Objection to GM soybean MON 87708 adopted by Parliament
Decision
The European Parliament adopted a motion for a resolution (B10-0493/2025) concerning an objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3) on genetically modified soybean MON 87708, recorded in the adopted text P10_TA(2025)0291. The item was taken in plenary on Tuesday, 25 November 2025 under procedure 2025/2896(RSP) and required a majority of the votes cast.
What Changes
By adopting the motion Parliament formally registered an objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) in respect of MON 87708, as set out in the adopted text P10_TA(2025)0291. The plenary proceedings, debates and the vote are documented in the minutes and verbatim reports associated with the item.
Who Is Affected
The resolution specifically concerns genetically modified soybean MON 87708 and relates to the procedural dossier and parliamentary consideration of that GM event.
Sources
Official Documents
- Tuesday, 25 November 2025 - Strasbourg European Parliament adopted a motion for a resolution objecting to MON 87708 approval, signaling EU stance on import of GM soy.
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