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Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2745(RSP)

Genetically modified maize NK603 × T25

Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3) of the Rules of Procedures on the Commission Implementing Decision renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize NK603 × T25 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (D115002)

· 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 8 July 2026. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. Tabled for plenary(done)
  2. Plenary vote(done) Adopted 8 July 2026
  3. Parliament’s position(done) Final

Decided in plenary

8 July 2026 · decision 8

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize NK603 × T25

Objection passed On the objection: 460 for · 189 against · 14 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The European Parliament voted to block a Commission plan to renew the authorisation of genetically modified maize NK603 × T25 for use in food, feed, and other products, excluding cultivation.

What changed

  • Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament

    AI summary:The substantive change is that Parliament now calls for repealing the adopted Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1417 rather than withdrawing a draft decision. The other changes are formal or wording: references to the draft decision are updated to the adopted decision, and definite articles are added before 'GM maize'.

    See the changes →

Who works on it

Lead committee
Environment, Climate and Food Safety
Sirpa Pietikäinen (EPP), Biljana Borzan (S&D), Martin Häusling (Greens), Anja Hazekamp (The Left)

The text, version by version

Newest first.

  1. Adopted by Parliament· 8 Jul 2026

    Adopted text TA10-0263/2026

    AI summary:Parliament objects to the Commission's renewal of authorisation for genetically modified maize NK603 × T25, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law.

    What changed since Motion for a resolution B10-0335/2026 →

  2. Tabled for plenary· 1 Jul 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0335/2026

    AI summary:Parliament objects to the draft Commission implementing decision renewing the authorisation of genetically modified maize NK603 × T25, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with Union law.

Timeline

Newest first.

Plenary stage 2 steps
  1. 8 July 2026

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 8 Jul 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0335/2026Adopted text TA10-0263/2026

  2. 3 July 2026

    2 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

    Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.

    Amendments 1–2

Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2026/2745(RSP)