Objection to GM Maize Renewal

by name voted on 08.07.2026

Summary

The European Parliament opposes the renewal of authorization for genetically modified maize NK603 × T25, citing risks to health, biodiversity, and fair competition.

10 08.07.2026

Resolution

environment

agri-foodstuffs

public administration

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

The European Parliament opposes the renewal of authorization for genetically modified maize NK603 × T25.
There are concerns that herbicide-tolerant crops lead to a cycle of increased chemical dependency known as the herbicide treadmill.
The maize is designed to tolerate glufosinate, a substance classified as toxic to reproduction whose EU approval has already expired.
Current risk assessments are criticized for lacking long-term studies on cumulative toxicological effects and the impact of herbicide metabolites.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

ESN

NI

Total

Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission Implementing Decision renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize NK603 × T25 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council Genetically modified maize NK603 × T25

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