Adopted text
Genetically modified maize T25 (ACS-ZMØØ3-2)
TA-10-2026-0042 · P10_TA(2026)0042 · PE782.204
- Adopted in plenary on · Adopted 462–169–22 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2026/2535
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Parliament objects to the draft Commission decision renewing authorisation for genetically modified maize T25, saying it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law.¶¶ It calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision and not renew authorisation due to insufficient evidence on long-term impacts, and to reform the GMO approval process.¶¶¶
Key points
- Considers the draft decision exceeds implementing powers under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.¶
- Finds the draft decision incompatible with the aim of ensuring high protection of human, animal, environmental and consumer interests.¶
- Calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft implementing decision.¶
- Calls on the Commission not to renew authorisation due to lack of evidence on long-term impacts on biodiversity, food safety, farmers' livelihoods and animal health.¶
- Calls for a legislative proposal to reform GMO decision-making to address Parliament's objections and lack of Member State support.¶
- Highlights that authorising imports of herbicide-tolerant GM plants with herbicides banned in the Union is inconsistent with international commitments and creates an uneven playing field for EU farmers.¶