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European Parliament B10-0336/2026 Passed

Parliament opposes the approval of genetically modified maize

Official title: Bezwaar op grond van artikel 115, leden 2 en 3, van het Reglement: genetisch gemodificeerde mais DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 en de subcombinaties DP202216 x NK603, DP202216 x DAS-40278-9

Status: Parliament has approved this proposal. (parliament: ‘Adopted’)

In plain language

  • The European Parliament is asking the European Commission to withdraw the import authorisation for a new type of genetically modified maize.
  • This affects European farmers, environmental and consumer organisations, and companies that trade food and animal feed.
  • If the proposal is followed, this maize cannot be imported, reducing your risk of exposure to weedkiller residues in your food.

Automatically summarised (gemini-3.8-flash). AI can make mistakes: if in doubt, read the official text.

How parliament voted

Passed on 8 July 2026

417 for · 167 against · 15 abstention(s)

In the European Parliament, a parliamentary group is a group of MEPs from like-minded parties in different countries. For each group, you can see how many members voted for or against, or abstained.

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  • Abstain
  • Dot: colour of the group
  • EPP (Christian Democrats) Divided

    53 for · 104 against · 2 abstentions

  • S&D (Social Democrats) Divided

    99 for · 8 against · 6 abstentions

  • ECR (Conservatives) Divided

    56 for · 11 against · 2 abstentions

  • Renew (Liberals) Divided

    32 for · 33 against · 3 abstentions

  • Patriots for Europe Divided

    52 for · 11 against · 0 abstentions

  • Greens/EFA Voted for

    45 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions

  • The Left Voted for

    40 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions

  • Europe of Sovereign Nations Divided

    21 for · 0 against · 1 abstention

  • Non-attached Divided

    19 for · 0 against · 1 abstention

How MEPs voted, by country

Each country elects its own MEPs. Here you can see how the members from each country voted, regardless of their group.

🇬🇷 MEPs from Greece

Majority in favour

20 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions

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