Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2523(RSP)
Genetically modified soybean DBN-09004-6
Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3) of the Rules of Procedure to the draft Commission Implementing Decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified soybean DBN-09004-6 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 5
Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure
Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure
Genetically modified soybean DBN-09004-6
Objection passed On the objection: 461 for · 169 against · 22 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The European Parliament objected to a Commission draft decision that would have authorised imports of genetically modified soybean DBN-09004-6, engineered to tolerate the herbicides glufosinate and glyphosate.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The versions differ only in wording: one word is added to a recital.
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 draft Commission decision authorising genetically modified soybean DBN-09004-6, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law.
Tabled for plenary· 4 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0107/2026
AI summary:This resolution objects to the Commission's draft decision authorising imports of genetically modified soybean DBN-09004-6, which is tolerant to glufosinate and glyphosate. Parliament considers the draft decision to exceed implementing powers and be inconsistent with EU law, and calls on the Commission to withdraw it and not authorise the soybean.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 1 step
11 February 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 11 Feb 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0107/2026Adopted text TA10-0041/2026
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2026/2523(RSP)