Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2958(RSP)
Genetically modified maize NK603
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 maize 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 16 December 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 16 December 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
16 December 2025 · decision 11
Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure
Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure
Genetically modified maize NK603
Objection passed On the objection: 479 for · 173 against · 8 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:Parliament objected to a Commission plan to renew the authorisation of genetically modified maize NK603, which is tolerant to glyphosate, for use in food, feed and other products, excluding cultivation.
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.
- Sirpa Pietikäinen (EPP), Biljana Borzan (S&D), Martin Häusling (Greens), Anja Hazekamp (The Left)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 16 Dec 2025
AI summary:Parliament opposes the renewal of authorisation for genetically modified maize NK603, considering the draft Commission decision exceeds implementing powers and is incompatible with EU law.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0562/2025
AI summary:Parliament objects to the draft Commission decision renewing the authorisation of genetically modified maize NK603, saying it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 1 step
16 December 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 16 Dec 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0562/2025Adopted text TA10-0327/2025
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2958(RSP)