Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/3010(RSP)
Genetically modified maize DP910521
Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3) authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize DP910521 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 12 February 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 12 February 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
12 February 2025 · decision 3
Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure
Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure
Genetically modified maize DP910521
Objection passed On the objection: 477 for · 152 against · 20 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The European Parliament objected to the Commission's draft decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize DP910521.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:Adds a new recital linking the Mercosur trade agreement to increased GMO imports and highlighting pesticide use in Brazil and Argentina. The other change is formal: renumbers a recital and adjusts punctuation.
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· 12 Feb 2025
AI summary:Parliament objects to the Commission's draft decision authorising genetically modified maize DP910521, which produces the Cry1B.34 toxin and tolerates the herbicide glufosinate. It calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft and not authorise the maize, citing risks to biodiversity, food safety and health.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Jan 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0061/2025
AI summary:Parliament objects to the Commission's draft decision authorising genetically modified maize DP910521, citing risks to health, biodiversity, and the environment, and calls for its withdrawal.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
12 February 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 12 Feb 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0061/2025Adopted text TA10-0014/2025
5 February 2025
3 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/3010(RSP)