Objection to GM Sugar Beet Authorization

by name voted on 16.12.2025

Summary

The European Parliament opposes the authorization of genetically modified sugar beet KWS20-1, citing concerns over herbicide reliance, environmental safety, and unfair competition for EU farmers.

10 16.12.2025

Resolution

environment

human rights

agri-foodstuffs

public administration

international relations

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

The European Parliament objects to the authorization of genetically modified sugar beet KWS20-1 for food and feed.
There is a perceived lack of sufficient evidence regarding long-term impacts on biodiversity, food safety, and animal health.
The crop's tolerance to herbicides may trigger a 'herbicide treadmill,' increasing chemical use and damaging soil and water quality.
The authorization could be inconsistent with international commitments to reduce pesticide use.

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ECR

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Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission Implementing Decision authorising the placing on the market of food, food ingredients and feed produced from genetically modified sugar beet KWS20-1 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council Genetically modified sugar beet KWS20-1 Follow up to T10-0328/2025

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