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.
Calculation, verification and reporting of data on recycled plastic content in single-use plastic beverage bottles
Objection failed by a clear majority
The objection failed — the Commission measure goes ahead.
On the objection:
- For
- 243
- Against
- 339
- Abstained
- 47
Electronic vote: totals recorded, but not how each MEP voted.
39% of votes cast were for the objection
Objection under Rule 112(2) and (3) Motion for a resolution · Motion B-9-2024-0226
How it got here
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 5 parts of the text voted on separately (1 adopted, 4 rejected).