Adopted text
Genetically modified soybean MON 87708
TA-10-2025-0291 · P10_TA(2025)0291 · PE778.110
- Adopted in plenary on · Adopted 453–179–14 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2025/2896
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Parliament objects to the Commission's draft decision renewing authorisation for genetically modified soybean MON 87708, citing risks from dicamba use and insufficient long-term evidence.¶¶¶ It calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision, not renew the authorisation, reform GMO decision-making, and respect international agreements.¶¶
Key points
- Considers that the draft Commission implementing decision exceeds the implementing powers provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.¶
- Considers that the draft decision is incompatible with Union law, as it conflicts with the aim of ensuring a high level of protection of human, animal and environmental health and the precautionary principle.¶
- Calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft implementing decision.¶
- Calls on the Commission not to renew the authorisation of the GM soybean due to risks associated with dicamba use, environmental impacts and insufficient long-term evidence, in line with the One Health approach.¶
- Calls on the Commission to submit a legislative proposal to reform the GMO decision-making procedure to address 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 Convention on Biological Diversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.¶