On 12 February 2025, the European Parliament adopted a resolution opposing the authorisation to place on the market genetically modified maize MON 95275. This vote, although non-binding, sends a strong signal to the European Commission.
Maize MON 95275 is a genetically modified organism (GMO) developed to resist certain insects. The European Commission had proposed authorising its placing on the market in the EU, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed. This regulation sets out the rules for authorising GMOs in human and animal food.
With 467 votes in favour, 156 against and 18 abstentions, MEPs adopted a resolution opposing the Commission's draft decision. They consider that the authorisation does not respect the precautionary principle and that the studies provided are insufficient to guarantee the absence of risks to human health and the environment. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft.
The resolution was therefore adopted by a large majority.
This vote is not legally binding: the European Commission is not obliged to follow Parliament's opinion. However, it must take this political opposition into account. If the Commission maintains its draft, the Council (representing the Member States) will also have to decide. In practice, European consumers will not see this GM maize on the shelves until the procedure is finalised. This vote shows that Parliament is vigilant about GMOs and wants decisions to be taken with the utmost caution.
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