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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (D115002 – 2026/2745 (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 maize NK603 × T25 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

B-10-2026-0335

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 implementing decision renewing the authorisation of genetically modified maize NK603 × T25, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with Union law. It calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision and not to renew the authorisation, citing insufficient evidence on long-term impacts and inconsistency with international commitments. It also calls for a legislative proposal to reform the GMO decision-making procedure.

Key points

  1. Considers that the draft Commission implementing decision exceeds the implementing powers provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.
  2. Considers that the draft decision is incompatible with the aim of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 to ensure a high level of protection of human life and health, animal health and welfare, and environmental and consumer interests.
  3. Calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft implementing decision.
  4. Calls on the Commission not to renew the authorisation of GM maize due to lack of sufficient evidence on long-term impacts on biodiversity, food safety, farmers’ livelihoods and animal health, in line with the One Health approach.
  5. Calls on the Commission to submit a legislative proposal to reform the decision-making procedure on GMOs to respond to Parliament's objections and lack of qualified majority support among Member States.
  6. Highlights that authorising import of GM plants tolerant to herbicides banned in the Union, such as glufosinate, is inconsistent with international commitments and creates an uneven playing field for Union farmers.

Who is affected

  • The Commission, which is called on to withdraw the draft decision and not renew the authorisation.
  • Union farmers, who would face a competitive disadvantage from imports not complying with Union standards.

Legal basis: Article 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (precautionary principle)