Opposition to GM Cotton Authorization Renewal

by name voted on 11.02.2026

Summary

The European Parliament opposes the renewal of authorization for GM cotton, citing environmental risks and democratic concerns.

10 11.02.2026

Resolution

environment

agri-foodstuffs

public administration

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

The European Parliament opposes the renewal of authorization for certain genetically modified cotton products.
There are significant concerns regarding the lack of long-term studies on biodiversity and soil health.
The use of these crops may lead to an increased and harmful reliance on chemical herbicides.
Allowing imports of GM products that use herbicides banned in the EU could create unfair competition for European farmers.

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 GHB614 × LLCotton25 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council Genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25 Follow up to T10-0043/2026

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