring a high level of protection of human, animal and environmental health.
  3. Calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft implementing decision.
  4. Calls on the Commission not to authorise the import of herbicide-tolerant GM crops due to increased risks to biodiversity, food safety and workers' health.
  5. Welcomes the Commission's recognition of sustainability needs but expresses disappointment that it continues to authorise GMOs despite objections.
  6. Urges the Commission to take into account international agreements and reiterates the call for explanatory memoranda showing how draft acts uphold 'do no harm'.
  7. Insists the Commission respect Parliament's position that GMOs should not be authorised without a qualified majority, and calls on the Council to adopt a general approach.

Who is affected

  • The Commission, which is called on to withdraw the draft decision and change its authorisation approach.
  • The Council, which is urged to proceed with work on amending Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.
  • Importers of genetically modified soybean MON 87705, as authorisation renewal is opposed.