Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2747(RSP)
Genetically modified soybean MON 87705
Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3) of the Rules of Procedure on the Commission Implementing Decision renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified soybean MON 87705 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (D114998)
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 8 July 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 8 July 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
8 July 2026 · decision 9
Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure
Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure
Genetically modified soybean MON 87705
Objection passed On the objection: 466 for · 175 against · 16 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:Parliament objected to the Commission's draft decision renewing the authorisation for genetically modified soybean MON 87705 in food, feed, and other products, excluding cultivation.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The only substantive change is that Parliament now calls on the Commission to repeal the adopted decision rather than withdraw the draft. The other changes are formal: references to the draft are updated to the adopted Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1419.
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· 8 Jul 2026
AI summary:Parliament objects to the Commission decision renewing the authorisation of genetically modified soybean MON 87705, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law.
Tabled for plenary· 1 Jul 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0334/2026
AI summary:Parliament objects to the draft Commission decision renewing authorisation for genetically modified soybean MON 87705, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
8 July 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 8 Jul 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0334/2026Adopted text TA10-0264/2026
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.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2026/2747(RSP)