Genetically modified maize DP23211
TA-10-2024-0043 · P10_TA(2024)0043 · PE763.292
- Adopted in plenary on · Adopted 474–166–17 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2024/2838
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Parliament's resolution objects to Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1826 authorising genetically modified maize DP23211, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law.¶¶ It calls on the Commission to repeal the decision, not authorise herbicide-tolerant GM crops, ensure convergence of standards in trade negotiations, and address hazardous chemicals banned in the EU.¶¶¶ It highlights incoherence with international commitments and urges the Commission to consider EU obligations under international agreements.¶¶
Key points
- Considers that Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1826 exceeds the implementing powers provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.¶
- Considers the decision inconsistent with Union law, as it is not compatible 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.¶
- Calls on the Commission to ensure convergence of standards between the Union and its partners in free trade agreement negotiations, to meet Union safety standards.¶
- Calls on the Commission to repeal Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1826.¶
- Calls on the Commission not to authorise herbicide-tolerant GM crops, due to increased use of complementary herbicides and risks to biodiversity, food safety and workers' health.¶
- Highlights that authorising import of GM plants tolerant to herbicides banned in the Union, such as glufosinate, is incoherent with international commitments under the UN SDGs and UN CBD, including the Kunming-Montreal Framework.¶
- Expects the Commission to deliver on its commitment to propose ensuring hazardous chemicals banned in the Union are not produced for export.¶
- Welcomes the Commission's recognition of the need to take sustainability into account in GMO authorisation decisions, but expresses disappointment that it continues to authorise GMOs despite Parliament's objections and lack of qualified majority support.¶
- Urges the Commission to take into account the Union's obligations under international agreements, such as the Paris Climate Agreement, the UN CBD and the UN SDGs, and reiterates its call for draft implementing acts to be accompanied by an explanatory memorandum on 'do no harm'.¶
Who is affected
- The Commission, which is called on to repeal the decision and change its approach to GMO authorisations.¶¶¶
- Farmers and the agricultural sector, as the resolution opposes herbicide-tolerant GM crops and their associated herbicide use.
- Trading partners of the Union, as the resolution calls for convergence of standards in free trade agreements.¶