Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2836(RSP)
Genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603
Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3) renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603, 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 1
Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure
Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure
Genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603
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.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The resolution now refers to the adopted Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2628 instead of a draft, and changes the requested action from withdrawal to ensuring convergence in trade negotiations, plus a new call for repeal.
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) 2024/2628 renewing authorisation for genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law.
Tabled for plenary· 22 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0148/2024
AI summary:Parliament objects to the Commission's draft decision renewing authorisation for genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603, citing concerns about herbicide use, Bt toxins, and democratic process.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 1 step
26 November 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 26 Nov 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0148/2024Adopted text TA10-0038/2024
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2836(RSP)