Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2894(RSP)
Genetically modified cotton MON 88913
Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3) of the Rules of Procedure to the draft Commission Implementing Decision renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified cotton MON 88913, 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 25 November 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 25 November 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
25 November 2025 · decision 5
Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure
Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure
Genetically modified cotton MON 88913
Objection passed On the objection: 452 for · 182 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 cotton MON 88913 for products containing, consisting of, or produced from it.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not.
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· 25 Nov 2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution objects to the draft Commission decision renewing authorisation for genetically modified cotton MON 88913, saying it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law.
Tabled for plenary· 13 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0492/2025
AI summary:Parliament objects to the draft Commission decision renewing authorisation for genetically modified cotton MON 88913, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 1 step
25 November 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 25 Nov 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0492/2025Adopted text TA10-0289/2025
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2894(RSP)