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Plenary session of 25–28 Nov, day 2 of 4

Tuesday 26 November 2024

9 decisions · 9 passed · 18 · 12:07–12:14

No AI brief of this day yet.

Objections to Commission measures · 8

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.

  1. Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure

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

    Decision 1:Genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603

    Motion for a resolution

    Objection passed On the objection: 474 for · 171 against · 13 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The European Parliament objected to the Commission's draft decision renewing the authorisation of genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603, which is resistant to glyphosate and produces insecticidal proteins.

  2. Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure

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

    Decision 2:Genetically modified cotton COT102

    Motion for a resolution

    Objection passed On the objection: 496 for · 143 against · 18 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:Parliament objected to a Commission plan to authorise imports of food, feed and other products made from genetically modified cotton COT102.

  3. Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure

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

    Decision 3:Genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × MON 88017 × 59122 and eight of its sub-combinations

    Motion for a resolution

    Objection passed On the objection: 476 for · 169 against · 14 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The objection blocks the Commission measure, meaning the renewal authorisation does not go ahead.

  4. Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure

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

    Decision 4:Genetically modified maize MON 810

    Motion for a resolution

    Objection passed On the objection: 464 for · 163 against · 27 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The European Parliament objected to a Commission decision renewing the authorisation of genetically modified maize MON 810 for food and feed products.

  5. Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure

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

    Decision 5:Genetically modified maize DP915635

    Motion for a resolution

    Objection passed On the objection: 478 for · 166 against · 17 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:Parliament objected to a Commission decision authorising the sale of products made from genetically modified maize DP915635.

  6. Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure

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

    Decision 6:Genetically modified maize DP23211

    Motion for a resolution

    Objection passed On the objection: 474 for · 166 against · 17 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:Parliament objected to a Commission decision authorising the sale of products made from genetically modified maize DP23211.

  7. Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure

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

    Decision 7:Genetically modified maize DP202216

    Motion for a resolution

    Objection passed On the objection: 478 for · 165 against · 16 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The European Parliament objected to a draft Commission decision that would have authorised selling products made from genetically modified maize DP202216, which is resistant to the herbicide glufosinate and has increased yield potential.

  8. Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure

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

    Decision 8:Genetically modified maize MON 94804

    Motion for a resolution

    Objection passed On the objection: 468 for · 166 against · 14 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:Parliament objected to a Commission draft decision that would have authorised selling products made from genetically modified maize MON 94804, engineered to reduce plant height.

Resolutions & reports · 1

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

  1. EU institutions & Parliament, Appointment

    Decision 9:Partial renewal of a member of the Court of Auditors – Iliana Ivanova

    Committee report

    Appointment approved 581 for · 34 against · 31 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    Electronic vote: totals recorded, but not how each MEP voted.

    AI summary:It adopted a decision delivering a favourable opinion on the nomination, making it Parliament's official position.