Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2651(RSP)
Genetically modified soybean MON 94637
Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3) authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified soybean MON 94637 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 29 April 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 29 April 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
29 April 2026 · decision 23
Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure
Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure
Genetically modified soybean MON 94637
Objection passed On the objection: 412 for · 145 against · 11 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The European Parliament adopted a resolution objecting to the Commission's draft decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing genetically modified soybean MON 94637.
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· 29 Apr 2026
AI summary:Parliament objects to the Commission's draft decision authorising genetically modified soybean MON 94637, citing incomplete risk assessment and lack of Member State support.
Tabled for plenary· 21 Apr 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0186/2026
AI summary:Parliament objects to the Commission's draft decision authorising genetically modified soybean MON 94637, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 1 step
29 April 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 29 Apr 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0186/2026Adopted text TA10-0150/2026
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2026/2651(RSP)