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Ensuring faster registration and uptake of biological control agents

Committee report by Alexander Bernhuber, Anna Strolenberg · voted at 12:42

Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.

Adopted by an overwhelming majority 590 for · 28 against · 32 abstained (91 % in favour) Agriculture, food & fisheries
The vote✦ In shortFull textProcedure

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 590 Against 28 Abstained 32

Final vote — text as a whole at 12:42 · 91% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

Who backed it
  • The Left ✗
  • Verts/ALE ✓
  • S&D ✓
  • Renew ✓
  • PPE ✓
  • ECR ✓
  • PfE ✓
  • ESN ✓
  • NI ✓

Backed by Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR, PfE and ESN; opposed by The Left.

✦ What this vote decides · AI summary, based on the text voted on

The text addresses the need to accelerate the authorisation process for biological plant protection products in the EU. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, calling for a harmonised framework with a clear EU-wide definition of biological control and tailored risk-assessment methods. It also asks for better use of mutual recognition between member states and adequate resources for EFSA and national authorities.

How the vote unfolded · 3 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 2 parts of the text voted on separately (2 adopted).

split votes by Members.

adopted rejected lapsed square = amendment circle = part of the text decisive vote Solid = roll call (click for every MEP’s vote); faded = no individual positions

All 3 ballots in voting order
1. Paragraph 12 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: ‘Calls on the Commission to consider extending the maximum period for the first approval and renewal of active substances exerting biological control to up to 25 years; calls on the Commission to establish and maintain a list of biological control products that, based on their profile, nature and mode of action, may be eligible for authorisation with an extended time frame of up to 25 years for the first authorisation; emphasises that such a list must not be closed and must reflect the most recent scientific standards and remain dynamic, meaning that inclusion on the list must not be considered permanent; calls on the Commission to periodically review and update the list in the light of new data or scientific developments;’ requested by Members
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
2. Paragraph 12 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: ‘calls on the Commission to assess potential conditions upon which, biological control active substances and products that have been shown to have no or negligible risk profile could be granted indefinite approval and authorisation;’ requested by Members
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
3. Final vote — text as a whole 12:42 A10-0234/2025 – Alexander Bernhuber, Anna Strolenberg – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
Adopted

Part of the sitting of Tuesday, 25 November 2025. The vote was taken on Report A-10-2025-0234 in procedure 2025/2086.

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  • Am 27 — amendment 27
  • § 5 — paragraph 5
  • § 5/2, part 2 — a , taken in parts
  • Am 3= 7= — identical amendments voted together
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