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Genetically modified maize DAS1131

TA-10-2025-0288 · P10_TA(2025)0288 · PE778.111

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Parliament's resolution objects to the draft Commission decision authorising genetically modified maize DAS1131, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law. It calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision, not authorise the maize due to insufficient evidence, and propose a legislative reform of GMO decision-making.

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 authorise the GM maize due to lack of sufficient evidence on long-term impacts on biodiversity, food safety and farmers' livelihoods, 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. Urges the Commission to take into account the Union's obligations under international agreements such as the Paris Climate Agreement, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Who is affected

  • Corteva Agriscience, applicant for authorisation of the GM maize, would be affected if the Commission withdraws the draft decision.
  • EU farmers would be affected as imports may not comply with Union standards, placing them at a competitive disadvantage.

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