Opposition to GM Maize Import Authorization

by name voted on 08.07.2026

Summary

The European Parliament opposes the authorization of importing specific genetically modified maize, citing environmental risks and democratic concerns.

10 08.07.2026

Resolution

environment

human rights

public safety

social policy

water management

administrative law

legislative procedure

international relations

business and competition

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

The resolution objects to the authorization of specific genetically modified maize varieties and their sub-combinations for import into the EU.
The Parliament invokes the precautionary principle due to scientific uncertainties regarding long-term impacts.
The decision is viewed as inconsistent with existing EU regulations aimed at ensuring high levels of human, animal, and environmental protection.
Concerns are raised that herbicide-tolerant crops will increase the use of toxic substances like glufosinate and glyphosate.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

ESN

NI

Total

Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission Implementing decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations DP202216 x NK603, DP202216 x DAS-40278-9, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council Genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations DP 202216 x NK603, DP202216 x DAS-40278-9

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.