Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2519(RSP)
Genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25
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 GHB614 × LLCotton25 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 11 February 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 11 February 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
11 February 2026 · decision 8
Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure
Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure
Genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25
Objection passed On the objection: 463 for · 164 against · 21 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:Parliament objected to a Commission plan to renew the authorisation of genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25 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· 11 Feb 2026
AI summary:Parliament objects to the Commission's draft decision renewing authorisation for genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25, citing risks to health and environment from herbicide tolerance.
Tabled for plenary· 4 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0109/2026
AI summary:Parliament objects to the draft Commission implementing decision renewing the authorisation of genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 1 step
11 February 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 11 Feb 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0109/2026Adopted text TA10-0043/2026
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2026/2519(RSP)