Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2835(RSP)
Genetically modified cotton COT102
Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3) authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified cotton COT102, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 26 November 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 26 November 2024
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
26 November 2024 · decision 2
Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure
Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure
Genetically modified cotton COT102
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.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The resolution now calls for repeal of the adopted decision instead of withdrawal of the draft. Other changes are formal: corrected agency name and updated references to the decision.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Environment, Climate and Food Safety
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Biljana Borzan (S&D), Martin Häusling (Greens), Anja Hazekamp (The Left)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 26 Nov 2024
AI summary:Parliament objects to Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2627 authorising genetically modified cotton COT102, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law.
Tabled for plenary· 23 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0145/2024
AI summary:Parliament objects to the draft Commission decision authorising GM cotton COT102, citing risks from Bt toxins, antibiotic resistance markers, and procedural flaws.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 1 step
26 November 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 26 Nov 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0145/2024Adopted text TA10-0039/2024
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2835(RSP)