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6 Objections to Commission measures ·decision 6 of 10 on Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize T25 (ACS-ZMØØ3-2)

Motion for a resolution · voted at 12:26

Parliament can object to technical rules the Commission adopts on its own. Against a delegated act an adopted objection is a veto; against most implementing measures (such as GMO authorisations) it is a call on the Commission to withdraw the measure, which is not legally binding.

Adopted by a large majority 462 for · 169 against · 22 abstained (71 % in favour) Agriculture, food & fisheriesFood safety & labelling

What Parliament decided

Adopted Objection passed by a large majority

The objection passed. For an implementing measure it is not legally binding: the Commission is asked to withdraw the measure but can still adopt it.

For 462 Against 169 Abstained 22

Final vote on the motion for a resolution at 12:26 · 71% 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 The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D, ECR, PfE and ESN; opposed by Renew and PPE.

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

Parliament objected to a Commission decision that would renew the authorisation of genetically modified maize T25, which is tolerant to the herbicide glufosinate, for use in food, feed, and other products, excluding cultivation. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the renewal cannot go ahead. Parliament also called on the Commission to withdraw its draft decision and to propose a reform of the decision-making procedure for genetically modified organisms.

Roll call requested by S&D.

Part of the sitting of Wednesday, 11 February 2026. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2026-0106 in procedure 2026/2535.

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