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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
Groups from left to right · for–against–abstained, of the group’s MEPs
A group is shown as divided when no position has two thirds of its votes.
Did not vote with their group
37 MEPs voted differently from their group’s clear line (two thirds of its votes).
Greens voted for (44 of 48). Against: 4
Anna Strolenberg (Netherlands), Kai Tegethoff (Germany), Nela Riehl (Germany), Reinier van Lanschot (Netherlands)
S&D voted for (105 of 115). Against: 8, Abstained: 2
Andi Cristea (Romania, against), Dan Nica (Romania, against), Dragoş Benea (Romania, against), Gheorghe Cârciu (Romania, against), Maria Grapini (Romania, against)
5 more from S&D
Marina Kaljurand (Estonia, abstained), Mihai Tudose (Romania, against), Ştefan Muşoiu (Romania, against), Victor Negrescu (Romania, against), Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis (Lithuania, abstained)
ECR voted for (61 of 75). Against: 13, Abstained: 1
Alexandr Vondra (Czechia, against), Assita Kanko (Belgium, against), Beatrice Timgren (Sweden, against), Charlie Weimers (Sweden, against), Dick Erixon (Sweden, against)
9 more from ECR
Jaak Madison (Estonia, abstained), Jessika van Leeuwen (Netherlands, against), Kris van Dijck (Belgium, against), Nikola Bartůšek (Czechia, against), Nora Junco García (Spain, against), Ondřej Krutílek (Czechia, against), Sander Smit (Netherlands, against), Sebastian Tynkkynen (Finland, against), Veronika Vrecionová (Czechia, against)
Patriots voted for (59 of 67). Against: 8
Antonín Staněk (Czechia), Hermann Tertsch (Spain), Jana Nagyová (Czechia), Jaroslav Bžoch (Czechia), Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová (Czechia)
3 more from Patriots
Jorge Martín Frías (Spain), Margarita De La Pisa Carrión (Spain), Mireia Borrás Pabón (Spain)
ESN voted for (19 of 20). Against: 1
Siegbert Frank Droese (Germany)
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