Opposition to Renewal of GM Maize NK603 Authorization

by name voted on 16.12.2025

Summary

The European Parliament opposes the renewal of authorization for genetically modified maize NK603, citing environmental and health concerns. It calls for a reform of the GMO decision-making process.

10 16.12.2025

Resolution

health

science

environment

business and competition

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

The European Parliament opposes the renewal of authorization for NK603 maize products.
Concerns are raised about the 'herbicide treadmill' and increased chemical use in farming.
The potential carcinogenic risks of glyphosate are highlighted as a major health concern.
There is a risk of gene flow from modified crops to wild plant relatives.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

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Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission Implementing Decision of renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize NK603 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council Genetically modified maize NK603 Follow up to T10-0327/2025

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