Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2784(RSP)
Genetically modified maize MON 87460
Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3) of the Rules of procedure on renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MON 87460, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council - D115874
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 16 September 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 16 September 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
16 September 2026 · decision 14
Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure
Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure
Genetically modified maize MON 87460
Objection passed On the objection: 433 for · 159 against · 10 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:Parliament considers that the draft decision exceeds the Commission's implementing powers and is not consistent with Union law, and it calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision.
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· 16 Sept 2026
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution opposing the draft Commission implementing decision renewing the authorisation for genetically modified maize MON 87460 for food and feed.
Tabled for plenary· 2 Sept 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0381/2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution objects to the draft Commission implementing decision renewing the authorisation for products containing genetically modified maize MON 87460.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 1 step
16 September 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 16 Sept 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0381/2026Adopted text TA10-0308/2026
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2026/2784(RSP)