Resolution on Genetically Modified Cotton T304-40 Authorization

by name voted on 11.02.2026

Summary

The European Parliament calls for the withdrawal of a decision to renew the authorization of genetically modified cotton, citing environmental and health concerns. The Commission defends its decision based on scientific safety assessments.

10 11.02.2026

Resolution

environment

agri-foodstuffs

public administration

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

The European Parliament calls for the withdrawal of the decision to renew authorization for GM cotton T304-40.
Concerns are raised regarding the increased use of herbicides and the resulting risks to biodiversity, soil health, and pollinators.
The resolution highlights a potential competitive disadvantage for EU farmers caused by imports of GM plants tolerant to herbicides banned in the Union.
There is a call for legislative reform to change the decision-making procedure regarding genetically modified organisms.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission implementing decision renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified cotton T304-40 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council Genetically modified cotton T304-40 Follow up to T10-0044/2026

These raw data are provided by the Open Data Portal of the European Union (data.europa.eu) and are licensed under ODC-BY 1.0.