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Genetically modified maize MON 87460

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.

On the objection:

For
433
Against
159
Abstained
10

roll-call vote at 14:49 · 72% of votes cast were for the objection

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure Motion for a resolution · Motion B-10-2026-0381

AI:What this decision does

Parliament adopted a resolution on the draft Commission decision renewing the authorisation for placing on the market products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MON 87460.§1: source passage in the text Parliament considers that the draft decision exceeds the Commission's implementing powers and is not consistent with Union law, and it calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision.§1: source passage in the text Parliament also calls on the Commission not to renew the authorisation of the GM maize, citing the lack of sufficient evidence on long-term impacts on biodiversity, food safety, farmers' livelihoods and animal health, in line with the One Health approach.§1: source passage in the text

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How the groups voted

For: The Left, Greens, S&D, ECR, Patriots, ESN; Divided: Renew, EPP

  • The Left For 38 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 44
  • Greens For 44 for, 4 against, 0 abstainedof 53
  • S&D For 105 for, 8 against, 2 abstainedof 135
  • Renew Divided 35 for, 29 against, 2 abstainedof 78
  • EPP Divided 48 for, 95 against, 4 abstainedof 184
  • ECR For 61 for, 13 against, 1 abstainedof 84
  • Patriots For 59 for, 8 against, 0 abstainedof 85
  • ESN For 19 for, 1 against, 0 abstainedof 27
  • No group not a group 24 for, 1 against, 1 abstainedof 28

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A group is shown as divided when no position has two thirds of its votes.

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37 MEPs voted differently from their group’s clear line (two thirds of its votes).

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